Emachines D620 Service Guide
Emachines D620 Service Guide
D620
Service Guide
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WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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System Specification
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
• Genuine Windows Vista®
Platform
• AMD Athlon™ 2650e processor or higer
• AMD RS690MC/SB600 chipset
• IEEE 802.11b/g
Storage Subsystem
• 2.5” hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Audio
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High Definition Audio support
• Built-in microphone
• MS-Sound compatible
Communication
• Integrated webcam* (for selected models only, please refer to Appendix A for more details)
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
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Special keys and controls
• 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O Interface
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Power Subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
• 3-pin 65W AC adapter
Dimensions
• 331 (W) x 248 (D) x 29.7/41.08 (H) mm
(13.03 x 9.76 x 1.16/1.61 inches)
• 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Environment
• Temperature:
• Operating: 5 ° C to 35 ° C
• Non-operating: -20 ° C to 65 ° C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• operating: 20%~80%
• Non-operating: 20%~80%
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Top view
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Rear Panel
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Right View
3 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD
port projector).
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
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3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Touchpad Basics
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
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• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
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The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
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Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
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Item Specification
CPU type AMD Athlon 2650e (Acer PN:KC.AE002.265)
Clock Speeds 1.6 GHz
L2 Cache 512KB
Front Side Bus 800 MHz
Socket Interface AM 2 socket (or called Socket AM2; DT processor)
TDP (Thermal Design Power) 15W
Processor Specification
Cache
Processor# CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed Mfg Tech Package Acer PN
Size
Athlon 2650e 1.6GHz N/A 800MHz N/A 512KB Socket AM2 KC.AE002.265
Item Specification
System core logic ATI RS690MC+SB600
HDD controller ATI SB600
Memory controller built in AMD Athlon 2650e
Video controller ATI RadeonTM Xpress 1200 Graphics (built-in AMD RS690MC)
Audio controller Realtek ALC268 or Conexant Audio Codec CX-20561-15Z
PCMCIA controller N/A (no PCMCIA card reader avaialbe on this model)
LAN controller ATI RS690MC+Marvell8040
Modem controller N/A (no modem function available on this model)
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8773L
Item Specification
Vendor Hitachi Travelstar 5K320 Toshiba (Virgo BS) Western Digital (Scorpio
(Falcon-B) ML160)
Model Name HTS5 HTS5 HTS5 HTS5 MK12 MK16 MK25 MK32 WD12 WD16 WD35 WD32
43212 43216 43225 43232 52GS 52GS 52GS 52GS 00BE 00BE 00BE 00BE
L9A3 L9A3 L9A3 L9A3 X X X X VT VT VT VT
00 00 00 00
Form factor 2.5 inch Serial ATA
and Interface
type
Capacity (GB) 120 160 250 320 120 160 250 320 120 160 250 320
Sector size 512 512 512
(Bytes)
Data heads 2 2 3 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 3 4
Data disks 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2
Rotational 5400 5400 5400
speed (RPM)
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Item Specification
Data buffer 8 8 8
(MB)
Media transfer 775 794 (MK3252GSX) 933
rate (Mbytes/s,
max)
Interface 150 N/A 150
transfer rate
(Mbytes/s,
max)
Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
tolerance
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version v0.25
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password
Security Control, INT 13h Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4,
BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus
Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0,
IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card
Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), HD audio, WfM 2.0,
Preboot Execution Environment 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application
Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC2002/2005 compliant
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller AMD Athlon 2650
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports maximum 2 GB for 32 bit OS, 4 GB for 64bit OS
memory size
Vendor Samsung A- Hynix Nanya
DATA
Model name M470T M470 M470 HYOP HYMP HYMP NT512 NT1G NT2GT
6464Q T2864 T5663 E1B16 112S6 125S6 T64UH T64U 64U8H
Z3 QZ3 QZ3 3BZ 4CP6- 4CP8- 8B0FN H8D0 D0BN-
Y5 Y5 LF -3C FN-3C 3C
DIMM type DDR2 Synchronous DRAM
DIMM speed (MHz) 667
DIMM size 512MB 1GB 2GB 2G 1GB 2GB 512MB 1GB 2GB
Video
Item Specification
VGA controller ATI RadeonTM Xpress 1200 Graphics (built-in AMD RS690MC)
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Item Specification
