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  • Page 1 Aspire 1660 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1660 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: 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 7: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    System Introduction Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.80 Ghz and above ® Intel Hyper-Threading 256/512MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules 30GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Display The 15.0”...
  • Page 11 Human-centric design Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad I/O Ports Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack(Ethernet 10/100 Base-T)

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram SIDE Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 LCD Inverter Cable Connector USB Port USB Port USB Port USB Port VGA Port S-Video Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch CPU Socket North Bridge Fan Connector Second Fan Connector Touchpad Cable Connector...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

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

  • Page 15: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front View Display screen Status indicators Power button Launch Keys Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Item Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output.

  • Page 16: Left View

    Left view Icon PC Card slots Eject button Optical drive IEEE 1394 port Infrared port LED indicator Emergency eject slot Eject button Speaker Chapter 1 Item/ Port Supports two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject PC cards from the card slots. Internal optical drive;...

  • Page 17: Right View

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

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Chapter 1 Port Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

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

  • Page 20: Indicators

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

  • Page 21: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Num Lock (Fn-F11) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) Description...
  • Page 22 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad...
  • Page 23 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) + M (Undoes Minimize All)

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Chapter 1...
  • Page 25 Hot Key Icon Fn- ¨ Gr-Euro The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows.
  • Page 26 Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager. Icon...

  • Page 27: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version...
  • Page 28 System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Memory Combinations Slot 1 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB...
  • Page 29 Modem Interface Item Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model HGST Moraga Name IC25N030ATMR04 Fujitsu V-40 MHT2030AT Seagate N1 ST93015A Capacity (MB) 30000 Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383...
  • Page 30 CD-ROM Interface Items Access time (typ.) QSI- Random: 90 ms Full Stroke: 180 ms Mitsumi- Random: 100 ms Full Stroke: 240 ms Rotation speed 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode Data Buffer Capacity 128 KB (built-in) Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 Applicable disc format...
  • Page 31 DVD-ROM Interface Item Average Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max...
  • Page 32 Combo Drive Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject DVD Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats Applicable Media Type Chapter 1...
  • Page 33 DVD Dual Interface Item Disc Diameter Capacity Operation environment for “write/rewrite” application Host Machine Memory Hard Disk Disc Diameter Recommended Media Mechanism Pick-up Traverse mechanism Spindle motor Specification 12cm and 8cm 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above)

  • Page 34: Audio Interface

    DVD Dual Interface Item Loading mechanism 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 Vendor &...
  • Page 35 Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size LCD Display Resolution Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 CRT Display Resolutions Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 1600x1200 Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control...
  • Page 36 USB Port Item OHCI Number of USB port Location Other Remarks PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal &...
  • Page 37 Item Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower °...

  • Page 38: Environmental Requirements

    AC Adapter Item Ground leakage current Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

  • Page 39: Mechanical Specification

    Mechanical Specification Item I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port One external monitor port...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Navigating The Bios Utility

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

  • Page 43: Information

    Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton. Note: Aspre 1620, Extensa 2700, TravelMate 2500 and Extnesa 2500 series products do not have floppy disk drive; Extensa 2000 and TravelMate 2000 series have floppy disk drive.

  • Page 44: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. Chapter 2...
  • Page 45 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. System Date Sets the system date. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

  • Page 46: Advanced

    Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Hyper-Threading The function is supported only when the CPU Technology installed is 3.06G or above.
  • Page 47 Parameter DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating System such as DOS or UNIX).

  • Page 48: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2...
  • Page 49 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary Harddisk Security Password on Boot NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
  • Page 50 Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
  • Page 51 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2...

  • Page 52: Boot

    Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Chapter 2...

  • 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 Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 54: Bios Flash Utility

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

  • Page 55: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 1660. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 58 LCD Coaxial Cable Screw List Item SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK (86.00123.630) SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100) SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0) SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 (86.9A552.3R0) SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI (86.9A552.4R0) SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI (86.9A553.3R0) SCREW M2.5*4L NI (86.9A553.4R0) LCD Module...

