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Ferrari 1200 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Ferrari 1200 Series service guide. Date Chapter Up date s.
III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any.
IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering.
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VII Chapter one System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the WLAN Board Modules .
IX Appendix A Model Definiti on and Configuration 148 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 149 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform AMD Better By Design program, featuring : • AMD T urion™ X2 Ultr a dual-core mobi le processor • AMD T urion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • AMD Athlon™ X2 dua l-core mobile proc essor • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.
2 Chapter 1 international lang uage support • Empowering Key • Easy-launch buttons featuring capacitive tech nology : email, Internet, programmable, Ferrari World • Front-acc ess switches: WL AN.
Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram Project code:91.4BA01.001 PCB P/N :08225 CLK GEN. ICS 9LPRS480BKLTF 14.318MHz AZALIA DDR II 667/800 32.768KHz USB x 3 USB USB USB PCI-E x 4 16x16 HyperTransport IN OUT.
4 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around you r new Ferrari comp uter . Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
Chapter 1 5 8 S peakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 9/13 S tatus indicato rs Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer's functions and components. 10 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu ttons.
6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View Icon Item Description 1 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-o ut devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.
Chapter 1 7 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 V entila tion slots Enable the computer to st ay cool, even after prolonged use. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 2 USB 2.0 port s Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.
8 Chapter 1 7 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. Icon Item Description.
Chapter 1 9 Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Acer EasyPort I connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV . 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g.
10 Chapter 1 Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory .
Chapter 1 11 Bluetooth optical mouse # Icon Item Description 1 Left click button Press the left button to perform selection and execution functions. 2 Scroll wheel T o scroll up or down a page. 3 Right click button Press the right button to pe rform selection and execution functions.
12 Chapter 1 Bluetooth VoIP phone (optional) # Icon Item Description 1 ExpressCard interface connector Connects the computer ’s ExpressCard interface. 2 S peaker S peaker delivers audio output. 3 Cancel button Hang up the call. Hold for at 2 seconds to power on/off.
Chapter 1 13 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel ind icators are visible e ven when the comp uter cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode.
14 Chapter 1 Press < > to run the Acer Empowe ring T echnology . T he mail a nd Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. T o set the Web browser , mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager .
Chapter 1 15 NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. Th e touchpad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the to uch, the better the response . T app ing too hard will not increase the touchpad’ s responsiveness.
16 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off.
Chapter 1 17 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windo ws S tar t bu tton; it launches th e S tart menu.
18 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o acti vate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Chapter 1 19 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbo l and the US doll ar sign at the upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-cente r of the keyboa rd.
20 Chapter 1 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering T echnology toolbar makes it easy fo r you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half o f your screen, it provides access to the followin g utilities: • Acer eNet Ma nagement hooks up to location-based networks intellige ntly .
Chapter 1 21 Acer eNet Management can sa ve network settings for a lo catio n to a profile, and automatically switch to the appropriate profile when you move from one location to another . Settings stored i nclude network co nnection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.
22 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for con figuring your power managemen t options. T o access this utility , select "Acer e Powe.
Chapter 1 23 To switch between power plans: 1. Select the power plan you wish to switch to from the drop-down list. 2. Click "Apply" . To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed.
24 Chapter 1 Acer eAudio Management Acer eAudio Manageme nt allows you to easil y control the enhan ced sound effects of Dolby® Home Theater™ on your system. Select " Movie " or " Game " mode to experience the awesom e realism of 5.
Chapter 1 25 NOTE: If the restored resolution is not correct after discon necting a projector , or you need to use an external resolution that is not supported by Ace r ePresentat ion Managemen t, adjust your display settings using Display Properties or the utility provided by the graphics vendor .
26 Chapter 1 The Acer eDataSecurity Manage ment setup wizard will prompt you for a supervisor password and defa ult encryption password. This password will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your own password when encrypting a file.
Chapter 1 27 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is simple yet effe ctive utility that allows you to lock removable storage, optical and floppy drive devices to ensure that data ca n't be stolen while your system is unatte nded.
28 Chapter 1 • User backup image • Current system configuration • Application backu p • Restore and recovery: • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD.
Chapter 1 29 • Lets you set an as set tag for your system. Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobil ity Center collects key mobil e-relate d system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities.
30 Chapter 1 • S t art Windows Mobil ity Center from the Accessories p rogram group in th e S tart menu..
Chapter 1 31 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings .
32 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resol ution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended va lue. Launch Manager Launch Manager allo ws you to set the four ea sy-launch buttons located above the keyboard.
