Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features ... .1 System Block Diagram ... .3 Board Layout ... .4 Top View ... .4 Bottom View ... .5 Outlook View ... .6 Front View ... .6 Left Panel ... .8 Right Panel ... .9 Rear Panel ... .10 Bottom Panel ... .11 Indicators ... .12 Lock Keys ... .13 Embedded Numeric Keypad ... .14 Windows Keys ... .15 Hot Keys ... .16 Touchpad ... .18 Touchpad Basics ... .18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations ... .20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility ... .31 Navigating the BIOS Utility ... .31 Multi-Boot Menu ... .32 System Information ... .33 Basic System Settings ... .34 Startup Configuration ... .35 System Security ... .37 Load Default Settings ... .39 BIOS Flash Utility ... .40 System Utility Diskette ... .40 System Diagnostic Diskette ... .40 Running PQA Diagnostics Program ... .41 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information ... .44 Before You Begin ... .44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart ... .45 Removing the Battery Pack ... .47 Removing the Wireless LAN Module ... .48 Removing the Hard disk Drive Module ... .49 Disassembling the Main Unit ... .50 Removing the Middle Covers ... .50 Removing the Keyboard ... .50 Removing the LCD Module ... .51 Removing the DIMM Upper Plate ... .53 Removing the Internal Memory Module ... .53 Removing the Modem Board ... .53 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case ... .54 Removing the RTC Battery ... .55 Removing the Touch Pad Module ... .55 Removing the Touch Pad FPC ... .56 Removing the LCD Support Knobs ... .56 Removing the System Board ... .57 Removing the PCMCIA Socket ... .57 Removing the VGA Plate ... .58 Removing the Heat Sink Plate ... .58 Removing the Modem Cable ... .59 Disassembling the LCD Module ... .60 Removing the LCD Bezel ... .60 Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge ... .61 Removing the Button Board & Inverter Board ... .61 Removing the Main and Auxiliary Antenna ... .62 Removing the LCD ... .62 Removing the Coaxial Cable ... .63 Removing the Sensor Board ... .63 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 65 System Check Procedures ... .66 External Diskette Drive Check ... .66 External CD-ROM Drive Check ... .66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check ... .67 Memory Check ... .67 Power System Check ... .67 Touchpad Check ... .69 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message ... .70 Index of Error Messages ... .71 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message ... .74 Intermittent Problems ... .77 Undetermined Problems ... .78 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message ... .79 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message ... .80 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 81 Top View ... .81 SW2 Settings ... .82 Bottom View ... .83 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 85 Exploded Diagram ... .86 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test ... .98 Appendix C Online Support Information 101 Index 103

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, Modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide.