Page 2 - ii; Copyright; Disclaimer
ii Copyright Copyright 1998 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 orcomputer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,...
Page 3 - iii; About this Manual; This appendix lists the POST checkpoints of the notebook BIOS.
iii About this Manual Purpose This service guide aims to furnish technical information to the service engineers and advancedusers when upgrading, configuring, or repairing the Extensa 365 notebook. Manual Structure This service guide consists of four chapters and seven appendices as follows: Chapter...
Page 4 - iv; Conventions; The following are the conventions used in this manual:; Text entered by user; Represents parameter settings and text input by the user.; Screen messages; Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.
iv Conventions The following are the conventions used in this manual: Text entered by user Represents parameter settings and text input by the user. Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen. , , , etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on thekeyboard. NOTEGives bit...
Page 7 - vii; Appendices
vii 3.6 Disassembling the Inside Frame Assembly ................................................. 3-12 3.6.1 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly............................................... 3-12 3.6.2 Removing the Display ................................................................... 3-13 3.6.3 R...
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viii 3-3 Disassembly Sequence Flowchart ................................................................. 3-5 3-4 Removing the Memory Door........................................................................... 3-6 3-5 Installing and Removing Memory ..................................................
Page 9 - ix; List of Tables
ix 3-30 Removing the Display Bezel......................................................................... 3-22 3-31 Removing the Inverter Board ....................................................................... 3-22 3-32 Removing the LCD Panel ....................................................
Page 11 - System Introduction
&KDSWHU &KDSWHU System Introduction System Introduction 1-1 1.1 Overview This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimediacapabilities with unique style and ergonomic design. This computer was designed with the user inmind. Here are just a few of ...
Page 12 - Service Guide; Jumpers and Connectors
1-2 Service Guide 1.2 Jumpers and Connectors TOP VIEW CN1 USB port CN9 Internal speaker connector (left) CN17 CPU board connector CN2 VGA port CN10 Internal speaker connector (right) CN18 Battery connector CN3 Parallel port CN11 PCMCIA socket connector SW1 KB/password/logo setting CN4 Serial port CN...
Page 13 - The following tables list the switch settings for SW1.; SW1 Switch Settings
System Introduction 1-3 BOTTOM VIEW CN19 Modem connector CN20 Modem connector CN21 DIMM socket Figure 1-2 Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom View) The following tables list the switch settings for SW1. Table 1-1 SW1 Switch Settings ON OFF Switch 1 (Logo Screen) OEM Acer Switch 2 (Password) Bypass Check ...
Page 14 - Hardware Configuration and Specification; Memory Address Map; Interrupt Channel Map
1-4 Service Guide 1.3 Hardware Configuration and Specification 1.3.1 Memory Address Map Table 1-2 Memory Address Map Address Range Definition Function 000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer 0C0000 - 0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS...
Page 15 - DMA Channel Map; Cascade
System Introduction 1-5 1.3.3 DMA Channel Map Table 1-4 DMA Channel Map Controller Channel Address Function 11112222 01234567 0087008300810082 Cascade 008B 0089 008A Audio (option) / Audio Audio (option) / ECP / Audio Diskette Audio (option) / ECP Cascade Not supportNot support Audio (option) 1.3.4 ...
Page 16 - Processor Specifications; BIOS Specifications; Item; Memory
1-6 Service Guide 1.3.5 Processor Table 1-6 Processor Specifications Item Specification CPU type P55C-166, Tillamook-200/233 CPU package TCP Switchable processor speed (Y/N) Yes Minimum working speed 0MHz CPU core voltage 2.45V/1.8V/1.8V CPU I/O voltage 3.3V/2.5V/2.5V 1.3.6 BIOS Table 1-7 BIOS Speci...
Page 17 - The following table lists all possible memory configurations.; Memory Configurations; Cache; Video RAM Configuration
System Introduction 1-7 • Expansion RAM module size/configuration: • 8MB (1M*16x4) • 16MB (2M*8x8) • 32MB (4M*16x4) • 64MB (8M*8x8) • Expansion RAM module speed/voltage/package: 60ns/3.3v/TSOP EDO • EDO and fast-page mode DIMMs may be used together in a memory configuration. The following table list...
