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Aspire 1450 Series
Service Guide
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SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.A13V7.001

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Chapter 2 System Utilities 31
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Chpater 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/
Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Optical Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remove the function key board and the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly .53
Disassembling the logic upper assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Disassembling the logic lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 61
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 79
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 86
Aspire 1450 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 87
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appendix C Online Support Information 93
VIII
Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
T AMDTM XP-M processor at available in 1800+~ 2400+ and higher
T Memory upgradeable up to 2GB with 2 slots (only one slot for user accessible)
T Internal removable DVD drive (AcerMedia bay)
T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
T Li-Ion main battery pack
T Microsoft Windows XP operating system
Display
T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to
1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution / 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics
Array+ (SXGA+) for 15.0”
T 3D graphics engine
T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input
T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and
conserves pwer
T DualViewTM
Multimedia
T AC’97 stereo audio
T Built-in dual speakers
T Built-in microphone
T High-speed optical drive
T Built-in optical drive (DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD dual)
T 15.0” TFT XGA (1024x768 resolution) or SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) panel
T Audio input and output jacks
Connectivity
T High-speed fax/data modem port
T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port
T Fast infrared wireless communication
T Four USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports
T IEEE 1394 port
T Invilink 802.11g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional)
T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional)
Chapter 1 1
T SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional)
Keyboard and Pointing Device

T Internet 4-way scroll button
T Sleek, smooth and stylish design
T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard
T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
Expansion
T One type II CardBus PC Card slot
T Upgradeable memory
I/O Ports
T One Card bus type II slot
T One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem
T One RJ-45 jack for LAN
T One DC-in jack for AC adapter
T One ECP/EPP compliant 25-pin parallel port
T One external 15-pin VGA port
T One speaker/headphone/line-out jack
T One audio line-in jack
T One microphone-in jack
T Four USB 2.0 ports (Disable middle port when docked with SPR)
T One IEEE 1394 port
T One S-video (NTSC/PAL) output port
T 4-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional)
T FIR (Fast Infred) port
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System Block Diagram
5 4 3 2 1
ZI3 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

PCI ..CLOCK
CK-GEN3V
AMD Processor ( Socket A ) VCC_CORE
ICS950902 2.5V DC/DC
P4,5 P3 19V IN
D D
P27,28
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
5V,3V,CPUCORE VCC etc.
POWER IN Battery
ADDR
CTRL
DATA
5V
Charger
P29,30
CRT
P15 EXT. VGA AGP BUS
ATI M9+X DDR
200/266/333/400MHZ
TV-OUT North Bridge DIMM H/W
P15
VIA KN400 THERMAL DIODE IN MONITOR
P22
VIN INTA 2.5VSUS
2.5V SMDDR_VTERM
LCD/INV 3.3V P33,34,35,36,37,38 VCC_CORE
1.5V
DDR
CONN P14 2.5V
2.5VSUS
DIMM
3.3V P6,7,8 P10
C 2'nd FAN C
P22
CH7019
TV ENCODE R V-LINK
& LVDS P14 266/533MB/s
5V
HDD UltraDMA 100/133 PCI BUS
P21
South Bridge
CD-ROM
5V
VIA VT8235
P21
3V
3VSUS MII
5V
USB 2.0 2.5V LAN PHY PCMCIA 1394
USB RVCC P11,12,13 MINI-PCI
VT6103 TI1410 TSB43AB21
CONN P22
3V_LAN P25
3V
3VSUS 3V
3V
3VSUS
5VSUS 5VSUS
12V
B
INTB INT C/D B
INTB REQ1 REQ2
REQ0 GNT1 GNT2
AC97 GNT0 AD19 AD20
RJ45 AD18 P18 P23 P24
Audio Realtek SIO
P25
Amplifier AC'97 Link PC87393
ALC202 3V
G1421 3V
Primary P16
1394
5V P20 5V P19 Slot0
CONN
P18 P23
5V 3V
LPT
EC/KBC FIR
Port P17 P16
RJ11 MDC PC87570
AC'97 Link 5VPCU P26
3V_MODEM
P25 5V Secondary
3VSUS
P19
A A
LED/B Touch BIOS Keyboard FAN

CONN Pad
5V P17 5V P17 5VPCU P26 P16 5V P22
Size Document Number Rev
Custom Block Diagram 1A
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Top View
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C242
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C302
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C306
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T46 C331 PD10 C333
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R222
R223
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R217
R218
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R238
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R235
C281
C354
C341 C342
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R251 C282
C345
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R250
R253 R243 C277

C359 C350 C351 C210 C283
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C230
R161
C287
C226
C227
C228
C229
R160
R255
R158
R159
C225
C293 C292
R226
R227
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C301
C357 C299
C360
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R259
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C362
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C234 C235 L48 F

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C361
C365
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C314
C315
C313
C316
C312
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C319
C272
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R269 R290 R268

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R271 C372
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R274
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HOLE48
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R298
CPAD4
CPAD3
CPAD1
CPAD2
HOLE53
8
13
C383
U15
D15
HOLE51
HOLE49
14
1 CPU socket 10 DIMM socket

2 S-video port 11 Keyboard connector
3 CRT 12 Main battery connector
4 Docking 13 IR
5 RJ45 14 HDD connector
6 RJ11 15 PCMCIA slot
7 Power jack 16 IEEE 1394 port
8 LCD connector 17 Four USB ports
9 Optical drive connector
4 Chapter 1
PC78
5
4
3
2
1
PR94
PR85
PC94
PF1
PC95
PL15
PD13
PL13
PC97
PL12
Chapter 1
PR86
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PQ39
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PD16
PD18
CN22
PD15
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PR91
PQ43
PC80
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PC88
PC79
PR88
C433
PC87
PR87
Bottom View
C432
PAD56
PU8
PR104
PR89 PR93
PR103
PC91
PC90
PR95
PC92
PR116
C17
PR101
PC102
HOLE19
PR98
PR92
PR90
PC96
PR107
PR115
PC111
PQ41
PR109
PR102
PR117
PR111
PC103
C480
DIMM socket
C559
PQ40
C643
R402
C597
C619
L78 L77
PD17
PR113
PC109
PC113
R416
PC100
C596
C618
PR97 C627
C583
C626
C602
C588
PU10
C610
PC99
PR96
Line-in connector
PC98
R354
Line-out connector
PR114
CN23 C463
Mini PCI connector

Q32
29
R352
R349
R346
R338
R335
R340
R341
C447
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PR106
PR100
IPC110
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PQ42
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PR108
R334
PR145
Microphone-in connector
Q33
RP52
C420
PC89
PR112
PC112
PC108
PC101
PU9
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PC154 R337
PC82
PR81
PR83
R336
PR84
C401
PR149
PR146
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PC155
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PR142 C398
C397
PL14 C396
C395
C394
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PC106
PL16 C393
C392
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PC83
PC86
C642
PC107
R452 C645
R451 PD5 PD4
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C621
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C441 C634 C599 C425 C390
R446 C503 C490 C472 C459 C605 C576
C708
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C710
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C632 C592
R344 C604
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C722 C501 C487 C469 C456 R343 C608 C590 C574 C990 C388
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C720 C499 C485 C467 C454 C439 C572 T65
C719 C466 C453 C438 C629 C386
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C595
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C639
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C601
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C716 R105
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C429
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C809 RP63 C402
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T66
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PC132
PR129 R357
T61
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PC144
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R443
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3
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R492
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RP105
R607
R532 R608 R606
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RP92
RP101
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R418
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RP98
RP96
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R519
R383
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AC
R397
R386
C598 R382
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C705
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R508
C858 C857
AA AB C688
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C707
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R559 C706 R384
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ML
R514 R431 T70 C603

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RP87
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C679
R513
T75
C695
R460 R412
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RP86
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R523
C968
C694 C686
C855
C866 C864
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C843
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B A
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R521
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R539 R462
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C835
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C882
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RP85 C985
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25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 T80
4
C672
5
C691 C677 C652
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R408
U32
108
C620
C607
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C788
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C894
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R534 C969
T68
C692
C658
C982
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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C978
25
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C977
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C869
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RP89
C606
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U43
C700
C671
C862
30
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C648
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C915
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U31
C906 C649
U27
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R580
R518 R419
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R458
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PAD55
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C916
L89
C729
R454
R421 C562
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PAD54
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C734
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C737
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C569
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C956
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RP95
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C736
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R575
R573
R567
R565
C927
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C952
C939
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C945
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C838
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D18
C849
C844
C846
R486
R484
R483
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C834
C800
D30
D31
C941 C519 C431

C951
R426 R377 R356

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HOLE33
R425
C702
C703
R375
Q39
U18
L75
R424
CN27
R499
R495
R488
R487
CN28
R501
C848
CN25
C851
C841
U21
3
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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

1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns on the computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
4 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the
center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and
off to show the status of the computer, its
functions and components.
8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
9 Launch keys Special keys for launching Internet
browser, E-mail program and frequently
used programs. Located at the top of the
keyboard are five buttons. They are
designated as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button
and Web browser button. P1, P2 and P3
launch user-programmable applications; E-
mail and Web browser launch E-mail and
Internet browser applications.
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Front Panel

1 Speaker Outputs sound.
2 4-in-1 memory reader 1 Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory
Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards.
3 4-in-1 status indicator1 Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader.
4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra-

red printer, IR-aware computer).
5 Bluetooth button2 Starts Bluetooth functionality.

