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Acer Aspire 1400 Series
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on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
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http://csd.acer.com.tw
PART NO.: VD.A02V5.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 Acer Aspire 1400 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 PART NO.: VD.A02V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1400 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 1999 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 VIII...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............3 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Aspire 1400 ........

  • Page 9: 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 IV processor with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display...
  • Page 10 Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (CD or DVD, floppy drive, and hard disk) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Wide and curved palm rest Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Launch keys (supports Audio DJ feature) Wireless networking (802.11b) option Expansion Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus PC Card slots...

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View A-U8 VGA Chip ATI M6-p C-U14 Audio Amplifier Chip TDA0132 E-JP1 LCD Connector G-JP5 SODIMM Connector I-JP8 Earphones Jack K-JP10 Main Board to Touch Pad Board FFC connector M-JP12 JP12 Keyboard Connector B-U9 Clock Generator ICS950805AG D-F1 Fuse F-JP2...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View Chapter 1...
  • Page 14 Video DDR SDRAM U10,U13 c--U23 CPU Socket E-U33 ICH2 Intel 82801 G-U42 Direct CD-PLay Controller OZ-168T I-U45 KBC/EC PC87951 K-JP13 HDD Connector M-JP15 CRT Connector O-JP17 Fan Connector Q-JP19 LAN/Modem Connector S-JP21 MDC Module Connector U-JP25 CDROM Connector W-JP27 USB Connector B-U22 MCH Intel 845 D-U30...

  • Page 15: Outlook View

    Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front View Icon Chapter 1 Item Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Power button Turns on the computer power.. Description...
  • Page 16 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-used programs. You can launch the Internet browser and a set application with launch key. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the right) left and right mouse buttons.

  • Page 17: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Chapter 1 Item Speaker/headphone- Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., out jack speakers, headphones). Microphone-in jack Ejects the disc from the optical drive. Volume control slider Adjust the volume level. Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. PC Card eject buttons Eject the selected PC Card from its slot.

  • Page 18: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Item Floppy drive Accepts a 3.5-inch diskette. Floppy drive eject Press to eject the diskette from the floppy button drive. Wireless networking Enables or disables the wireless button networking feature. Optical drive Depending on your model: --CD-ROM drive reads CDs. --DVD-ROM drive reads CDs and DVDs.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Chapter 1 Item USB ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data modem). Parallel portModem Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel jack printer).

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Icon Hard disk bay Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Item Description Houses the computer’s hard disk. Houses the computer’s battery pack. Slide and hold to unlatch the battery pack. Houses the computer’s memory upgrade slot. Chapter 1...

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has easy-to-read lock indicators (A) found above the keyboard, and status indicators (B) and Audio DJ mode indicators (C) on the front panel of the computer. The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the ocmpouter and its components.. Icon A.
  • Page 22 Icon Battery charge Hard disk activity Wireless networking Optical drive activity C. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Function Description Battery is being charged. Hard disk is being accessed. Wireless networking feature is enabled. Use the wireless networking switch to enable or disable this feature.

  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode.

  • Page 24: 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 lower edge of the keycaps. The embedded keypad can function in numberic mode or cursor-control mode. Desired Access Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal keypad...

  • Page 25: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Windows logo Application Chapter 1 Description 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 26: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to perform functions such as controlling the screen brightness and specifying where to display output. Hot Key Icon Fn-Esc Fn-n Fn-o Fn-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s NOTE: When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

  • Page 27: Keyboard Ergonomics

    Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically desinged to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type. Chapter 1...

  • Page 28: Touchpad

    Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 palm rest provides you optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.
  • Page 29 touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Chapter 1...

  • Page 30: Launch Keys

    Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are launch keys that can used to launch applications. NOTE: To configure the launch keys and the applications they launch.. Icon This computer’s all-in-one design Item By default, launches your Internet browser. Application Launches a set application. Description Chapter 1...

  • Page 31: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control...

  • Page 32: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot 1 128MB/256 MB 128MB/256 MB 128MB256 MB 128MB/256 MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface Item...
  • Page 33 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA-5 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer 100 MB/Sec. rate Ultra DMA (host~buffer, mode-5 Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% tolerance DVD-ROM Interface Item...