Features Intel Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA) X3000 with up to 256 MB of
Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8MB of dedicated
system memory, up to 256MB of shared system memory), supporting
Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10
VGA output Maximum resolutions supported by the VGA output for different refresh
rates are:
2048x1536 @85Hz (pixel clock at 388.5MHz) for 4:3 format
2560x1440 @75Hz (pixel clock at 397.25MHz) for 16:9 format
2456x1536 @60Hz (pixel clock at 320MHz) for 16:10 format
Audio
Item Specification
Audio controller Realtek ALC268 Codec or Conexant Audio Codec CX-20561-15Z
Features Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers, Supports high definition audio,
Built-in microphone, MS-sound compatible
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller N/A (no PCMCIA port available on this model)
Card type support N/A
Number of slot N/A
LAN
Item Specification
LAN controller ATI RS690MC+Marvell8040
LAN connector type RJ45
Features Onboard Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-E interface, support ASF 2.0
Item Specification
Vendor Foxconn
Model name Atheros XB63 Broadcom 4312
Data throughput 54 Mbps 54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11b/g 802.11 b/g
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless
module) module)
Modem
Item Specification
Modem controller N/A (no modem port available on this model)
Baud rate N/A
Modem connector type N/A
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Item Specification
Vendor N/A (no Bluetooth function available on this model)
Model name N/A
Protocol N/A
Connector type N/A
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Item Specification
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8773L
Model name Acer FineTouch keyboard
Features hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, multi-language support, three
easy-launch buttons, and one front-access communication switch
Item Specification
Vendor Toshiba Sony
Model name TS-L463A CRX890S
Drive type Internal Slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Data transfer rate Write: Write:
• CD-R: 24X • CD-R: 24X
• CD-RW: 24X • CD-RW: 24X
Read: Read:
• DVD-ROM: 8X • DVD-ROM: 8X
• CD-ROM: 24X • CD-ROM: 24X
Buffer Memory 2 MB 2 MB
Interface IDE IDE
Applicable disc format CD: CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA, CD-i, Caraoke
CD & CD-TEXT, CD-ROM (Yellow CE, Video CD, Multi-session Photo
Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard CD, Enhanced CD, i-trax CD, CD
Data,CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & extra, CD Plus, CD-Text, CD-R and
2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session, CD-I CD-RW
(Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, DVD:
Ready, Bridge), CD-Extra/ CD-Plus DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DD-10,
(Blue Book) - Audio & Text/ DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
Video,Video-CD (White Book) - DVD+R Dl, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL,
MPEG1 Video, CD-R (Orange Book DVD-RAM
Part ), CD-RW & HSRW (Orange
Book Part Volume1 & Volume2),
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+ RW,
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual,
DVD-Video (Book 1.1), DVD-R (Book
1.0, 3.9G), DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) -
General & Authoring, DVD+R
(Version 1.0), DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Support
CPRM (read), Support VCPS (read)
Power supply 5 V DC N/A
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Item Specification
Vendor Toshiba Pioneer HLDS
Model name TS-L633A DVR-TD08RS GT10N
Drive type Internal Slim DVD/CD writer
Data transfer rate Write: Write: Write:
• CD-R: 24X CAV • CD-R: 24X • CD-R: 24X
• CD-RW: 24X CAV • CD-RW: 24X • CD-RW: 16X
• DVD-R/+R/+RW/- • DVD-RW: 6X • DVD-R: 8X
RW (single layer): • DVD-R/+R/+RW: 8X • DVD-RW: 4X
6X, 8X ZCLV
Read: • DVD-RAM: 5X
• DVD-R/+R (double
• DVD-RAM: 5X • DVD+R(DL): 2.4X
layer): 8X CAV
• DVD+R: 8X
• DVD-RAM: 5X ZCLV
• DVD+RW: 4X
Read:
Read:
• CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X
Max • CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X
• DVD-ROM (single • DVD-R/RW/ROM: 8X
layer): 8X
• DVD-ROM (double
layer): 6X
• DVD-RAM: 5X ZCLV.
• DVD-R/+R/+RW/-
RW (single layer): 8X
CAV
• DVD-R/+R (double
layer): 6X CAV
Buffer Memory 2 MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R (SL, DL)/RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-
RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R (SL, DL), DVD+RW; CD-R, CD-RW, CD-
ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text, Photo CD, Video CD
Power supply 5V DC
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Item Specification
Vendor Sony Sony PLDS
Model name AD-7590S AD7580S DS-8A2S
Drive type Internal Slim DVD/CD writer
Data transfer rate Write: Write: Write:
• CD-R: 24X CAV • CD-R: 24X • CD-R: 24X
• CD-RW: 24X CAV • CD-RW: 24X • CD-RW: 16X
• DVD-R/+R/+RW/- • DVD-RW: 6X • DVD-R: 8X
RW (single layer): • DVD-R/+R/+RW: 8X • DVD-RW: 4X
6X, 8X ZCLV
Read: • DVD-RAM: 5X
• DVD-R/+R (double
• DVD-RAM: 5X • DVD+R(DL): 2.4X
layer): 8X CAV
• DVD+R: 8X
• DVD-RAM: 5X ZCLV
• DVD+RW: 4X
Read:
Read:
• CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X
Max • CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X
• DVD-ROM (single • DVD-R/RW/ROM: 8X
layer): 8X
• DVD-ROM (double
layer): 6X
• DVD-RAM: 5X ZCLV.
