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  • Page 1 TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG SERVICE GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Copyright Copyright © 2011 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 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

  • Page 4: General Information

    Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU parts...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations....1-5 Features ..........1-5 Operating System .
  • Page 6 LAN Interface........1-28 Keyboard .
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous Tools ........2-26 Using Boot Sequence Selector ......2-26 Using Boot Manager .
  • Page 8 Microphone Set Installation ......3-33 Function Board Removal ......3-34 Function Board Installation .

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TravelMate 8481G ........7-11 TravelMate 8481T ........7-14 TravelMate 8481TG .
  • Page 11 CHAPTER Hardware Specification...
  • Page 12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations....1-5 Features ..........1-5 Operating System .
  • Page 13 LCD Inverter ........1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) .

  • Page 15: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    (for 64-bit OS) Up to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules  (for 32-bit OS) Display 14" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD  Mercury-free, environment-friendly  Frameless super-slim design ...

  • Page 16: Travelmate 8481G

    TurboCache™ (1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 3071 MB of shared system memory), supporting Storage Hard disk drive 250/320 GB or larger, with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)  Solid state drive 128 GB or larger ...

  • Page 17: Wireless And Networking

     LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready  Security Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)  Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA),  computer protection Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution  BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords  Kensington lock slot ...

  • Page 18: Input And Control

    87 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack  Battery life: 9 hours  Input and Control Keyboard 86-/88/91-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support  Touchpad Next-generation oversized multi-gesture touchpad, featuring three-finger press, flip and  swipe, in addition to two-finger scroll, pinch and rotate.

  • Page 19: Input And Output

    Input and Output eSATA / USB 2.0 port  Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)  USB 3.0 port featuring power-off USB charging  Two USB 2.0 ports  ® HDMI port with HDCP Support  External display (VGA) port ...

  • Page 20: Environment

     InstantOn InstantView  Multimedia ® Corel WinDVD  NTI Media Maker™  Communication and ISP Acer Crystal Eye  Acer Video Conference Manager  ® Microsoft Silverlight™  Skype™  Windows Live™ Essentials 2011  1-10 Player 10.1 ®...
  • Page 21 Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden,  UK only) Acer Identity Card  Acer Registration  Acer Updater  ® eBay shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) ...

  • Page 22: Notebook Tour

    Notebook Tour Top View Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View Icon Integrated webcam Display screen Microphone Keyboard 1-12 Item Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
  • Page 23 Caps Lock Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Fingerprint reader for Acer ProShield Security Suite (configuration may vary by model). The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Puts your computer into power-saving mode (configuration may vary by model).

  • Page 24: Closed Front View

    Closed Front View Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View Icon Multi-in-1 card reader Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication switch / indicator 1-14 Item Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

  • Page 25: Left View

    Connects to USB devices. A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). Description 1-15...

  • Page 26: Right View

    Right View Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right View Icon USB 2.0 ports Kensington lock slot DC-in jack 1-16 Item Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.

  • Page 27: Base View

    Base View Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Base View Icon Item Battery bay Battery lock Hard disk bay Speakers Memory compartment Battery release latch/ lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

  • Page 28: Touchpad Basics

    Touchpad Basics Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor.  Press the right (2) and left (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to perform  selection and execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse.

  • Page 29: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off. (Table 1-7) Table 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys 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 30: Windows Keys

    Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key  Application key  Table 1-9. Windows Keys Windows Logo Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions.

  • Page 31: Hotkeys

    Hotkeys Hotkeys or key combinations can be used to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
  • Page 32 Table 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Icon  Fn +  Fn +  Fn +  Fn + Fn + Home Fn + PgUp Fn + PgDn Fn + End Alt + F10 1-22 Function Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

  • Page 33: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Figure 1-9. System Block Diagram 1-23...

  • Page 34: Specification Tables

    Specification Tables Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and without battery) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc)

  • Page 35: System Board Major Chips

    System Board Major Chips Item Core logic INTEL BD82UM67 PCH FCBGA-989P NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P Broadcom BCM57761B0KMLG for Giga LAN Controller Super I/O controller KB930QF A1 LQFP 128P KB CONTROLLER USB 3.0 NEC UPD720200AF1-DAP-A FBGA 176P ST SA19NP18ER28PVMK TSSOP 28P Bluetooth Atheros T77H222.01, Broadcom BCM2070 Wireless Atheros T77H167.07, Broadcom T77H268.00, LITE-ON...

  • Page 36: Processor Specifications (Taken From Fru)

    Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU) Item Speed (GHz) i3-2357M 1.3 GHz i5-2467M 1.6 GHz i5-2557M 1.7 GHz i7-2637M 1.7 GHz i7-2677M 1.8 GHz CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100) CPU Temperature Throttling 50%: On= 99°C; OFF=95°C  OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C ...

  • Page 37: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot 1 (MB) 1024 1024 1024 1024 2048 2048 2048 2048 4096 4096 4096 4096 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate Slot 2 (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 4096 Specification NVIDIA N12P-GV...

  • Page 38: Bios

    Wake on LAN from S3  Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode  System information  HDD password  Anti-theft support (Computrace)  Refer to Acer BIOS specification.  Specification BCM57761B0KMLG RJ45 (No LED) RJ45 at the left rear Supports 10M/100M/1000M bit...

  • Page 39: Keyboard

    DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Vendor & Model HTS723225A7A Name Capacity (GB) Specification Acer AC4S flat KB 86-US/87-UK/91-JP keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect  Overlay numeric keypad  Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys ...
  • Page 40 Item Hard Disk Drive (Continued) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits/sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec.max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Super-Multi Drive (N/A) Item Vendor &...

