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  • Page 1 Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1360/1520 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2004/10/20 Chapter 1 Add the most up-to-date system block diagram on page 3. Change the memory controller to “built-in CPU” on page 18.
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2004 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 Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram ........

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3300+ or higher with 128/256 KB L2 cache, supporting AMD Power Now! Technology and HyperTransport technology (for Aspire 1360 only) AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher with 1 MB cache, supporting HyperTransport...
  • Page 11 Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports One IEEE 1394 port IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option) ® Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Expansion One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules Human-centric design Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys...

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View Line-in Port CPU Socket Line-out Port North Bridge RJ45+RJ11 Fan Connector LCD Inverter Cable Connector Note: There is no 18 on this main board. USB Port Touchpad Cable Connector USB Port HDD Connector USB Port Keyboard Connector USB Port Speaker Cable Connector VGA Port...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom View Wireless LAN Card Connector FIR Port Modem Board Connector DIMM Socket 1 Modem Cable Connector DIMM Socket 2 IEEE 1394 Port DC Charger Board Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front View Item Description Display screen Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) provides visual output. Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.

  • Page 16: Left View

    Left view Icon Item/ Port Description PC Card slots Supports two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject button Eject PC cards from the card slots. Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

  • Page 17: Right View

    Right View Item/ Port Description Speaker Delivers stereo audio output. Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Port Description Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Bottom View Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. Chapter 1...

  • Page 20: Indicators

    Indicators The computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen, showing the status of the computer and its components. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

  • Page 21: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
  • Page 22 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 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below Windows logo key are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) + M (Undoes Minimize All)

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...
  • Page 25 Hot Key Icon Function Description Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn- ¨ Home Functions as the key. Functions as the key. Euro Types the Euro symbol. Gr-Euro 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.
  • Page 26 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon Function Description...

  • Page 27: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    TI PCI 7420 Processor Item Specification CPU type Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher (for Aspire 1360) AMD Athlon 64 processor 3000+ to 3400+ or higher (for Aspire 1520) CPU package uOG uOG 754 pin CPU core voltage 1.5V...
  • Page 28 Second Level Cache Item Specification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 128KB or 256KB for AMD Sempron CPU 1MB for AMD Athlon 64 DTR CPU 1st level cache control Always Enabled 2nd level cache control Always Enabled Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back System Memory Item...
  • Page 29 LAN Interface Item Specification Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps for Aspire 1360; 10/100/1000Mbps for Aspire 1520 LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side PXE Version Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset VIA VT8235CE Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K...
  • Page 30 CD-ROM Interface Items Specification Vendor & Model Name QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2) Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.3MB/sec Max. Access time (typ.) QSI- Random: 90 ms...
  • Page 31 DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Average Full Access time (typ.) Random DVD-5: CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 Random msec average max 120 msec typical 160 msec average max Full Stroke Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 270 msec typical msec average max 350 msec average max DVD-9:...
  • Page 32 Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Write: CD-R 4X, 8X (CLV), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCLV) CD-RW 4X (CLV) HS-RW 4X,8X, 10X (CLV) ATAPI Interface: PIO mode 16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4 DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2...
  • Page 33 DVD Dual Interface Item Specification Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) Operation environment for “write/rewrite” application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min.
  • Page 34 Specification Vendor & Model Name Integrated Uni Chrome Pro IGP with upt to 64MB shared video RAM (for Aspire 1360/1520) ® NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 (for Aspire 1360, manufacturing option) ® NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5700 (for Aspire 1520, manufacturing option)
  • Page 35 VGA Display Resolution Source image in the frame buffer Display device 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1400x1050 1600x1200 1600x1200 CRT True image True image True image True image True image True image Video Memory Item Specification Fixed or upgradeable Fixed for UMA ®...
  • Page 36 Parallel Port Item Specification Optional parallel port IRQ IRQ5, IRQ7 (in BIOS Setup) USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0 support OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port 5V/500 mA per slot Location Rear side Other Remarks 3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.0 Host Controller.
  • Page 37 Item Screen Diagonal (mm) 390.1 Active Area (mm) 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.2588x0.2588 0.2588x0.2588 0.25875x0.25875 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White 195 min (5 point...