6 Bluetooth indicator 2 Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.
7 InviLink button3 Enables or disables wireless connectivity.

8 InviLink indicator 3 Indicates status of wireless communication
9 Latch Latch for opening and closing the laptop.
NOTE:
1. Four-in-one card reader is manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at
any given time.
2. Bluetooth button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only.
3. InviLink button and indicator work on models with wireless LAN only.
Chapter 1 7
Left Panel

1 Four (4) USB ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3 PC Card slot The slot supports a standard Type II

CardBus PC Card.
4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
6 Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphone.
7 Headphone/Speaker/ Connects to headphones or other line-out

Line-out jack audio devices (speakers).
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Right Panel

1 Optical drive Depending on your model, the optical drive
is one of the following:
DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and
DVDS.
DVD/CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs
and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs.
DVD dual for reading both DVD+/- RWs
and writing to DVD+/- RWs.
2 Optical disc access LED that indicates when an optical disc is
indicator being read or written.
3 Optical drive eject Press the eject button to remove a disc
button from the optical drive.
4 Optical drive Used to eject an optical disc when the
emergency eject hole computer is turned off.
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Chapter 1 9
Rear Panel

1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
2 Network jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based

network.
3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

printer).
4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).
5 S-video Connects t a television or display device

with S-video input.
6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.
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Bottom Panel

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery
pack.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
4 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards.
5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental
bumps and vibration.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
by a screw).
7 Memory compartment Houses th computer’s main memory.
8 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
9 Personal identification Insert a business card or similar-sized
slot indentification card to presonalize your
computer.
Chapter 1 11
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.
Media Activity Lights when the disc or optical drive is

activated.
Power Lights gree when the power is on and

orange when the computer is in standby
mode.
Battery Lights orange when the battery is charging.
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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. Toggle on and off by pressing the
Caps Lock key on the left of the keyboard.
Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keypad
(Fn-F11) can be used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn +
F11 keys simultaneously.
Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
(Fn-F12) or down when you press w and y respectively.
Chapter 1 13
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

Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal
keypad manner.
Cursor-control keys on Hold j while using Hold Fn while using cursor-
embedded keypad cursor-control keys. control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal
on embedded keypad. manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description

Windows logo Start button. Combinations with this key perform
key 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)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
key
Chapter 1 15
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.
Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the computer’s configuration utility.
Fn-F3 Power management Switches the power management scheme used by the
scheme toggle computer (function available if supported by operating
system).
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 the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
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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 17
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.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3. Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4. 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.
5. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:

1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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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).
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless
communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
Launch Key Default application

Mail Email application
Web browser Internet browser application
P1 User-programmable
P2 User-programmable
E-mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-mail Detection. In this dialog box,
you have the option to enable disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already
have an email account, you can fill in User Name. Password and POP3 Server in the dialog box. The POP3
Server is the mail server where you get your email.
Chapter 1 19
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.
Touchpad Basics
The following items teache you how to use the touchpad:
T Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

T Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
T Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scrolla page up, down, left or right.
This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows
applications.
Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap

Execute Click twice Tap twice (at the same
quickly speed as double-clicking
the mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same
then use finger speed as double-clicking
to drag the a mouse button) then hold
cursor on the finger to the touchpad on
touchpad the second tap to drag the
cursor
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Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap
Access context Click once
menu
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.
Chapter 1 21
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type AMD Athlon TM
XP-M processor 2000+ to 2500+
CPU package OPGA package
CPU core voltage 1.60V for 2100+/1.65V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version V1.00
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284
1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB
2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache

Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller AMD Athlon TM
XP-M built-in
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 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. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset VT6103
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear panel
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Chipset South bridge/VIA VT8235
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear panel
Bluetooth-MODEM Interface
Item Specification
Chipset South bridge/VIA VT8235
Data throughput 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM)
Protocol Blue-tooth 1.1
Interface USB 1.1+MDC
Connector type RJ11 (MODEM)
Wireless Module 802.11g (optional device)

Item Specification
Chipset BCM4306KFB
Chapter 1 23
Wireless Module 802.11g (optional device)
Item Specification
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 & HGST MORAGA HGST MORAGA HGST MORAGA
Model Name IC25N030ATMR04 IC25N040ATMR04 IC25N060ATMR04
TOSHIBA MK3021GAS TOSHIBA MK4025GAS TOSHIBA MK6021GAS
Capacity 30000 40000 60000
(MB)
Bytes per 512 512 512
sector
Data heads 2 2 for HGST 3 for HGST
3 for TOSHIBA 4 for TOSHIBA
Drive Format
Disks 1 1 for HGST 2
2 for TOSHIBA
Spindle 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA/ATAPI-6
ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5
Max. media 350 for HGST 350 for HGST 350 for HGST
transfer rate 317 for TOSHIBA 317 for TOSHIBA 317 for TOSHIBA
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Data transfer 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec. 100 MB/Sec.
rate Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA mode-5
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
tolerance
DVD Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name MKE SR-8177/QSI SDR083
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
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DVD Interface
Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 11.08Mbytes/sec for MKE
Max 10.56Mbytes/sec for QSI
Data Buffer Capacity 256 KBytes for MKE
Interface IDE/ATAPI (compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5)
Applicable disc format KME-
DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM
(2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1
and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-
WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD Enhanced Music CD (CD Plus) CD-TEXT
QSI-
DVD:DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-
RW, DVD+RW
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA, CD-i, Karaoke CD, Video CD, Multi-session Photo
CD, Enhanced CD, i-trax CD, CD extra, CD Plus, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Eject Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
DVD Combo Interface

Item Specification
Vendor & model name QSI SBW-242/LiteOn LSC-24082K
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (Mbytes/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec for QSI Max 10.56Mbytes/sec for QSI
Max 3.5Mbytes/sec for LiteOn Max 10.15Mbytes/sec for LiteOn
Data Buffer Capacity 2MB
Interface IDE/ATAPI-5
Applicable disc format QSI-
DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM (optional)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA, CD-i, Karaoke CD, Video CD, Multi-session Photo
CD, Enhanced CD, i-trax CD, CD extra, CD Plus, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW
LiteOn-
DVD: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R (3.8G/4.7G), DVD-R multi-
borders, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD-RW and DVD+RW
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD,
Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, CD-RW
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Eject Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Chapter 1 25
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC202
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter
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 Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10
Speakers
Item Specification
Number of speaker 2
Rating 1W, max; 4 ohm
Connector type Headphone out, microphone in and line-in
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chipset ATI M9+X
Package Specifications Package, Size: 650 BGA, 31mm x 31mm
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No
Resolution Support Max 2D/3D resolution: 2048x1536
Max color depth: 16.7M Colors
LVDS, TMDS, TV-out: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768
Bus Specifications AGP bus support / PCI bus support: AGP 2X (3.3V) / 4X (1.5V) /
PCI 2.2
Memory Type Samsung 4MBx32 DDR SDRAM
VGA RAM Size 64MB
Parallel Port
Item Specification
Parallel port controller PC87393
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-SUB
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses
configuration) by BIOS Setup
Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused
device may help free system resources for other devices.
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Parallel Port
Item Specification
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only Yes (set by BIOS setup)
(PS/2 compatible) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, “3BCh” will not be
available.
Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 3
Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS 378h, 278h, 3BCH
Setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5
USB Port
Item Specification
Chipset VIA VT8235
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Left side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
IEEE 1394 Port

