Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1800 service guide. D ate Chapter Updates
Page 3 - Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2004 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 language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optica...
Page 4 - Conventions
IV Conventions The following conventions 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. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific acti...
Page 5 - Preface
V Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. 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 r...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
VII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Board Layo...
Page 9 - Features; System Specifications; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel Grantsdale 915P + ICH6 with PCI-Express technology T Support PC3200 (400MHz) T Intel Prescott CPU 2.8G/3.0G/3.2G/3.4G/3.6G/3.8G T CPU Package is LGA775 Package T FSB 8...
Page 12 - Block Diagram
Page 13 - Mainboard Placement; Top View
Page 15 - Outlook View; Open View
Chapter 1 7 Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View # Item Description 1 Screen Wide scrren display provides visual output 2 Status Indicators LEDs that turn on and off to show system statuss. 3 Launch keys Butto...
Page 16 - Front Panel
8 Chapter 1 Front Panel # Item Description 1 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 2 InviLin K Button Enables Wireless LAN connectivity (manufacturing option) 3 Bluetooth Button Enables BluetoothR functionality (manufacturing option) 4 Console display Media status display 5 Remote sensor Receive the ...
Page 17 - Left View
Chapter 1 9 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 USB ports USB 2.0 ports 2 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for analog audio output and digital S/PDIF output 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for audio input 4 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depen...
Page 18 - Right View
10 Chapter 1 Right View # Item Description 1 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. 2 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus. 3 IEEE 1394 Port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 4 USB Ports USB 2.0 ports 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrar...
Page 19 - Rear View
Chapter 1 11 Rear View # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem Jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 4 External display port Conne...
Page 20 - Bottom View
12 Chapter 1 Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable ...
Page 21 - Indicators
Chapter 1 13 Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer and its componetns. The three indicators located above the keyboard p...
Page 23 - Keyboard; Special keys; Fn
Chapter 1 15 Keyboard The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separated cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys (hot keys). Special keys Lock keys The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in ...
Page 24 - Tab
16 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety...
Page 27 - Touchpad; Touchpad Basics
Chapter 1 19 Touchpad The build-in touchpad is a PS/2 compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. The cursor responds to your finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the two click buttons provide the same functionality as a computer mouse, while the scroll key enables easy...
Page 29 - Launch Keys
Chapter 1 21 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons, in addition to the power button. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designed as key 1, key 2, key 3 and key 4, from right to left. By default, key 1 is used to launch the email application and key 2 is used to ...
Page 30 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
22 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Prescott at 2.8~ 3.8 GHz or faster CPU package LGA775 CPU core voltage Depend on DVI CPU I/O voltage 1.2V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version Phoenix First BIOS BIOS ROM type Flas...
Page 43 - BIOS Setup Utility; System Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 35 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration proble...
Page 44 - Information
36 Chapter 2 Information Parameter Description CPU Type This field will show you the system’s CPU type. CPU Speed This item will show the CPU speed. HDD Model Name This item will show the size of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk size is automatically detected by the system. If ther...
Page 46 - FIR Ports; Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro Setup Utility; Advanced
38 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. FIR Ports Configure the system’s infrared port using options: Disabled and Enabled . The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in bo...
Page 47 - Security
Chapter 2 39 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help 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. Set Supervisor/User Password If password ...
Page 49 - Boot
Chapter 2 41 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay and onboard LAN device. . Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Pro Setup Utility Informa...
Page 51 - Chapter 3; Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3 Aspire 1800 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T small ph...
Page 52 - General Information; Before You Begin
44 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin 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. 3. Remove the battery pack.
Page 53 - Aspire 1800 Disassembly Procedure; Disassemble the Battery and HDD
Chapter 3 Aspire 1800 Aspire 1800 Disassembly Procedure This section will guide you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if availabled. CAUTION: Before you proceeded sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals ...
Page 55 - Disassemble the Keyboard; Disassemble the Panel Module
Chapter 3 Aspire 1800 Disassemble the Keyboard 1. With a flat screwdriver to push out the strip cover away from the system. 2. Disconnect the LCD wire set. The 2 connector cable from the panel to the mainboard as video shows here. 3. Remove the three screws to release the keyboard 4. Press the tabs ...
