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TravelMate 6592 /6592G 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.
2 Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de on T ravel M ate 6592 /6592G service guide. Date Chapter Up dates.
3 Copyright Copyright © 200 7 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No p a rt of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into an.
4 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 doi ng specific actions.
5 Preface Before using this informatio n and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides yo u with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering.
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1 Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Removing the Battery Pack .......... ................ ............. ................ ................ ......... 61 Removing the Cover Securing Screws and Cov ers ......... .......................... .........61 Removing the HDD .......... ..........
3 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message .
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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Operating system q Genuine Windows ® Vi s ta TM Capable q Genuine Windows ® XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2) q Genuin.
2 Chapter 1 q Acer Arcade TM featuring Acer CinemaVision TM and Acer ClearVision technologies TV -tuner q Acer TV -tunver options: • Analog TV -tuner suppo rting hardware MPEG-2 stream encding • D.
Chapter 1 3 q Modem: 56K ITU V .92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready q LAN: gigabit Ethernet ; wake-on-LAN ready q WP AN: Bl uetooth® 1.1 @ 723 bps q Optional WLAN:ICH6-M (dual-band tri -mode 802.1 1a/b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer Signa lUpTM wireless te chnology I/O Ports q CRT port --- Suport CRT monitor .
4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram.
Chapter 1 5 Mainboard Layout T op V iew 1 JACK1 A V -in Jack 20 CN29 P A T A HDD Connector 2 CN1 TV Antenna Connector 21 CN30 SA T A HDD Connector 3 CN2 S-Video Connector 22 U23 North Bridge 4 CN509 C.
6 Chapter 1 Bottom V iew 17 CN14 DIMM Socket 36 CN1 1 IEEE port 18 CN18 Optical Disk Drive Connector 37 U25 PCI cardbus/Media Board/1394 IC 19 U39 South Bridge 1 U504 LAN T ransformer GSN 5009 9 CN400.
Chapter 1 7 Y o ur Acer Notebook T our After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new T ravel M ate 6592 /6592G computer . Front V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Displa y (LCD), displays computer output.
8 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew 10/1 1 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 12 Power button T urns the computer on and off. # Icon Item Description 1 S peaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Infrared port/CIR receiver Interfaces with infrared devices (e.
Chapter 1 9 Left V iew Right V iew # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs (slot-load or tray-load depending on model).
10 Chapter 1 Rear view 3 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 5 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. 6 PC Card slot Accepts one T ype II PC Card.
Chapter 1 11 Base view 5 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/P AL) port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.
12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up. 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
Chapter 1 13 NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four butto ns. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons.
14 Chapter 1 T ouchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: q Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor . q Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions.
Chapter 1 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can to ggle on and off.
16 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combina tion.
Chapter 1 17 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-cen ter and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y p e : The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. <Fn>+<F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
18 Chapter 1 2. Either directly press the <> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> symbol at the upper-center of th e keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
Chapter 1 19 Acer Empowering T echnology Acer ’s innovative Empowering T echnology makes it easy for you to access frequ ently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: q Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
20 Chapter 1 easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor passowrd and the file- specific password.
Chapter 1 21 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a secu rity utility that a llows you to lock u p your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
22 Chapter 1 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: q Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check us age.
Chapter 1 23 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a po werful utility that d oes away with the need for reco very disks provided by the manufacturer . The Acer eRecovery Mana gement utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD.
24 Chapter 1 NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” fe ature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD.
Chapter 1 25 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management fe atures a straightforward user interface. T o l aunch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering T echnology interface , or double-click the Acer ePower Managemen t icon in the task tray .
26 Chapter 1 Y ou can also click “Advanced Settings” to: q Set alarms. q Re-load factory defaults. q Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or S tandby . q View information about Acer ePow er Management.
Chapter 1 27 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA an d SVGA.
28 Chapter 1 Acer OrbiCam The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appr opriately mounted on the to p of the LCD panel. The camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photo s or videos up front or at the back of the LCD panel.