  • Page 41: Led 14.0"

    BD Drive (N/A) Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage LED 14.0” Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness...

  • Page 42: Lcd Inverter

    LCD Inverter Item Vendor & Model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9...

  • Page 43: Display Supported Resolution (Gpu Supported Resolution)

    Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 4:3 1024x768p/60Hz 4:3 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features Camera Item Vendor and Model Type 16 bits...

  • Page 44: Mini Card

    Mini Card Item Number supported Features 3G Card (N/A) Item Features Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Realtek ALC271-X Features                 Amplifier N/A (Codec IC support Class D Amplifier) Features 1-34 1 slot for WLAN (PCIE + USB interface)

  • Page 45: Audio Interface

    Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Realtek ALC271X-GR...

  • Page 46: Vram

    VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of HDMI port(s) Location eSATA Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of eSATA port(s) Location 1-36 Specification...

  • Page 47: Ac Adapter

    AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management Item Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification 1.7A @ 100V~240V...

  • Page 48: System Led Indicator

    System LED Indicator Item Lock System state Wireless state HDD access state Power button backlight Battery state Communication device state Mute Mic button Backup key button PowerSmart key button Caps/Num lock status 1-38 Specification Dual color: Blue/Orange  Power on: Blue ...

  • Page 49: System Dma Specification

    System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1 DMA2 DMA3 DMA4 DMA5 DMA6 DMA7 *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. Power Management Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Available for ExpressCard Not Assigned Not Assigned 1-39...

  • Page 50: System Interrupt Specification

    System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 *Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none. NOTE: ExpressCards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.

  • Page 51: System Io Address Map

    System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) 0000 - 001F 0000 - 0CF7 0020 - 0021 0024 - 0025 0028 - 0029 002C - 002D 002E - 002F 0030 - 0031 0034 - 0035 0038 - 0039 003C - 003D 0040 - 0043 004E - 004F 0050 - 0053...

  • Page 52: System Io Address Specifications

    System IO Address Specifications I/O address (hex) 00B2 - 00B3 00B4 - 00B5 00B8 - 00B9 00BC - 00BD 00C0 - 00DF 00F0 - 00F0 03B0 - 03BB 03C0 - 03DF 0400 - 047F 0454 - 0457 04D0 - 04D1 0500 - 057F 0680 - 069F 0D00 -FFFF...
  • Page 53 CHAPTER System Utilities...
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Utility........2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility .

  • Page 55: System Utilities

    System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to arises.

  • Page 56: Bios

    BIOS The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: IMPORTANT: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information The Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Information Main CPU Type:...
  • Page 57 Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name UUID System Utilities Description CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system Speed of the CPU Model name of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master...

  • Page 58: Main

    Main The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Information Main System Time System Date Total Memory: Video Memory: Graphic mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode *Function key behavior...
  • Page 59 Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time BIOS system time in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Total memory available Video Available memory for video Memory Allows to switch from text mode to graphics Graphic mode Mode...

  • Page 60: Security

    Security The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Current TPM State Change TPM State ...

  • Page 61: Setting A Password

    Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Password on Boot Change TPM State NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer. Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature. Passwords are not case sensitive.
  • Page 62 NOTE: NOTE: The following characters may be used in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Retype password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter. 4.

  • Page 63: Removing A Password

    5. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown. (Figure 2-6) Figure 2-6. Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b.

  • Page 64: Changing A Password

    Changing a Password 1. Use the  and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog is shown. (Figure 2-8) Figure 2-8. Changing a Password: Set Supervisor Password 2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3.
  • Page 65 a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. c. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through 4. 7. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown (Figure 2-11).

  • Page 66: Boot

    Boot The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives  Onboard hard disk drive  DVD drive in the module bay  Use  and  keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the value. Information Main Boot priority order:...

  • Page 67: Exit

    Exit The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Information Main Exit Saving Changes Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes  Help  Exit Figure 2-13. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-13.

  • Page 68: Bios Flash Utilities

    BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs  New features or options  Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.  Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used.

  • Page 69: Dos Flash Utility

    DOS Flash Utility Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. 3. Move USB HDD to position 1 (Figure 2-14). (Refer to Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.

  • Page 70: System Utilities

    BIOS flash process begins. (Figure 2-16 and Figure 2-17) ******************************************************************************* ENE Flash Utility V0.17 Nick 01 (Only Support SPI), Nov 04 2009, 15:49:40 ******************************************************************************* File Name = [KBCA100A.ROM] file size <0x1C792 Bytes> Start Loading flash ROM... Loading... Loading flash ROM completed... SB : Intel Turn On Fan KBC ID ==>...

  • Page 71: Winflash Utility

    WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Boot to OS. 2. Open Winflash folder. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. Winflash Program Folder NOTE: NOTE: Flashing of system BIOS cannot be performed on battery power. Make sure AC adapter is connecting to device before executing program.
  • Page 72 5. If the AC adapter is connected and there is no BIOS ROM file size error, a progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-21) P4VC0 V1.03 Figure 2-21. InsydeFlash (2 of 2) 6. After flashing process is complete, the program will automatically restart the system. 7.
  • Page 73 Figure 2-23. No AC Power Detected (2 of 2) 8. Connect AC adapter to device and repeat steps two through four. 9. If there is BIOS ROM file size error, the following dialog is shown. (Figure 2-24) Figure 2-24. BIOS ROM File Size Error System Utilities 2-21...

  • Page 74: Hdd/Bios Password Utilities

    HDD/BIOS Password Utilities NOTE: NOTE: If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See Disk. Clearing HDD Passwords This section provides details about removing an HDD password from the BIOS. If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated.
  • Page 75 NOTE: NOTE: A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code. 3. On a separate, compatible device, boot to DOS. 4. Execute UnlockHD.exe (Figure 2-28) to create a password unlock code. Use the format <UnlockHD [key code]>...