• DVD-R/+R/+RW/-
RW (single layer): 8X
CAV
• DVD-R/+R (double
layer): 6X CAV
Buffer Memory 2 MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R (SL, DL)/RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-
RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R (SL, DL), DVD+RW; CD-R, CD-RW, CD-
ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD-I, CD-Extra, CD-Text, Photo CD, Video CD
Power supply 5V DC
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor Sanyo Sony Panasonic Simplo
Battery Type Li-lon
Pack capacity 6 cell: 2.2 mAh
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Item Specification
Vendor AUO CMO LG Samsung
Model name B141EW04-V4 N141I3-L02 LP141WX3- LTN141W3-L01-J
(Glare) (Glare) TLN1 (Glare) (Glare)
Screen diagonal (mm) 14.1” WXGA
Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 1280 x 800 1280 x 800
Aspect ratio 16:10 N/A N/A N/A
Active area (mm) 303.36 x 189.6 N/A 303.74 x 189.84 303.4 x 189.6
Pixel pitch (mm) 0.237 N/A 0.2373x0.2373 0.237
Mode TN N/A N/A N/A
Number of colors 262 K 262 K 262,144 (6 bit) 262 K
Color saturation (NTSC%) 45 N/A N/A N/A
Typical white luminance (cd/ 200 220 200 (typ.5p) 200
m2) also called brightness
Contrast ratio 400:1 300:1 300:1 500:1
Response time (optical rise 16 16 16 25
time + fall time) (msec)
Power consumption (watt) 5.1 5.3 N/A N/A
Supply voltage (v) 3.3 N/A 3.3 N/A
Backlight 1 CCFL N/A N/A N/A
Outline dimensions (mm) 319.5 x 205.5 x 319.5 x 205 .5 x 320.0 x 199.0 x 319.5 x205.5 x
5.2 5.2 5.5 5.5
Weight (g) 400 400 415 (max) 390
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor YEC Foxconn RoHS
Model name YNV-W02 T621240 VK.21189.406
AC Adapter
Item Specification
Vendor Delta Lite-On Hipro
Model Name SADP-65KB DFA PA-1650-02AC HP-OK065B13
ADP-65KB BF PA-1650-02AC LV4 HP-OK065B13 LV4
Output rating 19 V/3.42 A, 65 W 19 V/3.42 A, 65 W 19 V/3.42 A, 65 W
Input (Vac) 90 ~ 270 100 ~ 240 90 ~ 265
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output
System). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility.
The BIOS setup utility stores basic settings for your system. You will need to run this utility if you encounter
configuration problems. Refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises.
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Information Menu
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Parameter Description
CPU Type Type of processor currently installed in the system.
CPU Speed Speed of the processor currently installed in the system.
IDE0 Model Name Model name of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel.
IDE0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD installed on the primary IDE channel.
IDE1 Model Name Model name of devices installed on the secondary IDE channel. The hard disk drive or
optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
IDE1 Serial Number Serial number of devices installed on the secondary IDE channel.
ATAPI Model Name Model name of the ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility.
VGA BIOS Version Version number of the VGA firmware.
KBC Version Version number of the keyboard controller.
Serial Number Serial number of the system.
Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of the system.
Product Name Product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name Name of the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Visible only when an internal LAN device is present.
UUID=32bytes
NOTE: The system configuration information varies in different models. This model is AMD platform, please
refer to finish good units for actual
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Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
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P h o e n i x Tr u s t e d C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
[Disabled]
No configuration
[Enabled]
User configuration
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Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
NOTE: Refer to the “Removing a System Password” section for more information on how to remove a
password.
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Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
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P h o e n i x Tr u s t e d C o r e ( t m ) S e t u p U t i l i t y
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Save changes made and close the BIOS setup.
Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.
Load Setup Defaults Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup Defaults are quite
demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or
other kinds of low-performance components and you choose to load these settings, the
system might not function properly.