Page 18 - External CRT Resolution Support; Port; Parallel Port Configurations
1-8 Service Guide External CRT Resolution Support Table 1-11 Supported External CRT Resolutions Resolution x Color on External CRT CRT Refresh Rate Simultaneous on TFT LCD Simultaneous on STN LCD CRT only Simultaneous SVGA SVGA 640x480x16 60 60 Y Y 640x480x256 60,75,85 60 Y Y 640x480x65,536 60,75,85...
Page 19 - Serial Port Configurations; Audio Specifications
System Introduction 1-9 1.3.12 Serial Port Table 1-14 Serial Port Configurations Item Specification Number of serial ports 1 16550 UART support Yes Connector type 9-pin D-type Location Rear side Selectable serial port (by BIOS Setup) • Serial Port : Enabled / Disabled • Base Address : 3F8h / 2F8h / ...
Page 20 - PCMCIA Specifications
1-10 Service Guide Table 1-16 PCMCIA Specifications Item Specification Chipset O2 Micro OZ6833 Supported card type Type-II / Type-III Number of slots Two Type-II or one Type-III Access location Left side ZV (Zoomed Video) port support Yes 1.3.15 Touchpad Table 1-17 Touchpad Specifications Item Speci...
Page 21 - Windows 95 Key Descriptions
System Introduction 1-11 Table 1-19 Windows 95 Key Descriptions Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key performs special functions, e.g.: • Windows + Tab Activate next Taskbar button • Windows + E Explore My Computer • Windows + F Find Document • Windows + M Minimiz...
Page 22 - HDD Specifications
1-12 Service Guide Table 1-21 HDD Specifications Item Specification Spindle speed (RPM) 4464 4000 4000 Performance Specifications Buffer size (KB) 128 96 96 Interface ATA-3(IDE) ATA-3 ATA-3 Data transfer rate(disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 5.7 ~ 9.0 5 ~ 7.7 5 ~ 8.3 Data transfer rate(host-buffer, Mbytes/s) ...
Page 23 - Battery Specifications; Second battery; Rapid mode; Charger Specifications
System Introduction 1-13 Table 1-23 Battery Specifications Item Specification Package capacity (WAH) 3500 Second battery No 1.3.21 Charger To charge the battery, place the battery pack inside the battery compartment and plug the ACadapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet. The adapter has t...
Page 24 - Converter; DC-DC Converter Specifications; Inverter; DC-AC Inverter Specifications; Display technology
1-14 Service Guide 1.3.22 DC-DC Converter DC-DC converter generates multiple DC voltage level for whole system unit use. Table 1-25 DC-DC Converter Specifications Item Specification Vendor & model name Ambit T62.095.C.00 Input voltage (Vdc) 8~21 Output Rating 5V 3.3V Vcpu (2.47 /2.15 /1.8V/2.0V)...
Page 25 - LCD Specifications; Adapter; AC Adapter Specifications
System Introduction 1-15 Table 1-27 LCD Specifications Item Specification Supported colors -- -- 262,144 colors Optical Specification Contrast ratio 40 (typ.) 40 (typ.) 80 (typ.) Brightness (cd/m 2 ) 70 (typ.) 70 (typ.) 70 (typ.) Brightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey Con...
Page 26 - Short circuit protection; Dielectric Withstand Voltage; Primary to secondary; Regulatory Requirements; Internal filter meets:
1-16 Service Guide Table 1-28 AC Adapter Specifications Item Specification Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage Electrostatic discharge (ESD, kV) ± 15 (at air discharge) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary 3000 Vac (or 4242 Vdc), 10 mA for 1 second Leakage curr...
Page 27 - Software Configuration and Specification; Keyboard Hotkey Definition; The notebook supports the following hotkeys.; Hotkey Descriptions; Hotkey
System Introduction 1-17 1.4 Software Configuration and Specification 1.4.1 BIOS The BIOS is compliant to PCI v2.1, APM v1.2, E-IDE and PnP specification. It also defines thehotkey functions and controls the system power-saving flow. Keyboard Hotkey Definition The notebook supports the following hot...