  • Page 34: Audio Interface

    Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Item Chip vendor Chip name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
  • Page 35 Parallel Port Item Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port...
  • Page 36 Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to light up the CCFL of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. It should be supported the following LCD panels. Supplier Hanstar Unipac Toshiba...
  • Page 37 3. Automatic brightness compensation for input voltage variation. Electrical Characteristics Parameter Symbol Input NV_PWR voltage Input current Lamp current Frequency Output Pout power η Efficiency Starting voltage Starting time Dispoff# Limited DAC- lamp BRIG maximum current INV_PW signal *Note 4 Lamp I zero-PK current...
  • Page 38 *2. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (51-59kHz) at max. and min. brightness load. *3. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is 100%). It it a square wave of 150Hz to adjust backlight brightness that is a function of PWM duty cycle. Backlight brightness is maximum value under INV_PWM at 100% and brightness is minimum under INV_PWM at 40%.
  • Page 39 Item Supports colors 262K Optical Specification Brightness control keyboard hotkey Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz)

  • Page 40: Environmental Requirements

    ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) S1 Sleeping State S3 Sleeping State S4 Sleeping State Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Drive Bays Material...
  • Page 41 Mechanical Specification Item Switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h I/O Address Map I/O Address 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 040B 070-071 080-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 240-24F 278-27F 378,37A 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF 3F0h-3F7 3F0-3F7 480-48F, 4D6 4D0-4D1 CF8-CFF IRQ Assignment Map...
  • Page 42 IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel IRQ05 IRQ06 IRQ07 IRQ08 IRQ09 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function(Hardware) CardBus Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) Real Time Clock SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus Free Audio Controller, SMBus Controller, Carbus Controller, Intel Network Connection and Modem...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings..
  • Page 45 Parameter Extended Memory Reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system and 32 Bit SMI will occupy 0.5MB. Note: Extended memory size= Total memory size-1MB-0.5M. BIOS Ver.Product Name Shows the system BIOS version. The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer.

  • Page 46: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. The table below describes the parameters in the screen Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter IDE Controller Configures the integrated local bus IDE adapter. FDD controller Enables or disables the floppy disk controller.
  • Page 47 Parameter Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port. Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Base I/O address Sets the I/O address for the parallel port. Interrupt Set the interrupt for the parallel port. DMA channel Set the DMA channel for the paralle port. Legacy USB Support Eeable or disable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus.

  • Page 48: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter User Password/ Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on boot...
  • Page 49 Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set User Password/Set Supervisor Password box appears: Enter New Password Confirm New Password [ Type a password in the Enter new password field. The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
  • Page 50 Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Enter Current Password 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: Others

    Others The Others screen contains various parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Low Battery Alarm Panel Close Alarm System Beep Chapter 2 Description Determines whether or not the system will alarm when the battery power is low.

  • Page 52: Boot

    Boot The Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for bootable devices on startup. The table below describes these devices. Parameter Removable Devices The computer attempts to boot from the removable device (e.g., floppy drive). If unsuccessful, the system goes to the next device in the list.

  • Page 53: Exit

    Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Saves changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility (same as u ). Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Discards changes made and exits the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 54: Bios Phlash Utility

    Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, find it in the Aspire 1400 service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

  • Page 55: Running Diagnostic Program

    Running Diagnostic Program Test program download Insert TPDL server LAN cable to Aspire 1400 RJ-45 Jack and power on the system via network boot. Download the ASSY/PACK test program image. If you see the message below display on the screen, then the image download is complete.
  • Page 56 Run “ACR10CFG.bat”. You will see the display below. Then insert USB_Barcode scannner to input the SKU part number in oder to check each SKU configuration. . If the configuration check has no problem, it will go to next test item. If the configuration check fails, the test program will pause and show the error configuration.
  • Page 57 Direct Button Test Run the “BUTTON.exe” to test Audio DJ controls. Chapter 2...
  • Page 58 FAN ON/OFF Test Run the“TEST42.exe”. You may put a feather in front the fan to see if the fan works or not. CD-ROM and Audio Test Insert test CD to CD-ROM drive. Then run “Compalt.exe” to check CD-ROM function. If you hear sounds from left/right speakers, press “p”...
  • Page 59 10. Keyboard Test Run “KEY38N2.exe”. Press all keys according to this order--from left to right and from up to down to test each key’s function. If the test is pass then press b + Break to continue next test. 11. Caps/Scroll/Number Lock LED Indicator Test Press keyboard Caps Lock/Num Lk/Fn+Scroll Lk to check LED indicator.
  • Page 60 13. Battery Charge Test Insert AC adapter to the sytem, then run “591NEW2.exe” for testing. Chapter 2...