Discard Changes Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup.
Save Changes Saves changes made in the BIOS setup.
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Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
• Flat screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Hex screwdriver
• Plastic flat screwdriver
• Plastic tweezers
• Thermal grease: Honeywell PCM45SP
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
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General Information
Pre-disassembly Instructions
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
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UNPLUG POWER
CABLES
Ax4
Bx1 Ex1
Cx2 Fx1
HARD DISK OPTICAL
WLAN DIMM DRIVE LOCKER OPTICAL DISK
BOARD MODULES MODULE BRACKET DRIVE
HDD
MODULE
Dx2
HARD DISK HARD DISK
DRIVE RUBBER DRIVE HARD DISK
ENCLOSURE BRACKET DRIVE
Screw List
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3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (2), then remove the battery from the main
unit (3).
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5. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WLAN board, then move the antennas away from the board.
6. Remove the two screws (C) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.
NOTE: When attaching the antennas back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are routed properly.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
NOTE: The HDD on this model does not have the rubber enclosure as above images show.
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NOTE: The HDD on this model does not have the rubber enclosure as above images show. Please skip these
steps and got to next step directly.
6. Remove the two screws (D) on the HDD bracket.
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5. Using the flat screwdriver, press the end of the module forward, then slide out the optical drive module
from the main unit.
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MAIN UNIT
Hx2 MIDDLE
COVER
FAN Cx2
Ax5 KEYBOARD
Gx1 Cx4
Cx2
Cx2
DAUGHTER BOARD
Ax1
MAINBOARD
Cx2
MODEM BOARD
BLUETOOTH BOARD
Dx2
SPEAKER MODULES
LOWER CASE
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NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown.
IMPORTANT:To prevent any overheating problem, please apply some more thermal grease on the processor
when you need to reatch the thermal module onto the processor. Thermal grease brand and
model:Honeywell PCM45SP.
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8. Continue prying the middle cover until the full length of the cover releases from the main unit, then remove
the cover.
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12. Detach the mylar tape securing the mic and antenna cables to the upper case.
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14. Detach the mylar tape from the LCD coaxial cable.
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17. Turn the system over and remove the two screws (E) from the base of the unit.
18. Remove the two screws (E) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module.
19. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit.
NOTE: Make sure the cables are routed well before connecting the cables back to the unit.
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11. Turn the system over and remove the 11 screws (E) on the bottom panel.
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14. Carefully insert the flat screwdriver under the side of the touchpad board and gently pry up the board.
15. Continue prying the board until it releases from the upper case, then remove the board.
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12. Turn the LED board over, then detach the LED cable from the board.
13. Disconnect the LED board cable from the board, then remove the board.
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NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the red circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC
battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
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LCD MODULE
Ex2, Hx4
LCD BEZEL
Hx1
INVERTER BOARD
LCD ASSEMBLY
Ix2
Cx4 Cx4
CCD LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD
BOARD CABLE BRACKET BRACKET
Ix1 Ix1
LEFT HINGE RIGHT HINGE
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11. Remove the six screws (Ex2, Hx4) on the LCD module in the order as shown.
12. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove the bezel from the LCD module.
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14. Remove the two screws (I) securing the left and right LCD brackets to the LCD back cover.
15. Carefully detach the cables from the latches on the LCD bracket as shown.
16. Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the
same operation.
3. Do not use any power sources when performing an assembly or disassembly procedures.
4. If any problems occur, you can perform the following visual inspection before you continue.
• Power cords are properly connected and secured.
• There are no obvious shorts or opens.
• There are no burned or heated components.
• All components appear normal.
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System Check Procedures
External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Perform the following procedures to isolate the possible problem a controller, drive, or CD-ROM.
NOTE: Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label may damage the drive or
cause drive failure.
1. Boot from the diagnostic disc and start the diagnostic programs.
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs the CD-ROM Test.
3. Follow onscreen instructions.
If an error occurs, reconnect the drive to the connector on the mainboard. If the error persists, do the following:
1. Reconnect the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
2. Replace the CD/DVD-ROM drive.
3. Replace the mainboard.
Memory Check
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an
error.
Do the following:
1. Boot from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic program.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow onscreen instructions.