Item Specification
Chipset TI TSB43AB21
Interface USB Compliancy Level IEEE 1394 1.0
Number of IEEE 1394 port 1
Location Left side
Connector type IEEE 1394
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller TI PCI1410
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 KN400 (AMD Athlon TM XP-M processor, VIA KN400+VIA
VT8235)
VGA ATI M9+X
LAN VIA VT8235 embedded LAN controller + VT6103 LAN PHYceiver
IEEE 1394 TI TSB43AB21
USB 2.0 VIA VT8235 embedded USB controller
Super I/O controller NS PC87393
Chapter 1 27
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
MODEM South bridge/VIA VT8235
Blue tooth South bridge/VIA VT8235
Wireless 802.11g BCM4306KFB
PCMCIA TI PCI1410
Audio RealTek ALC202
Four-in-one card reader M220V0315
Touchpad Synaptics TM41P-353
IR Vishay TFU6102F
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller NS 87570 C4
Keyboard vendor & model name DARFON
Total number of keypads 84/85 key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work No
simultaneously Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work
simultaneously by software specification.
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Simplo/Sanyo
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4400 Ah
Cell voltage 3.7V/cell
Number of battery cell 8
Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
Package voltage 14.8V
LCD
Item
Vendor & model name AU B150XG01 HITACHI TX38D81VC LG LP150X08
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area 15.0 15.0 15.0
(diagonal, inch)
Display technology TFT TFT TFT
Resolution XGA (1024x768) XGA (1024x768) XGA (1024x768)
SXGA+ (1400x1050) SXGA+ (1400x1050) SXGA+ (1400x1050)
Supports colors 262K 262K 262K
Optical Specification
Contrast ratio 300 100 175 (Min.) 250 (Typ.)
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LCD
Item
Response time(msec) Rising: 24 (Typ.) 15 Rising: 30 (Typ.) 50 Rising: 10 (Typ.) 20
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
Falling: 11 (Typ.) 30 Falling: 30 (Typ.) 50 Falling: 20 (Typ.) 30
(Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
Limuinance, white, 5P 180 (5 points average) 180 (5 points average) 150 (5 points average)
(cd/m2)
Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey
Contrast control No No No
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD 3.3 3.3 3.3
display (V)
AC Adaptor
Item Specification
Model number LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA, 3pins
LSE 0202C1990, 3pins
Input rating 90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Output rating 75W, 19V (18.8V, min to 20V, max), 4A (0A, min to 4A, max)
System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely.
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
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and
data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function
00100000h-000F0000h 512 KB System BIOS
000CFFFFh-000C0000h VGA BIOS
00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB Conventional memory
I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function
000-00F DMA controller-1
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I/O Address Map
I/O Address Function
020-021 Interrupt controller-1
040-043 Timer 1
060, 064 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select
061 System speaker
020-021 Interrupt controller-1
040-043 Timer 1
060, 064 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip select
070-073 Real-time clock and CMOS
0A0-0A1 Interrupt controller-2
0C0-0DF DMA controller-2
066, 062 ACPI EC interface (NS87591)
170-177 Secondary IDE channel
1F0-1F7 Primary IDE channel
378, 37F Parallel port
3B0-3BB VGA I/O adress
3C0-3DF
CF8-CFF PCI configuration register
IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function(Hardware)
IRQ00 System timer
IRQ01 Keyboard
IRQ02 Programmable interrupt controller
IRQ03 IrDA Fast Infrared Port
IRQ04 Communication port (COM1)
IRQ05 Winbond SD controller
IRQ06 Standard floppy disk controller
IRQ07 ECP printer port (LPT1)
IRQ08 CMOS/RTC
IRQ09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
IRQ12 PS/2 mouse
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ14 Primary IDE channel
IRQ15 Secondary IDE channel
DMA Channel Assignment

Item Specification
Channel 1 IrDA Fast Infrared Port
Channel 3 ECP printer port
Channel 4 DMA controller
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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. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change
boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: AMD Athlon XP-M

CPU Speed:
IDE1 Model Name: None

IDE1 Serial Number: None
System BIOS Ver: AS 1450_V1.00

VGA BIOS Ver: AT M7-P V0.2
KBC Ver: V1.00
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number: N/A 32 Byte
Product Name: Aspire 1450 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte
F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.
T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Info.

CPU Type: AMD Athlon XP-M

CPU Speed:
IDE1 Model Name: None

IDE1 Serial Number: None
System BIOS Ver: AS 1450_V1.00

VGA BIOS Ver: AT M7-P V0.2
KBC Ver: V1.00
Serial Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte
Asset Tag Number: N/A 32 Byte
Product Name: Aspire 1450 16 Byte
Manufacturer Name: Acer 16 Byte
UUID: xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Parameter Description
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number UUID=32bytes
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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.

Item Specific Help
System Time: [00:00:00]

System Date: [10/15/2003] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
System Memory: 640 KB Shows system memory size
Extended Memory: 238 MB Shows extended memory size
VGA Memory: 16MB VGA memory size
Quiet Boot: [Enabled]

Power on display: [Auto ]
LCD Auto Dim: [Enabled]
Wakeup from LAN [Disabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Disabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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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 This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 640MB
Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the
extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB
Video Memory Shows the VGA memory size. The default value Option:32/64MB
is set to 32MB
Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or Option: Enabled or Disabled
not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.
Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will Option: Auto or Both
detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).
LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim Option: Enabled or Disabled
the LCD brightness in order to save power when
AC is not present.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.

Item Specific Help

Parallel port: [Enabled]
Mode: [Bi-direct]
Base I/O address: [378]
Interrupt: [IRQ 7] Configure Infrared Port
DMA channel [DMA3] using options:
[Auto]
Disable the touchpad if an
external PS/2 mouse is
connected. Otherwise
enable the touchpad
[Both]
The touchpad is always
enabled. Any external PS/2
mouse connected will be
enabled at the same time.

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description Options

Serial Port Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Parallel Port Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Enabled/Disabled/Auto
Mode Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This 378h/278h/3BCH
parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or
Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if
Mode is set to ECP.
Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. IRQ7/IRQ5
DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in DMA3/DMA1
ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode
is set to ECP.
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Parameter Description Options
Internal Touchpad Determines whether or not to disable the internal Both or Auto
pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected.
Infrared Port (FIR) Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Disabled/EnabledDisabled/Auto
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.

Item Specific Help
User Password is Clear

Supervisor Password is Clear
Primary HardDisk Security Clear Supervisor Password
Set User Password [Enter] controls accesses of the
Set Supervisor Password [Enter] whole setup utility.
Set HDD Password [Enter] It can be used to
boot up when Password
Password on boot: [Enabled] on boot is enabled.

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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 uer password. Clear or Set
Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
Primary Harddisk Security This feature is available to user when Disabled or Enabled
Supervisor password is set. Password can be
written on HDD only when Supervisor
password or user password is set and
password on HDD is set to enabled.
Supervisor Password is written to HDD only
when Supervisor password is being set. User
password is written to HDD when both
passwords are set. When both Supervisor and
user password are present, both passwords
can unlock the HDD.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled
while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. 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.
3. Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. 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”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
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The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.
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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.

Item Specific Help
+Hard Drive
+Floppy Devices Keys used to view or configure
devices: <Enter> expnads or
CD-ROM Drive Collapses Devices with a
Boot to LAN + or -
<Ctrl+Enter> expnads all
<Shift + 1> enables or disables
a device.
<+> and <-> moves the device
up or down.
<n> May move removable
device between Hard Disk or
Removable Disk.
<d> Remove a device that is
not installed.

