Page 1 Acer Ferrari 3200 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...
Page 2: Revision History
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Ferrari 3200 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2004/04/29 Chapter 3 Correct CPU removing SOP on page 56.
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: 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 Specifications Features ............1 System Block Diagram .
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Page 9: System Specifications
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor Memory upgradeable up to 2GB DDR SDRAM with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Microsoft Windows XP operating system...
Page 10 Keyboard and Pointing Device 84-/85-/88-key Windows keyboard Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with four-way scroll button Expansion One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports One Card bus type II slot...
Page 11: System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram Chapter 1...
Page 12: Board Layout
Board Layout Top View CPU socket Optical drive connector S-video port Keyboard connector Main battery connector Printer port RJ45 HDD connector RJ11 PCMCIA slot Power jack IEEE 1394 port LCD connector Four USB ports DIMM Socket Chapter 1...
Page 13: Bottom View
Bottom View Line-in connector Microphone-in connector Line-out connector Mini PCI connector DIMM socket Chapter 1...
Page 14: Outlook View
Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Open View Icon Item Description Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Power button Turns on the computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
Page 15: Front Panel
Front Panel Icon Item Description Speaker Outputs sound. 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 4-in-1 status indicator Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader. Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer, IR-aware computer).
Page 16: Left Panel
Left Panel Icon Item Description Four (4) USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type II CardBus PC Card. PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
Page 17: Right Panel
Right Panel Icon Item Description Slot loading optical Press the eject button to remove a disc drive eject button from the slot loading optical drive. Optical disc access LED that indicates when an optical disc is indicator being read or written. Optical drive eject Press the eject button to remove a disc button...
Page 18: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Icon Item Description Modem jack Connects to a phone line. Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
Page 19: Bottom Panel
Bottom Panel Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in place. Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration.
Page 20: Indicators
Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators below the display screen. And two on the front of the computer. The Power and Battery status indicators are visible even when the display is closed. Icon Function Description Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Page 21: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboardincludes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase.
Page 22: Embedded Numeric Keypad
Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off...
Page 23: Windows Keys
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Icon Description Windows logo Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
Page 24: Hot Keys
Hot Keys Using the Fn key with another key creates a hot key, providing a quick and convenient method for controlling various functions. To activate hot keys, first hold down the Fn key. Next, press the second key in the combination. Finally, release both keys.
Page 25 Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1...
Page 26: The Euro Symbol
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. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
Page 27: Launch Keys
Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the four launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button, and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
Page 28: Touchpad
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 on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Page 29 Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right) NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
Page 30: Hardware Specifications And Configurations
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD Mobile Athlon CPU package µ packing in 754-pin Lidless CPU core voltage 0.9V/1.2V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version Ver.3B23 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package PLCC...
Page 31 Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations.
Page 32 Wireless Module 802.11g (optional device) Item Specification Chipset BCM4306KFB Data throughput 11M bps Protocol 802.11g Interface Mini-PCI type II Four-in-One Card Reader Item Specification Chipset M220V0315 Data throughput USB 1.1 Protocol SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disc Drive Interface Item Vendor &...
Page 33 DVD Interface Item Specification Vendor & model name MKE-825-CQB Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer The UJ-825-CQB drive has a data buffer that is implemented as a ring buffer. The buffer has a size of 2 Mbyte. Interface IDE/ATAPI (compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5) Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW, +R, +RW...
Page 34: Parallel Port
Video Interface Item Specification Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Resolution Support Support for fixed resolution displays (e.g. panels) from VGA (640x480) to wide UXGA (1600x1200) resolution LVDS: support LCD panels up to QXGA (2048x1536) 60Hz resolution TMDS: 1600x1200 at 60Hz Bus Specifications AGP bus support / PCI bus support: AGP2.0: 2X (3.3V)/...
Page 35 PCMCIA Port Item Specification PCMCIA controller TI PCI4510 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ10) System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic VIA K8T800 (AMD Athlon...
Page 36 Battery Item Specification Package voltage 14.8V Item Vendor & model name CMO IDT N150P3 HSD 150PK17 Screen Diagonal (mm) 380.625 Active Area (mm) 304.5 (H) x 228.375 (V) 304.5 (H) x 228.375 (V) Display resolution (pixels) 1400x1050 SXGA+ 1400x1050 SXGA+ Pixel Pitch 0.2175x0.2175 0.21750.2175...
Page 37: Environmental Requirements
System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode...
Page 38: Mechanical Specification
Environmental Requirements Item Specification Non-operating (packed) 1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axis Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 330(W) x 272(D) x 31.8(H)mm Weight 6.64lbs (3.01kg) for 15.1”LCD model with battery I/O Ports Two Type II CardBus PC Card slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port (IrDA) One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)
Page 39: System Utilities
1A25 KBC Ver: 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 32 Byte Asset Tag Number: 16 Byte Product Ferrari 3200 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte UUID: Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ← → Exit...
Page 40: 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 41: Infomation
1A25 KBC Ver: 22 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number 32 Byte Asset Tag Number: 16 Byte Product Ferrari 3200 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx UUID: Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Setup Defaults ← → Exit...
Page 42: 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 Info. Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Item Specific Help System Time: [02:19:31] System Date:...
Page 43 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. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date System Memory...
Page 44: Advanced
Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Infrared Port: [Enabled] Base I/O address: [2F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 3] Configure Infrared Port DMA channel [DMA1]...
Page 45: Security
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Info. Main Advanced Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Clear HDD Password Is: HDD Master ID: controls accesses of the 47874073...
Page 46: Setting A Password
Note: Remove HDD password SOP wll not be released in service guide because of security concern. Please request Remove HDD SOP via tracking system--http://csd.acer.com.tw Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
Page 47 Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New Password” field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Press e.
Page 48 Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Page 49: 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 Info.
Page 50: Exit
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save Exit Dicarding Changes your changes to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
Page 51: 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 52 Chapter 2...
Page 53: 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 screw driver Flat head screwdriver...
Page 54: General Information
Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: Ferrari 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
Page 55: 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 56 LCD Module 6 LCD Cushions LCD Bezel LCD Inverter LCD Panel Assembly LCD Coaxial Wireless LCD Latch Kit LCD Brackets Cable Antenna Bracket LCD Latch Kit Screw List Item Description NUT-I/O SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK...
Page 57 Item Description SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI SCREW M2.5X7 SCREW M3.0X3.5 SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK) Chapter 3...
Page 58: Removing The Battery Pack
Removing the Battery Pack Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3...
Page 59: Removing The Optical Module/hdd Module/wireless Lan Card And Lcd Module
Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module Removing the Optical Module Slide the optical disk drive latch. Remove the ODD module. Removing the HDD Module Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Remove the HDD module.
Page 60: Removing The Lcd Module
Removing the LCD Module Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case. Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line.
Page 61: Disassembling The Main Unit
Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboard Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. Disconnect function key board connector Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows.
Page 62: Disassembling The Logic Upper Assembly
Disassembling the logic upper assembly Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board.
Page 63: Disassembling The Logic Lower Assembly
Disassembling the logic lower assembly In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module.
Page 64 13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Use a hex screwdriver to turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise. Then remove the CPU. 15. Put the CPU back to the socket then use a hex screwdriver to fasten the CPU lock as shown. 16.
Page 65: Disassembling The Lcd Module
Disassembling the LCD Module Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Disconnect LCD inverter. Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. Then remove the LCD. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right and the left LCD brackets.
Page 66 13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit. Chapter 3...
Page 67: Disassembling The External Modules
Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. Remove another screw as the picture shows.
Page 68 Chapter 3...
Page 69: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Page 70: 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 71: Memory Check
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. Press F2 in the test items.
Page 72: 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 73: 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 74: Index Of Error Messages
Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 62 System CMOS checksum bad - Default RTC battery configuration used Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot...
Page 75 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power System Check” on page 63 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM.
Page 76: Post Codes
POST 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 77 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 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 2-2-3-1...
Page 78 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 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 79 Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM 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 80: 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 First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
Page 81 Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board...
Page 82 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode. Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low. Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer.
Page 83 Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems”...
Page 84: 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 diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
Page 85: Undetermined Problems
System Check” on page 63): 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 86: 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 87 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 88 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 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92 You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. Chapter 4...
Page 93: Jumper And Connector Locations
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View CPU socket CN17 Optical drive connector S-video port CN19 Keyboard connector CN20 Main battery connector Printer port LAN Connector (RJ45) CN21 HDD connector Modem Connector (RJ11) CON1 PCMCIA slot Power jack CN16 IEEE 1394 port LCD connector CN9,...
Page 94: Bottom View
Bottom View CN26 Line-in connector CN28 Microphone-in connector CN29 Line-out connector CN27 Mini PCI connector CN25 DIMM socket Chapter 5...
Page 95: 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 96: Exploded Diagram
Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
Page 97 Picture Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/ AP.A1003.001 LED 90W ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W AP.A1007.001 Battery BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL (4UR18650F- BT.FR103.001 2-QC-ZG1, 4400mAH) BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL (LI-ION BT.FR107.001 BATTERY PACK ZG14S2P, 4400mAH) Boards MODEM CARD (Ambit T60M283.10) 54.T29V7.001...
Page 98 Picture Partname And Description Part Number MODEM CABLE 50.FR2V7.001 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003 POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001 POWER CORD EU ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.002 POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.003 POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005 POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006...
Page 99 Picture Partname And Description Part Number WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42.FR1V7.003 I/O BRACKET W/MICROPHONE 33.FR2V7.001 TOUCHPAD BOARD BUTTON 33.T41V7.00142.T23V7.103 Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T23V7.004 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50.A13V7.001 AMD Athlon64 2800+(REV cg) 35W Low- KC.A2802.35W Voltage OPGA HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HDD 2.5 IN.
Page 100 Picture Partname And Description Part Number KEYBOARD DARFON UK KB.T4107.007 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T4107.008 KEYBOARD DARFON ITALIAN KB.T4107.009 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.T4107.010 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G KB.T4107.011 KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE KB.T4107.012 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T4107.013 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM KB.T4107.014 KEYBOARD DARFON SWEDEN KB.T4107.015 KEYBOARD DARFON CZECH KB.T4107.016...
Page 101 Picture Partname And Description Part Number LCD PANEL WITH LOGO-15” 60.FR1V7.003 LCD BEZEL 15" 42.FR1V7.006 LCD COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15" XGA spwg-B 50.T23V7.021 Main Board MAINBOARD 128MB VGA W/SMART CARD LB.FR206.001 READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU MEMORY PCMCIA SLOT 22.A13V7.001 Memory 256MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K KN.25603.009 NANYA 256MB DDR333 MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3...
Page 102 Picture Partname And Description Part Number DVD SUPER MULTI MODULE 4X MKE-825- 6M.FR2V7.001 DVD SUPER MULTI 4X MKE-825-CQB KU.00407.004 DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR MKE 42.FR1V7.004 OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.FR2V7.002 Pointing Device TOUCHPAD 56.FR1V7.001 FERRARI 3200 MOUSE MS.FR207.001 Speaker SPEAKER SET 6K.T23V7.002 Heatsink THERMAL MODULE...
Page 103 Picture Partname And Description Part Number 4 IN 1 READER 6K.FR2V7.001 Others LCD LATCH W/O SPRING 6K.FR1V7.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.FR1V7.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.FR1V7.002 Screws NUT-I/O 86.T23V7.001 SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.002 SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007 SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.005 SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006...
Page 104: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Ferrari 3200 Series Model Card Wireless Memory Number (GB) Reader 3200LMi Athlon 64 15.0" DDR333 Slot 4x 4 in 1 2800+ 35W SXGA+200 2x256MB DVD-SMulti Model MDC(Bluet Number ooth) 3200LMi Modem+BT ATI Mobility -FR3200...
Page 105: Appendix B Test Compatible Components
Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system ® functions are tested under Windows XP Home. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Page 106: Microsoft® Windows® Xp Home Environment Test
Psion - Gold Card Glabal 56K+Fax I/O Peripheral I/O - Display(LCD) Akia KX1 Moniter Compaq TFT 5004 Compaq FP745A I/O - Display(CRT) ViewSonic GS790 Dell Trinitron 21' ViewSonic GS773 ViewSonic GT7755 ViewSonic PF775 I/O - Projector Acer 7755C Panasonic PT-L757EA Appendix B...
Page 107 Pioneer DVR-104 DVD/CD-RW combo USB interface Ricoh MP5125A DVD/CD-RW combo USB interface IOMega USB ZIP 650 IOMega USB ZIP 250 Acer Y-E Data FDD Teac USB FDD HD 530 Tested to comply with FCC Standards (external HDD case) Iwill 6-in-1 card reader...
Page 108 Item Specifications I/O - Audio Jacks (Speaker) DENON Amplifier AVR-1802 LOUDSPEAKER Gateway Speaker SANYO 3D Speaker/OTTO-301 JS 3D Speaker /J-2202 I/O - Audio Jacks (Earphone) Panasonic Earphone AIMA Earphone AIWA HP-X121 Earphone AOC STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES AHP-850 PHILIPS Stereo Headphone SBC HP090 Condenser MIC.
Page 109: 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 110 Appendix C...
Page 111: Index
Index Combinations 23 external 51 package 22 ACPI 1.0b 22 removing 51 AFLASH Utility 43 socket number 22 AMD Mobile Athlon64 22 Speed 22 Audio 25 voltage 22 Disassembly Battery Pack 48 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 53 Battery Floppy Disk Drive 57 on indicator 12 Procedure Flowchart 47 Battery Pack 50...
Page 112 L2 cache 22 RMA (Return Merchandise Authorizatin) 87 LAN 23 chipset 23 connector location 23 Second Level Cache 22 connector type 23 Standby Mode 29 support protocol 23 System Launch Keys 19 Block Diagram 3 Lock Keys System Block Diagram Using the Keyboard 13 on System Specifications 3 System Memory 22...
Page 113 Index...

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