Chapter 1 29 Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution T o change the capture resolu tion, click the disp layed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window , then select the desired resolution. Options Click Options to displ ay the Window , Preview , and Fold er tabs.
30 Chapter 1 q Capture settings: From the Camera Settings window , click the Driver Settings button. The Properties window will appear. q Device Settings allows you to chan ge the camera brightness, contrast, h ue, saturation, sharpness, etc.
Chapter 1 31 The VisageON window appears as below: 2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the V isageON window . Change the face tracking settings and options in the right section. Using the face tracking feature T o use the face tra cking featur e: 1.
32 Chapter 1 Using video effects (selected models only) The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effec t from the list. T o select an effect: 1. Click the encircled icon to disp lay the available video effects. The V ideo Effect Selection window appears as below: 2.
Chapter 1 33 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only . Acer GridV ista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
34 Chapter 1 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setti ng of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch button s located above the keyboard.
Chapter 1 35 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot th e laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on t he screen.
36 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.
Chapter 1 37 Features Inte grated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver W ake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface Item S pecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V .
38 Chapter 1 Interface A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T API-6; A T A-6 A T A/A T A-6; A T A-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer , Mbytes/s) 372 350 350 Data transfer rate (host~buffer , Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.
Chapter 1 39 Applicable disc format Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-T ext 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6.
40 Chapter 1 USB Port Item S pecification Chipset Built-in ICH6-M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location Three on the right side Serial port fu.
Chapter 1 41 Battery Item S pecification V endor & model name Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.
42 Chapter 1 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left V ertial: Up per/Lower 40/40 10/30 45/45 15/35 40/40 20/40 T emperature Range(°C) Operating S torage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50.
Chapter 2 43 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your 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: Info., Main, System Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: q T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). q T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ).
Chapter 2 45 Information NOTE: The following system information is subject change betwe en models and is for reference only . Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type for the syst.
46 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also inclu des basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y standard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen below is for reference only .
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 will no t be shown if the device control is set to disable or a uto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these case s.
48 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced scree n displays advanced se ttings in BIOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 49 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. KLIJ :Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD :Value F 10: Save and Exit ESC:Exi.
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 have three tries befo re the system halts. Don’t forget your password.
Chapter 2 51 q The maximum cycles to retry pa ssword is limited to 3. q User cannot change/remove password during resuming from S4. q Finger print: support 10 fingers - Upack/Authentec modules. Setting a Password Perform the following steps to set the supervisor , user , or HDD password.
52 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the µ and ¶ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Ente r key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d field and press Enter .
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54 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devi ces to load the o perating system. Bootable devi ces includes the distette drive in module bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay .
Chapter 2 55 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describ es the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
56 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: q New versions of system programs q New features or options q Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
Chapter 3 57 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassembl e the computer , you ne ed the following too.
58 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 cables from the system.
Chapter 3 59 Disassembly Procedure Flowcharts The following flowcharts give you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing.
60 Chapter 3 LCM Module Disassembly Flowchart.
Chapter 3 61 Main Unit Disassembly Procedure Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over. Release the battery lock as shown. 2. Push the release latch, the battery pops up. 3. Remove the battery . Removing the Cover Securing Screws and Covers 1.
62 Chapter 3 2. Locate and remove the memo ry and HDD cover screws as shown. 3. Remove the memory cover as shown. 4. Remove the HDD cover as shown. Removing the HDD 1.
Chapter 3 63 2. Place one hand on the computer for stability and grasp the HDD removal tag. 3. Pull away from the conne ctor and upward as shown to remove the HDD from the chassis. Removing the Memory Module 1. Push the two re lease levers on th e memory module outward as shown.
64 Chapter 3 Removing the W ireless Card NOTE: Fine tweezers are require d for this procedure. 1. Locate the three antenna wires (white tape, red tape and no tape) on the left-hand side of the memory bay . 2. Using fine tweezers, grip the white taped wire and pull upward until it is released from the board.
Chapter 3 65 Removing the ODD 1. Push and hold the ODD latch as shown. 2. Remove ODD. Removing Dummy T rays 1. Locate Dummy Tray 1 and press the cover inwards as shown.
66 Chapter 3 3. Locate Dum my T ray 2 and press the release bu tton as shown . 4. Remove Dummy Tray 2. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover .
Chapter 3 67 4. Using two hands, remo ve the Switch Cover from the chassis. Removing the Keyboard 1. Locate and remove the two screws as shown. 2. Using both hands, lift the top edge of the keyboard as shown. 3. T urn the keyboa rd over , as shown, to expose the cables.
68 Chapter 3 4. Using fine tweezers, release the first cable lock as shown and remove the cable from the socket. 5. Using fine tweezers, release the second cable lock as shown and remove the cable from the socket.
Chapter 3 69 Disconnecting the T ouchPad 1. Disconnect the first cable by releasing the locking latch and removing the cable as shown. 2. Disconnect the second cabl e by releasing th e locking latch a nd removing the cable as shown. NOTE: Move the cable away from th e work area to allow a ccess to the third cable.
70 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Board 1. Locate and remove the two screws as shown. 2. Remove the Switch Board from the chassis. Removing the Modem Module 1.
Chapter 3 71 2. Locate and remove the two securing screws as sh own. 3. Lift the Modem Module clear of the chassis. Removing the Antenna Cables 1. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing pins as shown. 2. Pull the three Antenna Cables from the undersi de of the computer through the mainboard as shown.
72 Chapter 3 Removing the LCM Module CAUTION: Ensure all cables are removed from securing pins before proceeding to avoid damage. 1. Disconnect the LCM Module cable as shown. 2. Locate and remove the four screws as shown. 3. Lift the LCM Module upward to remove from the chassis.
Chapter 3 73 Removing the Mainboard 1. Locate the three connectors (yellow markers) as shown. 2. Disconnect the connectors using twee zers as shown. 3.
74 Chapter 3 4. Grip the mainboard from the front an d lift up. NOTE: If any resistance is met while removing the mainboard, ease the computer ca se outward to cl ear the obstruction. 5. Lift the mainboard clear of the chassis. Removing the I/O Board 1.
Chapter 3 75 Removing the Heatsink and Fan Module 1. T urn the mainb oard over . Locate and remove the five screws (red marke rs) and fan connector (yellow marker) from the mainboard. 2. Remove the Heatsink securing bracket as shown. 3. Remove the Heatsink as shown.
76 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. Using a screw driver , unscrew the CPU counter clockwise. 2. Remove the CPU from the bracket as shown..
Chapter 3 77 LCM Module Disassembly Procedure Removing the LCM Bezel CAUTION: When using tools, be careful not to scratch the computer casing. 1. Locate and remove the four mylar (small red markers) and two rubber (large red markers) screw covers as shown.
78 Chapter 3 5. Remove the bezel from the LCM Module. Removing the LCD Panel 1. Locate and remove the six screws as shown. 2. Locate the three panel connectors as shown.
Chapter 3 79 3. Hold down the WebCam Modu le and remove the LCD panel by lifting the hinge as shown. 4. Locate and remove the Inve rter Board screw as shown. 5. Grip the Inverter Board and lift upward to remove. 6. Grip the WebCam Module and lift upward to remove.
80 Chapter 3 7. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Grip the LCM cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pad s. 8. Hold the printed circuit board with one hand and di sconnect the ca ble by pulling away from the conn ector . 9. Locate and remove the four screws (two on each side) securing the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.
Chapter 3 81 LCM Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets the four screw holes (two on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Insert the cable into the cable connector on the LCD Panel as shown.
82 Chapter 3 5. Place the WebCam Module in the mounting as shown. 6. Place the Inverter Board in the mounting and secure with the screw provided. 7. Place the LCD Panel in the mountin g and secure the three panel connectors as shown.
Chapter 3 83 8. Secure the LCD Panel with the six screws provided. Replacing the LCM Bezel 1. Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCM Module, 2. Secure the six screws provided and replace the mylar (small red marker s) and rubber screw caps (large red markers).