Page 28 - MultiBoot
1-18 Service Guide MultiBoot The system can boot from the FDD, External FDD, HDD, or CD-ROM. The user can select thedesired booting process to boot the system. If the CD-ROM is bootable, the BIOS will override theother process to boot the system directly. Power Management This computer has a built-i...
Page 29 - Normal full-on operation; Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions; Condition
System Introduction 1-19 ON MODE Normal full-on operation STANDBY MODE The computer consumes very low power in standby mode. Data remain intact in the systemmemory until battery is drained. Warning: Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in standbymode or when the battery is drai...
Page 30 - Light Green Mode Conditions and Descriptions; Only HDD, VGA enter standby
1-20 Service Guide LIGHT GREEN MODE The notebook consumes very low power in light green mode. Data and I/O connections remainintact in the system memory until battery is drained. Table 1-31 Light Green Mode Conditions and Descriptions Condition Description The condition to enterLight Green Mode • PC...
Page 31 - Hibernation Mode Conditions and Descriptions; Display Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions
System Introduction 1-21 Table 1-32 Hibernation Mode Conditions and Descriptions Condition Description The condition toenter HibernationMode There are two necessary conditions for the computer to enter standby mode: • Heuristic Power Management Mode must be set to [ENABLED]. • The hibernation file c...
Page 32 - Hard Disk Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions; The condition of HDD Standby Mode; Flash power LED with 1 Hz.
1-22 Service Guide Table 1-34 Hard Disk Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions Condition Description The condition to enter HDD StandbyMode Display Standby HPM timer times-out or LCD cover isclosed. The condition of HDD Standby Mode All the system components are on except HDD spindle motor The con...
Page 33 - Drivers, Applications and Utilities; Location of Drivers in the System Utility CD; Device Category
System Introduction 1-23 The following processes are the basic methods used to implement the LCD brightness AutoDim. 1. If the original brightness is over 75% and the AC power is on-line, the BIOS will change the brightness to 75% after the AC power is off-line. 2. If the original brightness is belo...
Page 34 - Location of Applications in the System Utility CD; Name; Sleep Manager
1-24 Service Guide To re-install applications under W indows 95, click on Start, then Run…. Based on the location ofthe application, run the setup program to install the application. The following table lists theapplications and their locations: Table 1-36 Location of Applications in the System Util...
Page 35 - Block Diagrams; PCI Bus; ISA Bus; CPU Bus; ALI; System Block Diagram
System Introduction 1-25 1.5 Block Diagrams 1.5.1 System Parallel Port Serial Port CPU P55C/ Tillamook PCI Bus PCI Bus ISA Bus ISA Bus CPU Bus CPU Bus DIMM Socket ALI M1531 VGA NeoMagic NM2097 ALI M1533 CD-ROM& HDDConn. OpAmp TPA0102. USB Conn. Super I/O NS97338 BatteryConn. ChargerConn. BIOSROM...
Page 36 - CLK GEN; Clock Block Diagram
1-26 Service Guide 1.5.2 Clock CLK GEN CY2272 SMB BUS M1533 DIMM CPU CLK M1531 CACHE CPU SDRAM CLK DIMM PCI CLK 14.318M 48MHZ 1531 1533 NM2097 O2M 6833 USB 1533 NM2097 YMF715 MODEM NS 97338 ID CLK 24MHz 38813 8 MHz Figure 1-5 Clock Block Diagram
Page 37 - Requirements; Environmental Requirements
System Introduction 1-27 1.6 Environmental Requirements Table 1- 37 Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating ( ) +5~ +35 Non-operating( ) -20 ~ +60 Humidity Operating (non-condensing) 20% ~ 85% Non-operating (non-condensing) 20% ~ 90% Operating Vibration (unpacked) Operati...
Page 38 - Specifications; Mechanical Specifications
1-28 Service Guide 1.7 Mechanical Specifications Table 1-38 Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight FDD model CD-ROM model (includes battery)2.77 kg. (6.11 lb.)2.89 kg. (6.37 lb.) Dimensions(main footprint) W x D x H310mm x 245mm x 46mm (12.2” x 9.65” x 1.81”)
Page 39 - BIOS Setup
&KDSWHU &KDSWHU BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 2-1 The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (BasicInput/Ouput System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.However, if you encounter configurati...
Page 40 - Pressing F2 brings up the main screen of the Setup Utility.; Press the cursor keys (; ) to move the highlight bar, then press Enter to make a menu
2-2 Service Guide Pressing F2 brings up the main screen of the Setup Utility. SETUP Utility Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Power Management Load Default Settings ↑↓→← =Move Highlight Bar, ↵ =Select, Esc=Exit Press the cursor keys ( ↑↓→← ) to...
Page 41 - and; Parameter; None
BIOS Setup 2-3 2.1 Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings screen contains parameter items involving basic computer settings. Basic System Settings Date ------------------------------------ [Thu Jun. 11, 1998] Time ----------------------------------- [10:00:00] Floppy Disk A ----------------...
Page 42 - Configuration; Auto
2-4 Service Guide 2.2 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter items that are set up when the computerstarts up. Startup Configuration Boot Display --------------------------- [Auto] Memory Test --------------------------- [Enabled] Silent Boot ----------------------...
Page 43 - Startup Configuration Parameters
BIOS Setup 2-5 Table 2-2 Startup Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Setting or Format Boot fromCD-ROM Tells the computer to search for a bootable discin the CD-ROM drive and boot from that disc. If the computer cannot find a bootable disc, itproceeds according to the System Boot Drivepar...
Page 45 - Onboard Devices Configuration Parameters
BIOS Setup 2-7 Table 2-3 Onboard Devices Configuration Parameters Parameter Description Setting or Format ECP DMA Channel Sets the DMA channel of the parallel port whenthe parallel operation mode is set to ECP. 13
Page 46 - Security
2-8 Service Guide 2.4 System Security The System Security screen contains parameter items that help safeguard and protect yourcomputer from unauthorized use. System Security Disk Drive Control Diskette Drive --------------------- [Normal] Hard Disk Drive ------------------ [Normal] Setup Password --...
Page 47 - System Security Parameters
BIOS Setup 2-9 Table 2-4 System Security Parameters Parameter Description Setting or Format Power OnPassword 1 Sets (and enables) the power- on password. When set, this password protects the computerfrom unauthorized entry. At startup, you need toenter the power on password to continuecomputer opera...
Page 50 - Load Default Settings
2-12 Service Guide 2.6 Load Default Settings W hen you select the Load Default Settings item from the main screen, a dialog box appears askingyou to confirm that you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults. Load Setup Default Settings Are you sure? [Yes] [No] Choose Yes to confirm or No...
Page 51 - Disassembly and Unit Replacement
&KDSWHU &KDSWHU Disassembly and Unit Replacement Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-1 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer formaintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding str...
Page 52 - Information; Before You Begin; Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.; Removing the Battery Pack
3-2 Service Guide 3.1 General Information 3.1.1 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. Press the batt...
Page 53 - Types; There are two kinds of connectors on the main board:; Unplugging the Cable; Using Connectors With Locks
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-3 3.1.2 Connector Types There are two kinds of connectors on the main board: • Connectors with no locks Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector. • Connectors with locks You can use a plastic stick to lock and unlock connectors with locks...
Page 54 - Sequence; Guide to Disassembly Sequence; Service Item
3-4 Service Guide 3.1.3 Disassembly Sequence The disassembly procedure described in this manual is divided into four major sections: • Section 4.2: Installing memory • Section 4.3: Removing the modem board • Section 4.4: Removing the hard disk drive • Section 4.5: Removing the keyboard • Section 4.6...
Page 55 - Disassembly Sequence Flowchart
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-5 Battery Modem Module DIMM HDD Open Dimm Door Open Battery Door Remove HDD Cover Remove Display Hinge Unplug K/B conector Remove K/B Remove LED Cover Remove Heat Sink Unplug Cables (FDD/CD-ROM) CPU EMI Bracket Lower Case Unplug Cables CPU Board Upper Case Keyboard...
