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  • Page 1 Aspire 3610 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3610 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2005/07/21 Chapter 1 Revise information on “Hardware Specification and Configurations”. 2005/10/24 Chapter 1 Revise battery vendor and specification on page 24. Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting System Check Procedures ..........56 External Diskette Drive Check .

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory Display Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : 15.0” XGA (1024 x 768) 15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800) 15.4” WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD ® ® ® Intel...
  • Page 10 ® WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated Acer InviLink 802.11b/g WI-Fi CERTIFIED solution; Acer SignalUp technology support ® WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth Human-centric design and ergonomics Rugged, yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device...

  • Page 11: System Block Diagram

    LPC BUS 0.844~1.3V 15,16,17,18 Xbus BIOS ROM 4M BITS ENE KB3910 PM39LV040-70JCE 4 PORT CD ROM Acer Incorporated MINI USB Touch INT_KB 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Blue-tooth Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Title Title Title BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View LCD1 LCD Cable Connector BAT1 Battery Pack Connector MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector ENE KB3910SF C1 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector RTL8100CL BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector RTC1 RTC Battery Connector Keyboard Connector PCH1 PC Card Slot TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector SPK1 Speaker Set Connector...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. Power Jack ODD1 ODD Connector LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack FAN1 Fan Connector USB1 USB port USB2 USB Port CRT1 External Display Connector USB3...
  • Page 14 CPU Socket ENE CB-1410QF DIMM Slot1 LIN1 Microphone/Line-in Jack DIMM Slot2 LOUT1 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack North Bridge (Intel 910GML) BIOS ROM HDD Connector Jumper Settings Description Pin1-Pin8 Clear Password Pin2-Pin7 No Function Pin3-Pin6 No Function Pin4-Pin5 No Function Chapter 1 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 15: An Aspire Tour

    An Aspire tour Just for Starters... After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View Item Description Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Power button Turns the computer on and off. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

  • Page 16: Closed Front View

    Closed Front View Icon Item Description Icon Item Description Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. ® Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Bluetooth communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- indicator communications (manufacturing option). Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of wireless indicator...

  • Page 17: Left View

    Left View Icon Item Description 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). PC Card slot Accepts Type II PC Card. PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card for the slot button Right View Icon Item Description...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Item Description Security Keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor. Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

  • Page 19: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Item Description Memory bay Houses the computer’s main memory. Battery lock Locks the battery in place. Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

  • Page 20: Launch Keys

    “ and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. Please see “Acer eManager”. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

  • Page 21: Touchpad

    Mail Email application (user-programmable) Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
  • Page 22 Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock...

  • Page 24: Hot Keys

    Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager. Fn-F3 Acer Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer ePowerManagement eManager. Chapter 1 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 25: Special Key

    Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
  • Page 26 The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard. The US dollar sign Open a text editor or word processor.

  • Page 27: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type ® ® Intel Pentium M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz FSB) ® Intel Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/ 1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB) Core logic ® Intel 910GML+ICH6M CPU package...
  • Page 28 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 128MB 640MB...
  • Page 29 Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Specification Chipset Atheros/Broadcom Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.11b+g...
  • Page 30 Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test Loading mechanism...
  • Page 31 Audio Interface Item Specification Compatibility AC97 Mixed sound source Line-in, CD Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 Video Interface Item Specification Chipset ® Built-in Intel 910GML Package 35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA Interface...
  • Page 32 System Board Major Chips Item Controller ® Built in Intel 910GML RealTek 8110CL USB 2.0 Built in ICH6-M Super I/O controller This model does not employ Super I/O controller since it does not have FIR, IEEE 1394 function MODEM Built-in ICH6-M Bluetooth Broadcom Wireless 802.11 b+g...
  • Page 33 LCD 15 inch Item Specification 180 (5 point Typical White Luminance (cd/m average) also called Brightness 150 (5 point average) Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 24/11 8/17 10/25 Time)msec 15/35 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt)
  • Page 34 LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch Item Specification Support Color 262K 262K 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left 45/45 45/45 45/45 Vertial: Upper/Lower 15/35 15/35 15/35 ° Temperature Range( C) 0 to +50 0 to +50 0 to +50 Operating -20 to +60...