84 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Insert the CPU into the CPU bracket as shown. 2. Using a screw driver , tighten the screw clockwise as shown to secure the CPU in place. Replacing the Heatsink and Fan Module 1. Place the Fan Module in th e mounting as shown.
Chapter 3 85 3. Align the Heatsink Se curing Bracket as shown . 4. Secure the five screws and fan connector as shown. Replacing the I/O Board 1. Insert the board rear edge first as shown.
86 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainbo ard is face up (the He atsink and CPU are not visible). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, rear edge first, and press down to install.
Chapter 3 87 Replacing the T ouchPad 1. Using both hands, replace the T ouchPad, front edge first, as shown. NOTE: Ensure that the T ouch Pad cables are accessible once the T ouchPad is in place and tha t all cables pass through the casing prope rly .
88 Chapter 3 Replacing the Antenna Cables 1. Ensure that the three LCM Module cable pass through the Mainboard and are accessib le from the underside of the computer . Place the three cables in the wiring conduit and secure in place using the cable pins on the chassis.
Chapter 3 89 2. Reconnect the Modem cables as shown. Replacing the Switch Board 1. Place the Switch Board in the mounting as shown. 2. Secure the Switch Board in place using the screw provided. Reconnecting the T ouchPad 1. Replace the connector as shown.
90 Chapter 3 2. Insert the first cable as shown and lock the latch to secure the cable in place. 3. Insert the second cable as shown and lo ck the latch to secure the cable in place. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Using fine tweezers, inse rt the thicker cable into the socket and secu re the locking latch as shown.
Chapter 3 91 3. T urn the keyboard over and place the front edge fi rst into the mounting. 4. Push the Keyboard into place toward the T ouchPad and secure using the two screws provided. 5. T urn the Computer over and insert the screw as shown. Replacing the Switch Cover 1.
92 Chapter 3 2. Close the LCM Module. Locate and re place the two scre ws as shown. Replacing the Dummy T rays 1. Insert Dummy Tray 2 and push into the slot until flush with the chassi s cover . 2. Insert Dummy Tray 1 and push into the slot until flush with the chassi s cover .
Chapter 3 93 Replacing the W ireless Card 1. Ensure the card is positioned label upwards as shown and push into the connector . NOTE: The card remains at an angle until the screws are i nserted. 2. Secure the card in position using the two screws provided.
94 Chapter 3 Replacing the Memory Module 1. Push the memory module into the socket and press do wnward until it clicks into place. Replacing the HDD 1. Place the HDD in the mounting, rear edge first as shown. 2. Push firmly toward the connector to secure the HDD.
Chapter 3 95 2. Replace the two screws to secure the cover in place. 3. Replace the memory cover as shown. 4. Replace the two screws to secure the cover in place.
96 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Place the battery in the cradle rear ed ge first as shown. 2. Push the battery downward until it clicks in to place.
Chapter 4 97 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer pro ducts. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
98 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , driver , or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it.
Chapter 4 99 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat 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 doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
100 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the powe r adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: q Replace the System board.
Chapter 4 101 Check the Battery Pack T o check the batte ry pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Pan el 2. In Power Mete r , confirm that if the parameters sho wn in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct.
102 Chapter 4 Power -On Self-T est (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.
Chapter 4 103 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2.
104 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then r eboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4 105 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequen ce No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 99.. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly .
106 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 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 Initializ.
Chapter 4 107 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.
108 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 UserPatch.
Chapter 4 109 D2h Unknown interrupt Code Beeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force rec.
11 0 Chapter 4 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”, then reboot system.
Chapter 4 111 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 101. 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.
11 2 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 1 14. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hig her than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Chapter 4 11 3 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang probl ems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrosta tic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists.
11 4 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, wh ich installed devices are inco rrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (d o not isolate non-defective FRU).
Chapter 5 11 5 To p Vi e w 1 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR 2 CN3 M DC CNTR 3 CN1 MDC Cable CNTR 4 CN5 Hot key board CNTR 5 CN4 Key board FFC CNTR 6 CN6 Fine track FFC CNTR 7 CN7 Smart card FFC CNTR 8 CN8 T ouch .