  • Page 76: Clearing Bios Passwords

    Clearing BIOS Passwords If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is set, the BIOS will prompt for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. There are two methods for clearing the BIOS password. A hardware method and a software method. Hardware Method 1.

  • Page 77: Software Method

    1. At a DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe. 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password. (Figure 2-31) D:\Clnpwd>clnpwd Acer Clean Password Utility V1.00 Press 1 or 2 to clean any password shown as below 1. User Password 2. Supervisor Password Clean User Password Successful! Figure 2-31.

  • Page 78: Miscellaneous Tools

    Miscellaneous Tools Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following: 1. At a DOS prompt, enter bs <#> and a boot sequence ID number. A boot sequence ID is a digit from 1 to 4.

  • Page 79: Using Boot Manager

    Using Boot Manager The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be set to Enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility’s Main screen.

  • Page 80: Using Dmitools

    Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp TravelMate Write Serial Number to EEPROM...
  • Page 81 Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf) Input: dmitools /wu Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: NOTE: For examples two (2) through five (5), restart the system to to the EEPROM System Utilities...

  • Page 82: Using Lan Mac Eeprom Utility

    Using LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Use MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Edit MAC.CFG to add correct WriteData, StartAddr, and WriteLeng values. (Figure 2-34) Figure 2-34. MAC.CFG File Table 2-6. MAC.cfg Field Names & Values Field Name Title WriteData...
  • Page 83 CHAPTER Machine Maintenance...

  • Page 84: Introduction

    Introduction ......... 3-3 General Information .

  • Page 85: Introduction

    Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. General Information The product previews seen in the following procedures may not represent the final product color or configuration.

  • Page 86: Screw Table

    Screw Table Table 3-1 contains a complete list of the required screws and fasteners required when performing any maintenance on the notebook computer. Table 3-1. Main Screw List M2.0x2.5(BNZ) M2.5x4.0(ZK) M2.0x10(ZK) M2.5x5.0(ZK) M2.0x4.0(NI) M2.0x3.0 M2.5x3.0 Screw Quantity Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 87: Maintenance Flowchart

    Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 88: Getting Started

    Getting Started The flowchart in Figure 3-1identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from the system and peripherals. (Figure 3-2) 2.

  • Page 89: Battery Pack Removal

    Battery Pack Removal 1. Place computer battery side up. 2. Slide battery lock (A) into open position. 3. Slide and hold battery release latch (B) to release position. 4. Remove battery pack (C) and release latch (B). Figure 3-3. Battery Pack IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal (Figure 3-3).

  • Page 90: Dummy Card Removal

    Dummy Card Removal 1. Push in dummy card (A) to release. 2. Remove card (A). Figure 3-5. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 1. Install dummy card (A). 2. Push in to lock. Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 91: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) Module Removal

    Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from HDD module door (B) (Figure 3-6). 2. Use tab (C) to remove door from lower cover (Figure 3-6). Figure 3-6. HDD Module CAUTION: HDD module is attached to mainboard by HDD cable.

  • Page 92: Hdd Module Installation

    4. Disconnect HDD cable (F) from module connector (J) (Figure 3-8). Figure 3-8. HDD Cable 5. Starting from rubber tabs (G) remove HDD module from rubber covering (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9. Removing HDD Module from Rubber Covering HDD Module Installation 1.
  • Page 93 4. Align door (B) to slots (H) on lower cover and install (Figure 3-10). Figure 3-10. Installing HDD Module Door 5. Install and secure two (2) screws (A) on module 6. Install battery pack. Size M2.5x3.0 Machine Maintenance Procedures (Figure 3-6).

  • Page 94: Dual In-Line Memory Module (Dimm) Removal

    Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from module door (B) (Figure 3-11). 2. Use tab (C) to remove door (B) from lower cover (Figure 3-11). Figure 3-11. DIMM Modules Door 3.

  • Page 95: Dimm Module Installation

    DIMM Module Installation 1. Slide module (D) into mainboard connector (F) 2. Press on DIMM module (D) until clips (E) lock in place 3. Align door (B) to slots (G) on lower cover (Figure 3-13). Figure 3-13. DIMM Module Door installation 4.

  • Page 96: Keyboard Removal

    Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove three (3) screws (A) from lower cover (Figure 3-14). Figure 3-14. Lower Cover 2. Place computer face up. 3. Locate (7) keyboard locks (B) as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15. Keyboard Locks 3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
  • Page 97 4. Unlock keyboard locks as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16. Unlocking Keyboard Locks CAUTION: Keyboard is attached to mainboard by Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) cable. Use caution when removing keyboard. 5. Move keyboard to allow access to FPC cable (C) (Figure 3-17). 6.

  • Page 98: Keyboard Installation

    Keyboard Installation 1. Install keyboard on upper cover 2. Connect FPC cable (C) to mainboard connector (D) 3. Align bottom edge of keyboard with palmrest (Figure 3-18). 4. Install 5 keyboard flanges (E) into slots on upper cover (Figure 3-18). Figure 3-18.

  • Page 99: Upper Cover Removal

    Upper Cover Removal Prerequisite: Keyboard Removal 1. Place computer face down. 2. Remove the following screws (Figure 3-19): Thirteen (13) screws (B) from lower cover  Two (2) screws (C) from lower cover  Three (3) screws (D) from batter bay. ...
  • Page 100 4. Disconnect the following cables (Figure 3-20): Fingerprint board FFC cable (E) from mainboard connector (F)  Touchpad button assembly FFC cable (G) from mainboard connector (H)  Function board cable (J) from mainboard connector (K).  Figure 3-20. Upper Cover 5.

  • Page 101: Upper Cover Installation

    CAUTION: Microphone set cable is attached to mainboard. Use caution when removing upper cover. 7. Lift upper cover in an angle to expose microphone set cable (Figure 3-22). 8. Disconnect microphone set cable (N) from mainboard connector (P) (Figure 3-22). Figure 3-22.
  • Page 102 Size M2.5x5.0 M2.0x10 M2.0x4.0 3-20 Quantity Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures...

  • Page 103: Msata Ssd Module Removal

    MSATA SSD Module Removal The following procedure is to remove the M Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) (Solid State Drive (SSD)). Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from module. 3. Disconnect module (A) from mainboard connector (C). Figure 3-23.

  • Page 104: Bluetooth Module Removal

    Bluetooth Module Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect cable (B) from USB module connector (C). Figure 3-24. Bluetooth Module 3. Release module from adhesive. 4. Remove module. Bluetooth Module Installation 1. Align module (A) to lower cover. 2.

  • Page 105: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Module Removal

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Module Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect FFC cable (D) from mainboard connector (E) 3. Remove screw (F) from module. 4. Disconnect Bluetooth module cable (B) from connector (C). Figure 3-25.

  • Page 106: Wlan Module Removal

    WLAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect antenna cables, main (B) and auxiliary (C), from WLAN module. 3. Remove screw (D) from module. 4. Disconnect module from mainboard connector (E) (not shown). Figure 3-26.

  • Page 107: Mainboard Removal

    Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal MSATA SSD Module Removal 1. Remove following screws (Figure 3-27): Screw (A) from mainboard  Three (3) screws (B) from fan module (C)  Screw (J) from fan module (K)  2. Remove adhesive tape (F) on LVDS cable connector (Figure 3-27). 3.
  • Page 108 CAUTION: DC-IN cable is attached to mainboard. Use caution when removing mainboard. 7. Lift mainboard until DC-in cable is clear of lower cover. 8. Disconnect DC-IN cable (N) from mainboard connector (P) as shown in Figure 3-29. Figure 3-29. DC-IN Cable CAUTION: Speakers cable is attached to mainboard.

  • Page 109: Mainboard Installation

    Mainboard Installation 1. Align mainboard to lower cover. 2. Connect DC-IN cable (N) to mainboard connector (P) 3. Connect speakers cable (Q) to mainboard connector (R) (not shown) as shown in Figure 3-30. 4. Connect HDD module cable (S) to mainboard connector (T) CAUTION: Forced installation may damage left side connectors.

  • Page 110: Rtc Battery Removal

    RTC Battery Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate RTC battery (A) on mainboard. Figure 3-33. RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for RTC battery (A) disposal (Figure 3-33). NOTE: NOTE: RTC battery is soldered in place. 2. Break the solder. 3.

  • Page 111: Fan Module Removal

    FAN Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate fan module (C). 2. Disconnect cable (U) from mainboard connector (V). Figure 3-34. FAN Module 3. Remove module (C). FAN Module Installation 1. Align module (C) to mainboard. 2. Connect cable (U) to mainboard connector (V). 3.

  • Page 112: Thermal Module Assembly Removal

    Thermal Module Assembly Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Remove the following screw from mainboard (Figure 3-35): three (3) screws (A)  four (4) screws (C).  2. Disconnect fan module (K) cable (E) from mainboard connector (F) (Figure 3-35). Figure 3-35. Thermal Module Assembly 3.

  • Page 113: Thermal Module Assembly Installation

    Thermal Module Assembly Installation IMPORTANT: Apply approved thermal grease and make sure all heat pads are in place before replacing module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 I-Connosseur  The following thermal pads are approved for use: T-flex340 ...

  • Page 114: Speakers Removal

    Speakers Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate left speaker (A) and right speaker (B) on lower cover. 2. Remove following screws: Two (2) screws (C) from left speaker (A)  Two (2) screws (C) from right speaker (B).  3. Release cable (D) from adhesive tape (E). 4.

  • Page 115: Microphone Set Removal

    Microphone Set Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate microphone set (A) on upper cover (Figure 3-39). Figure 3-39. Microphone Set 2. Lift microphone set (A) to remove. Microphone Set Installation 1. Install microphone set (A) into slots (B) on upper cover (Figure 3-40). Figure 3-40.

  • Page 116: Function Board Removal

    Function Board Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate board (A) on upper cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from board. 3. Release board from tabs (C) on upper cover. Figure 3-41. Function Board 4. Remove board. Function Board Installation 1. Install and align board (A) with pin (D) on upper cover until secure to tabs (C). 2.

  • Page 117: Touchpad Button Assembly Removal

    Touchpad Button Assembly Removal Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate assembly (A) on upper cover. 2. Remove adhesive tape (B) from finger print cable (C). 3. Remove three (3) screws (D) from touchpad button frame. 4. Disconnect touchpad module cable (E) from touchpad connector (F). Figure 3-42.

  • Page 118: Lcd (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal

    LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal NOTE: NOTE: LCD module is an assembly and not to be disassembled. 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from left hinge (B) (Figure 3-43). Figure 3-43. Left Hinge 2. Remove two (2) screws (A) from right hinge (C) (Figure 3-44). Figure 3-44.

  • Page 119: Lcd Module Installation

    LCD Module Installation 1. Align and install LCD module with lower cover Figure 3-46. LCD Module 2. Install and secure two (2) screws (A) to left hinge (B) to right hinge (C) (Figure 3. Install WLAN antenna cables (D) to cable guides on lower cover 4.

  • Page 120: Kensington Lock Bracket Removal

    Kensington Lock Bracket Removal Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Locate bracket (A) on lower cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from bracket. Figure 3-47. Kensington Lock Bracket 3. Remove bracket. Kensington Lock Bracket Installation 1. Align bracket (A) with pin (C) to lower cover. 2.
  • Page 121 CHAPTER Troubleshooting...
  • Page 122 Introduction ......... 4-3 General Information .

  • Page 123: Introduction

    NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.

  • Page 124: Power On Issues

    Power On Issues If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. 1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.

  • Page 125: No Display Issues

    No Display Issues If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following: Replace LCD module Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5.

  • Page 126: Abnormal Video

    5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.

  • Page 127: Lcd Failure

    LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following: Start Swap Check LCD LCD module module Swap M/B Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting...

  • Page 128: Keyboard Failure

    Keyboard Failure If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure Start Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard OK? Replace M/B Connect it well Replace keyboard Troubleshooting...

  • Page 129: Touchpad Failure

    Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting Start Check M/B T/P FFC Check Logic Upper Swap M/B Re-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B Swap/Re- assemble the T/P board or T/P FFC...

  • Page 130: Internal Speaker Failure

    Internal Speaker Failure If internal Speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Perform the following, one at a time. 1. Boot the computer.  2. Navigate to Start Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed ...
  • Page 131 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the taskbar  Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted.  Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. ...

  • Page 132: Microphone Failure

    Microphone Failure If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following: Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start  Sound and select the Recording tab. and Sound 2. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).

  • Page 133: Usb Failure

    USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following: Figure 4-8. USB Failure Troubleshooting Start Check USB FFC to USB Connect Check USB/B Check USB CONNis well Swap M/B Re-assemble USB Swap USB/B Replace USB CONN 4-13...

  • Page 134: Wireless Function Failure

    Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following: Figure 4-9. Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Start Check W/L antenna to W/L card Check antenna Check W/L card Swap M/B Re-assemble the antenna to W/L card Swap The antenna Swap the WL card Troubleshooting...

  • Page 135: Bluetooth Failure

    Bluetooth Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following: Figure 4-10. Bluetooth Failure Troubleshooting Start Check B/T cable to B/T Connect Check B/T cable Check B/T Swap M/B Re-assemble the B/T cable Swap The B/T cable Swap the B/T 4-15...

  • Page 136: Thermal Unit Failure

    Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following: Figure 4-11. Thermal Failure 4-16 Start Fan cable Well connected Fan ok Thermal well insert Replace M/B Connect it well Replace fan Insert is well Troubleshooting...

  • Page 137: Msata Sdd Test Failure

    MSATA SDD test Failure If the MSATA SDD test fails, perform the following: M-SATA SSD OK? Figure 4-12. MSATA SDD test Failure Troubleshooting Start M-SATA SSD well connected? Replace M/B Connect it well Replace M-SATA SSD 4-17...

  • Page 138: Cosmetic Failure

    Cosmetic Failure If the Cosmetic fails, perform the following: Figure 4-13. Cosmetic Failure 4-18 Start LCD cover LCD bezel Upper Lower Function Test Swap LCD cover Swap LCD bezel Swap Upper SwapLower Troubleshooting...

  • Page 139: Other Functions Failure

    Other Functions Failure HDD Not Operating Correctly To determine if the HDD is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a.

  • Page 140: Random Loss Of Bios Settings

    Mainboard To determine if the mainboard is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. Check component connections to mainboard. 2. To test for mainboard fault, swap mainboard. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 141: Intermittent Problems

    Power On 1. Remove power from the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices  Printer, mouse, and other external devices ...

  • Page 142: Post Codes

    Post Codes The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase PostBDS InsydeH2ODDT™...
  • Page 143 Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI_CPU_AP_INIT* PEI_CPU_HT_RESET* PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI_SB_REG_INIT PEI_PCIE_TRAINING* PEI_TPM_INIT PEI_SMBUS_INIT PEI_PROGRAM_CLOCK_GEN PEI_IGD_EARLY_INITIAL * PEI_HECI_INIT*...

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) PEI_ENTER_RECOVERY_MODE PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOUND PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI_FINDING_DXE_CORE PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) DXE_TCGDXE* DXE_SB_SPI_INIT* DXE_CF9_RESET* DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT* DXE_SMMACCESS* DXE_NB_INIT* DXE_SIO_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_REGION*...
  • Page 145 Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE_LOAD_ACPI_TABLE DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT* DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* DXE_FLASH_PART_NONSUPPORT party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY...
  • Page 146 Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS_START_ISA_BUS BDS_START_ISA_FDD BDS_START_ISA_SEIRAL BDS_START_IDE_BUS BDS_START_AHCI_BUS BDS_CONNECT_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION 4-26 Phase Post Description Code PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete...
  • Page 147 Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_ROM BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS_START_SDHC_BUS BDS_CONNECT_ATA_LEGACY BDS_CONNECT_SD_LEGACY party relate functions – Platform dependence. Troubleshooting Phase Post Description Code End of boot selection Enter Setup Menu Enter Boot manager Try to boot system to OS...
  • Page 148 Table 4-7. PostBDS POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INTI9 POST_BDS_BOOT_SECTOR Table 4-8. S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY S3_SWITCH_STACK S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT S3_BEFORE_RUNTIME_BOOT_SCRIPT S3_BEFORE_RELOCATE_SMM_BASE S3_BEFORE_MP_INIT S3_BEFORE_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR 4-28 Phase Post Description Code POST_BDS No Boot Device...
  • Page 149 Table 4-9. ACPI Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL_ENTER_S3 ASL_ENTER_S4 ASL_ENTER_S5 ASL_WAKEUP_S1 ASL_WAKEUP_S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 Table 4-10. SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S3_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S4_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S5_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_START SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_END Table 4-11. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger...
  • Page 150 Table 4-11. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger 4-30 Post Code Description 0xD4 DDT Cable become low speed device 0xD5 DDT Cable Transmission Error (Get descriptor fail) 0xD6 DDT Cable Transmission...
  • Page 151 CHAPTER Jumper and Connector Locations...
  • Page 152 Jumper and Connector Locations ......5-3 Mainboard ......... . 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery.