  • Page 35: System Utilities

    07.07 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 22 Byte Asset Tag Number 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3610 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: 32 Byte Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ↑ ↓ ← →...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Information

    07.07 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 22 Byte Asset Tag Number 32 Byte Produce Name Aspire 3610 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: 32 Byte Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ← →...

  • Page 38: Main

    Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Security Boot Exit Main Item Specific Help System Time: [09:25:48] System Date:...
  • Page 39 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Format/Option System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date.

  • Page 40: Security

    Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Information Main Exit Item Specific Help User Password is : Clear Supervisor Password is : Clear Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password controls accesses of the [Enter]...
  • Page 41 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option User Password is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set Clear Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password or Set Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password.
  • Page 42 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. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
  • Page 43 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 44: Boot

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

  • Page 45: Exit

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

  • Page 46: 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 47: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

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

  • Page 48: General Information

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

  • Page 49: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 50 LCD Module 4 screw caps J*4 for 15" J*8 for 15.4" LCD Bezel LCD Inverter LCD Panel Assembly LCD Wire LCD Brackets Cable Screw List Item Description Part Number SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230...

  • Page 51: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 52: Removing The Memory/The Hdd Module/The Wireless Lan Card/ The Odd Module And The Lcd Module

    Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover. Detach the HDD cover carefully. Disconnect the wireless antenna. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. (Note: This engineering sample does not have wireless LAN card.

  • Page 53: Removing The Odd Module

    Pop out the memory. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket. Removing the ODD Module Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Removing the LCD Module Open the notebook as the impage shows.
  • Page 54 Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown. Take out the LCD cable from the main unit then disconnect the cable. Remove two screws fastening the LCD module. Remove another two screws on the bottom as shown. 10.

  • Page 55: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the microphone. Remove one screw holding the upper case and the lower case assembly. Then remove 13 screws on the bottom as shown.

  • Page 56: Disassembling The Lower Case Assembly

    Detach the touchpad bracket carefully. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracket. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disconnect the bluetooth cable then remove the bluetooth module. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. Remove two screws fastening the main board to the lower case. Remove two hex screws holding the main board on the rear side.
  • Page 57 Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board. Remove the two screws holding the modem board then detach the modem board. 10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board. 11. Remove the three screws holding the CPU heatsink then remove it. 12.
  • Page 58 15. Remove the three screws fastening the speaker set. 16. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set. 17. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes main unit disassembly. Chapter 3 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 59: Disassembling The Lcd Module

    Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the four screw caps as shown. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter. Disconnect the inverter cable and remove the inverter.

  • Page 60: Disassembling The External Modules

    Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Chapter 3 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: Replace the System board.

  • Page 65: 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 66: 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 67: Index Of Error Messages

    Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error...
  • Page 68 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. used RTC battery System board...
  • Page 69 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power blank. System Check” on page 57.. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 70: Phoenix Bios Beep Codes

    Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management...
  • Page 71 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled...
  • Page 72 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs.
  • Page 73 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Unknown interrupt Code 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 74: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. LCD is too dark Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 75 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 59. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
  • Page 76 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently.

