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TravelMate 4600 TravelMate 4100 Aspire 1690 Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN NOTE: Please refer to Kestrel Service CD P/N: VD.A27V7.001 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 up dates ma de on T ravelMate 4600, TravelMate 4100 and Aspire 1690 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2005/01/27 CH1 Modify Right Side ill.
III Copyright Copyright © 2005 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 appear 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 rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering.
VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Mainboard Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIII T able of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75 System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ! Intel ® 915PM / 915GM PCI Express chipset ! Intel ® Pentium ® M processor 730/740/7 50/760/770 (2MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73/ 1.
2 Chapter 1 Audio ! 16-bit AC’97 stereo audio ! Dual speakers and one internal micro pho ne ! Separate audio ports for headphone--out, line-in, microphone-in and SPDIF devices ! Built-in two 1.
Chapter 1 3 Mainboard Placement Top View.
4 Chapter 1 Rear View.
Chapter 1 5 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION CN2 LCD Connector CN14 DC JACK CN3 LED board connector CN15 CRT connector SW2 Lid switch CN16 Docking connector CN10 express card connector CN17 Battery c.
6 Chapter 1 Block Diagram 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 A A B B C C D D INTEL Mobile_479 CPU 333MHZ DDR ATA 66/100 AC97 CLOCK GEN AUDIO CODEC Centrino DDR-SODIMM1 DDR-SODIMM2 IDE-ODD IDE - HDD MODEM.
Chapter 1 7 Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. TM 4600/ TM 4100 Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying comp uter output.
8 Chapter 1 AS 1690 Open View # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying comp uter output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recordi ng. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer . 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer .
Chapter 1 9 Front Panel TM 4600,TM 4100 and AS 1690: # Item Description 1 S pea kers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
10 Chapter 1 Left View TM 4600 / TM 4100: NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator , eje ct button and emerg ency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. AS 1690 : # Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type.
Chapter 1 11 Right View TM 4600/ TM 410 0/ AS 1690 : # Item Description 1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 2 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 3 PC Card slot Connects to one T ype II CardBus PC Card. 4 4-in-1 card reader (for TM4600 only) Accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO and SD card.
12 Chapter 1 Rear View TM 4600 / TM 4100 : AS 1690 : # Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.
Chapter 1 13 Bottom View TM 4600 / TM 4100 : # Item Description 1 Hard di sk bay H ouses the compu ter's hard di sk (secured by a screw). 2 AcerMedia bay release latch ( for TM4600 only ) Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal of drive. 3 AcerMedia bay ( for TM4600 only ) Houses an AcerMedia drive modul e.
14 Chapter 1 AS 1690 : # Item Description 1 Hard di sk bay H ouses the compu ter's hard di sk (secured by a screw). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an e mbedded numeric ke ypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard h as four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
16 Chapter 1 Embedded Nu meric Keypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the ri ght-hand side of the keyca ps.
Chapter 1 17 Indicators Y our computer provides an array of three indicato rs lo cated above the keyboard, in addition to fo ur indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicato rs show the status of the computer and its componetns.
18 Chapter 1 In addition, there are two in dicators at the front panel. Ev en when the cover is closed , the state or features can still be seen. Icon Item Description Power Lights when the computer i s on. 1. Charging: the light sh ows amber when the battery is charging.
Chapter 1 19 Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Win dows-spe cific functions. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 yy p p Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R Key Description Tab E F M Shift.
20 Chapter 1 Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are three buttons. The left-mo st button is the power bu tton. T o the right of the power button are the two launch keys.
Chapter 1 21 Key Description Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same ef fect as clicking on the Windows S tart button; it launches the St art menu.
22 Chapter 1 AS 1690 Y our computer provides the following hot keys: Hot Key Fu nction Des cription Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key .
Chapter 1 23 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key bef ore pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
24 Chapter 1 Using a computer security lock A security ke ylock notch, located on t he rear of t he computer , lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer .
Chapter 1 25 Using System Utilities Acer eManager Innovative Acer eManagement so ftware is designed for easy access to frequently used func tions. At the press of Acer Empowering Key , the Acer eManager user interface appears, featuring four main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement an d Ace r eRecovery .