  • Page 59: Removing The Battery

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

  • Page 60: Removing The Memory Module

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

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

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

  • Page 62: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

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

  • Page 63: Removing The Lcd Module

    Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover. Remove the left hinge cap.

  • Page 64: Removing The Lcd Module

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover. Removing the LCD Module See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Launch Board”...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3...

  • Page 66: Disassembling The Lcd Module

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

  • Page 67: Removing The 15" Tft Lcd

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

  • Page 68: Removing The Lcd Brackets

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

  • Page 69: Removing The Lcd Hinges

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

  • Page 70: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard.

  • Page 71: Removing The Thermal Module

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

  • Page 72: Installing The Processor

    Installing the Processor See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 73: Removing The Touchpad Board

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

  • Page 74: Removing The Vga Thermal Plate

    See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 64. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.

  • Page 75: Removing The Second Fan Bracket

    Removing the Second Fan Bracket See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 76: Removing The Hdd Bracket

    See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 62. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 65. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it. Removing the HDD Bracket See “Removing the Battery”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Dc Board

    13. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the picture shows. Remove another two screws that fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully. Removing the DC Board See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 78: Removing The Pcmcia Slot

    See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 62. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 65. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate”...

  • Page 79: Removing The Speaker Set

    Removing the Speaker Set See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. See “Removing the Thermal Module”...

  • Page 80: System Upgrade Procedure

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

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 82: System Check Procedures

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

  • Page 83: Memory Check

    If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
  • Page 84 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 85: Touchpad Check

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

  • Page 86: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer.

  • Page 87: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes <No error code> <No error code> Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn...
  • Page 88 Error Message List Error Messages Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
  • Page 89 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 90: Post Code

    POST Code Code Beeps Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST...
  • Page 91 Code Chapter 4 Beeps 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled...
  • Page 92 Code Beeps Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 93 Code Code Chapter 4 Beeps Unknown interrupt Beeps Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type...

  • Page 94: 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 95 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can’t be charged 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 96 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. System hangs intermittently. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems.

  • Page 97: Intermittent Problems

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

  • Page 98: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 74): 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 99: How To Build Napp Master Hard Disc Drive

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

  • Page 102: Disk To Disk Recovery

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

  • Page 107: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 LCD Inverter Cable Connector USB Port USB Port USB Port USB Port VGA Port S-Video Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch Chapter 5 CPU Socket North Bridge Fan Connector...

