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Aspire 1360/1520 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN.
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on Aspire 1360/1520 service guide. Date Chapter Up dates.
III Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights re served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into an.
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 CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer "global" product offering.
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VII Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Processor .
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Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Perf ormance T Mobile AMD Sempron TM processor 2600+ to 3300+ or higher with 128/256 K.
2 Chapter 1 T Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports T One IEEE 1394 port T IEEE 802.1 1b/g Wireless LAN (manufacturi ng option) T Bluetooth ® (manufacturing option) Expansion T One T ype III or t.
Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram A A B B C C D D E E 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 DDR*2 ATI IXP150 LPC BUS PCI BUS ATI RC300M CLK GEN. ICS951402AGT FSB 400/533/800MHz ALIK I/F 66MHz KBC M38857 PC87392 NS SIO DEBUG CONN. LPC 3 4, 5 6,7,8,9,10 11,12 16,17,18,19 32 32 33 34 PIDE MDC Card G1421 OP AMP 31 22 MODEM/BT YUHINA 4W Block Diagram YUHINA YUHINA YUHINA INT.
4 Chapter 1 Board Layout To p V i e w 1 Line-in Port 15 CPU Socket 2 Line-out Port 16 North Bridge 3 RJ45+RJ1 1 17 Fan Connector 4 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Note: There is no 18 on this main board.
Chapter 1 5 Bottom V iew 1 Wireless LAN Card Connector 5 FIR Port 2 Modem Board Connector 6 DIMM Socket 1 3 Modem Cable Connector 7 DIMM Socket 2 4 IEEE 1394 Port 8 DC Charger Board Connector.
6 Chapter 1 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your comp uter as you would wi th a desktop PC. Front V iew # Item Description 1 Display screen Liquid-Crystal Disp lay (LCD) provides visual output.
Chapter 1 7 Left view # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 PC C ard slots Supports two T ype II or one T ype III CardBu s PC Card(s). 2 Eject button Eject PC cards from the card slots. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type.
8 Chapter 1 Right V iew # Item/ Port Description 1 S peaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Chapter 1 9 Re a r P a n e l l # Icon Port Description 1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., p arallel printer) 3 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
10 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer provide s an array of seven in dicators located below the display screen, showi ng the status of the computer and its components. The Power and Sleep status icons are visib le even when you cl ose the display cover so yo u can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
12 Chapter 1 Ke y b o a r d The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock @ When @ is on, all alphabetic charac ters typed are in uppercase.
Chapter 1 13 Embedded numeric keypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corne r of the keycaps. T o si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
14 Chapter 1 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Keys Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform sho rtcut functions.
Chapter 1 15 Hot K eys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volu me output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot ke y combination.
16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S tates-Inter national or United Kingdo m 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 se t when you first set up Windows.
Chapter 1 17 Launch K e ys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e six buttons. These buttons are call ed lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wire less and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user .
18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic VIA K8N800+VIA VT8235CE Super I/O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller VIA VT1612A .
Chapter 1 19 Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations . Second Level Cache Item Specification Cache controller Bu.
20 Chapter 1 . Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps for Aspire 1360; 10/100/1000Mbps for Aspire 1520 LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side PXE V ersion 2.0 Modem Interface Item Specification Chipset VIA VT8235CE Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.
Chapter 1 21 CD-ROM Interface Items Specification V endor & Model N ame QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Performance S p ecification Brust Data T ransfer ra te PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2) Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.
22 Chapter 1 Average Full Access time (typ.) Random CA V mode 1 10 msec typical 150 msec average max Full S troke CA V mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec typical 160 mse.
Chapter 1 23 T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CA V (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CA V (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Wri te : CD-R 4X, 8X (CL V), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCL V) CD-RW 4X (CL V) HS-RW 4X,8X, 10X (CL V) A T API Interface: PIO mode 16.
24 Chapter 1 Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) Operation environment for “write/rewr ite” application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.
Chapter 1 25 Loading mechanism Manual load/DC brushless mortor system Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller VT 1612A Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S t ereo S tereo Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.
26 Chapter 1 1600x1200 CRT T rue image T rue image T rue image Tru e image T rue image T rue image Vid eo Me m or y Item Specification Fixed or upgradeable Fixed for UMA upgradeable for NVIDIA ® GeFo.