  • Page 153: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description JLVDS1 LVDS connector LID SWITCH JMIC1 Internal MIC connector PJP2 Battery connector U3, U4 VRAM JPWR1 Function button board connector JRJ1 LAN connector JCRT1 CRT connector JKB1 Keyboard connector JFP1...
  • Page 154 Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Description PJP1 DCIN cable connector U23, U24 VRAM SIM card connector LAN Transformer JMINI2 mSATA connector JMINI1 WLAN connector JFAN1 CPU FAN connector Item Description UCPU1 CPU Chip VGA Chip PCH Chip JHDD1 HDD cable connector JDIMM1...

  • Page 155: Clearing Password Check And Bios Recovery

    Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password and recovering the BIOS for the TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG. Clearing Password NOTE: NOTE: The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password).

  • Page 156: Bios Recovery By Crisis Disk

    BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware if a previous BIOS flashing process has failed.
  • Page 157 2. Click OK to close the warning dialogue (Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5. Format Warning Dialogue 3. When formatting is complete, a dialogue is shown (Figure 5-6). Click OK to close dialogue. Figure 5-6. Format Complete Dialogue...
  • Page 158 4. Click Close to close the USB HDD Format dialogue (Figure 5-7). Figure 5-7. Close Format Dialogue 5. Locate the KBC and BIOS ROM files and combine them as shown in (Figure 5-8). D:\copy /b KBC.ROM+BIOS.FD COMBINE.FD KBC.ROM BIOS.FD Figure 5-8. Combining ROM Files IMPORTANT: Make sure only one BIOS file is saved in the USB HDD root directory.
  • Page 159 2. Press and hold the reset button (A) as shown in Figure 5-9. Figure 5-9. Power Reset Button 3. Press and hold <Fn + ESC>. 4. Release the reset button (A). 5. Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode. 6.
  • Page 160 5-10...
  • Page 161 CHAPTER FRU List...
  • Page 162 Exploded Diagrams ........6-4 Main Assembly ........6-4 LCD Assembly .

  • Page 163: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Guide. For Acer Authorized Service Providers, the Acer office may have a different part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 164: Exploded Diagrams

    Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Keyboard Upper Cover Mainboard HDD Module Cable Thermal Module Assembly USB Module Description FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List KB.I140A.381 60.V4T02.004 MB.V4T02.001 50.V4T02.002 60.V4T02.006 55.V4T02.004...
  • Page 165 Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) Lower Cover DIMM Module Door HDD Module Door FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Description 60.V4T02.005 60.V4T02.003 60.V4T02.001...

  • Page 166: Lcd Assembly

    LCD Assembly Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Description LCD Module 6M.V4T02.001 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...

  • Page 167: Fru List

    FRU List Table 6-3. FRU List Category ADAPTER Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile LED LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-69AW, LV5, Low profile LED LF Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W_HF 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-69AH, low profile HSF LF...
  • Page 168 Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category FINGERPRINT BOARD W/ FFC FUNCTION BOARD W/ FFC USB BOARD W/ FFC CABLE BLUE TOOTH CALBE-6PIN HDD CABLE DC-IN CABLE POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN...
  • Page 169 Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN POWER CORD BRAZIL 3 PIN CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD DOOR HDD RUBBER DASP RAM DOOR UPPER CASE INCL TP LOWER CASE KENSINGTON LOCK BRACKET HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD SEAGATE 2.5"...
  • Page 170 SDSA4DH-064G LF+HF Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 128GB SDSA4DH-128G LF+HF KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black US International Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black Greek Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14...
  • Page 171 Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black German Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Swiss/G Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Belgium Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14...
  • Page 172 Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LED LCD MODULE 14'' WXGA NONE GLARE W/ ANTENNA, CCD, HINGE-UP - 5MM MAINBOARD Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci32357MB Mainboard TM8481G Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci32357MB Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci52467MB Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci52557MB Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci72637MB Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci72677MB...
  • Page 173 Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ20UF8BCS0-DJ-F LF 256*8 46nm Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB HMT325S6BFR8C-H9 LF 256*8 46nm Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB ACR256X64D3S13C9G LF+HF Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB M471B5773DH0-CH9 LF 256*8 Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB NT4GC64B8HB0NS-CG LF 256*8 0.055um...

  • Page 174: Screw List

    Screw List Table 6-4. Screw List Category SCREW SCREW M M 2.0D 2.5L K 5D ZK NL+ SCREW M M 2.0D 10.0L K 4.6D BNI NL + SCREW M M 2.5D 6L K 4.4D 0.8T ZK NL + SCREW M M 2D 4.0L K 4.0D ZK NL + 0.3T SCREW M M 2D 3L K 8D ZK NL + SCREW M 2.5D 4L K 4.5D ZK NL + CR3+ SCREW M 2.5D 3L K 4.5D 0.5T ZK NL+...
  • Page 175 CHAPTER Model Definition and Configuration...

  • Page 176: Travelmate 8481Tg

    TravelMate 8481G ........7-11 TravelMate 8481T ........7-14...