  • Page 108: Bottom View

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

  • Page 109: 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 110: Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 1660 Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 111 Picture Adapter Battery CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY Boards Chapter 6 Partname And Description ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LITEON PA- 1131-08AC ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN HIPRO OW135F13 RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM BATTERY MODULE LI-ON 8CELL LI- BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH SIMPLO BTP-58A1 BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH SANYO BTP-60A1 BATTERY COVER (The cover should be silver not black)
  • Page 112 Picture Cables Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly Partname And Description WIRELESS LAN BOARD AMBIT 802.11B T60H656.02 REV.03 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11G WNC MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 LAUNCH BOARD COVER SWITCH CABLE LAUNCH BOARD CABLE MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM POWER CORD 3 PIN 125V MODEM COVER HINGE CAP RIGHT...
  • Page 113 Picture Chapter 6 Partname And Description HINGE CAP LEFT 2ND FAN BRACKET OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPORT BRACKET HDD HOLDER TOUCHPAD COVER MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD & NAME PLATE LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL KEY Part Number 42.A30V1.003...
  • Page 114 Picture Communication Module HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Partname And Description DIMM COVER WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRAY) CPU 3.0GMHZ 800FSB INTEL CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL CPU P4 2.87GMHZ 400FSB INTEL CPU P4 3.4GMHZ 800FSB INTEL CPU P4 3.2GMHZ 800FSB INTEL CPU 3.0GMHZ 800FSB INTEL HDD MODULE 30G HITACHI IC25N030ATMR04...
  • Page 115 Picture Heatsink Keyboard Chapter 6 Partname And Description VGA THERMAL PLATE CPU THERMAL PLATE CPU FAN SINK KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD00 SWISS KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD02 TAIWAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD03 THAILAND KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD06 PORTUGUES KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0A ARABIC KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0C CZECH KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0D DANISH...
  • Page 116 Picture Partname And Description KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N NORWEGIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0Q HUNGARIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0R RUSSIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0S SPANISH KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0T TURKISH KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0U UK KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0W SWEDISH/FINNISH KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1A BELGIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1B BRAZILIAN KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US LCD MODULE 15.4"...
  • Page 117 Picture Main Board Miscellaneous Chapter 6 Partname And Description LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT INVERTER CABLE LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" LCD PANEL 15.4" W/HINGE & LOGO LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/ICON PLATE HINGE PACK LEFT/RIGHT MAINBOARD YUHINA 4 W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BATTERY (DISCREET VGA-M11P) PCMCIA SLOT LCD SCREW CAP LOWER...
  • Page 118 Picture Memory Optical Drive PCMCIA slot/PC card slot Partname And Description ICON PLATE LOGO PLATE NAME PLATE SDIMM 256M MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-335 SDIMM 256M NANYA NT256D64SH8BAGM-6KE SDIMM 128M INFINEON HYS64D16000GDL-6-B SDIMM 256M INFINEON HY64D32000GDL-6-B SDIMM 256M SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 SDIMM 512M INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6- SDIMM 512M NANYA NT512D64S8HBAFM-6K...
  • Page 119 Picture Pointing Device Speaker Screws Chapter 6 Partname And Description PCMCIA SLOT TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM41P-357 SPEAKER SET SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 SCRW M4H MSN +CBZ M2*L3 #1 SCRW CPU SCREW FORCE 5KGS SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86.9A352.3R0 SCREW M2.5X6 SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3...
  • Page 120 Chapter 6...

  • Page 121: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration Model Name Definition Model Number 1661WLC 15.4"W DTP4- 2.8GHz FSB400MHz 1661WLCi 15.4"W DTP4- 2.8GHz FSB400MHz 1661FWLCi 15.4"W DTP4- 2.8GHz FSB400MHz 1661WLM 15.4"W DTP4- 2.8GHz FSB400MHz 1662WLC 15.4"W DTP4- 3.0GHz(1M) 1662WLM 15.4"W DTP4- 3.0GHz(1M) 1663WLMi 15.4"W DTP4- 3.2GHz(1M) 1664WLMi 15.4"W...
  • Page 122 Appendix A...

  • Page 123: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

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

  • Page 124: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Processor Memory Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.0GHz/.13m/512K L2/800Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.20GHz/.13m/512K L2/800Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.4Ghz/.13m/512K/800FSB/HT Precott 3 GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT Precott 3.2GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT Precott 3.4GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT...
  • Page 125 US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM Color TFT LCD 14” Compaq Color Monitor NET Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)
  • Page 126 I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface...
  • Page 127 Item PCMCIA PCMCIA - ATA PCMCIA - USB 2.0 PCMCIA - 1394 PCMCIA-SCSI PCMCIA - Bluetooth Appendix B Specifications IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Flash Card 256MB Transcend SD Card 32MB Transcend SD Card 256MB...
  • Page 128 Appendix B...

  • Page 129: 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 130 Appendix C...
  • Page 131 AFLASH Utility 45 Audio 18 Battery 27 BIOS 18 package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 32 Basic System Settings 37 Navigating 33 Onboard Device Configuration 40 Startup Configuration 39 System Information 33 System Security 44...
  • Page 132 Online Support Information 120 Panel 5, 99 Bottom 10 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 27 PCMCIA 27 Power Management 29 Power System Check 74 Battery Pack 76 Power Adapter 75 Removing the Battery Pack 50 RTC 18 Second Level Cache 18 speakers hotkey 15 Standby Mode 29...

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