Chapter 1 33 3. Select Run Scan to scan your system. 4. When the scan is complete, review th e results of the scan. NOTE: For optimal security , run a Full System Scan w hen scanning your comp uter for the first time. Y ou can schedule customized vi rus scans that run un attended on specific d ates and times or at peri odic intervals.
34 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Throttling 50% : On= 99 C; OFF=93 C Processor Item Specification CPU type AMD T urion™ X2 Dual-Core Mobile processor RM-70/RM-72/RM- 74/RM-75 (1000KB L2 cache, 2.0/ 2.1/2.2/2.2 GHz), supp orting AMD HyperT ransport™ 3.
Chapter 1 35 OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion 1.02 (MP version) BIOS ROM type SST/AMD 1MB CM OS Boot Block Flash Memory BIOS ROM size 1M byte FLASH ROM SST BIOS package 10-lead TSOP (10mmx20mm) Supported protocols ACPI 1.
36 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed.
Chapter 1 37 Connector type USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Item S pecification Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplif y™ 802.1 1a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless tech nology , or Acer InviLink™ 802.
38 Chapter 1 V oltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Super-Multi Drive module Item S pecification V endo r & model name P ANASONIC Super-Mu lti DRIVE 9.5 mm Slot DL 8X UJ-875 Performance S pecification Wit h CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.
Chapter 1 39 Audio Interface Item S pecification Audio Controller Realtek AL C883 Azalia and Ampl ifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX441 1 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S tereo S tereo Resoluti.
40 Chapter 1 Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller NS PC97541V T otal number of keypads 84-/85-key Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es Battery Item S pecification V endo r & model name Panasonic 3S2P Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 6Cell 2.
Chapter 1 41 T emperature Range( C) Operating S torage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 AC Adaptor Item S pecification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@1 15V AC 220A@230V AC Efficiency 82% min.
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Chapter 2 43 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility .
44 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: • T o choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • T o choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
Chapter 2 45 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
46 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble boot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . Phoenix T rustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help <T ab>, <Shift-T ab>, or <Enter> selects field.
Chapter 2 47 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
48 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n allows the user to set the serial, infrared and parallel ports. The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Chapter 2 49 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password.
50 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Chapter 2 51 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlig ht the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password fiel d and press e .
52 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
Chapter 2 53 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay .
54 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Chapter 2 55 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
56 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .
Chapter 2 57 Remove BIOS Pas sword: • If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for thre e time, “System Disabled” would display on the screen. See the image below .
58 Chapter 2 • If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW .EXE 1. Key in “bios_pw 14452 0” 2. Choose one upper-case string • Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user passwor d.
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Chapter 3 61 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , y.
62 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.
Chapter 3 63 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g .
64 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn base un it over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock position . 3. Slide and hold the battery relea se latch to the release pos ition (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Chapter 3 65 2. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
66 Chapter 3 2. Remove the three captive screws on the lower cover . 3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Removing the DIMM 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64.
Chapter 3 67 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM. 4. Remove the DIMM module. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3.
68 Chapter 3 4. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and re move the two screws (F) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN bo ar d, make sure the cable are arran ged properly .
Chapter 3 69 4. Slide out the hard disk drive module from the bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 5. Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to the bracket. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~4 M3 x L4 (4) Silver 3.
70 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. A M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E33.736 B M2 x L3 Black 86.00F80.723 D M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00F00.734 E M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R 0 F M2 x L4 Black 86.
Chapter 3 71 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the ke yboard to the upper case. 3. Carefully pry loose the keyboa rd and turn it over on the touchpad area.
72 Chapter 3 4. Remove the adhesive strip over the connector . 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ma in board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
Chapter 3 73 2. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 71. 3. Disconnect the switch connector from the mainboard. 4. Remove the two screws (A) secu ring th e middle cover .
74 Chapter 3 5. Carefully pry loose the middle cover and remove it from the system. Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.
Chapter 3 75 5. Remove the two screws (F) from the left hinge cover and carefully pry loose and remove the left hinge cover . 6. Carefully pry loose the latch on the righ t hinge cover; close the LCD panel and th en pull up the rig ht hinge cover to remove.
76 Chapter 3 7. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hol e and remove any adh esive tapes securing the cables..
Chapter 3 77 8. Remove the large adhesive tape by the battery bay are a and carefully pull the wireless antenna cables throught the routing hole. 9. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board.
78 Chapter 3 10. Remove the four screws (A) from the left and right hinge of the LC D module. 11 . Careful ly remove the LCD module from the b ase unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please no te that the cable should be routed well.