  • Page 38: Environmental Requirements

    AC Adapter Item Specification Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection 9.5A @19V output voltage Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary 2150VDC for 1 sec. Ground leakage current less than 250uA Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon...

  • Page 39: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(H)mm Weight 3.6kg (8lbs) I/O Ports Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1...

  • Page 41: System Utilities

    90.F8.00.37 VGA BIOS Ver 02.13.29 KBC Ver 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 32 Byte Asset Tag Number 16 Byte Produce Name Aspire 1360 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 32 Byte UUID: Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ↑...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Information

    90.F8.00.37 VGA BIOS Ver 02.13.29 KBC Ver 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 32 Byte Asset Tag Number 16 Byte Produce Name Aspire 1360 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 32 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ←...

  • Page 44: 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 Info. Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Item Specific Help System Time: [15:56:48] System Date:...
  • Page 45 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. The hours are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date.

  • Page 46: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Infrared Port (FIR) [Enabled] Base I/O address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] Configure Infrared Port DMA channel:...
  • Page 47 Parameter Description Options DMA3 DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in /DMA1 ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. Option: or Enabled (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating...

  • Page 48: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Info. Main Advanced Boot Exit Item Specific Help User Password is : Clear Supervisor Password is : Clear Supervisor Password Set User Password controls accesses of the [Enter]...
  • Page 49 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 user password. Clear or Set Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set Set User Password...
  • Page 50 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 51 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...

  • Page 52: 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 Boot Info.

  • Page 53: Exit

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

  • Page 54: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

  • Page 55: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 1360/1520. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: 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. Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: 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 58 LCD Module 4 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel Inverter LCD Panel H*8 for 14.1" H*6 for 15.0" LCD Coaxial LCD Brackets Cable Screw List Item Description SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK (86.00123.630) SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100) SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0)

  • Page 59: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. Then slide the battery out from the machine. Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Removing The Memory Module

    Removing the Memory Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. Remove the dimm cover. Pop up the memory. Then remove the memory. Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Removing The Wireless Lan Board And The Modem Board

    Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. To remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover. Remove the modem cover from the machine. Disconnect the wireless antennae. Pop out the wireless LAN board.

  • Page 62: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 63: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to detach the right hinge cap. If you do not have a plastic flat screwdriver, you can simply detach the right hinge cover as the image shows. There is no screw fastening the right hinge cap to the main unit.

  • Page 64: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 54. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.Then pull out the wireless antennae from the main unit carefully.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 54. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.

  • Page 67: Removing The 15" Tft Lcd

    NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. Removing the 15” TFT LCD See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board”...

  • Page 68: Removing The Lcd Brackets

    Removing the LCD Brackets See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 54. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15”...

  • Page 69: Removing The Lcd Hinges

    Removing the LCD Hinges See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 54. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15”...

  • Page 70: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. Detach the keyboard from the main unit. Then turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the keyboard. Removing the RTC Battery See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 71: Removing The Thermal Module

    Removing the Thermal Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan” on page 61. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. Then remove the thermal module.

  • Page 72: Removing The Upper Case Assemly

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 62. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket.

  • Page 73: Removing The Touchpad Board

    Removing the Touchpad Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.

  • Page 74: Removing The Vga Thermal Plate

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 62. Remove the seven screws holding the VGA thermal plate then remove it. Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 75: Removing The Odd Module(1)

    Removing the ODD Module(1) See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case. NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.

  • Page 76: Removing The Hdd Bracket

    See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket. Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Dc Board

    Removing the DC Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 78: Removing The Pcmcia Slot

    Removing the PCMCIA Slot See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 79: Removing The Speaker Set

    10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 66. 11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 66. 12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 67. 13. See “Removing the DC Board” on page 68. 14. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Then remove the four screws that secure the speaker set.

  • Page 80: System Upgrade Procedure

    System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit Turn out the two screws fastening the modem cover then open the cover. Connect the wirless antennae. Insert the wireless LAN board to the wireless socket on the main board. Close the modem cover and fasten the cover with the two screws. NOTE: You must connect the wireless antennae before you insert the wireless LAN board to the socket.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Memory Check

    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 84 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error...
  • Page 88 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. used RTC battery System board...
  • Page 89 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power blank. System Check” on page 74. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 90: Post Code

    POST Code 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 94: 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 Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 95 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 76. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
  • Page 96 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently.