26 Chapter 1 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. Y ou can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs , and then La unch Manage r to start the application.
Chapter 1 27 Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'9 7 stere o audio, and dual stereo speakers. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons.
28 Chapter 1 Special Keys Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-cen terand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y p e : TM 4600/ TM 41 00 The Euro symbol 1.
Chapter 1 29 Touchpad The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that sense s movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movemen ts on the to uchpad.
30 Chapter 1 NOTE: Keep your fingers, as well as the surface of the t ouchpad dry and clean. The t ouchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter the touch, th e better the response. T apping hard will not in crease the touchpad’ s responsiveness.
Chapter 1 31 Eject ing the o ptical (CD or DVD) drive tray T o eject the optical drive tray when the comput er is turned on, press the drive ej ect button. TM 4600 / TM 4100 AS 1690 When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole.
32 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel ® Pentium ® M Processor at 1.5 ~2.13 GHz or higher Intel ® Celeron ® M Processor at 1.3~1.5 GHz or higher CPU package uFPGA 478 CPU core voltage Depend on DVI CPU I/O voltage 1.
Chapter 1 33 . . VGA System Memory Item Specification Memory controller 915PM/915GM Memory size 256MB/512MB DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules) Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM S peed 333MHz Supports DIMM voltage 2.
34 Chapter 1 Audio Port USB Port Item Specification USB compliancy level 2.0 OHCI USB 2.0 Number of USB port 3 Location Right Side *2 Front Side *1 Item Specification Audio Controller AC’ 97 Codec A.
Chapter 1 35 12 function keys ! four cursor keys ! two Windows keys ! Hotkey controls ! embedded numberic keypad ! international languag e suppo rt (for TM4600/TM4100) Four easy-launch butto ns ! Inte.
36 Chapter 1 LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD Item Specification V endor & mo del name CMO N154I1-L09 LPL LP154W01- A5 Hitachi TX39D8 5V C1F AA Samsung L TN154 X3- L01 QDI QDI15TL02- 01 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15.4” 15.
Chapter 1 37 Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 785 785 73 0 735 735 AC Adapter Item Specification V endor & model name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W Li-ion battery p ack (8-cell) ! 4-hour battery life (support inte l GFX) ! 3-hour battery life (support A TI X600) ! 1.
38 Chapter 1 Regulatory Requirements 1. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. VDE class B requireme nts (German) 3. VCCI classII requirements (Japan) Power Management ACPI Mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are tur ned off completely .
Chapter 1 39 TOS HI BA Model Name MK4025GAS ,KA100A, 40GB Pluto MK6025GAS 60GB Pluto MK8025GAS, 8MB, 80GB Data S t o rage Physical Per drive, formatted 40.
40 Chapter 1 Operating 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) 41 - 131 F (5 to 55 C) Non-Op erating -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) -4 - 140 F (-20 to 60 C) Shipping -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) -40 - 158 F (-40 to 70 C) Vibration and Shock Operating Vibration 9.
Chapter 1 41 HGST Model Name Moraga+ HTS424040M9 A T00 13G1 132, 40GB, 4200rpm Moraga IC25N060A TM R04-0 08K0634, 60GB, 4200rpm Moraga IC25N080A TM R04-0 08K635 80GB, 4200rpm Moraga HTS541060G9 A T00,.
42 Chapter 1 Dissipation S tartup current (peak, ma x.) 4 . 7 W4 . 7 W4 . 7 W5 . 0 W 5 . 0 W Seek (avg.) 2.3 W 2.3 W 2 .3 W NA NA Read (avg.) 2.1 W 2.1 W 2.1 W 2 .0W 2.0W Write (avg.) 2.2 W 2.2 W 2.2 W 2.0 W 2.0W Performance idle (avg.) 1 . 8 5 W1 . 8 5 W1 .
Chapter 1 43 Relative humidity (non- condensing) 5% - 95% 5% - 95% 5% - 95% NA NA Maximum wet bulb (non- condensing) 40 C 40 C 4 0 C NA NA Shock (half sine wave) 800Gs/1ms 800Gs/1ms 800Gs/1ms 1000 G / 1 ms 1 000 G / 1 ms Vibration (random (RMS)) 3.01 G (5 - 500 Hz) 3.
44 Chapter 1 Seagate Specification Model Name N2-50 ST960821A 60GB, 4200rpm N2-50 ST 9808210A 80GB, 4200rpm Interface (Mbytes/sec.) Ultra A T A/100 Ultra A T A/100 Performance T ransfer Rate Max Internal (Mbytes/sec.) 48.25 48.25 T ransfer Rate Max External (Mbytes/sec.
Chapter 1 45 Storage Item Speci fications Det ails Capacity 40/60/80 GB A T A/100 hard disc dri v e ! One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc ! One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc ! One 5.
46 Chapter 1 DVD ROM Item Specification Model Name QSI, SDR-083 Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 4.7 GB(mode 1, 12cm disk) T ransfer rate 1 1.08 MB/s max(read) Access T ime DVDROM 120 (typical) V oltage DC +/- 5V +/-5% Current 1.5 A (max) Dimension 128.
Chapter 2 47 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 already properly configured and optim ized, and you do no t nee d to run this utility .
48 Chapter 2 Information Parameter Description CPU T ype CPU S pee d HDD Model Name This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master .
Chapter 2 49 Main This menu provides you th e information of the system. Parameter Description System T ime / System Date The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The values set in these tw o fields take ef fect immediately . System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base me mory .
50 Chapter 2 D2D Recovery Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk reco very Processor Power Management Selects the Processor Power Management desired: Disabled= C states and GV1/GV3 are disabled.
Chapter 2 51 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters in volving your hardware devices. It also pro vi de s ad va nced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
52 Chapter 2 Parallel port Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: B IOS or OS ch ooses configur ation (OS Controlled) Displayedd when.
Chapter 2 53 Security The Security screen contains parameters that he lp safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
54 Chapter 2 Set Supervisor/User Password If password on boot is required, the passwor d must be set otherwise it canno t be enabled. The formats of the password are as follows: Length No more than 8 .
Chapter 2 55 User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New Password” for verification. If the verification is OK: The password setting is complete after user presses enter .
56 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot device s to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the di stette drive in module bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device.
Chapter 2 57 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.
Chapter 3 58 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 ne ed the following to.
59 Chapter 3 General Information Before 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 60 M2.5*6 Remove the IO bezel then you will see. 2 M2.5*6 Remove the heatsink cover then you will see. 1 M2.5*6 Remove the HDD cover then you will see. 1 M2.5*3 Detach the HDD module then you will see. 1 M2.5*3 Remove the battery then you will see.
61 Chapter 3 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing .
Chapter 3 62 Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI- NYLOK 86.A03V7.012 SCREW I2.5*3M- BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN- NYLOK 86.A03V7.006 SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI- NYLOK 86.T23V7.006 SCREW MM25060IL69 86.A08V7.004 SCREW M2.0*5- I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.
63 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Asp ire 1680 to edi t. Since they have the similar disassembl e and reassemble procedures. 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack.
Chapter 3 64 Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover . 2. Remove the HDD cover . 3. Detach the HDD module then remove it.
65 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel. 2. Then remove the IO bezel. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover . 4. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. 5. Disconnect the fan cable.
Chapter 3 66 Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover . 2. Detach the middle cover carefully . . 3. T urn over the keyboard as shown. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove th e keyboard. 5.
67 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover . 2. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then d etach the keyboard cover from the main unit. . 3. Remove the two screws that se cure the keyboard as shown.
Chapter 3 68 Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws holding the switch board. 2. Remove the switch board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable.
69 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Up pe r Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad board to touch pad FFC. 2. Disconnect the touchpad board to mai n board FFC. 3. Then detach the touchpad board to main board FFC from the touchpad board. 4. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board.
Chapter 3 70 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board . 2. Detach the MDC cable from the main board. 3. Remove the two screws holding the modem board. 4. Remove the modem board from the lower case. 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.
71 Chapter 3 13. Then remove another two screws holding the speaker set on the other side. 14. Then take out the speaker set from the lower case..
Chapter 3 72 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Disconnect the inverter board then remove it. 5. Remove the three screws holding the right hinge.
73 Chapter 3 13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows. 14. T ear of f the tape fastening the LCD cable. 15. T ear of f the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it.
Chapter 3 74 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Mod ule 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding th e HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.
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Chapter 4 75 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.
76 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive 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 77 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. 2. Go to the dia gnostic memory in the test items.
78 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 powe r 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: ! Replace the System board.
Chapter 4 79 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 , conf irm that if the parameters sh o wn in the screen for Current Power Source and T ota l Battery Power Remaining are correct.
80 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 81 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
82 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 83 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 77. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly .
84 Chapter 4 POST Code 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 .
Chapter 4 85 Index of Symptom-to-FRU 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.
86 Chapter 4 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. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.
Chapter 4 87 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 89. System hangs intermittently .
88 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g 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.
Chapter 4 89 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter 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 faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
90 Chapter 4 Use NAPP CD to Build Ma ster Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 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.
Chapter 4 91 5. Select CD to Disk Revocery . 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.
92 Chapter 4 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti ca l drive. 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.
Chapter 4 93 Disk to Disk Recovery 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].
94 Chapter 4 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 coul d be loa ded to the system.
Chapter 4 95 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 ca l drive.
96 Chapter 4 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive..
Chapter 5 97 Top View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5.
98 Chapter 5 Rear View.
Chapter 5 99 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION CN2 LCD Connector CN14 DC JACK CN3 LED board connector CN15 CRT connector SW2 Lid switch CN16 Docking connector CN10 express card connector CN17 Battery .
100 Chapter 5 RTC Jumper.
Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of TravelMate 4600, T ravelMate 4100 and Aspi re 1690. Refer to thi s chapter whenever orderin g for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
102 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram.
Chapter 6 103 Illustration Part Name Description Acer P/N Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DEL T A SADP-65KB BFD TBD AP .06501.005 ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON P A-1650-02 Q2 19V TBD AP .06503.006 ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP-OK066B13QT TBD AP .06506.001 Battery BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.
104 Chapter 6 TOUCH P AD BOARD ZL1A TOUCH P AD BOARD ASSY S.P . 55.T50V7.002 Cable FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB ZL1A TOUCH P AD BOARD M/B (FFC) ASSY S.P . 50.T50V7.001 MODEM CABLE ZL1A MODEM CABLE ASSY S.P . 50.T50V7.002 POWER CORD U S (3 PIN) ET2S POWER CORD S/ P-US 27.
Chapter 6 105 LOWER CASE FOR SW AP W/SPEAKER ZL2 BASE ASSY W/ MEDIA BA Y S/P 60.T63V7.001 UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHP AD, BR ACKET , MIC,BLUETOOTH CABLE ZL2 TOP COVER TM ASSY CONDUCT P AINT 60.T63V7.002 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER ZL1 DDR COVER ASSY 42.T63V7.001 HEA TSINK COVER W/ DOCKING ZL2 HEA TSINK COVER W/DOCKING ASSY 42.
106 Chapter 6 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW- 242C SW AP ZL1 COMBO (QSI SBW- 242C) W/MB ASSY S.P . 6M.T50V7.001 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW- 242C ZI6 COMBO SBW-242C S/P-QSI KO.02407.014 OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.
Chapter 6 107 HDD/Hard Disk Drive T oshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A T oshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A KH.04004.002 SEAGA TE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3 .0 5 SEAGA TE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3 .0 5 KH.
108 Chapter 6 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON UK ZL1A K/B EUGO-U/I U.K.ASSY S.P . KB.T500 7.007 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON German ZL1A K/B EUGO- GERMAN ASSY S.P . KB.T5007.008 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Italian ZL1A K/B EUGO-IT ALIAN ASSY S.