  • Page 61: 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 Philips screw driver Flat blade screwdriver Tweezers Nut screwdriver...

  • Page 62: General Information

    Otherwise, other screws that are too long may damage the main board as you secure the power board to the upper case. NOTE: Aspire 1400 uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Disconnect LED board FFC/ Disconnect touchpad Touchpad Bracket Touchpad / Touchpad LED Board Assy LED Board Bracket Screw List Item Description Screwlock, 6NUT Screw, M1.7X2.5L Screw, TPB2.0X4 Screw, M2.5X3 Screw, M2.5X4 Screw, M2.5X8 Screw, M2X3 Screw, M2X4 Screw, M2X6 Screw, M3X3 Main Unit Fx7 Ex2 Ex12 Fx5...

  • Page 65: Removing The Battery Pack

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

  • Page 66: Removing The Hdd Module/Fdd Module/Ram Door And Optical Drive

    Removing the HDD Module/FDD Module/RAM Door and Optical Drive Remove the two screws that secure the HDD module. Then take the HDD module away. Disconnect the FDD FPC. Then turn out the screw that secure the FDD module. Push the FDD module out.

  • Page 67: Removing The Lcd Module/The Power Board And The Keyboard

    Removing the LCD Module/the Power Board and the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Remove the two (one on each side) screws holding the LCD antenna covers. Then take away the antenna cover. Open the LCD to an angle of 95 degree from the main unit. Then remove the strip cover (middle cover). Turn out the two screws on the rear panel.One on each side.

  • Page 68: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly Disconnect the FFC. Disconnect the FDD FPC.. Remove the 7 screws on the upper case. Turn out one screw on the rear panel. Then remove the two (one on each side) screws on the button pane...
  • Page 69 Disconnect the LED board FFC. Tear off the aluminum foil on the LEd board. Remove the two screws holding the LED board assembly. Then remove the two screws that secure the LED baord to the LED board bracket. Then you can remove the LED board from the bracket..

  • Page 70: Disassembling The Logic Lower

    Disassembling the logic lower Pull the Dimm socket with fingers gentlely and take out the memory from the DIMM socket. Release the tape that fasten the speakers’ wire. Disconnect speakers’ wire. Remove the two screws holding the two speakers. One on each side.Then remove the speakers. Remove the two screws that secure the main board.
  • Page 71 13. Remove the four screws holding the CPU support plate and CPU support bracket. Then remove these two parts from the main board. 14. Turn out the four screws holding the PCMCIA slot and remove it. 15. Remove the four screwlock holding the D-sub bracket to the main board. Then remove the D-sub bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 72: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the two screwpad then turn out the two screws on the LCD bezel. Disattach the LCD bezel carefully. Unscrew the three screws holding the inverter board. Turn out the six screws that secure the LCD to the LCD panel. Then remove the LCD from the LCD panel.

  • Page 73: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the four (two on each side) screws on HDD carrier. Then you can take out the HDD drive from the carrier. Turn out the two screws holding the HDD EMI plate then remove it. Disconnect the hard disk drive connector.
  • Page 74 Chapter 3...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model (Aspire 1400 series). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 76: System Check Procedures

    System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following steps 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 77: Keyboard Or Auxiliary Input Device Check

    Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Message List Error Messages 0200 Failure Fixed Disk 0211 Keyboard error 0212 Keyboard Controller Failed 0213Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run SETUP 0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0231 System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
  • Page 81 Error Message List Error Messages 02B0 Diskette drive A/B error 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP 02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled 02F0 CPU ID 02F4 EISA CMOS not writeable 02F5 DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed device Address Conflict Failing Bits: nnnn...
  • Page 82 Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

  • Page 83: 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 LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.
  • Page 84 PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.
  • Page 85 Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Touchpad does not work. Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly.