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and
Load Setup Defaults save your changes to
Discard Changes CMOS.
Save Changes

Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub- Menu F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
T New versions of system programs
T New features or options
T 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.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
System Diagnostic Diskette

This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer Aspire 1450 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic
utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is
ready.
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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:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Small Philips screw driver
T Philips screw driver
T Flat head screwdriver
T Plastic flat head screw driver
T Hex screw driver
TTweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack.
NOTE: Aspire 1450 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.
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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.
Start
Battery
Hx2 Hx2 Ox4 Hx2
HDD Door Dimm Door Middle Cover PCI Door ODD Module
Hx2
Mx3 Sx4 Hx3 Wireless LAN
HDD Module Memory
Card
Function Key
Keyboard LCD Module
Board
Main Unit
Assembly Cx4 Fx2
ODD Bracket ODD Board ODD
Front Bezel
Sx19
Hx2
Ux3
Logic Upper Logic Lower

Assembly Assembly
Qx4 Ax4
Hx1
Touchpad Hx1
Shielding
Main Board
Touchpad
Board
Dx3 Fx2 Hx1

Hx4 4-in-1 Card Smart Card Top Cover
Dimm
Rearder Reader Shielding
Touchpad
Holder
Tx2 Hx2 Ex4

Modem/
HDD Thermal
CPU Bluetooth
Bracket Module
Combo Card
Touchpad
Touchpad
Cable (FFC)
Antenna Line Modem Cable
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LCD Module
6 LCD
Cushions
Jx6
LCD Bezel
LCD Inverter
Hx4
LCD
LCD Panel
Assembly
Hx4
Dx4 Hx2
LCD Coaxial Wireless LCD Latch Kit

LCD LCD Brackets
Cable Antenna Bracket
Dx1
LCD Latch Kit
Screw List
Item Description
A NUT-I/O
B SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK
C SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK
D SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK
E SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK
F SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK
G SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK
H SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK
I SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK
J SCREW M2.5X5.0-I-NI-NYLOK
K SCREW M2.5X5.5-P-NI-NYLOK
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Item Description
L SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK
M SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN
N SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK
O SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK
P SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK
Q SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK
R SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI
S SCREW M2.5X7
T SCREW M3.0X3.5
U SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK)
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Release the battery lock.
2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD
module
Removing the Optical Module
1. Slide the optical disk drive latch.
2. Remove the ODD module.
Removing the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover.
2. Remove the HDD cover.
3. Remove the HDD module.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card

1. Remove the screw that secures the PCI door then remove the PCI door.
2. Disconnect the right and the left wireless antenna.
3. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
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Removing the LCD Module
1. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side.
2. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver.
3. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case.
4. Disconnect the left wireless LAN antenna line. Then take out the antenna from the upper case with a
tweezers.
5. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two on each side.
6. Then remove the entire LCD module.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Remove the function key board and the keyboard
1. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board.
2. Disconnect function key board connector
3. Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board.
4. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard.

5. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows.
6. Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. Remove the three screws on the rear panel.
2. Unscrew the 19 screws on the bottom panel.
3. Detach the front bezel from the main unit.
4. Remove the two screws. Then take the right and the left antenna off the main unit.
5. Disconnect the touchpad cable.
6. Pull out the right and the left wireless LAN antenna, then detach the logic upper assembly from the logic
lower assembly.
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Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder.
2. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board.
3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board.

4. Remove the touchpad board.
5. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board.
6. Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder.

7. Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly.
8. Disconnect touchpad FFC.
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Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top
cover shielding.
2. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it.
3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module.

4. Disconnect the fan connector then remove the thermal module.
5. Remove one screw that secures the main board as picture shows.
6. Remove another screw that fastens the main board.
7. Take out the bluetooth antenna.
8. Disconnect the speaker set cable.

9. To remove the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button.
10. Then take the main board off the lower case assembly.
11. Unscrew the two screws that fasten the HDD bracket.
12. Remove one screw holding the top cover shielding.
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13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding.
14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU.
15. Pop out the memory then remove it.
16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth
combo card then disconnect the connector.
17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable.

18. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC.
19. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws.
2. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
3. Disconnect LCD inverter.
4. Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel.

5. Then remove the LCD.
6. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right and the left
LCD brackets.
7. Tear off the electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable.
8. Tear off another electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable.
9. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
.
10. Detach the wireless antenna from the LCD panel.

11. Remove the two screws holding the LCD latch kit.
12. Remove the LCD latch kit bracket.
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13. Unhook the spring.
14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit.
15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side.
2. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket.
2. Remove another screw as the picture shows.
3. Then remove the last two screws on the back side of the ODD module.
4. Slide the ODD from the ODD bracket.

5. Then remove the optical bracket.
6. In order to open the ODD, use an uncurved pin to press the emergency eject hole.
7. Remove the three screws that fasten the ODD door.
8. Then detach the ODD door.
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Chapter 4
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.
1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic
test or by repeating the same operation.
3. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.
4. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.
5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go “Power System Check” on page 63.
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
codes are indicated. page 65
“Undetermined Problems” on page 77
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 66
on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
others). page 65
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
problems). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 65
“Intermittent Problems” on page 76
“Undetermined Problems” on page 77
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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.
Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 44 for details.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (see “System Diagnostic Diskette” on
page 44).
2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to “System Diagnostic
Diskette” on page 44.
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
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. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page
44 for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2. Replace the keyboard.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
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T Numeric keypad
T External keyboard
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.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.
3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by
the battery pack.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad check
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.
2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.
4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB
connects properly.
5. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.
6. Replace touch pad PCB.
7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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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. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 77.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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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
system.
Main board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
used RTC batter
Main baord.
Invalid System Configuration Data “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Main board.
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.
Dikette drive
Hard disk drive
Main board.
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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.
Main board.
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 63
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connectors.
But you can see POST on an external CRT. LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
shown on LCD during POST. Main board
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POST Codes
Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02h Verify Real Mode
03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)
04h Get CPU type
06h Initialize system hardware
08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values
09h Set IN POST flag
0Ah Initialize CPU registers
0Bh Enable CPU cache
0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE
10h Initialize Power Management
11h Load alternate registers with initial POST
values
12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller
16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum
17h Initialize cache before memory autosize
18h 8254 timer initialization
1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller
20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh
22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB
26h Enable A20 line
28h Autosize DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of
memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of
memory bus
32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency
33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager
36h Warm start shut down
38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
3Ah Autosize cache
3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
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46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
49h Initialize PCI bus and devices
4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system
4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice
50h Display CPU type and speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to User Patch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
82h Detect and install external RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers
84h Detect and install external parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices
86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports
87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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8Ch Initialize floppy controller
8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)
90h Initialize hard-disk controllers
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers
92h Jump to UserPatch2
93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot
96h Clear huge ES segment register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table
98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
beeps on checksum failure.
99h Check for SMART drive (optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs
9Ch Set up Power Management
9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts
9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day
A2h Check key lock
A4h Initialize Typematic rate
A8h Erase F2 prompt
AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh Enter SETUP
AEh Clear Boot flag
B0h Check for errors
B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize DMI parameters
BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh Clear parity checkers
BDh Display MultiBoot menu
BEh Clear screen (optional)
BFh Check virus and backup reminders
C0h Try to boot with INT 19
C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)
C2h Initialize error logging
C3h Initialize error display function
C4h Initialize system error handler
C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
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D2h Unknown interrupt
Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM

E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize the system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Mode
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot
F5h Boot to Mini DOS
F6h Clear Huge Segment
F7h Boot to Full DOS
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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).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD is too dark Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Unreadable LCD screen Reconnect the LCD cable
Missing pels in characters LCD cable
Abnormal screen LCD
Wrong color displayed Main board
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.
Indicator-Related Symptoms

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Main board
runs correctly
HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive
Device driver
Main board
Power-Related Symptoms

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 63.
Battery pack
AC adapter
See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
Main board
The system cannot power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 63.
Battery pack
Power adapter
CPU
Main board
The system cannot power-off. In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch
for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.
Main board
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Power-Related Symptoms

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

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board
Memory-Related Symptoms

Memory count (size) appears different from Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
actual size. reboot system.
RAM module
Main board
Check BIOS revision
System can power on, but you hear two long Reinsert DIMM
beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank. DIMM
Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound OS volume control
comes from the computer. Audio driver
Speaker
Main board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
Main board
Microphone cannot work Audio driver
Volume control in Windows XP
Main board
Power Management-Related Symptoms

The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after Driver of Power Option Properties
closing the lid of the portable computer. Lid close switch in upper case
Main board
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Power Management-Related Symptoms

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. Main board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge
than 90%. battery).
Battery pack
Main board
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Main board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms

System configuration does not match the Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then
installed devices. reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.
Main board
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
Keyboard
Main board
USB does not work correctly See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 44
Main board
Print problems. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main board
Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
Main board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
Main board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
Main board
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Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms

Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 44.
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” on page 77.
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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:
1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 63):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
T Non-Acer devices
T Printer, mouse, and other external devices
T Battery pack
T Hard disk drive
T DIMM
T PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
T System board
T LCD assembly
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Chapter 5
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C264
L57 R248 C347 G