Chapter 1 27 Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ5, IRQ7 USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0 support OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port 4 5V/500 mA per slot Location Rear side Other Remarks 3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.
28 Chapter 1 Screen Diagonal (mm) 390.1 391 391 Active Area (mm) 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.2588x0.2588 0.2588x0.2588 0.25875x0.25875 Pixel Arrangement R.G .B.
Chapter 1 29 Over V oltage Protection (OVP) 29V Short circuit protection 9.5A @19V output voltage Electrostatic discharge ( ESD) 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) Dielectric Withstand V oltage Primary to secondary 2150VDC for 1 sec.
30 Chapter 1 Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(H)mm Weight 3.6kg (8lbs) I/O Ports T wo T ype II or one T ype III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-1 1 modem jack (V .
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Chapter 2 32 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 .
33 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ).
Chapter 2 34 Inf ormation NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype Displays the CPU type information. CPU S peed Displays the CPU speed. HDD Model Name HDD device model name information wi ll be retrieved automatically during system bo ot.
35 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basi c setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only .
Chapter 2 36 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 disable or a uto. This is because the user is not allowed to con trol the settings in the se cases.
37 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving y our hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 38 DMA channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP . DMA3 /DMA1 Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB interface devices support. (Enable for use with a non-USB aware Ope rating System such as DOS or UNIX).
39 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info.
Chapter 2 40 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 befo re the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
41 Chapter 2 R em oving a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p assword in the Ent er Current Passwor d field and press e .
Chapter 2 42 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will sho w you the Setup W arnin g. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
43 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating system . Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info.
Chapter 2 44 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.
45 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
Chapter 3 46 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer , you need the following too.
47 Chapter 3 General Inf ormation Bef ore Y ou Begin 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 48 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing .
49 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCREW MAC FLA T M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK (86.00123.630) B SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100) C SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) D SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) E SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0) F SCREW M2X2.0 (86.
Chapter 3 50 R emoving the Battery 1. T o remove the battery , push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine..
51 Chapter 3 R emoving the Memory Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover . 3. Remove the dimm cover . 4. Pop up the memory . 5. Then remove the memory .
Chapter 3 52 R emoving the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover . 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Disconnect the wireless antennae.
53 Chapter 3 R emoving the Hard Disk D rive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully . 3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk D rive Module 1.
Chapter 3 54 R emoving the LCD Module R emoving the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the middle cover , first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Remove the screw that se cures the middle cover .
55 Chapter 3 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover . R emoving the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
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57 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module R emoving the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55.
Chapter 3 58 NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverte r cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. R emoving the 15” TFT LCD 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54.
59 Chapter 3 R emoving the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57.
Chapter 3 60 R emoving the LCD Hinges 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57.
61 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit R emoving the K eyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. T o remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and up wards as the pticute shows.
Chapter 3 62 R emoving the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 5.
63 Chapter 3 Installing the Processor 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61.
Chapter 3 64 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit. R emoving the T ouchpad Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63.
65 Chapter 3 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 6. See “Removing the T ouchpad Board” on page 64.
Chapter 3 66 R emoving the Second F an Bracket 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61.
67 Chapter 3 5. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 6. See “Removing the VGA Ther ma l Plate” on page 65. 7. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it.
Chapter 3 68 . 13. Remove the two screws holding the main board as th e picture shows. Remove another two screws that fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully . R emoving the DC Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.
69 Chapter 3 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 7. See “Removing the VGA Ther ma l Plate” on page 65.
Chapter 3 70 R emoving the Speaker Set 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. See “Removing the Middle Cover Hook /F an” on page 61.
71 Chapter 3 System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit 1. T urn out the two screws fastening the modem cover the n open the cover . 2. Connect the wirless a ntennae. 3. Insert the wireless LAN board to the wireless socket on the main board. 4.
Chapter 4 72 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.
73 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette D rive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled , diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it.
Chapter 4 74 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing operatio n. 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 doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to main board.
75 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of th e power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board.
Chapter 4 76 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 , confirm t hat if the parame ters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct.
77 Chapter 4 Power-O n Self-T est (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 78 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
79 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4 80 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 74. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly .
81 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mod e 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with .
Chapter 4 82 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 (opti.
83 Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2.
Chapter 4 84 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 sys.
85 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FR U Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, the n reboot system.
Chapter 4 86 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 76. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.
87 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 89. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Chapter 4 88 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.
89 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which installed devices a re incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 4 90 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc D rive CD to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD.
91 Chapter 4 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the optical drive in order . Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs.
Chapter 4 92 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive. 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.
93 Chapter 4 Disk to Disk R ecovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y].
Chapter 4 94 5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery . Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery . NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery , not more than fi ve languages could be loa ded to the system.
95 Chapter 4 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below . 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive.
Chapter 4 96 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive..
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Chapter 5 98 To p V i e w 1 LIN1 Line-in Port 15 U1 1 CPU Socket 2 LOUT Line-out Port 16 U16 North Bridge 3 JK1 RJ45+RJ1 1 17 F AN1 Fan Connector 4 INV1 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 Note: There is no 18 on this main board.
99 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew 1 CN1 1 Wireless LAN Card Connector 5 U9 3 F IR Port 2 CN12 Modem Board Con nector 6 DM1 DIMM Socket 1 3 CN10 Modem Cable Connector 7 DM2 DIMM Socket 2 4 SKT2 IEEE 1394 Port .
Chapter 6 100 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 1 360/1520. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
101 Chapter 6 Aspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram.
Chapter 6 102 Aspire 1360 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-05QA TBD N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DEL T A AD P- 90SB TBD Battery N/S RTC BA TTERY LONG TRUM 23.T30V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO 6M.
103 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONN 54.A36V1.001 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) 54.0901 1.544 MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 54.09061.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.31 1 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.
Chapter 6 104 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPOR T BRACKET 33.A30V1.001 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHP AD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHP AD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.
105 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.A36V1.001 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60 .A36V1.007 Communication Module BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT/RIGHT 50.A36V1.002 CPU CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.A2802.62D CPU NB SEMPRON 3000+ 62W AMD KC.
Chapter 6 106 16 HDD BRACKET 33 .E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLA TE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEA TSINK W/F AN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLA TE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US INT KB.A3007.019 2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD00 SWISS KB.
107 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G GERMAN KB.A3007.002 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KOREAN KB.A3007.018 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L GREEK KB.A3007.017 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M FRENCH/CANADIAN KB.A3007.013 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N NORWEGIAN KB.A3007.
Chapter 6 108 LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A36V1.001 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 15.1 RIGHT 33.A36V1.004 NS LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A36V1.002 LCD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 15.1 LEFT 33.A36V1.003 INVERTER CABLE 50.A36V1.004 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.
109 Chapter 6 HINGE P ACK 15" LEFT/RIGHT 6K.A36V1.001 Main Board MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BA TTERY TBD MAINBOARD W/LAUNCH BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE & RTC BA TTERY & VGA BOARD TBD PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.
Chapter 6 11 0 CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.A36 V1.002 DVD-RW MODULE 4X 6M.A36V1 .003 CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24x QSI SBW-242B KO.02407.012 CDRW/DVD COMBO DRIVE 24X P ANASONIC UJDA760 KO.02406.001 DVD-RW 4X QSI SDW-042 DUAL KU.00403.003 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.
111 Chapter 6 NS SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI 86 .9A553.3R0 SCRW M2.5*3 W AFER NI 86.9A553.3R0 NS SCREW M2.5*4L NI 86.9A553.4R0 Aspire 1360 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number.
Chapter 6 11 2 Aspire 1520 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN LITEON P A- 1900-05QA TBD N/S ADAPTER 19V 90W 3PIN DEL T A AD P- 90SB TBD Battery N/S RTC BA TTERY LONG TRUM 23.T30V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI 8CELL 2000MAH SANYO 6M.
11 3 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG FOXCONN 54.A36V1.001 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) 54.0901 1.544 MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 54.09061.001 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 Cables POWER CORD 10A 125V US 27.01518.31 1 COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.
Chapter 6 11 4 HINGE CAP LEFT 42.A30V1.003 HDD SUPPORT BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 OPTICAL DEVICE SUPPOR T BRACKET 33.A30V1.001 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A20V1.002 TOUCHP AD COVER 42.A30V1.004 MIDDLE COVER HOOK 31.A20V1.001 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHP AD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.