  • Page 77: 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 78: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 57.): 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 79: 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 80: Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3610 FRU List ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP- AP.0650A.005 OK066B13WI ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650- AP.06503.008 02WE ADAPTER 65W DELTA SADP-65KB AP.06501.007 BATTERY BATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 2.0MAH BT.00403.005 SANYO BATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 3.0MAH BT.00407.002 BTATTERY PACK LI+ 4CELL 2.0MAH BT.00404.005 SONY...
  • Page 81 Aspire 3610 FRU List WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG 54.0309C.011 FOXCONN ATHEROS EU WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG 54.0309D.002 FOXCONNBCM4318 MURA BLUETOOTH BOARD WNC BC92035 56.25004.041 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN 56.25020.001 BCM2045 TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNPATICT 56.17004.071 M61PUF1G372 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN 54.09011.641 T60M845.01 CABLE TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.4E102.001 POWER CORD 10A 125V US...
  • Page 82 Aspire 3610 FRU List UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH 60.4E101.001 CABLE PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42.4C518.001 TOUCHPAD BRACKET 60.4C510.002 DIMM COVER 60.4E105.001 HINGE PACK 15.4" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.4C5CS.001 COMBO Drive COMBO MODULE 24X 65.4E104.001 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.4C511.002 ODD BEZEL 60.4E108.001 Chapter 6 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...
  • Page 83 Aspire 3610 FRU List CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02403.007 PHILIPS SCB5265 W/O BEZEL CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02404.005 TOSHIBA TS-L462C W/O BEZEL CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02409.006 LITEON SOSC-2483K W/O BEZEL CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.0240A.004 HLDS GCC-4244N W/O BEZEL COMMUNICATION MODULE WIRELESS ANTENNA 25.90225.001...
  • Page 84 Aspire 3610 FRU List 23.10122.001 HARD DISK DRIVE HDD MODULE 40G 65.4E102.001 HDD BRACKET 60.4E107.001 HDD 40G 4200PRM SEAGATE KH.04001.010 ST94019A HDD 40G TOSHIBA MK4025GAS KH.04004.005 HDD 40G HITACHI KH.04007.012 HTS424040M9AT00 HDD 40G WD WD400UE-00HCT0 KH.04008.020 HDD 40G SAMSUNG MP0402H KH.0400B.002 HDD MODULE 60G 65.4E101.001...
  • Page 85 Aspire 3610 FRU List LCD MODULE 15" XGA 65.4E106.001 INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002 LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT 33.4C503.001 Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. LCD BRACKET 15" LEFT 33.4C504.001 Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. LCD CABLE 15"...
  • Page 86 Aspire 3610 FRU List LCD 15" XGA LG LP150X08-TLA2 LK.15008.019 LCD 15" XGA QDI QD150XL06-L3 LK.15009.008 LCD MODULE 15.4" WXGA 65.4E107.011 INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002 LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.4C501.002 LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.4C502.002 LCD CABLE 15.4" TFT WXGA 50.4C509.001 LCD BEZEL 15.4"...
  • Page 87 Aspire 3610 FRU List SDIMM 512M NANYA KN.51203.018 NT512T64UH8A0FN-37B SDIMM 512M MICRON KN.51204.019 MT8HTF6464HDY-53EB3 SDIMM 512M SAMSUNG KN.5120B.008 M470T6554BZ0-CD5 SDIMM 512M HYNIX KN.5120G.005 HYMP564S64P6-C4 SDIMM 256M MICRON KN.25604.022 MT8HTF3264HDY-40EB3 SDIMM 512M MICRON KN.51204.020 MT8HTF6464HDY-40EB3 SDIMM 256M MICRON KN.25604.028 MT4HTF3264HY-40EB3 MICROPHONE MICROPHONE 23.42068.001 KEYBOARD...
  • Page 88 Aspire 3610 FRU List AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- 99.N5982.M1A H3M1A BE KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- 99.N5982.M0W H3M0W SD AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- 99.N5982.M0Q H3M0Q HG KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- 99.N5982.M0N H3M0N NW KEYBOARD 89KEY DARFON NSK- 99.N5982.M0D H3M0D DM...
  • Page 89 Aspire 3610 FRU List SCREW 86.00D02.230 SCREW 86.9A323.6R0 SCREW 86.9A323.8R0 SCREW 86.9A352.3R0 SCREW 86.9A352.4R0 SCREW 86.9A353.4R0 SCREW 86.9A353.6R0 SCREW 86.9A353.8R0 SCREW 86.9A523.3R0 SCREW 86.9A524.4R0 SCREW 86.9A552.3R0 SCREW 86.9A552.4R0 SCREW 86.9A553.3R0 Chapter 6 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...
  • Page 90 Chapter 6 Download Free Service Manual at http://printer1.blogspot.com...
  • Page 91 Index Battery Pack 49 Procedure Flowchart 48 AC Adapter 28 Display 2 AFLASH Utility 43 display Audio 20 hotkeys 16 Display Standby Mode 29 DVD-ROM Interface 23, 24 Battery 27 BIOS 20 package 20 Environmental Requirements 29 ROM size 20 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 71 ROM type 20 External CD-ROM Drive Check 67...
  • Page 92 Mechanical Specification 30 Troubleshooting 66 media access on indicator 12 Memory Check 68 Undetermined Problems 83 Model Definition 101 USB 26 Modem 22 utility BIOS 32 Notebook Manager hotkey 16 Video 25 num lock Resolutions 26 on indicator 12 Video controller 20 Online Support Information 110 Panel Bottom 11...
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