G
R231
R230
R229
R597
C262
C348
C353 PC72
R244
L55 CN19
PC74
PC76
R236 C274
R247
R252
PC75
R228 R245
RP47
C344
PR79
RP46
R235
C281
C354
C341 C342
R246
L56
C980
R251 C282
C345
C355 C346 R595 PC73

R250
R253 R243 C277

C359 C350 C351 C210 C283
PC71
C230
R161
C287
C226
C227
C228
C229
R160
R255
R158
R159
C225
C293 C292
R226
R227
C356 R249 C352 R152 C294

C296
C358
C223 Q49 C300 PQ34

C301
C357 C299
C360
R260
O C305
R259
PR80
C362
T53
R240 G C311
R256
C234 C235 L48 F

F I C318
R257 C303
C361
C365
C366
C298 PC77
L58
R258
C367
C314
C315
C313
C316
C312
C317
C319
C272
R588
C266
M 1 2 4 8
RP49
PAD42
R261
D1 1 2 3
C363
C364
I
R262 G D2 0 1 2 4 8
RP48
T54
O Q18
L D E F GH
T55
T56
I J K L
RP50
R264 C368 R263

44
PAD43 C369 C370 T57

S D M N
R602
CN20
R265 C371 HOLE45 CN29

R266 R267
R286
R269 R290 R268

R287
L59 R270
4
R288
R271 C372
C375
L60 R272
R274
Q20
R293
R273 R278
R275
R277 O R279
R280 R276 O
R291 C377
R295
R296
C376
L61 C378
D13
C381
C382
C373 G
SW1
L62 R294 PAD47

R292
I
DA0ZI3MB6D7 REV:D
R289
C380
R281
R283
C374
R282
R285
R284
GI
Q19
D14
L63 PAD46 R297

HOLE48
C379 HOLE50
3
CN21
Q21
HOLE52
R298
CPAD4
CPAD3
CPAD1
CPAD2
HOLE53
8
13
C383
U15
D15
HOLE51
HOLE49
14
1 U5 CPU socket 10 CN16 DIMM socket

2 CN1 S-video port 11 CN17 Keyboard connector
3 CN4 CRT 12 CN19 Main battery connector
4 CN3 Docking 13 U15 IR
5 CN2 RJ45 14 CN20 HDD connector
6 CN2 RJ11 15 CON1 PCMCIA slot
7 CN5 Power jack 16 CN14 IEEE 1394 port
8 CN7 LCD connector 17 CN9-11 Four USB ports
CN13
9 CN15 Optical drive connector
Chapter 5 79
80
PC78
5
4
3
2
1
PR94
PR85
PC94
PF1
PC95
PL15
PD13
PL13
PC97
PL12
PR86
O
2
PC81
PQ39
I
PQ37
G
PD16
PD18
CN22
PD15
G
PR91
PQ43
PC80
I
O PD14
PQ35
PC88
PC79
PR88
C433
PC87
PR87
C432
PAD56
PU8
PR104
PR89 PR93
PR103
PC91
PC90
PR95
PC92
PR116
C17
PR101
PC102
HOLE19
PR98
PR92
PR90
PC96
PR107
PR115
CN26
CN25
CN28
CN27
CN24
PC111
Bottom View
PQ41
PR109
PR102
PR117
PR111
PC103
C480
B
C559
PQ40
C643
R402
C597
C619
L78 L77
PD17
PR113
PC109
PC113
R416
PC100
C596
C618
PR97 C627
C583
C626
C602
C588
PU10
C610
PC99
PR96
PC98
R354
PR114
CN23 C463
Q32
29
R352
R349
R346
R338
R335
R340
R341
C447
PD19
PR106
PR100
IPC110
I
G
G
HOLE12
PR105
30
PR110
O
PQ42
I
PQ38
G
O O Q29
G
O
Q34 Q31 R339 I Q27
PR108
R334
PR145
Q33
RP52
C420
PC89
PR112
PC112
PC108
PC101
PU9
Q28
Q30 R589
5
PC154 R337
PC82
PR81
PR83
R336
PR84
C401
PR149
DIMM socket
PR146
6
C400
PC155
PU13
C399
PR143
PR142 C398
C397
PL14 C396
C395
Line-in connector
C394
PC104
PC106
PL16 C393
C392
Line-out connector
Mini PCI connector
2 C391
50
4 48
1 49
3 47
PC85
PC84
PC83
PC86
C642
PC107
R452 C645
R451 PD5 PD4
R450 C644
C
C
C641
C594
C506 C444
II
C585
R400
T95
R449 C493 C475
R406
C621
C614
C578
C636
C568
R448 C712 C505 C492 C474 C443

R447 C504 C491 C473 C442 C635
C441 C634 C599 C425 C390
R446 C503 C490 C472 C459 C605 C576
C708
C593
C710
R445 C489 C471 C458 C434 C633 C577 C424
C632 C592
R444 C502 C488 C470 C457 R344 C617 C604 C423 C389
T94
C631 C589 C575
C722 C501 C487 C469 C456 R343 C608 C590 C574 C990 C388
C721 C500 C486 C468 C455 C440 C640 C573 R381 L64
C587
Microphone-in connector
C720 C467 C454 C439 C630 C387
C499 C485
C629 C572 T65
C719 C498 C484 C466 C453 C438 R388 C386
C718 C465 C452 C437 C628
C785 RP80 PC149 C497 C483 C991 C385
C623
C595
C586
C639
C609
C615
C601
C717
FF
C784 RP79 C637 C570 T64

C716 R105
C783 RP78 PC116 C407
PL20
C782 RP77 C715 C571
C406
PQ5
C781 RP76
L82
C833
C780 RP75 R470 U16
BT1
PC119
C779 RP74 C731 C405

C429
PR22
C778 RP73 R317
G
199
200
C831 C777 RP72 R316
1
U33
C820
R531
6
I
C520
C776 RP71 R315
48
R570
C892
C830 C819
L81
C730
25
O
R571 C829 C818 C775 RP70 R314
C774 RP69 PR119 PC19 PC18 PC13 PC8 R313
O
C428
C828 C817
Q37 R469
R563 C773 R457 PR118 R312
RP99
R453
C827 C816 PQ46 PQ45
R542
R537
PL17
C772 RP68 F1
PC118
C815 I Q38 PC115
JJ
C771 RP67 C591
PC22
R311
PC117
Y6
C814
C832
C727
C813 C770 RP66 PC131 R310
R562
G
I
C812 C769 RP65 C582

G
C881
Q44
C768
C883 C884
R456
R302 Q24
R530
R549
C887 R543
C877
C811
R541
C893
C889
C885 C888
C886
C890
C616
O
C810 C767 RP64 R301

D27 C766 C581
C809 RP63 C402
C521
R569 R556 C765 RP62

L70
L66
T59
R568 C891 C764 RP61
C726
C905
I
C763 RP60
D2 0
S D
L D
D1 1
M 1
C518
R546
JP15
R374
R371
D26 PC130
C822
FF
C762
C821
RP59
C801
C516 C510 C422
C879
PQ48 PR123 C495
J
E
C761
2
2
RP58
C600
1
C435
24
C479
M
I
C725
C911
G
D16
C909
T72
U35
C798
C418
C563 C450
R535
C384
F
R560
K
PQ50
2
3
4
D23
C929
N
C874
C580
C624
R300
Q43
O
G
C611
R576
C837
C938
C935
C933
C930
L
R309
8
C724
PC139
PR125
PR124
O
C948
D22
R403
O
C760 C797 C579
4 8
G
L73
L69
R308
C723
GH
CN26 C759
PC146
C419
R307
C526
I
PL18
C536
C758 PQ47 C561

C954 C757 T67
JJ
PQ49
G
C756
R306
C755 PC138
C754 PC137 C529
C417
C560 R365
C753 R305
PR131
R364 C446
C566
PC145
C538
RP82
C752
C403
R304
O
Q23 R303
R363
C477
C751
C462
C445
DA0ZI3MB6D7 REV:D
R582 R362
C481
C460
C496
C507
C750 PD21 R331

R361
C796
C558
C555
C553
C749 R330
C748 PC136 C415
C747 R329
L68
PC135
C746 C825 C514
H
R328
H
C745
RP81
R581
C524
C744 RP57 C824 R327
R604
Q51 C743 RP56 C414
C742 RP55 T63
T66
T60
C741 RP54
C
C513
L67
C740 RP53 C823 C413
PC134
C739 R326
Q52 C826 C512
C795
C738
C840
R360
C584
O PC142 C556 R368 C534 R325