  • Page 97: 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 advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 98: Undetermined Problems

    Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

  • Page 99: How To Build Napp Master Hard Disc Drive

    How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
  • Page 100 Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.
  • Page 101 Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. Chapter 4...

  • Page 102: Disk To Disk Recovery

    Disk to Disk Recovery Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
  • Page 103 Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order.
  • Page 104 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. Chapter 4...
  • Page 105 You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. Chapter 4...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4...

  • Page 107: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View LIN1 Line-in Port CPU Socket LOUT Line-out Port North Bridge RJ45+RJ11 FAN1 Fan Connector INV1 LCD Inverter Cable Connector Note: There is no 18 on this main board. USB Port TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector USB Port HDD1 HDD Connector...

  • Page 108: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN11 Wireless LAN Card Connector FIR Port CN12 Modem Board Connector DIMM Socket 1 CN10 Modem Cable Connector DIMM Socket 2 SKT2 IEEE 1394 Port BAT1 DC Charger Board Connector SW Settings SW1-8 SW2-7 SW3-6 Chkpw Enable Bootblock Enable Chapter 5...

  • Page 109: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1360/1520. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel.

  • Page 110: Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 111 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON PA- 1900-05QA ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP- 90SB Battery RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM 23.T30V1.001 BATTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 6M.A36V1.001 2000MAH SANYO BATTERY LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO BT.T3003.001...
  • Page 112 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG 54.A36V1.001 FOXCONN MODEM BOARD AMBIT 54.09011.544 T60M283.10(01) MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT 54.09061.001 T60M665.00 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.311 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.A30V1.004 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.T30V1.011...
  • Page 113 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT 33.A30V1.001 BRACKET 2ND FAN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHPAD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH 60.A36V1.002 CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE &...
  • Page 114 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& 60.A36V1.001 SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60.A36V1.007 Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 50.A36V1.002 CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.A2802.62D CPU NB SEMPRON 3000+ 62W AMD KC.A3002.62D...
  • Page 115 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD BRACKET 33.E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLATE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEATSINK W/FAN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLATE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLATE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US KB.A3007.019 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD00 KB.A3007.016...
  • Page 116 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G KB.A3007.002 GERMAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KB.A3007.018 KOREAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L KB.A3007.017 GREEK KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M KB.A3007.013 FRENCH/CANADIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N KB.A3007.010 NORWEGIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0Q KB.A3007.009 HUNGARIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0R KB.A3007.014...
  • Page 117 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A36V1.001 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 15.1 33.A36V1.004 RIGHT LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A36V1.002 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBLY 15.1 LEFT 33.A36V1.003 INVERTER CABLE 50.A36V1.004 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4"...
  • Page 118 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HINGE PACK 15" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.A36V1.001 Main Board MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BATTERY MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BATTERY & VGA BOARD PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001...
  • Page 119 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.A36V1.002 DVD-RW MODULE 4X 6M.A36V1.003 CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24x QSI KO.02407.012 SBW-242B CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24X KO.02406.001 PANASONIC UJDA760 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DUAL KU.00403.003 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T30V1.004...
  • Page 120 Aspire 1360 Picture Partname And Description Part Number SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI 86.9A553.3R0 SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI 86.9A553.3R0 SCREW M2.5*4L NI 86.9A553.4R0 Chapter 6...