Chapter 3 79 11 . Discon nect the touchpad cable from the TP AD1 on the main board. 12. Remove the thirteen screws (2 x B, 10 x A, 1 x F) on the bott om and top panel.
80 Chapter 3 13. Gently remove the upper case from the lo wer case. Removing the Button Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.
Chapter 3 81 9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72. 10. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74. 11 . See “Separating th e Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 78. 12. Release the latch and disconnect the two cables from the button board.
82 Chapter 3 13. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the butto n board..
Chapter 3 83 14. Remove the two screws (B) securing the button b oard bracket and re move the button b oard bracket together with the bu tton board. 15. Remove the one screw (B) and remove the button board from the bracket. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Black 1.
84 Chapter 3 Removing the Fingerprint Board Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
Chapter 3 85 13. Remove the adhesive tape. 14. Remove the three screws (B) securing the fingerprint module to the uppe r case. 15. Remove the fingerprint boa rd module from the upper case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~3 M2 x L3 (3) Black 1.
86 Chapter 3 Removing theTouch Pad Board Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
Chapter 3 87 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
88 Chapter 3 14. Remove the one screw (G) securing the locker bracke t and remove the locker br acket from the optical disk drive module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1 M2 x L2.
Chapter 3 89 Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 5.
90 Chapter 3 14. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the BLUE1 on the main board. 15. Disconnect the modem cable fro m the MDCDK1 on the main board. 16.
Chapter 3 91 17. Disconnect the cable from the card reader board. 18. Remove the three screws (D) securing the main board in place. 19. Carefully remove the main board.
92 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
Chapter 3 93 15. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
94 Chapter 3 15. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to insta ll the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64.
Chapter 3 95 13. Remove the one screw (E) securing the modem card. 14. Remove the modem board from the main board. Removing the Speaker Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.
96 Chapter 3 12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 89. 13. Remove any adhesive tape securing the speaker cables. 14. Remove the two screws (F) holding the left and right speakers. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.
Chapter 3 97 15. Remove the left and right speakers from the upper case. Removing the Card Reader Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 64. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 65.
98 Chapter 3 13. Remove the one screw (E) securing the bra cket to th e card reader board. 14. Remove the bracket from the card reader board. 15. Remove the card reader board from the lower case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1 M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.
Chapter 3 99 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. H M2 x L4 Black 86.00G58.725 I M2 x L4 Silver 86.
100 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 71. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.
Chapter 3 101 9. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and pla ce the bezel on top of the LCD panel. 10. Disconnect the microphone ca ble and remo ve the bezel from the LCD panel.
102 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD module with the Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 71.
Chapter 3 103 9. Remove the six screws (I ) securing the LCD module. 10. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover . Removing the FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65.
104 Chapter 3 9. Disconnect the inverter board cable from its connector . 10. Detach the acetic tapes holding the FPC cable from the LCD p anel and detach the acetic tape securing the FPC connector .
Chapter 3 105 11 . Discon nect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67. 4.
106 Chapter 3 10. Remove the four screws (J) securing the left and right LCD brackets to remove the brackets. Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67.
Chapter 3 107 10. Remove the tapes holding the antenna cables in place and release the cabl es from the latches. 11 . Remove the antenna cables from the back cover .
108 Chapter 3 Removing the Web Camera 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 65. 3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 67. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 71. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 72.
Chapter 4 109 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses.
11 0 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diske tte. A write-ena bled, diagno stic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it.
Chapter 4 111 • External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1.
11 2 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2.
Chapter 4 11 3 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , co nfirm that if the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct.
11 4 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first.
Chapter 4 11 5 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
11 6 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Real time cl ock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system.
Chapter 4 11 7 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 1 1 1.. Ensure every connector is connected tightl y and correctly .
11 8 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize.
Chapter 4 11 9 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initiali zation 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM cop.
120 Chapter 4 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compa tible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-init.
Chapter 4 121 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 .
122 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Seg ment F7h Boot to F ull DOS Code Beeps.
Chapter 4 123 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too da rk LCD brightness cann ot be adjuste d LCD contrast cann ot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.
124 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 1 1 1. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 1 13.
Chapter 4 125 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41.
126 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 129. T ouchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. T ouchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly .
Chapter 4 127 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
128 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
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130 Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 131 Top and Bottom View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5.
132 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Ferrari 1 100. Ferrari 1 100 provide one H ardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery .
Chapter 5 133 • If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. Otherwise, pl ease follow the steps and try again. NOTE: The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password ( Supervisor Password and User Password ).
134 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Chapter 6 135 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Re pl aceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Ferrari 1200. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or fo r RMA (Return Merchan dise Authorization).