R376
T62
I G PC147 C622 R370 C533 C412
PR136
PR137 T69
PC141 R369 C532 R324
C511 R373
C567
PR130 C545 C531

41
C478 C476 C449 R323
PC132
PR129 R357
T61
PC148 R322
Y3
B
C548
C542
R342
C794
42 40
C528
C544 R321
U19
PR135
R358
C494
PR134 PD20 C411 R372

C461
C543
39
C508 C482 C464 R348 R345

PR133 R320 C547
C808
L76
PR132 PC143 R319 C546

PR128
C926 C807 U17
PC144
R366
E
II
C925 PR127 C525

C552
C541
C932 C924 PR126 C806 C410

A
R367
L74
L86 C931 C923 C416

C922
R385
R577 C805
C921
C947
C946
C944
C942
R333
H
H
64
D28
39
38
C920 C804
R566
R564
G
I
C530
65
C936 R574
C803 C517
C404
C934 R572
R590
R359 C436
C928
Q26
R353 C421
C914
C802
A
U22
PC133 C537 C527 C523 R347

C522 C430
C919 O
RP51
HOLE44
C509
R332
C714
C515
R554 CN24 PC123 PR121 C647 R586

R443
Q47
PC140
C898 R429 R351

R318
I G I
PR120
L72
Q46 C897 R455 C646

R428 R299
C732
C728
R553
4
R552
C895
G I
C448
HOLE39
U45
D17
C451
R551 PC121
M
C701
C698
U26
PU11
C896 Q22
L85
Q25
O Q45
G
C689
PC122
C979
R350
C551
L71
O
C910
R529
C908
C907
C903
C901
Y5
4
C539
C535
T9 T7
R433 PR122
D32 RP91
2
3
C899
C868
R497
R492
R489
R494
R544
R491
RP105
R607
R532 R608 R606
RP94
RP92
RP101
RP97
R548
R545
R550
C994
RP100
Y8
C550
U41
C540
2
C680
C549
4
R418
3
RP104
RP98
RP96
RP93
D21 C872
D19 PC120 R417
D33
R482
102
C847
103
R519
R383
R379
R378
45
88
T86 128
I
26 24 22 20 18 C859 R512 R481
89
16 14 12 10 T83
44
R389
R387
R526
9
R396
25
5
4
3
2
1
19
8
T85 7
6
RP103 23 21 13 11
R413
17 15 R511 R480
AF AF R510
G
C638 R409
AE R479 R435
AE
R407
R404
C854
O
RP102 AD T78 R401
AD R478
T79
R509 C674 R399

AC
R397
R386
C598 R382
R390
C705
C655
HOLE32
AB AC R477 C704
R508
C858 C857
AA AB C688
G
C707
G
Q42 O Q41
R555 AA R507 R476

R559 C706 R384
G
R506 R475 C673

R505 C657 R395
R558
D
M
F
R474 R394
B
R504 U23
8
R515
C670
L
J
E
R557 R393
C
A
C625
Y W V U T
R503 R485 R473

C661 R392
R472
T73
C684
R415
Y W V U T R P
C904
D24 C900
R493 PC124 R391
C669
N
C660 R398
T74
5 U30 4
R502 R432
C853
C852
T71
R500 C790 R414 C970

ML R514 R431 T70 C603
C799 R465 R430
K
C971
C681
J
R516 R464
R P N ML K J
C791
T76
U40
R463
R468
R461
Y4
R496
RP87
H
H
T92
C666
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C687
C679
R513
T75
C695
R460 R412
11
C663
RP86
U28
R411
G F
G F
C902
D20
R498 R467
12
R525
C699 R410
E
C793 C656
D
U37
D
132
R466
Q40
C976
T93
133
176
R524
R490
C659
C839
R471
R523
C968
C694 C686
C855
C866 C864
R405
A
C845
R522
E
C843
R540 C683 C665

B A
C668
C678
4
C693
F
R521
D
C654
B
R539 R462
M
7 8
26 10 9 6 5 4 3 2 1 C697 C613
C835
24 22 20 16 14
C850
C882
C880
C876
C873
J
18 12
L
R520
G
5
C
A
13
R538 T81 T77
D25
T84 C789 C653
RP85 C985
C865 C685
14
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 T80
4
C672
5
C691 C677 C652
109
T82
8
144
R408
U32
108
C620
C607
U29
C696
C788
C651
C918
RP84
D
C690 C612
C912
C917 RP83
Y7
R547
G
G
C983 R517 C650

C894
L84 C682
R534 C969
T68
C692
C658
C982
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
50
26
C978
25
51
C977
20
C869
L79
RP89
C606
11
U43
C700
C671
C862
30
21
C648
29
12
C915
U39 C861 C664

U31
C906 C649
U27
L80
R580
R518 R419
12
C667 HOLE27
R458
13
48
PAD55
J
G
C955
C676
K
K
H
F
B
H
D
M
F
B
C863
M
D
U42 R423
L
L
C792
E
E
A
U25
A
C
C
R422
C916
L89
C729
R454
R421 C562
1
T91
1
36
R528
L90
2
73
C860
U36
3
24
3
C943
37
4
36
72
4
25
C787
5 Q36
75
5
Q35
C878
U34
6
C735
PAD54
T90
100
76
L93 6 7
37
L94
C875
R441
G
C786
7 C564
C734
C959
C737
R527
U38
U46
8
C713
8
O
9
C867
9
I
C870
C871
C557
E
T87
R578
10 10
R440 11
11 C565
C949
C953
12
T89
R579
12
C958 C957
R439
C569
C856
T88
F2
L91 C950 R380
C956
C987
L92
U20
I O
C913 C711
R459
RP95
C554
R536
U24
RP90
M
RP88
R533
C736
C733
C940
L88
R438 R420 C662

R575
R573
R567
R565
C927
R561
C952
C939
C937
L87
C945
C675
L65
R355
C709 R427
C842
C838
C836
L83
D18
C849
C844
C846
R486
R484
R483
U44
C834
C800
D30
D31
C941 C519 C431

C951
R426 R377 R356

D29 D
HOLE33
R425
C702
C703
R375
Q39
U18
L75
R424
CN27
R499
R495
R488
R487
CN28
R501
C848
CN25
C851
C841
U21
3
1
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1450 series
products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a
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.
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or
regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.
NOTE: Exploded diagram is not ready as service CD released. We will update the service guide to CSD
website, please download the exploded diagram from the website if you need the files
Chapter 5 75
Exploded Diagram
76 Chapter 5
.
Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number

Adapter
NS ADAPTER LITE- ON PA-1900-05QA 3PIN W/ AP.A1003.001
LED 90W
ADAPTER LSE 0202C1990 3PIN W/LED 90W AP.A1007.001
Battery
13 BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650F-2- BT.T2303.001
QC-ZG1 4400mAH
BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 8CELL (LI-ION BT.T2306.001
BATTERY PACK ZG14S2P, 4400mAH)
Boards
NS MODEM CARD (Ambit T60M283.10) 54.T29V7.001
NS MODEM /BLUETOOTH COMBO BOARD AMBIT 54.T23V7.002

T60M665.00
NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11g) WNC KM8-1 54.A13V7.001
4 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T23V7.001
NS TOUCH PAD BOARD W/CABLE 55.T23V7.002
Cables
NS TOUCHPAD CABLE 50.T23V7.001
Chapter 5 77
NS MODEM CABLE 50.T23V7.002
NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003
NS POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.A03V7.001