  • Page 177: Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8481 Table 7-1. RO & Description Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2452G25nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4T03.019 TM8481-2352G25nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11_CFB32 LX.V4T03.027 TM8481-2352G25nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11SP1_CFB32 LX.V4T03.014 TM8481-2352G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC...
  • Page 178 Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2454G32nkk TM8481-2454G32nkk TM8481-2532G25nkk TM8481-2532G25nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN LX.V4T03.015 TM8481-2452G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11_CFB43 LX.V4T03.029 TM8481-2452G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11SP1_CFB60 LX.V4T03.023 TM8481-2452G32nkk EM W7PR32XEMTSMY1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61SP1 LX.V4T03.018...
  • Page 179 Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4T03.002 TM8481-2532G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3J 1*2G/320/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11_CFB54 LX.V4T03.026 TM8481-2532G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11SP1_CFB59 LX.V4T03.012 TM8481-2532G32nkk EM W7PR32XEMTSTH1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ...
  • Page 180 Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk Table 7-2. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2452G25nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2452G32nkk TM8481-2454G32nkk TM8481-2454G32nkk TM8481-2532G25nkk TM8481-2532G25nkk LX.V4T03.021 TM8481-2534G38nkk W7PR64XTSAU1 MC W7PR32 UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320+64G/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_...
  • Page 181 Table 7-2. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk Table 7-3. Memory 1 & Memory 2 Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk...
  • Page 182 Table 7-3. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk Table 7-4. HDD 1 & HDD 2 Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk...
  • Page 183 Table 7-4. HDD 1 & HDD 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk Table 7-5. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2452G25nkk...
  • Page 184 Table 7-5. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk Table 7-6. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter Model Country TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2352G32nkk TM8481-2452G25nkk...
  • Page 185 Table 7-6. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter (Continued) Model Country TM8481-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2534G38nkk TM8481-2614G32nkk TravelMate 8481G Table 7-7. RO & Description Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration NB Chipset LX.V4T03.022 UM67...
  • Page 186 Table 7-7. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk Table 7-8. CPU & VGA Chip Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk 7-12 Country LX.V4U03.006 LX.V4U03.007 LX.V4U03.005 GCTWN LX.V4U03.008 LX.V4U03.002 Country LX.V4U03.004 Ci52457MB GCTWN LX.V4U03.001 Ci52537MB GCTWN LX.V4U03.003...
  • Page 187 Table 7-9. VRAM 1 & Memory 1 Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk Table 7-10. Memory 2 & HDD 1 Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk Table 7-11. HDD 2 & Wireless LAN1 Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk...
  • Page 188 TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk Table 7-13. Battery & Adapter Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk TravelMate 8481T Table 7-14. RO & Description Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk 7-14 Country LX.V4U03.004 BT 3.0 GCTWN LX.V4U03.001 BT 3.0 GCTWN LX.V4U03.003 BT 3.0...
  • Page 189 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4V03.035 TM8481T-2352G25nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.025 TM8481T-2352G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11_CFK31 LX.V4V03.032 TM8481T-2352G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31...
  • Page 190 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk 7-16 LX.V4V03.037 TM8481T-2354G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.048 TM8481T-2354G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31 LX.V4V03.049 TM8481T-2354G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.046 TM8481T-2452G25nkk...
  • Page 191 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4V03.027 TM8481T-2452G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.028 TM8481T-2452G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31 LX.V4V03.042 TM8481T-2454G25nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31...
  • Page 192 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk 7-18 LX.V4V03.052 TM8481T-2454G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.053 TM8481T-2454G38nkk W7PR64XTSAU1 MC W7PR32 UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320+64G/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_ bgn_FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES62SP1 LX.V4V03.020 TM8481T-2532G25nkk W7PR64XINTSIN1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61...
  • Page 193 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4V03.001 TM8481T-2532G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3J 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11_CFK51 LX.V4V03.009 TM8481T-2532G32nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_JA11 LX.V4V02.025 TM8481T-2532G32nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31SP1...
  • Page 194 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk 7-20 LX.V4V02.004 TM8481T-2534G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61SP1 LX.V4V02.017 TM8481T-2534G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31SP1 LX.V4V02.018 TM8481T-2534G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61SP1 LX.V4V03.018 TM8481T-2534G32nkk...
  • Page 195 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk Model Definition and Configuration LX.V4V02.019 TM8481T-2612G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31SP1 LX.V4V02.020 TM8481T-2612G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61SP1 LX.V4V03.021 TM8481T-2612G32nkk W7PR64XINTSIN1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61...
  • Page 196 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk 7-22 LX.V4V02.021 TM8481T-2614G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31SP1 LX.V4V02.022 TM8481T-2614G25nkk W7HP64TSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61SP1 LX.V4V03.022 TM8481T-2614G32nkk W7PR64XINTSIN1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 2*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 LX.V4V03.002 TM8481T-2614G32nkk...
  • Page 197 Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Table 7-15. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration...
  • Page 198 Table 7-15. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk...
  • Page 199 Table 7-15. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk...
  • Page 200 Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk...
  • Page 201 Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk...
  • Page 202 Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Table 7-17. HDD 1 & HDD 2 Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk...
  • Page 203 Table 7-17. HDD 1 & HDD 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk...
  • Page 204 Table 7-17. HDD 1 & HDD 2 (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Table 7-18. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk...
  • Page 205 Table 7-18. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk...
  • Page 206 Table 7-18. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk 7-32 Wireless LAN1 LX.V4V02.003 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN...
  • Page 207 Table 7-19. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter Model Country TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ TM8481T-2532G25nkk Model Definition and Configuration...
  • Page 208 Table 7-19. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G25nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk GCTWN TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk...
  • Page 209 Table 7-19. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter (Continued) Model Country TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk TravelMate 8481TG Table 7-20. RO & Description Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration NB Chipset LX.V4V02.021 UM67 LX.V4V02.022 UM67...
  • Page 210 Table 7-20. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk 7-36 Country LX.V4W03.007 LX.V4W03.008 LX.V4W02.011 LX.V4W02.004 LX.V4W02.001 LX.V4W02.002 LX.V4W03.001 LX.V4W03.002 LX.V4W02.009 Description TM8481TG-2454G25nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC N12PGV1GBCFkkH_3V3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bg n_FP_1.3M HD_CF_ZH31 TM8481TG-2454G25nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC N12PGV1GBCFkkH_3V3UJ 2*2G/250/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bg n_FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 TM8481TG-2454G32nkk W7HP64KTSKR1 MC...
  • Page 211 Table 7-20. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Table 7-21. CPU & VGA Chip Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Model Definition and Configuration Country LX.V4W03.003 LX.V4W03.004 LX.V4W02.010 Country LX.V4W03.005...
  • Page 212 Table 7-22. VRAM 1 & Memory 1 Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Table 7-23. Memory 2 & HDD 1 Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk...
  • Page 213 Table 7-23. Memory 2 & HDD 1 (Continued) Model TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Table 7-24. HDD 2 & Wireless LAN1 Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Table 7-25. Bluetooth & NB Chipset Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk...
  • Page 214 Table 7-25. Bluetooth & NB Chipset (Continued) Model TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk Table 7-26. Battery & Adapter Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2534G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2614G32nkk TM8481TG-2618G32nkk 7-40 Country LX.V4W02.004 BT 3.0...
  • Page 215 CHAPTER Test Compatible Components...