11 6 Chapter 5 Bottom V iew 1 CN1004 MB & I/O board CNTR 15 Jack1003 Line-in jack 2 JACK1001 RJ-45 16 D1029 IR receiver 3 CN1001 Serial port 17 CN1016 PCI-E socket 4 CN1003 DVI port 18 CN6032 New .
Chapter 5 11 7 Connector Descriptions CN2 LCD I/F Connector (40-PIN) Editor Note: These are samples taken from the source file Pantanal service _HW_SPEC-070402.doc . Are all of the descriptions required? CN1 RJ1 1 Connector (4-PIN) PIN No. Signal name I/O PIN No.
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Chapter 6 11 9 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) listing in global configurations of th e T ravel M ate 6592 /6592G . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
120 Chapter 6 T ravel M ate 6592 /6592G Exploded Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12.
Chapter 6 121 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Category No. Part Name and Descript ion Acer Part No. ADAPTER ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN W/LED DEL T A ADP-135DB BBJF LF AP .13501.004 ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LITE-ON P A-131-08 RI LF AP .
122 Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1BG PCI EXPRESS FOXCONN ABT_BRM4318BG 54.AAMVN.003 MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.1 1 A/B/G MOW1 INTEL MM872612 KI.GLN01.001 MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.1 1 A/B/G MOW2 INTEL MM872659 KI.GLN01.002 MINI WIRELESS BOARD 802.1 1 A/B/G ROW INTEL MM87451 1 KI.
Chapter 6 123 AUDIO BOARD 55.AAMVN.004 TOUCHP AD BOTTON BOARD 55.AAMVN.005 TOUCHP AD SYNAPTICS TM61P-372 56.AAMVN.001 CABLE POWER CORD 3PIN USA 27.AAMVN. 001 POWER CORD 3PIN EUR 27 .AAMVN.002 POWER CORD AUSTRALIA W/LABEL 27.AAMVN.003 POWER CORD 3PIN UK 27.
124 Chapter 6 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50 .AAMVN.005 BUTTON BOARD CABLE 6 PINS 50.AAMVN.006 BUTTON BOARD CABLE 12 PINS 50.AAMVN.007 MODEM CABLE WITH RJ1 1 CONNECTOR 50.AAMVN.010 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LOWER CASE 60.AAMVN.001 UPPER CASE 60.AAMVN.002 MIDDLE COVER 60.
Chapter 6 125 ASSY THERMAL COVER 60 .AAMVN.004 SUPPORT COVER 60.AAMVN.005 HDD COVER 42 .AAMVN,001 TOUCHP AD FRAME 42.AAMVN, 002 MINI DUMMY CARD 42.AAMVN.
126 Chapter 6 TOUCHP AD BRACKET (Note: The ACTUAL spare part: touchpad bracket does NOT contain touchpad bracket gesket. However the touchpad bracket image here has the touchpad bracket gesket. If you need to replace the touchpad bracket, please take off the gesket from old touchpad bracket and then stick them to new touchpad bracket.
Chapter 6 127 DVD-RW MODULE 24X DUAL GBASE W/BEZEL 6M.AAMVN.002 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.AAMVN.002 DVD DUAL BEZEL G-BASE 42.AAMVN.012 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL PHILIPS SDVD841 W/O BEZEL KU.00809.004 DVD-RW DRIVE 8X DUAL TOSHIBA TS-L532U W/O BEZEL KU.00801.005 DVD-RW MODULE 24X SUPER MUL TI GBASE W/BEZEL 6M.
128 Chapter 6 DVD-RW MODULE HD DVD ROM GBASE W/BEZEL 6M.AAMVN.006 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.AAMVN.002 HD DVD BEZEL 42.AAMVN.016 HD 1X DVD ROM TOSHIBA TS-L802A LF W/O BEZEL KV .01H01.001 FA N F AN F AN 23.AAMVN.003 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVER HDD 100G 5400RPM SEAGA TE ST9100824A KH.
