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PART NO.: 49.47Y01.001
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  • Page 1 Aspire 1600 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: 49.47Y01.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1600 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2003 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information Index VIII...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents...

  • Page 10: System Introduction

    Chapter 1 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/ Northwood socket P478 up to 3.06GHz processor with 512KB cache, supporting variable clock design. 64-bit memory bus Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable to the total maximum of 1GB with SODIMM modules, supporting 2100.

  • Page 11: Video Performance

    Dual high quality stereo speakers One micropohne in (share with line-in) One line-out (share with SPDIF) Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V, 5V support) Four USB ports One IEEE 1394 port One RJ-11 port One RJ-45 jack One TV out Display 15”TFT LCD displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA resolution.

  • Page 12: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram Desktop-CPU Desktop-CPU CLK GEN CLK GEN Northwood Northwood 2.4-3.06GHz 2.4-3.06GHz ICS952004AG ICS952004AG VRAM*2 VRAM*2 533MHz/400MHz 533MHz/400MHz K4D26338M-QC40 K4D26338M-QC40 2.5V 2.5V DDR*2 DDR*2 200MHz/266MHz 200MHz/266MHz SiS645DX SiS645DX AGP 4X AGP 4X M9CSP32 M9CSP32 DUAL LVDS DUAL LVDS Inverter Inverter MuTIOL 66MHz MuTIOL 66MHz...

  • Page 13: Board Layout

    Board Layout Top View PCB No. 02222-SB LAN Port Cardbus Connector Modem Port Fan Connector USB Port DC to DC Connector USB Port RTC Connector Launch board cable connector Touchpad Connector VGA Port Keyboard Connector LCD Monitor Connector DC to DC Connector S-Video Connector Secondary IDE Connector USB Port...
  • Page 14 Bottom View Modem Cable Connector Volume Controller Modem Connector Memory Slot 2 IEEE 1394 Port Memory Slot 1 Speaker out Port Battery Connector Line-in Port Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Panel

    Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC. Front Panel Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
  • Page 16 Icon Item Description Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Easy launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: Left Panel

    Left Panel Icon Item/ Port Description Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off when the floppy is active. Floppy drive Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes. Floppy disk eject button Push this button to eject the floppy disk Security keylock Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.

  • Page 18: Right Panel

    Right Panel Icon Item/ Port Description Speaker (Right) Outputs sound. PC Card eject button Eject the PC Card from its slot. PCMCIA (PC card) Port Connects to two Type II 16-bit PC card or 32- bit CardBus PC Card. Chapter 1...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Icon Port Description Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. Video-out port Connects to a display device with S-video input. External monitor port Connects to a display device e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 2048x1536 resolution. Modem jack Connects to the phone line.

  • Page 20: Bottom Panel

    Bottom Panel Item Description Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery lock Locks/unlocks the battery pack in the battery bay. Media bay module Installed in the media bay. Provide the optical media access or secondary storage by way of removable modules.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Standby 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. Icon Function Description...
  • Page 22 Icon Function Description Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) Chapter 1...

  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

  • Page 24: Windows Keys

    Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keypad keys. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded Type the letters in a normal manner.

  • Page 25: Hot Keys

    Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination. Hot Key Icon Function...
  • Page 26 Hot Key Icon Function Description Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound. Contrast up Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). Contrast down Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays).

  • Page 27: Launch Keys

    Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “EN English (United States) is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
  • Page 28 Icon Function Description Web browser Internet browser application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Chapter 1...

  • Page 29: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic SiS645DX Super I/O controller NS87392 Audio controller Codec Sigmatel STAC9766 Video controller ATI M9CSP32 Hard disk drive controller ATA100 Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857 CardBus Controller TIPCI1520 SiS645DX Processor Item Specification...
  • Page 30 System Memory Item Specification Memory controller SiS645DX Onboard memory size DIMM socket number 2 Sockets Supports memory size per socket 512MB Supports maximum memory size 1024MB Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM SODIMM Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 3.3 V Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM Memory module combinations...
  • Page 31 Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol V.92 MDC Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor &...
  • Page 32 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Data transfer, rate 100 MB/Sec Max. 100 MB/Sec (Ultra DMA Mode 5) (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Max. (16.6 PIO Mode 4/ Multiword DMA Mode 2) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% CD-ROM Interface Items Specification...
  • Page 33 DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Average Full Access time (typ.) CD: (Disc: MNSU-005) DVD-5:(Disc: MKE-D551) Random (*1) Random (*4) 120 msec typical CAV mode 95 msec typical 125 160 msec average max msec average max Full Stroke (*5) Full Stroke (*2) 270 msec typical CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 350 msec average max...
  • Page 34 (*3) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 20 min 00 sec. 00 block including latency and layered error correction time. (*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
  • Page 35 Combo Drive Interface Item Specification Eject Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller Sigmatel STAC9766 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.2 Mixed sound source...
  • Page 36 USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port Location Rear side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller TI PCI1520 Supports card type Type II Number of slots Two type II Access location Right side...
  • Page 37 DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Specification Normal charge (charge while system 3.75A+/-0.375A is not operative) Background charge (charge even 0.8A system is still operative) Protection Charger protection Over Current Protection DC/DC converter protection OCP (Over Current Protection, OCP (Over Current Protection, 6A) OVP (Over Voltage Protection, 3.43~3.63V) OVP (Over Voltage Protection, UVP (Under Voltage Protection, 1.98~2.64V)
  • Page 38 AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name PA-1121-02AW Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60 Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63 Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-264 Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.

  • Page 39: Environmental Requirements

    Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon Standby Mode The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights up 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 40 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Drive Bays Material Plastic Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Switch Power Memory Address Map Memory Address Size Function 000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB Mobility RADEON 9000 000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB PCI Bus 000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port 000C8000-000BFFFF 32KB Motherboard resources...
  • Page 41 Memory Address Map Memory Address Size Function FFE7F000-FFE7FFFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller FFE80000-FFEFFFFF 512KB Motherboard resources 82200000-82200FFF Audio I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 00000000-0000000F Direct Memory Access controller 00000000-00000CF7 PCI bus 00000020-00000021 Programmable interrupt controller 0000002E-0000002E Motherboard resources 0000002F-0000002F Motherboard resources 00000040-00000043...
  • Page 42 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 0000A000-0000AFFF SiS Accelerated Graphics Port 0000F900-0000F9FF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller 0000FA00-0000FAFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller 0000FC00-0000FCFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller 0000FD00-0000FDFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller 0000FE00-0000FE00 Motherboard resources IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function IRQ0...

  • Page 43: Bios Setup Utility

    Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 44: Multi-Boot Menu

    Multi-Boot Menu Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu Boot Menu 1.

  • Page 45: Navigating The Bios Utility

    Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: System Information, Main System Settings, Advanced Information, System Security, Boot Options and Exit Setup Settings. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the keys, then press Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: Press the keys to move between the parameters.

  • Page 46: System Information

    ATI Technologies Inc. BK-ATI VER 008 KBC Version: 02.13.29 Serial Number 9147Y0100130600007M000 Asset Tag Number: Product Name Aspire1600 Manufacture Name Acer UUID Number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer.
  • Page 47 Parameter Description Manufacturer Name Show the manufacturer of the computer. (15 characters) UUID Show the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte-Hex-Digital) The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer.

  • Page 48: Main System Settings

    Main System Settings The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: [08:46:55] Item Specific Help [01/07/2003] System Date: [Auto] Boot Display Adjust calendar clock [Enabled] Screen Expansion: <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or...
  • Page 49 Format Boot-time Diagnostic Display logo screen during boot. Disabled or Enabled Screen Note: Enable to show the acer TravelMate picture screen on boot Boot on LAN When it is enabled, a remote host Disabled or Enabled with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal LAN.

  • Page 50: Advanced Information

    Advanced Information The Advanced Information screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Advanced [1.44/1.25MB ] Legacy Diskette A: Item Specific Help . Primary Master [FUJITSU MHS2040AT] .

  • Page 51: Primary Master

    Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen.The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Primary Master [FUJITSU MHS2040AT D-(PM)]...

  • Page 52: Secondary Master

    Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.

  • Page 53: Pci Irq Routing

    PCI IRQ Routing The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI IRQ Routing...

  • Page 54: System Security

    System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Item Specific Help Set User Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Disabled] Press <Enter>...
  • Page 55 S et S upervisor P assw ord S et S upervisor P assw ord E nter N ew P assw ord E nter N ew P assw ord C onfirm N e w P assw ord [ C onfirm N e w P assw ord [ Type a password.
  • Page 56 Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS Utility. When the User Password is set and Power on boot is set enabled, the following prompt appears at boot- up when pressing Enter Password Type the User Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press to use the computer.

  • Page 57: Boot Options

    Boot Options Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu directly (See “Multi-Boot Menu” on page 35), or by entering BIOS SETUP utility, Boot Options item. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit +Removable Devices Item Specific Help +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive...

  • Page 58: Exit Setup

    Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Exit System Setup and save Save Changes your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Select Item F5/F6 Change Values...