Chapter 6 109 Illustraion Item Description Acer P/N LCD LCD MODULE 15 IN. SXGA CMO N150P2-L04 - LIGHT GREEN SILIVER ZL1 15" LCD SXGA+ (TM- CMO) ASSY S.P . NEW COLOR 6M.T50V7.026 LCD 15" TFT SXGA+ CMO N150P2-L04 ZI3 15" SXGA LCD S/P- CMO LK.
11 0 Chapter 6 LCD MODULE 15 IN. SXGA SAMSUNG L TN150P4-L0 3 - LIGHT GREEN SIL VER ZL1 15" LCD SXGA+(TM- SAM) ASSY S.P . NEW CO;OR 6M.T50V7.028 LCD 15 IN. TFT SXGA+ SAMSUNG L TN150P4-L03 (150nit) ZI6 15" SXGA+ LCD S/P- SAMSUNG LK.15006.006 LCD INVERTER BOARD ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.
Chapter 6 111 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA LG LP154W01-A5 1- LIGHT GREEN SIL VER ZL2 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM LG) ASSY S.P . NEW COLOR 6M.T63V7.012 LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA LG LP154W01-A5 ZL2 15.4" LCD (LG) P A NEL ASSY S.P . LK.15 408.005 LCD INVERTER BOARD ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.
11 2 Chapter 6 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA SAMSUNG L TN154X3-L01-LIGHT GREEN SIL VER ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA ( TM QDI) ASSY S.P . NEW COLOR 6M.T63V7.014 LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA SAMSUNG L TN154X3-L01 ZL2 15.4" LCD (SAMSUNG) P ANEL ASSY S.P . LK.15406.005 LCD INVERTER BOARD ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.
Chapter 6 11 3 MEMORY MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.1 1u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.1 1u) KN.25602.012 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 KN.
11 4 Chapter 6 LCD SCREW RUBBER P AD ZL1A RUBBER P AD-UP S.P . 47.T50V7.003 LCD BEZEL RUBBER P AD ZL1A RUBBER P AD-2 S.P . 47 .T50V7.004 WEIGHT SA VER ZL1 WEIGHT SA VER S.P . 60.T50V7.008 2nd HDD BASE W/ CONNECT ZL1 2ND HDD BASE ASSY S.P . 60.T50V7.009 2nd HDD COVER Z L1 2ND HDD COVER ASSY S.
Appendix A A 11 5 TravelMate 4100 series Aspire 1690 series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD Optical Mini PCI Battery VGA Card TM4101L PM730 15.0" XGA DDR333 2x256MB 60GB 8x DVD- Dual Intel220 0BG Li-lon- Crane 8cell AT I M24P/ 64MB TM4101WL PM730 15.
Appendix B 11 6 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Wi ndo ws XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter card s, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
11 7 Appendi x B Microsoft Windows XP (H ome) Environment Test Component Manufacturer Specifications CPU Mobile, Intel Penti um M, 533MHz FSB, Regular , uFCPGA, 2MB L2 Intel Intel Pentium M 740 ( 1.73GHz/2M/533M FSB ) Mobile, Intel Penti um M, 533MHz FSB, Regular , uFCPGA, 2MB L2 Intel Pentium M 730 ( 1.
Appendix B 11 8 Memory ( 256MB) 1.25" module, DDR-333 Nanya ( .1 1u) 1.25" module, DDR-333 Infineon HYS64D32020HDL-6-C 32x64 (.1 1u/G) 1.25" module, DDR-333 Micron MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 (0.1 1u/512Mb) 1.25" module, DDR-333 Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-355C3 1.
11 9 Appendi x B Battery Li-Ion Simplo Simplo Li-Ion 8 Cell 916-3 020 4S2P ,4.4A / AHA842221I0 Battery Li-Ion Sanyo Sanyo Li-Ion 4 Cell 4UR18 650F -QC141 ZL1,4S1P ,2.2A / AHA44122A01 Battery Li-Ion Panasonic Panasonic Li-Ion 4 Cell CGR-B/ 423AE,ZL1,4S1P ,14.
Appendix C 120 This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, 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.
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If you have not bought Acer 4100 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Acer 4100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Acer 4100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Acer 4100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Acer 4100, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Acer 4100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Acer 4100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Acer 4100 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