136 Chapter 6 Ferrari 1200 Exploded Diagram.
Chapter 6 137 Ferrari 1200 FRU List Category No. Part Name and de scription ACER P ART NO. Adapter ADAPTER DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW SADP-65KB DFJ LED LF AP .06501.022 ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 1.7X5.5X1 1 P A- 1650-02AC LF LEVEL 4 AP .06503.016 ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.
138 Chapter 6 TOUCHP AD SYNAPTICS TM-01059-004 56.FR901.001 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 T60H928.1 1 BT .21 100.005 VOIP PHONE FOR FERRARI7 LC.VIP00.016 MINI WLAN/B FOXCONN 802.1 1BGN A THEROS XB63 BG T60H976.00 FW:V06 MINICARD NI.23600.007 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.
Chapter 6 139 POWER CORD 10A 3PIN BK DENMARK 27.01518.561 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN DENMARK BK 27.01518.671 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN BK SOUTH AFRICA 27.01518.571 POWER CORD 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK 27.01518.681 POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27.01518.581 POWER CORD 10A 250V 3PIN SWISS BK 27.
140 Chapter 6 FINGERPRINT BOARD BRACKET 33.FR901.002 CARDREADER BRACKET 33.FR901.003 HINGE COVER LEFT 42.FR901.003 HINGE COVER RIGHT 42.FR901.004 FINGERPRINT P AD COVER 42.FR901.005 DUMMY NEW CARD FOR FERRARI7 42.FR901.006 UNITLOAD COVER 42.FRA01.001 SD DUMMY CARD 42.
Chapter 6 141 LOWER CASE W/MODEM&DC-IN CABLE&SPEAKER 60.FRA01.001 UPPER CASE W/FINGER PRINT HOLE 60.FRA01.002 MIDDLE COVER 42.FR901.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.FRA01.001 CPU/Processor CPU AMD TURIONX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W GRIFFIN B1 KC.TRM02.70K CPU AMD TURIONX2 ZM80 PGA 2.
142 Chapter 6 ASSEMBL Y SUPLER MUL TI SLOT -IN MODULE 8X 6M.FRA01.001 OPTICAL BRACKET SUPPORT 33.FR901.005 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.FRA01.001 DVD SUPER MUL TI DRIVE 8X 9.5MM SLOT -I N P ANASONIC UJ867 LF W/O BEZEL SA T A KU.00807.063 HDD Module HDD HOLDER 42.
Chapter 6 143 HDD 320GB 5400RPM SA T A WD WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML125 F/ W:01.01A01 KH.32008.013 Heatsink CPU HEA TSINK WITH F AN 60.FRA01.003 UPPER CASE THERMAL PIPE 60.FRA01.004 Keyboard KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 84KS BLACK US KB.INT00.171 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 84KS BLACK HEBREW KB.
144 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 88KS BLACK JAP ANESE KB.INT00.188 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 85KS BLACK IT ALIAN KB.INT00.189 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 84KS BLACK ISRAEL KB.INT00.190 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 85KS BLACK HUNGARIAN KB.INT00.192 KEYBOARD 12KB-FV1 84KS BLACK GREEK KB.
Chapter 6 145 LCD/CAMERA CABLE 12.1" 50.FRA01.001 CAMERA 0.3M SUYIN CN0314-SN30- OV03-1 57.TQ901.001 CAMERA 0.3M CHICONY CNF701721004971L 57.TQ901.002 LCD COVER 1 2.1" W/LOGO&ANTENNA 60.FR901.005 LCD BEZEL 12.1" W/CAMERA HOLE & MIC 60.
146 Chapter 6 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 MICRON MT16HTF25664HY -667E1 KN.2GB04.001 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3-CE6 LF KN.2GB0B.003 SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF KN.2GB0G .004 MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER FOOT FR ONT RIGHT FO R FERRARI7 47.
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Appendix A 148 Ferrari 1200 Series Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A.
Appendix B 149 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
150 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor Acer 21 1c 21”, ViewSonic G220F , ViewSonic PF790 19” LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17” TFT L.
Appendix B 151 PCMCIA T est LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/10 0BTX S torage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.
152 Appendix B.
Appendix C 153 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website.
154 Appendix C.
155 A AFLASH Utility 51 Antennas 102 Audio 36 B Battery Pack 60 BIOS 32 package 32 password control 32 ROM size 32 ROM type 32 vendor 32 Version 32 BIOS Supports protoco l 32 BIOS Utility 39–51 Navi.
156 LCD Brackets 101 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 95 LCD with the Brackets 98 lower cover 61 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 66 Mainboard 85 media access on indicator 11 Memory Check 107 Model D.
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