  • Page 216: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test

    Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test....8-4 TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG....8-4...

  • Page 217: Test Compatible Components

    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 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 218: Environment Test

    ® Microsoft Windows TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG Vendor Type 2nd HDD 10001079 F64GB SYNNEX 60003533 F64GB YOSUN PLM00023 EM820W Huawei Adapter 10001023 LITE-ON 10001023 65W_HF LITE-ON 10001023 LITE-ON 10001081 DELTA 10001081 DELTA 60002015 HIPRO 60016453 CHICONY POWER 60016453 65W_HF CHICONY POWER...
  • Page 219 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Audio Codec 10004786 ALC271X_VB3 REALTEK PLM00004 Conexant Conexant CX-20584 Battery 60001535 8CELL3.0 PANASONIC 60001535 8CELL3.0 PANASONIC 60001921 4CELL3.0 SANYO Bluetooth 10001018 BT 3.0 HON HAI 10001018 BT 3.0 HON HAI 10001018 BT 4.0 HON HAI 10001018 BT 4.0...
  • Page 220 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type 10001023 1.3M HD_S LITE-ON 10001044 1.3M CHICONY 10001044 1.3M HD CHICONY 10001044 1.3M HD CHICONY 10001044 1.3M HD CHICONY PLM00012 1.3M Suyin PLM00012 1.3M HD Suyin PLM00012 1.3M HD Suyin PLM00012 1.3M HD Suyin Card Reader PLM00014...
  • Page 221 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type 10001067 Ci72677MB INTEL Finger Print PLM00002 AES1660 Authentec 10001067 SSD25120 INTEL 10001079 F128GB SYNNEX 10001079 F64GB SYNNEX 60002005 N250GB5.4KS HGST SG 60002005 N250GB7.2KS7.0 HGST SG 60002005 N320GB5.4KS HGST SG 60002005 N320GB7.2GKS7.0 HGST SG 60002036 N250GB5.4KS_4K SEAGATE...
  • Page 222 Flash Disk MICRON SSD NAND 128GB MTFDDAK128MAM-1J1 LF+HF Flash Disk SAMSUNG SSD NAND 64GB MZMPA064HMDR-000 LF+HF Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard Black Y2010 Acer Legend Painting Keyboard GATEWAY AC4S_G10S AC4T Internal 14 Standard Silver Y2010 GTW_PB Legend Painting...
  • Page 223 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type 60002050 SO2GBIII13 MICRON SG 60002050 SO4GBIII13 MICRON SG 60002215 SO2GBIII10 SAMSUNG 60002215 SO2GBIII13 SAMSUNG 60002215 SO4GBIII13 SAMSUNG 60004668 SO2GBIII13 ELPIDA 60004668 SO2GBIII13 ELPIDA 60004668 SO4GBIII10 ELPIDA 60024207 SO1GBIII13 KINGSTON- FAR EAST 60024207 SO2GBIII13 KINGSTON- FAR EAST 60024207...
  • Page 224 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type PLM00028 SA19NP18ER28P STMicro USB Controller 10000981 USB 3.0 MISC VGA Chip 10001067 INTEL 60001915 N12PGV NVIDIA VRAM 10000981 1G-DDR3 MISC (128*16*4) 10000981 512M-DDR3 MISC (64*16*4) 60002045 VR1GbIII9 HYNIX 60002045 VR2GBIII9 HYNIX 60002215 VR1GbIII9 SAMSUNG 60002215 VR2GBIII9...
  • Page 225 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Wireless LAN 10001018 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN HON HAI 10001023 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN LITE-ON 10001067 INT6205H INTEL 23707801 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN FOXCONN Test Compatible Components Description Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43227 2x2 BGN Liteon Wireless LAN Atheris HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH Lan Intel WLAN TBD Taylor Peak 2x2...
  • Page 226 8-12 Test Compatible Components...
  • Page 227 CHAPTER Online Support Information...
  • Page 228 Introduction ........9-3...

  • Page 229: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems. For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.

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