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LCD-Related Symptoms
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Power-Related Symptoms
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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Memory-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms
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Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
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L1: Signal 1
L2: VCC
Project code: 91.4BC01.001
DDR2 SODIMM L3: Inner Signal 2
PCB P/N : 48.4BC01.001
DIMM1
8,9
DDR II 533/667/800
AMD G792
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REVISION : 08226- -1
L4: Inner Signal 3
L5: GND
DDR2 SODIMM K8 Rev.G L6: Signal 4
DDR II 533/667/800 4,5,
DIMM2
8,9 AM2 Socket 6,7
CLK GEN. 14.318MHz
ICS 9LPR462 CPU V_CORE
HyperTransport
OUT
16x16
IN
(RTM870T-690) 3
INPUT OUTPUT
S-Vedio 13 DCBATOUT VCC_CORE_S0
DCBATOUT
OUTPUT
1D2V_S0
24 24 1D8V_S3
Marvell8040 23 10,11,12,13
25MHz SYSTEM DC/DC
INT. MIC Array PCI-E x 4 INPUT OUTPUT
DCBATOUT 5V_S5
3D3V_S5
Line In
27 Codec SYSTEM LDO
AZALIA
27 ALC268 INPUT OUTPUT
MIC In
26
ATI 1D8V_S3 0D9V_S3
32.768KHz
INPUT
3D3V_S5
OUTPUT
1D2V_S5
[Link] 3D3V_S0 2D5V_S0
AZALIA
3D3V_S0 1D5V_S0
CDROM SATA
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Board Layout
Top and Bottom View
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RD/CSD can enable or disable this function by shorting the gap. The gap is located as shown.
2. Hotkey to enable BIOS Recovery: Fn+ESC, then Power Button. To use this function, it is strongly
recommended that the AC adapter is connected to the system and plug-in to a wall outlet and the Battery
is also in the system
3. Restore BIOS by the Crisis Disk
Enable this function by pressing the combination: Fn+ESC, and pressing the Power Button. To use this
function, it is strongly recommended that the AC adapter is connected to the system and plug-in to a wall outlet
and the Battery is also in the system. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a
special BIOS block, called BootBlock. RD/CSD can use this special BIOS code to recover the BIOS to a
successful one if previous BIOS flashing process fails. However, before doing this, one Crisis Disk should be
prepared in WinXP. Detailed steps are as the followings:
a. Prepare the Crisis Disk in WinXP.
b. Insert the Crisis Disk to a USB floppy drive which is attached to the failed machine.
c. While the system is turned off, press and hold Fn+ESC, then press Power Button. The system
should be powered on with Crisis Recovery process.
d. BootBlock BIOS starts to restore the failed BIOS code. Short beeps should be heard when flashing.
e. If the flashing process is finished, a long beep should be heard.
f. Power down the system after you hear the long beep.
If the crisis recovery process is finished, the system should be powered on with the successful BIOS. RD/CSD
can then update the BIOS to a workable one by regular BIOS flashing process.
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CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
N/A TOUCHPAD ASSY TP BRACKT 33.N2401.001
BRACKET YUKON
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SPEAKER
N/A SPEAKER SPEAKER BIWA 23.TK501.002
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
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CPU/PROCESSOR
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2650E AM2+ 1.6G 2650E 1.6G G2
512K 800 940 G2 15W,
ADG2650IAV4DP
COMBO MODULE
12 ASSEMBLY COMBO ODD NCB24XS FOR 6M.N2401.001
MODULE 24X YUKON
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N/A HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD BRACKET 33.N2401.002
YUKON
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KEYBOARD
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.002
EV2 88KS BLACK US AGL1D UI USI88
INTERNATIONAL (BIG
ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.003
EV2 88KS BLACK AGL0H HB HEB88
HEBREW (BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.004
EV2 89KS BLACK UK AGL0U UK UK89
(BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.005
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL0T TR TUR89
TURKISH(BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.006
EV2 88KS BLACK AGL03 TI THA88
THAILAND (BIG
ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.007
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL00 SW SWI89
SWISS(BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.008
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL0W SD SWE89
SWEDISH (BIG
ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.009
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL0S SP SPA89
SPANISH(BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.012
EV2 89KS SLO/ AGL1F SLO SL89
CRO(BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.013
EV2 88KS BLACK AGL0R RU RUS88
RUSSIAN (BIG ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.014
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL06 PO POR89
PORTUGUESE(BIG
ERGO)
6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB- KB DARFON NSK- KB.INT00.016
EV2 89KS BLACK AGL0N NW NOR89
NORWEGIAN(BIG
ERGO)
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MEMORY
N/A SODIMM 1GB SODIMM 1G KN.1GB03.026
DDRII667 NANYA NT1GT64UH8D0FN-
NT1GT64UH8D0FN- 3C
3C LF (0.07U)
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