NS POWER CORD EU ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.002
NS POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin) 27.T23V7.003
NS POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.004
NS POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.005
NS POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.006
NS POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.008
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly
3 MIDDLE COVER W/ NAME PLATE 42.A13V7.001
NS DIMM DOOR W/SCREW 42.T23V7.002
10 LOWER CASE W/O SPEAKER 60.A13V7.001
5 UPPER CASE W/TOUCHPAD HOLDER 60.A13V7.002
8 I/O BRACKET W/MICROPHONE 33.A13V7.001
NS FRONT BEZEL FOR 4 IN 1 MODEL 42.T23V7.003
NS FRONT BEZEL FOR NON-4 IN 1 MODEL 42.T23V7.004
78 Chapter 5
NS TOUCH PAD SHIELDING FOR TOUCH PAD 33.T23V7.001
BOARD
NS TOUCH PAD BRACKET FOR TOUCH PAD 33.T23V7.002
NS WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42.T23V7.003
Communication Module
NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T23V7.004
NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50.A13V7.001
NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.A13V7.002
CPU
NS AMD Athlon XP Barton 2200+(1.66GHz) 35W KC.A2202.35W
Low-Voltage OPGA
Low-Voltage OPGA
Low-Voltage OPGA
Chapter 5 79
HDD/ Hard Disk Drive
12 HDD 2.5" 30G HGST MORAGA KH.03007.002
IC25N030ATMR04-0 08K0910 2.5"
HDD 2.5" 30G TOSHIBA NEPTUNE KH.33004.001
MK3021GAS
HDD 2.5" 30G FUJITSU V-40 MHT2030AT KH.03006.002
4.2KRPM F/W:009A
HDD 2.5" 40G HGST MORAGA KH.04007.004
IC25N040ATMR04-0 08K0633
MK4025GAS F/W:KA100A
HDD 2.5" 40G FUJITSU V40+ MHT2040AT KH.04006.003
4.2KRPM F/W:0021
HDD 2.5" 60G HGST MORAGA KH.06007.002
IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634
MK6021GAS
HDD 2.5" 60G FUJITSU V40+ MHT2060AT KH.06006.003
4.2KRPM F/W:0021
NS HDD COVER 42.T23V7.010
NS HDD CASE 33.T23V7.004
Keyboard
2 KEYBOARD DARFON US INTERNATIONAL ( KB.T2307.001
99.N3482.41D, 84 keys)
KEYBOARD DARFON SPANISH ( KB.T2307.003

99.N3482.40S, 85 keys)
KEYBOARD DARFON BRAZILIAN KB.T2307.005
PROTUGESE ( 99.N3482.406, 85 Keys)
KEYBOARD DARFON UK NSK-A640U 85KEYS KB.T2507.002
KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN NSK-A640G KB.T2507.003
85KEYS
KEYBOARD DARFON ITALIAN NSK-A640E KB.T2507.004
85KEYS
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KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G NSK-A6400 KB.T2507.007
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LCD
1 LCD MODULE 15" TFT XGA AU B150XG01 V2 6M.A13V7.011
W/ANTENNA
LCD MODULE 15" TFT XGA LG W/ANTENNA 6M.A13V7.012
LCD MODULE 15" TFT XGA QDI QDI150XL06- 6M.A13V7.013
01 W/ANTENNA
LCD MODULE 15" TFT XGA HITACHI 6M.A13V7.014
TX38D81VC W/ANTENNA
NS LCD 15" TFT XGA AU B150XG01 V2 (spwg-B) LK.15005.001
LCD 15" TFT XGA LG LP150X08-A3 (spwg-B) LK.15008.007
LCD 15" TFT XGA QDI QD150XL06-01 (SPWG- LK.15009.002
B)
LCD 15" TFT XGA HITACHI TX38D81VC1CAB LK.15004.004
(SPWG-B)
NS INVERTER BOARD W/MAYLAR E SUMIDA 19.T23V7.011

53261-0590
NS LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT W/HINGE 33.T23V7.007
NS LCD BRACKET 14.1” LEFT W/HINGE 33.T23V7.008
Chapter 5 81
NS LCD PANEL WITH LOGO-15” 60.T23V7.005
NS LCD BEZEL 15" 42.A13V7.004
NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE FOR 15" XGA spwg-B 50.T23V7.021
Main Board
9 MAINBOARD 64MB VGA W/SMART CARD MB.T2306.001
READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU MEMORY
NS PCMCIA SLOT 22.A13V7.001
Memory
NS 256MB DDR333 HYS64D32020GDL-6-B KN.25602.009
INFINEON
256MB DDR333 NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K KN.25603.009
NANYA
256MB DDR333 MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 KN.25604.009
MICRON
256MB DDR333 M470L3224DT0-CB300 KN.2560B.005
SAMSUNG
256MB DDR333 W30256AAEPI652A ELPIDA KN.25609.002
512MB DDR333 HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B KN.51202.007
INFINEON
512MB DDR333 NT512D64S8HBAFM-6K KN.51203.005
NANYA
512MB DDR333 EBD52UC8AARA-6B ELPIDA KN.51209.002
Optical Drive
82 Chapter 5
11 DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE SR-8177 6M.A13V7.001
DVD-ROM MODULE 8X QSI SDR-083 6M.A13V7.002
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW- 6M.A13V7.003
242,FW:UX16
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE LITE-ON 24X 6M.A13V7.004
LSC-24082K
DVD DUAL MODULE 4X PIONEER DVR- 6M.A13V7.005
K12RA
DVD DUAL MODULE 4X HLDS GWA-4040N 6M.A13V7.006
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X KME 6M.A13V7.007
UJDA750
NS DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X MKE SR-8177 KV.08X02.002
DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X QSI SDR-083 KV.08X03.001
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-242 KO.24X07.005
,FW: UX16
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE Lite-On 24X LSC- KO.02409.003
24082K
DVD DUAL 4X PIONEER DVR-K12RA KU.00405.005
DVD DUAL 4X HLDS GWA-4040N KU.0040D.002
DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME KO.24X06.002
UJDA750
NS DVD-ROM BEZEL FOR MKE 42.T23V7.006
DVD-ROM BEZEL FOR QSI 42.T23V7.007
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR QSI 42.T23V7.008
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR Lite-On 42.T29V7.003
DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR PIONEER 42.A13V7.002
DVD DUAL BEZEL FOR HLDS 42.A13V7.003
DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL FOR KME 42.T23V7.009
NS OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.A13V7.002
Pointing Device
NS TOUCHPAD 56.T23V7.001
Speaker
14 SPEAKER SET 6K.T23V7.002
Heatsink
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7 HEATSINK W/FAN 6K.T23V7.003
NS VGA HEATSINK 34.A13V7.001
NS VGA MEMORY HEATSINK 34.A13V7.002
Reader
NS 4 IN 1 READER 6K.T29V7.001
Microphone
NS MICROPHONE 23.T23V7.001
Others
NS LCD LATCH W/O SPRING 6K.T23V7.005
NS LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.T23V7.001
NS LCD SCREW RUBBER LOWER 47.T23V7.002
Screws
NS NUT-I/O 86.T23V7.001
NS SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.002
NS SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.007
NS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012
NS SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.006
NS SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.010
NS SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.008
NS SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK 86.T23V7.009
NS SCREW M2.5X5.5-P-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.011
NS SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK 86.T23V7.012
NS SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN 86.A03V7.009
NS SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.014
NS SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.015
NS SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK 86.T23V7.018
NS SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI 86.T23V7.019
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Chapter 5 85
Appendix A
Model Definition and Configuration