  • Page 59: 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 Use the PHFlash or WFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Executing the PHFlash Program Please do the following to update BIOS in DOS environment.

  • Page 60: System Utility Diskette

    System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the Aspire 1600 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1394 GUID Utility Mother Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item.

  • Page 61: 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 Number 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Plastic Flat-bladed screwdriver...

  • Page 62: 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. Aspire 1600...

  • Page 63: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
  • Page 64 LCD Module LCD Module LCD Module LCD Module LCD Cushions LCD Cushions LCD Cushions LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Bezel LCD Bezel LCD Bezel LCD Hinges LCD Hinges Inverter Inverter LCD Latch LCD Latch LCD Hinges LCD Hinges Inverter Inverter LCD Latch LCD Latch LCD Coaxial...

  • Page 65: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery, first unlock the battery lock button, push the two battery release buttons, and then slide the battery pack out from the machine. Disassembling the Battery Pack See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 Remove the two screws, and then detach the battery from the battery cover.

  • Page 66: Removing The Optical Drive Module

    Removing the Optical Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 Release the release button and then slide the optical drive module out from the main unit. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module”...

  • Page 67: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Module

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 Remove the four screws as shown and then pull the plastic tag to detach the hard disk drive module out from the machine carefully.

  • Page 68: Removing The Memory Module

    Removing the Memory Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the one screw from the memory cover. Lift the cover off, and then remove the memory cover. Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket. Aspire 1600...

  • Page 69: Removing The Modem Board

    Removing the Modem Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover. Remove the modem cover from the machine. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, and then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic flat bladed screw driver.

  • Page 70: Disassembling The Lcd

    Disassembling the LCD Removing the Middle Cover See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 Pry up the middle cover with a plastic flat screwdriver, pull the middle cover up carefully Turn the middle cover over and disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board and then detach the middle cover away from the main unit.

  • Page 71: Removing The Keyboard

    Removing the Keyboard See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 To remove the keyboard, first remove the three screws as shown here. Lift the keyboard upward carefully and put it on the upper case. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to help disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

  • Page 72: Removing The Lcd Bezel

    Remove the inverter cable from the main board with a plastic flat screwdriver. Remove the four screws as shown and then detach the LCD module from the main unit carefully. NOTE: Please arrange the coaxial cable and the inverter cable well in the way as shown after you connect them to the main board.

  • Page 73: Removing The Inverter Board

    Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module. Removing the Inverter Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 74: Removing The Lcd

    Removing the LCD See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63 See “Removing the Inverter Board”...

  • Page 75: Removing The Lcd Coaxial Cable

    Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63 See “Removing the Inverter Board”...

  • Page 76: Disassembling The Main Unit

    Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard Bracket See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 Remove the keyboard support bracket from the main unit carefully. Removing the DC Charger Plate See “Removing the Battery Pack”...

  • Page 77: Removing The Touch Pad Frame

    Removing the Touch Pad Frame See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 Release the latches with a plastic flat screwdriver carefully. Detach the touch pad frame from the upper case gently. Removing the DC to DC Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 78: Removing The Cpu Fan Sink

    Removing the CPU Fan Sink See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67 Disconnect the CPU fan cable, remove four screws, and then detach the CPU fan sink from the main unit. Removing the Processor See “Removing the Battery Pack”...

  • Page 79: Removing The Upper Case

    NOTE: Please make sure the CPU is attached with PIN1 on this side. Removing the Upper Case See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 80: Removing The Touch Pad Board

    11. Pull the upper case from the unit gently. Removing the Touch Pad Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard”...

  • Page 81: Removing The Touch Pad Scroll Key

    Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket”...

  • Page 82: Removing The Vga Thermal Plate

    Removing the VGA Thermal Plate See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67 See “Removing the DC Charger Plate”...

  • Page 83: Disassembling The Floppy Disk Drive Module

    11. Detach the FDD module from the lower case. Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...

  • Page 84: Removing The Speakers

    Removing the Speakers See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61 See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 See “Removing the LCD Module”...

  • Page 85: Removing The Main Board

    NOTE: Please pay attention to how the speaker cable is routed when the speakers are attached back to the main unit. Removing the Main Board See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module”...

  • Page 86: Removing The Pcmcia Slot

    10. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70 11. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 73 12. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 73 13. Disconnect the launch board cable and the speaker cable from the main board. 14.
  • Page 87 15. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board. Removing the I/O Port Bracket See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56 See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57 See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58 See “Removing the Middle Cover”...
  • Page 88 16. Detach the I/O port bracket from the main board. Aspire 1600...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for Aspire 1600 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 90: 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 91: Keyboard Or Auxiliary Input Device Check

    Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
  • Page 92 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: +19.5 to +21.0V 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 3. IDE Secondary 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...
  • Page 96 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 97 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 82. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.