  • Page 121: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON PA- 1900-05QA ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP- 90SB Battery RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM 23.T30V1.001 BATTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 6M.A36V1.001 2000MAH SANYO BATTERY LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO BT.T3003.001...
  • Page 122 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG 54.A36V1.001 FOXCONN MODEM BOARD AMBIT 54.09011.544 T60M283.10(01) MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT 54.09061.001 T60M665.00 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.311 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.A30V1.004 LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.T30V1.011...
  • Page 123 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT 33.A30V1.001 BRACKET 2ND FAN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHPAD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH 60.A36V1.002 CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE &...
  • Page 124 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& 60.A36V1.001 SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60.A36V1.007 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.A20V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRAY) 50.A20V1.002 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.A2802.62D...
  • Page 125 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KH.08004.001 KA023A HDD BRACKET 33.E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLATE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEATSINK W/FAN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLATE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLATE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US KB.A3007.019...
  • Page 126 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0F KB.A3007.015 FRENCH KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G KB.A3007.002 GERMAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KB.A3007.018 KOREAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L KB.A3007.017 GREEK KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M KB.A3007.013 FRENCH/CANADIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N KB.A3007.010 NORWEGIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0Q KB.A3007.009...
  • Page 127 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A30V1.004 LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A30V1.005 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" 50.A30V1.003 LCD PANEL 15.4" W/HINGE & LOGO 60.A30V1.005 LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/ICON PLATE 60.A30V1.004 HINGE PACK LEFT/RIGHT...
  • Page 128 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number TOUCHPAD BUTTON 42.A30V1.005 LCD SCREW CAP LOWER 47.A16V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.A16V1.002 ICON PLATE 40.A30V1.001 LOGO PLATE 31.A30V1.001 Memory SODIMM 256M NANYA KN.25603.009 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K SODIMM 256M SAMSUNG KN.2560B.008 M470L3224FT0-CB3 SODIMM 256M MICRON KN.25604.021...
  • Page 129 Aspire 1520 Picture Partname And Description Part Number OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T30V1.004 PCMCIA slot/PC card slot PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001 Pointing Device TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS 56.17001.001 TM41P-357 Speaker SPEAKER 23.A30V1.001 Screws SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCRW THERMAL MODULE FOR J8 86.00B54.630...
  • Page 130 Chapter 6...

  • Page 131: Model Name Definition

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Name Definition Aspire 1360 Model Wireless Memory Number 1362LMi 15.0" Mobile AMD 60GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.11g NVIDIA 2x256MB Sempron GeForce 2800+ 62W Go5200 64MB 1362WLMi 15.4" Mobile AMD 40GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.11g NVIDIA 2x256MB WXGA...
  • Page 132 Aspire 1520 Model ODD/Card Wireless Memory Number Reader 1522LC 15.0" AMD Athlon 512MB 40GB 24x Combo 64MB 64 3000+ (2*256) shared Appendix A...

  • Page 133: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B...

  • Page 134: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications Processor AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3400+ AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3000+ AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 3000+ AMD Sempron 3000+ AMD Sempron 2800+ Memory 256MB: Nanya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3 (.13u) Infineon HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64 (.11u/G) Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335F4 (.11u) 512MB: Infineon HYS64D64020GBDL-6-C (.11u/B)
  • Page 135 Item Specifications DVD Dual QSI DVD Dual 4X, QSI SDW-042 w/ standard bazel Lite-On DVD Dual 8X , LiteOn SOSW-852S w/ standard bezel Toshiba DVD Dual 8X, Toshiba L532A w/ standard bazel Pioneer DVD-dual 8X, Pioneer DVR K14RA w/ stantard bezel AC Adapter (3 pin) 135W: Hipro Adapter 135W...
  • Page 136 Item Specifications I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/...
  • Page 137 Item Specifications PCMCIA PCMCIA - ATA IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Card 256MB Transcend SD Card 32MB Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MB PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller...
  • Page 138 Appendix B...

  • Page 139: Appendix C Online Support Information

    Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 140 Appendix C...
  • Page 141 Index AFLASH Utility 45 Environmental Requirements 29 Audio 18 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Battery 27 BIOS 18 Features 1 package 18 Flash Utility 45 ROM size 18 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 Hard disk 18, 20...
  • Page 142 Windows XP Environment Test 115 Online Support Information 120 Panel 5, 99 Bottom 10 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 27 PCMCIA 27 Power Management 29 Power System Check 74 Battery Pack 76 Power Adapter 75 Removing the Battery Pack 50 RTC 18 Second Level Cache 18 speakers...
  • Page 143 www.s-manuals.com...

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