Chapter 6 129 HDD 80G 5400RPM SA T A TOSHIBA ARES-B_S MK8032GSX F/W AS1 1 1G KH.08004.005 HDD 80G SAMSUNG 5400RPM SA T A HM080II M60S LF FW:YC200-08 KH.0800B.005 HDD 100G HGST SA T A 1.5G NCQMORAGA+HTS541010G9SA00 FW:S60D KH.10007.005 HDD 100G SEAGA TE 5.
130 Chapter 6 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON KOREA KB.AAK07.006 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON UK KB.AAK07.007 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.AAK07.008 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON IT ALIAN KB.AAK07.009 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.AAK07.010 AS9800 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/ G KB.
Chapter 6 131 WIRELESS ANTENNA FOR 19.1IN. 25.AAMVN.001 CCD CAMERA 1.3M LOGITECH 56.AAMVN.002 LCD BEZEL 19" W/LOGO 60 .AAMVN.006 LCD COVER W/LOGO 60.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET L W/HINGE 19.1IN. SAMSUNG 33.AAMVN.003 LCD BARCKET R W/HINGE 19.1IN. SAMSUNG 33.
132 Chapter 6 LCD CABLE 19.1IN. CMO W/CCD CABLE 50.AAMVN.012 WIRELESS ANTENNA FOR 19.1IN. 25.AAMVN.001 CCD CAMERA 1.3M LOGITECH 56.AAMVN.002 LCD BEZEL 19" W/LOGO 60 .AAMVN.006 LCD COVER W/LOGO 60.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET L W/HINGE 19.1IN. CMO 33.AAMVN.
Chapter 6 133 LCD CABLE 20.1IN. QDI W/CCD CABLE 50.AAMVN.021 WIRELESS ANTENNA FOR 20.1IN. 25.AAMVN.002 CCD CAMERA 1.3M LOGITECH 56.AAMVN.002 LCD BEZEL 20" W/LOGO 60 .AAMVN.008 LCD COVER W/LOGO 60.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET L W/HINGE 20.1IN. 33.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET R W/HINGE 20.
134 Chapter 6 LCD BEZEL 20" W/LOGO 60 .AAMVN.008 LCD COVER W/LOGO 60.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET L W/HINGE 20.1IN. 33.AAMVN.007 LCD BARCKET R W/HINGE 20.1IN. 33.AAMVN.008 LCD 20.1IN. WSXGA+ AUO M201EW01 V .2 8MS 300NITS GLARE LK.20105.003 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD G72M/128MB SA T A W/O CPU W/VGA HEA T SINK & PC MCIA SLOT & RTC BA TTERY MB.
Chapter 6 135 SO-DIMM DDRII533 256M HYNIX HYMP532S64BP6-C4 KN.2560G .012 SO-DIMM DDRII533 256MB NANY A NT256T64UH4A1FN-37B LF KN.25603.029 SO-DIMM DDRII533 512MB SAMSUNG M470T6554CZ3-CD500 LF KN.5120B.015 SO-DIMM DDRII533512M HYNIX HYMP564S64BP6-C4 KN.
136 Chapter 6 SPEAKER BUMPER 47.AAMVN.002 TOUCHP AD BRACKET GASKET (Highlighted with red circles) 47.AAMVN.003 EXTERNAL ANTENNA SET 25.A AMVN.004 ACCESSORY ACER BLUETOOTH VOIP CARD PHONE KIT V2.2 W/CD & MANUAL LC.BTH01.008 REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-802 48KEY RT .
Chapter 6 137 SCREW 86.AAMVN.003 SCREW 86.AAMVN.004 SCREW 86.AAMVN.005 SCREW 86.AAMVN.006 SCREW 86.AAMVN.007 SCREW 86.AAMVN.008 SCREW 86.AAMVN.009 SCREW 86.AAMVN.010 SCREW 86.AAMVN.01 1 SCREW 86.AAMVN.012 Category No. Part Name and Descript ion Acer Part No.
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