  • Page 98: 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 adjuste Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
  • Page 99 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. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then actual size.
  • Page 100 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then installed devices.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Undetermined Problems

    System Check” on page 82): 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 103: Index Of Phlash16 Error Message

    Index of Phlash16 Error Message Error Codes Error Message -1 or // FF Memory allocation for Backup file buffer failed. -2 or // FE BIOS.BAK already exists (rename or delete it) -3 or // FD File Create failed on BIOS.BAK -4 or // FC File Write failed on BIOS.BAK -5 or // FB...
  • Page 104 Error Codes Error Message -44 or // D4 Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g.HIMEM) is present. -45 or // D3 BIOS ROM file maybe corrupt (checksum not zero). -46 or // D2 BIOS ROM file size doesn’t match flash part size. -47 or // D1 DMI system and chassis strings require BCP DMI 2.1+.

  • Page 105: Index Of Pqa Diagnostic Error Code, Message

    Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in Sequence 01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting. System board 02XXX Memory error DIMM System board 03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard Keyboard System board 04XXX Video error System board 05XXX...
  • Page 106 Aspire 1600...

  • Page 107: Jumper And Connector Locations

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View PCB No. 02222-SB Modem Port CN17 DC to DC Connector USB Port CN18 Keyboard Connector USB Port CN20 Touchpad Connector VGA Port CN21 RTC Connector USB Port CN22 Speaker Connector USB Port CN23 Primary IDE Connector Launch Board Cable Connector...
  • Page 108 CN15 Cardbus Connector LAN Port CN16 Debug Board (Golden Finger) DC-in Port Bypass Password and Boot Block Settings VCC_RTC_S5 0R3-0-U Layout R542 PLACE TEXT: R447 DUMMY-R3 CN27 BATOK CHK_PW BOOTLOCK# DUMMY-CON6 NOTE: 1. HL1 and HL2: Bypass Password 2. BL1 and BL2: BootBlock Enable and Disable Aspire 1600...

  • Page 109: Bottom View

    Bottom View CN25 Modem Cable Connector Line-in Port CN26 Modem Connector Volume Controller CN28 Battery Connector Memory Slot 1 IEEE 1394 Port Memory Slot 2 Speaker out Port Chapter 5...
  • Page 110 Aspire 1600...

  • Page 111: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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