Aspire 1450 Series
Model HDD Card Wireless

CPU LCD Memory ODD
Number (GB) Reader LAN
1452LCi Athlon XP-M 15.0 XGA 2x256M 40 24x Combo 4 in 1 11g
35W 2200+ drive
1454LMi Athlon XP-M 15.0 XGA 2x256M 60 DVD-Dual 4 in 1 11g
40W 2500+
Appendix A 86
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 environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 1450 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Appendix B 87
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test
Item Specifications
Display LCD:
Acer AL722
Compaq TFT 5004
Philips Brilliance 150P
CRT:
Dell Trinitron 21”
ViewSonic GS773
ViewSonic GS790
ViewSonic PF775
Philiips Brilliance 109P 19”
Parallel Port Printer:
HP Laser Jet 5M
HP Desk Jet 840C
HP Laser Jet 2100
Canon BJC-3000
IOMega ZIP 100 (LPT Port)
IOMega ZIP 250 (LPT Port)
Cable:
ECP Cable (LL5)
1394 Port 1394 HDD/IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)/USB 1.1 Combo Hard Drive
1394 External HDD CASE
1394 CCD (APLUX C102T)
1394 MO: FUJITSU LIMITED MDF3130EE
1394 Cable P to P(Pci)
Projector Panasonic PT_L757U
Panasonic PT_L556EA
USB 2.0 USB HUB: Highspeed\4 Port
USB HDD: Billionton
USB CD-RW: YAMAHA CD/RW-70
USB C.F. Card Reader: IOGEAR\ GFR201
USB 6 in 1 Card Reader: SanDisk ImageMate 6 in 1
USB DVD/CD-RW: Pioneer DVR-104
USB DVD/CD-RW: Ricoh MP5125A
USB Memory: USB Drive 128MB
GB LAN HUB 3 COM SUPER STACK II \ 3C16611 24port
S-Video TV: Sony Trinitron 14” \ PVM-14M4U
Sony Trinitron 14” \ PVM-14M2U
88 Appendix B
Item Specifications
PC Cards Modem Card:
3Com 56K Modem (3CXM756)
Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56)
Xircom 56K Modem (CM-56G)
Billionton 56K Modem (FM56C-BF)
Psion-Gold Card Clabal 56K+Fax
LAN Card:
3Com Lan Card (3CCFE574BT)
D-Link Fast Ethernet DFE-650
D-Link CardBus DFE-660
3COM 10M CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE589ET)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100)
Pci_Fast Ethernet Card FNW-3602-TX
LAN Card Bus Card:
3COM 10/100 CardBus LAN Card (3CCFE575CT)
Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 (CBE2-100)
SCSI:
Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460D Card
LAN + Modem Card:
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56K (CEM56-100)
ATA Card:
Adapter Flash Card+ SanDisk CF Card 128MB
PQI Compact Flash Card+ PQI CF Card 128MB
Zip Card:
ZIOMEGA USB ZIP 250
1394 CardBus Card:
IEEE 1394 CardBus Card\ DV Megician \UPMOST
Wireless LAN Card:
CISCO AIRONET 350 SERIES\AIR-PCM350
Quanta Wireless LAN Card \ WL-211F
Wireless Card Bus Card: BUFFALD WLI-CB-G54A
Card Reader:
Apapter PCMCIA 4 in 1
PQI CF CARD Reader
PNY PCMCIA 4 in 1
MMC Card:
SanDisk 32MB
SanDisk 64MB
PQI 64MB
MS Card:
Apacer 128MB
SONY Memory Stick 128MB
SD Card:
Transcend 128MB
SanDisk 128MB
CF Card:
PQI 128MB
SanDisk 8MB
SanDisk 128MB
Appendix B 89
Item Specifications
USB Port K/B+Mouse
Logitech K/B+Mouse+Receiver
Microsoft Wireless Optical DeskTop for Bluetooth K/B+Mouse
USB Mouse:
Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB & PS2 Compatible
Microsoft Notebook Optical Mouse
Microsoft Optical Mouse Blue USB & PS/2 Compatible\MIC:E-C011-02-1620
Logitech Wheel Mouse M-BB48
Logitech MouseMan Dual Optical \ M/N:M-BL63B
Logitech iFEEL Mouse M-UN58a
Acer USB Mouse MP0930
Acer USB Mouse M012B0
USB Keyboard:
NMB K/B
ZIPPY USB Keypad TK532
USB Camera:
Intel YC72
Logitech QuickCam Home
Dlink WebCam DSB-C300
USB HDD:
HD 530 Tested to comply with FCC Standards
USB CD-ROM:
YAMAHA CD/RW-70
USB Printer:
HP DiskJet 3425 Colour inKlet printer
HP DeskJet 840C
HP deskject 450
Canon BJC-3000
USB FDD:
Acer USB FDD YD-8U10
Teac USB FDD
Logitec USB FDD
USB Memory:
USB DRIVE 128MB
Panasonic SUPER DISK \ LKRF235U
USB LAN:
Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet
BUFFALO USB-10/100M Ethernet LUX-TX
USB Zip:
IOMEGA USB ZIP 100
IOMEGA USB ZIP 250
USB Scanner:
HP ScanJet 5300c
USB Speaker:
Philips USB Speaker (DIGITAL Speaker System)
USB HUB:
PCI_USB HUB\UH-400
USB Gamepad:
Logitech WingMan GAMEPAD EXTREME
Logitech WingMan EXTREME DIGITAL 3D
Logitech WingMan RUMBLEPAD
USB Card Reader:
Iwill 6 in 1 Card Reader
Pro Compact Flash Card Reader
90 Appendix B
Item Specifications
Audio Jacks Speaker
DENON Amplifier (AMP) AVR-1802
LOUDSPEAKER
Gateway Speaker
Earphone:
AIWA HP-X121 Earphone
PHILIPS Earphone
NEC Earphone
e STEREO DYNAMIC HEADPHONES E-750
Pro. 2 DYNAMIC HEADPHONES PH-B333G
Panasonic Stereo Headphones \ RP-H1245
DELL harman/kardon
Microphone AIWA Mini Microphone
Condenser MIC. EM-420T
Audio Jack JS-100 Jazz 3D Speaker
SONY Earphone MDR-CD60
Microsoft microphone
Microphone Condenser Microphone
Dynamic Microphone
Appendix B 91
92 Appendix B
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. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and
Server models including:
T Service guides for all models
T User's manuals
T Training materials
T Bios updates
T Software utilities
T Spare parts lists
T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our
technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
T Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
T Returned material authorization procedures
T An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email
contacts for all your technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or
comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.
Appendix C 93
94 Appendix C
Index
A Battery Pack 48
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 53
ACPI 1.0a 22 Floppy Disk Drive 57
Procedure Flowchart 47
AFLASH Utility 44
Display 3
Audio 26
B E
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 65
Battery Pack 50
External CD-ROM Drive Check 62
BIOS 22
External Diskette Drive Check 62
package 22
password control 22
ROM size 22
F
ROM type 22 Features 1
vendor 22
Version 22 Flash Utility 44
BIOS Setup Utility 31 Floppy Disk
BIOS Supports protocol 22 removing the 57

BIOS Utility 31 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75
Basic System Settings 36 H

Navigating 32
Onboard Device Configuration 39 Hot Keys 13
Startup Configuration 38
System Information 32 I
System Security 43
Board Layout 4 Indicators 12
Bottom View 5 Intermittent Problems 76
Top View 4
J
C Jumper and Connector Locations 79
Cache Top View 79
controller 22
size 22 K
caps lock Keyboard 28
on indicator 12 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62
CardBus 27
CPU L
core voltage 22 L2 cache 22
package 22
type 22 M
D Memory Check 63
Model Definition 86
DIMM 22
Modem 23
Combinations 23
external 51
package 22
N
removing 51 num lock
Speed 22
voltage 22 on indicator 12
Disassembly O
Index 95
Online Support Information 93
P
Panel 6
Bottom 11
left 6
Rear 9
right 9
Parallel Port 26
PC Card 12, 27
PCMCIA 27
Pentium III 22
Power System Check 63
Battery Pack 64
Processor 22
R
RMA 75
S
Second Level Cache 22
System
Block Diagram 3
Layout 4
System Diagnostic Diskette 44
System Memory 22
System Utilities 31
System Utility Diskette 44
T
Test Compatible Components 87
Touchpad Check 64
Troubleshooting 61
U
Undetermined Problems 77
USB 27
utility
BIOS 31
V
Video 26
W
Windows 2000 Environment Test 88
96 Index
Index 97

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ZI3 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

LED/B Touch BIOS Keyboard FAN

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Sheet 1 of 38

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C62 C63 C45

L38 PC33 PC31

C54 R64 C50

R72 R66 R65

R78 L36 R71

C86 PQ8 C64 PC34 HOLE29

C101 3 C118 C124 GI G

T25 T21 T23 T22 C125

R108 C179 C171 T24

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R136 C192 R125

R139 R140 PL7 PC151

R142 T31 C217 PQ16 C184 C185

C238 32 U12 PC51 PQ23

RP39 R165 PD8 PR138

C263 C273 PC61 PQ25

RP43 PC64 PC66

C295 R188 R186

R194 R187 C288

C309 R203 C265 C981 R199 PR77

R213 T45 RP45 R215 PD9

C330 R216 R233

T48 T47 C338 R224 PD11 R232

C337 PR78 PL10

C349 HOLE41 PL11

L57 R248 C347 G

C355 C346 R595 PC73

R253 R243 C277

C356 R249 C352 R152 C294

C223 Q49 C300 PQ34

C234 C235 L48 F

R264 C368 R263

PAD43 C369 C370 T57

R265 C371 HOLE45 CN29

R269 R290 R268

L62 R294 PAD47

L63 PAD46 R297

1 CPU socket 10 DIMM socket

Mini PCI connector

Q34 Q31 R339 I Q27

R448 C712 C505 C492 C474 C443

R444 C502 C488 C470 C457 C423 C389

C784 RP79 C637 C570 T64

C779 RP74 C731 C405

C778 RP73 R317

C776 RP71 R315