11 5 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.A36V1.001 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 60 .A36V1.007 Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.A20V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRA Y) 50.A20V1.002 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A36V1.001 CPU CPU SEMPRON 2800+ 62W AMD KC.
Chapter 6 11 6 HDD 80G TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KA023A KH.08004.001 16 HDD BRACKET 33 .E02V1.001 Heatsink CPU THERMAL PLA TE 34.A30V1.001 CPU HEA TSINK W/F AN 34.A36V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 33.A36V1.00 VGA THERMAL PLA TE (FOR UMA) 33.A36V1.003 Keyboard KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD1D US INT KB.
11 7 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0F FRENCH KB.A3007.015 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0G GERMAN KB.A3007.002 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0K KOREAN KB.A3007.018 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0L GREEK KB.A3007.017 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0M FRENCH/CANADIAN KB.A3007.013 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACD0N NORWEGIAN KB.
Chapter 6 11 8 LCD BRACKET 15.4" RIGHT 33.A30V1.004 NS LCD BRACKET 15.4" LEFT 33.A30V1.005 INVERTER CABLE 50.A30V1.001 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15.4" 50.A30V1.003 NS LCD P ANEL 15.4" W/ HINGE & LOGO 60.A30V1.005 NS LCD BEZEL 15.4" W/ICON PLA TE 60.
11 9 Chapter 6 TOUCHP AD BUTTON 42.A30V1.005 LCD SCREW CAP LOWER 47.A16V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER 47.A16V1.002 ICON PLA TE 40.A30V1.001 LOGO PLA TE 31.A30V1.001 Memory NS SODIMM 256M NANY A NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K KN.25603.009 SODIMM 256M SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 KN.
Chapter 6 120 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.T30V1.004 PCMCIA slot/PC card slot PCMCIA SLOT 22.T30V1.001 Pointing Device NS TOUCHP AD BOARD SY NAPTICS TM41P-357 56.17001.001 S peaker SPEAKER 23.A30V1.001 Screws NS SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081 NS SCRW THERMAL MODULE FOR J8 86 .
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Appendix A 11 2 Model Name D efinition Aspire 1360 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD ODD Wireless LAN VGA 1362LMi 15.0" XGA Mobile AMD Sempron 2800+ 62W 2x256M B 60GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.1 1g NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 64MB 1362WLMi 15.4" WXGA Mobile AMD Sempron 2800+ 62W 2x256M B 40GB 8xDVD-Dual 802.
11 3 Appendix A 1522LC 15.0" XGA AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 82W 512MB (2*256) 40GB 24x Combo N 64MB shared Aspire 1520 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD ODD /Card Reader Wireless LAN VGA.
Appendix B 11 4 This computer ’s compatibility is a test plan released b y Acer Internal T esting Depa rtment. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly .
11 5 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP Environment T est Item Specifications Processor AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3400+ AMD Athlon 64 DTR 3000+ AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 3000+ AMD Sempron 3000+ AMD Sempron 2800+ Memory 256MB : Nanya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3 (.
Appendix B 11 6 DVD Dual QSI DVD Dual 4X, QSI SDW-042 w/ standard bazel Lite-On DVD Dual 8X , LiteOn SOSW-852S w/ standard bezel To s h i b a DVD Dual 8X, T oshiba L532A w/ standard bazel Pioneer DVD-.
11 7 Appendix B I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB In terface Logitech US.
Appendix B 11 8 PCMCIA PCMCIA - A T A IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory S tick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Card 256MB T ranscend SD Card 32MB Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MB PCMCIA - USB 2.
11 9 Appendix B.
Appendix C 120 This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help 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 Unit s may access our website.
121 Appendix C.
Index 122 A AFLASH Utility 45 Audio 18 B Battery 27 BIOS 18 package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Setup Utility 3 2 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 32 Basic System Settin.
123 Index O Online Support Information 120 P Panel 5, 99 Bottom 10 Parallel Port 26 PC Card 27 PCMCIA 27 Power Management 29 Power System Check 74 Battery Pack 76 Power Adapter 75 R Removing the Batte.
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