  • Page 112: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Aspire 1600...
  • Page 113 Picture Partname Descripton CPU / Processor INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD INTEL P4 3.06G 533FSB 512K 3.06GHZ/533FSB/512K/478PIN/C-1 MM#851142 (SL6S5) STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD INTEL P4 2.8G 533FSB 512K 2.8GHZ/533FSB/512K/478PIN/ FCPGA2/C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM 4 NORTHWOOD INTEL P4 2.4GHZ 533FSB 512K C-1 2.4GHZ/533FSB/512K/478PIN/ STEPPING FCPGA2/C-1 STEPPING...
  • Page 114 Picture Partname Descripton VGA HEATSINK PLATE ASSEMBLY PLATE THERMAL COMET DC CHARGE HEATSINK PLATE ASSEMBLY PLATE THERMAL COMET CPU HEATSINK PLATE ASSY CPU THERMAL PLATE H2.1 Main board ASPIRE 1600 MAINBOARD W/ DC TOUCAN2 PIV MB-1 W/O CPU CHARGER BD, I/O BRACKET, MODEM, MODEM CABLE, PCMCIA SLOT, POWER CABLE &...
  • Page 115 Picture Partname Descripton OPTICAL DRIVER BOARD H2 CD ROM BOARD INVERTER BOARD 14"/15" AMBIT INVERTER 14"/15" T62I194.12 T62I194.12 DC CHARGER BOARD TOUCAN2 DC TO DC BD 02389-2 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10 MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.10 Cables POWER CORD 250V 3PIN UK CORD 250V UK 3P K29081H5183BPD POWER CORD 3PIN ITALY...
  • Page 116 Picture Partname Descripton FDD FPC CABLE CABLE FDD FPC H2 INVERTER CABLE CABLE INVERTER H2 ASP LCD COAX CABLE 15" FOR AU XGA CABLE COAX 15"SPWG XGA AU LCD COAX CABLE 15" FOR CHIMEI CABLE COAX 15" SPWG XGA CMO POWER CABLE CABLE POWER PCB H2 MODEM CABLE...
  • Page 117 Picture Partname Descripton CD-ROM 24X MITSUMI SR244W W/O CDROM 24X MITSUMI/SR244W W/O BEZEL BEZEL Combo Drive DVD-RW COMBO DRIVE 8/24/10/24X COMBO 8,24/10/24 UJDA740AC MATSUSHITA UJDA740AC W/O BEZEL W/O BEZEL DVD-RW COMBO MODULE 8/24/10/ COMBO MODULE 8/24/10/24X KME 24X MATSUSHITA Keyboard KEYBOARD CHICONY MP-03203US- KB CHICONY MP-03203US-447 US 447 US...
  • Page 118 Picture Partname Descripton Communication Module ANTENNA SET (L/F) ANTENNA (L/R) CABLE H2 (SMARTANT) Adapter ADAPTER 3PIN 120W LITEON ADAPTER 120W 3P PA-1121-02AT PA-1121-02AT Battery BATTERY MODULE 12CELL SONY W/ ASSY BTY(LI) MODULE TOUCAN 2 COVER BATTERY 12 CELL LI-ION SONY BATTERY PACK LI+12C 2AH SONY RTC BATTERY BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2...
  • Page 119 Picture Partname Descripton KEYBOARD BRACKET ASSEMBLY KEYBOARD BRACKET UPPER CASE W/ TOUCH PAD ASSY UPPER CASE H2 ASP MODULE TOUCHPAD HOLDER COVER TOUCHPAD FRAME H2 ASP LOWER CASE W/ DIMM COVER, ASSY LOWER CASE H2 ASP MODEM COVER & SPEAKER MODULE MODEM DOOR W/ SCREW ASSEMBLY MDC DOOR H2 ASP...
  • Page 120 Picture Partname Descripton COMBO BEZEL FOR MATSUSHITA ASSEMBLY COMBO BEZEL H2 ASP FDD HOLDER ASSEMBLY BRACKET FDD INSERTION LCD BEZEL W/ ICON LABEL ASSY 15.1" LCD BEZEL H2 ASP LCD PANEL W/ HINGE, LATCH & ASSY LCD PANEL H2 ASP LOGO HINGE PACK HINGE PACK...
  • Page 121 Picture Partname Descripton Speaker SPEAKER SET (L/R) SPK LEFT 1W 4OHM 71DB 50MM Miscellaneous TOUCHPAD BUTTON BUTTON TOUCHPAD H2 ASP TOUCHPAD SCROLL KEY COVER SCROLL KEY H2 ASP NAME PLATE LBL NAME PLATE 40*7 H2(ASPIRE) ICON LABEL LBL ICON PLT 94*9.5 H2(ASPIRE) LOGO LBL LOGO PLT 50*19.73 H2 ASPIRE SCREW CAP LOWER...
  • Page 122 Aspire 1600...

  • Page 123: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Number Definition Model Memory CD/DVD Battery Number Aspire 15” XGA 256MB DDR 30GB Ultra DVD/CD-RW Li-ion ® ® Intel Pentinum 1601LC SDRAM ATA100 (16X16X8X24X) 4.24GHz Aspire 15” XGA ® ® 256MB DDR 30GB Ultra DVD/CD-RW Li-ion Intel...
  • Page 124 Aspire 1600...

  • Page 125: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

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

  • Page 126: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card IBM ISDN Card I/O Peripheral I/O - Display Acer 211c 21” Viewsonic PF790 19” Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD IBM 15” TFT LCD NEC Color Monitor 20” Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI) I/O - Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040...
  • Page 127 Item Specifications I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner) Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface HP DeskJet 880C USB interface Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only) HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick)) Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick Logitech Wingman RumblePad I/O - USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera...
  • Page 128 Aspire 1600...

  • Page 129: 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 Aspire 1600...
  • Page 131 Index core voltage 20 I/O voltage 20 package 20 AC Adapter 29 type 20 AFLASH Utility 50 Audio 20 DC-AC LCD Inverter 28 DC-DC/Charger 27 Battery 27 DIMM 21 battery pack Combinations 21 charging indicator 12 package 21 BIOS 20 Speed 21 package 20 voltage 21...
  • Page 132 Hibernation mode Hard Disk Password 46 Power-On Password 46 hotkey 16 Setup Password 46 Hot Keys 16 PC Card 12, 27 PCMCIA 27 Power Management 30 I/O Address Map 32 Power management 2 Indicators 12 Power System Check 82 Intermittent Problems 92 Battery Pack 84 IRQ Assignment Map 33 Power Adapter 83...
  • Page 133 Windows XP Environment Test 117 Index...
  • Page 134 Index...

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