  • Page 86: 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 main board in loop mode at least 10 times.

  • Page 87: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 71): 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 88: Index Of Aflash Bios Error Message

    Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48 Reboot the system and then restest with this diskette. Turn off the power and restart the system.

  • Page 89: Top View

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5...

  • Page 90: Sw1 Settings (Lid Switch)

    E-JP1 LCD Connector G-JP5 SODIMM Connector I-JP8 Earphones Jack K-JP10 Main Board to Touch Pad Board FFC connector M-JP12 JP12 Keyboard Connector SW1 Settings (Lid switch) Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 SW2 Settings POWER BUTTON F-JP2 Power Button Board Connetor H-JP6 Microphone Jack J-JP7, JP9...

  • Page 91: Bottom View

    Bottom View Chapter 5...
  • Page 92 K-JP13 HDD Connector M-JP15 CRT Connector O-JP17 Fan Connector Q-JP19 LAN/Modem Connector S-JP21 MDC Module Connector U-JP25 CDROM Connector W-JP27 USB Connector L-JP14 Parallel Connector N-JP16 S-Video Connector P-JP18 M/B to USB Board Connector R-JP20 MINI PCI Connector T-JP23 SODIMM Connector V-JP26 PCMCIA Connector Chapter 5...

  • Page 93: 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 94 Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM Chapter 6...
  • Page 95 LOGIC UPPER ASSY Aspire 1400 Series Chapter 6...
  • Page 96 LCD 14.1” Model Name Aspire 1400 Series Chapter 6...
  • Page 97 LCD 15” Aspire 1400 Series Chapter 6...
  • Page 98 Therefor, we put only DVD ASSY exploded diagram as your referance. Please also refer to the FRU list below for more information on different models and part numbers. This diagram only explains the relevent location for each part. The part on the exploded diagrams may be different from its actual looks. Aspire 1400 Series Chapter 6...
  • Page 99 FDD ASSY HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY Chapter 6...
  • Page 100 Picture CPU/Processor Memory LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” 001-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” 014-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” 009-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15 010-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” Partname And Description CPU Willamette 1.7Ghz/400FSB, 256OD 478pin 256M SDRAM Mitsubishi MH32S64AVS-6TA-PE 72.03264.AON 256M SDRAM Infineon HYS64V32220GDL-75- 256MB SDRAM APACER ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1”...
  • Page 101 Picture 004-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” 005-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” 006-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15” PCMCIA Slot/PC Card slot FDD/Floppy Disk Drive FDD ASSY 001-FDD ASSY Chapter 6 Partname And Description LCD PANEL WITH LOGO LCD BEZEL WITH PRINTING-14.1” LCD BEZEL WITH PRINTING-15.0”...
  • Page 102 Picture 002-FDD ASSY HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive DVD ASSY 001-DVD ASSY (w/o optical lock on the exploded diagram Cables 016-Logic Upper 015-Logic Upper 017-Logic Upper Partname And Description FDD DOOR MITSUMI FDD DOOR PANASONIC HDD 2.5 20G IBM CASCADE IC25N020ATCS04-0 07N8325 FW:A71A DVD-ROM MODULE 8X TOSHIBA DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE...
  • Page 103 Picture 005-Logic Upper 004-FDD ASSY 003-HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY Boards 252-Logic Upper 253-Logic Upper Chapter 6 Partname And Description FPC-FDD LF-1252(M/B TO TOUCHPAD BOARD) FDD FPC MITSUMI FDD FPC PANASONIC POWER CORD CONTINENTAL POWER CORD DANISH POWER CORD ITALIAN POWER CORD PRC POWER CORD SWISS POWER CORD UK POWER CORD US...
  • Page 104 Picture Adapter Battery Keyboard Partname And Description MODEM CARD WIRELESS LAN CARD AS1400 90W DELTA ADAPTER(3-PIN) ADAPTER-API BATTERY LI-ION 12 CELL-SONY BATTERY LI-ION 12 CELL-PANASONIC AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Arabic AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Belgium AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Traditional Chiese AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Czech AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Danish AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY French AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY German...
  • Page 105 Picture Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 309-The System 301-The System 003-Logic Upper 001-Logic Upper 314-The System Chapter 6 Partname And Description AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Thai AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY Turkish AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY UK AS1400 KEYBOARD CHICONY US MIDDLE COVER DIMM COVER HEATSINK COVER LOWER CASE W/O SPEAKER-INCLUDING BATTER LATCH, NOB, SPRING UPPER CASE...
  • Page 106 Picture 008-Logic Upper 311-The System 002-Logic Upper 310-The System 312-The System 006-Logic Upper 007-Logic Upper Partname And Description TOUCHPAD BRACKET HEATSINK BRACKET LED BRACKET D-SUB BRACKET CPU SUPPORT BRACKET HINGE SADDLE-R Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles. HINGE SADDLE-L Note: The image includes right and left hinge saddles.
  • Page 107 Picture 001-HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY 005-HDD (W/O HDD) ASSY 003-DVD ASSY Others 001-The System 018-Logic Upper Chapter 6 Partname And Description BATTERY LATCH SPRING ANTENNA COVER-R Note: The image includes the right and left antenna covers. ANTENNA COVER-L Note: The image includes the right and left antenna covers.
  • Page 108 Picture 313-The System Screws 315-Logic Upper 307-The System 308-The System 002-HDD ASSY Partname And Description HEATSINK ANTENNA LINE-L ANTENNA LINE-R SCREWLOCK, 6NUT SCREW, M1.7X2.5L SCREW, TPB 2.0X4 SCREW, M2.5X3 SCREW, M2.5X4 SCREW, M2.5X8 SCREW, M2X3 SCREW,M2X4 SCREW, M2X6 SCREW, M3X3 SCREW, TPB 1.7X3.5 Part Number 31.A02V5.003...
  • Page 109 Chapter 6...