Page 56 - Disassemble the Bluetooth and Cables
48 Chapter 3 Disassemble the Bluetooth and Cables 1. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the left side of mainboard. 2. Remove the two screws to release the bluetooth board. 3. Then take the bluetooth module away from the system. 4. Release the tabs on both side before you disconnect these cables. T...
Page 60 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 52 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. 1. Obtain the failed symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. If any problem occurs, you can p...
Page 61 - System Check Procedures; External Diskette Drive Check
53 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following steps 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 one label attached to it. Multiple labels...
Page 64 - Touchpad Check
Chapter 4 56 Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Options in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the ...
Page 65 - Sound Check
57 Chapter 4 still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damaged. Replace main board. 3. If the external monitor has the same problem as the internal monitor, the main board may be dam...
Page 66 - PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes
Chapter 4 58 PhoenixBIOS POST Tasks and Beep Codes When you turn on the PC, the BIOS first performs a number of tasks, called the Power-On-Self-Test (POST). These tasks test and initialize the hardware and then boot the Operating System from the hard disk. At the beginning of each POST task, the BIO...
Page 67 - Terminal POST Errors
59 Chapter 4 Terminal POST Errors There are several POST routines that require success to finish POST. If they fail, they issue a POST Terminal Error and shut down the system. Before shutting down the system, the error handler issues a beep code signifying the test point error, writes the error to p...
Page 68 - POST Task Routines
Chapter 4 60 POST Task Routines The following is a list of the Test Point codes written to port 80h at the start of each routine, the beep codes issued for terminal errors, and a description of the POST routine. Unless otherwise noted, these codes are valid for PhoenixBIOS. NOTE: The following routi...
Page 72 - Card Reader Board; Jumper and Connector Locations; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 64 Card Reader Board Top View Item Description JP1 Taisol 5 PIN Conn. JP2 5 IN1/B M/B Conn. ˜˧˘ˠʳ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡʳ ˜˧˘ˠʳ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡʳ ˝ˣ˄ʳ ˧˔˜˦ˢ˟ʳˈ˜ˡ˄ʳ˖ˢˡˡˁʳ ˝ˣ˅ʳ ˈ˜ˡ˄˂˕ʳ˧ˢʳˠ˂˕ʳ˖ˢˡˡʳ Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5
Page 74 - Touch Pad Board
Chapter 5 66 Touch Pad Board Top View Rear View Item Description SW1 Switch Left SW2 Scroll Up SW3 Switch Right SW4 Scroll Left SW5 Scroll Down SW6 Scroll Right Item Description JP1 TP/B To Click/B Conn. ˜˧˘ˠʳ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡʳ ˜˧˘ˠʳ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡʳ ˦˪˄ʳ ˦˪˜˧˖˛ʳ ʳ ˟˘˙˧ʳ ˦˪ʳˇʳ ˦˖˥ˢ˟˟ʳ ʳ ˟˘˙˧ ˦˪ʳ˅ʳ ˦˖˥ˢ˟˟ʳ ʳ ...
Page 75 - Clear CMOS
Page 76 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 68 Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer of...
Page 77 - Exploded Diagram
Page 91 - Model Definition and Configuration; Appendix A
Appendix A A 83 Aspire 1800 series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD Optical Bluetoo th Mini PCI Battery 1801WSCi DT P4 520 (2.8GHz/1M) 17” WXGA DDR333 2x256MB 40GB 24x Combo NA 802.11b/g- AS1800 Li-Ion- AS1800 1801WSMi DT P4 520 (2.8GHz/1M) 17” WXGA DDR333 2x256MB 60GB 8x DVD- SMulti BT- AS1800 802.1...
Page 92 - Test Compatible Components; Appendix B
Appendix B 84 This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passe...
Page 93 - Microsoft Windows XP / Professional Environment Test
85 Appendix B Microsoft Windows XP / Professional Environment Test Model Vendor Description CPU DT Precott Intel Precott 2.80GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT (520)Precott 3 GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT (530)Precott 3.2GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT (540)Precott 3.4GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT (550)Precott 3.6GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT (5...
Page 96 - Online Support Information; Appendix C
Appendix C 88 This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our we...