  • Page 110: Aspire 1400

    Project Name: Compal project Description The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pentium 4 processor with the reputable Intel 845 chipset that delivers a high performance and professional mobile PC. With powerful multi-media functions, Audio DJ controls and high quality display, it becomes a desktop replacement.

  • Page 111: Main Features

    Main Features Processor & Core Logic ® ® Intel Pentium 4 from 1.7GHz with 256KB L2 cache, up to 2.4GHz with 512KB L2 cache ® Intel 845 chipset supports 400MHz system bus Standard 128/256MB SDRA, upgradeable to 1024MB ATI MOBILITY RADEONTM 4x AGP graphic controller with external 16MB DDR Simultaneous LCD and CRT display capability ®...
  • Page 112 Appendix A...

  • Page 113: 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 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 114: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Display Modem Adapters Modem Multi-Function I/O Peripheral I/O - printer (parallel) I/O - TV I/O - Keyboard I/O - USB I/O - USB (Printer) I/O - USB (Mouse) I/O - USB (Speaker) I/O - USB (Camera) I/O - USB (ZIP) I/O - USB (HUB) I/O - USB (FDD)

  • Page 115: 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 116 Appendix C...

  • Page 117: Index

    AC Adapter 33 ACPI 1.0a 25 AFLASH Utility 48 Audio 28, 29 Battery 30 Battery Pack 59 battery pack charging indicator 15, 16 BIOS 25 package 25 password control 25 ROM size 25 ROM type 25 vendor 25 Version 25 BIOS Setup Utility 37 BIOS Supports protocol 25 BIOS Utility 37...
  • Page 118 L2 cache 25 LAN/Modem Combo 26 Machine Disassembly 55 media access on indicator 15, 16 Memory Check 71 Model Definition 104 Modem 26 Modem Combo Card external 61 num lock on indicator 15, 16 Online Support Information 109 Panel 9 Bottom 14 left 9 Rear 12...

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