Page 56 - Installing Memory; Follow these steps to insert memory modules:; Removing the Memory Door; Remove the memory modules from its shipping container.
3-6 Service Guide 3.2 Installing Memory Follow these steps to insert memory modules: 1. Turn off the computer. Then turn the computer over to access its base. 2. Remove three screws from the memory door; then lift up and remove the memory door. Figure 3-4 Removing the Memory Door 3. Remove the memor...
Page 57 - Installing and Removing Memory; Replace the memory door and secure it with the screws.
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-7 Figure 3-5 Installing and Removing Memory 5. Replace the memory door and secure it with the screws. Sleep Manager must be run after installing additional memory for thecomputer to hibernate properly. If Sleep Manager is active, it willautomatically adjust the hib...
Page 58 - Removing the Modem Board
3-8 Service Guide 3.3 Removing the Modem Board W hen you open the memory door, you can also access and replace the modem board. See figurebelow. Figure 3-6 Removing the Modem Board
Page 59 - Follow these steps to remove the hard disk drive:; Removing the Hard Disk Drive; Store the hard disk drive in an antistatic bag.
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-9 3.4 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Follow these steps to remove the hard disk drive: 1. Turn the computer over and locate the hard disk drive bay cover. 2. Press the hard disk drive bay cover release and slide the cover out to remove it. Set aside thecover. 3. Pull...
Page 60 - Removing the Keyboard; Follow these steps to remove the keyboard:; Removing the Display Hinge Covers
3-10 Service Guide 3.5 Removing the Keyboard Follow these steps to remove the keyboard: 1. Slide out the two display hinge covers on both sides of the notebook. Figure 3-8 Removing the Display Hinge Covers 2. Using a pointed instrument, unlock the keyboard locks. Then pull out and flip down thekeybo...
Page 61 - Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-11 3. Unplug the keyboard connectors (CN3 and CN5) from the keyboard/touchpad board. Set asidethe keyboard. Figure 3-10 Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors
Page 62 - Disassembling the Inside Frame Assembly; Removing the Heat Sink Assembly; Follow these steps to remove the heat sink assembly:; Removing the LED Cover
3-12 Service Guide 3.6 Disassembling the Inside Frame Assembly This section discusses how to disassemble the housing, and during its course, includes removingand replacing of certain major components like the internal drive (CD-ROM or floppy), CPU and themain board. Follow these steps: 3.6.1 Removin...
Page 63 - Removing the Display; Follow these steps to remove the display:; Unplugging the Display Cable; For DSTN type LCD display:; Removing the Display Hinge Screws
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-13 3.6.2 Removing the Display Follow these steps to remove the display: 1. Remove two screws on the bottom and two screws on the rear of the unit. Figure 3-13 Unplugging the Display Cable 2. Open the display then pull up the display cable (CN6) and unplug the inver...
Page 64 - Detach the display from the main unit and set aside.; Removing the Internal Drive; Follow these steps to remove the internal drive:
3-14 Service Guide 3. Detach the display from the main unit and set aside. Figure 3-15 Removing the Display Hinge Screws 3.6.3 Removing the Internal Drive Follow these steps to remove the internal drive: 1. Pull up the FDD/CD module latches. 2. Unplug the two internal drive cables (CN16 for FDD; CN1...
Page 65 - Replacing the CPU; Reverse the steps above to insert a replacement CPU.
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-15 Figure 3-16 Removing the Internal Drive 3.6.4 Replacing the CPU Gently pull out the CPU heat sink and the CPU board (CN17) from the mainboard. Figure 3-17 Replacing the CPU Reverse the steps above to insert a replacement CPU.
Page 66 - Detaching the Top Cover; Follow these steps to detach the top cover from the bottom cover:; Removing Cables
3-16 Service Guide 3.6.5 Detaching the Top Cover Follow these steps to detach the top cover from the bottom cover: 1. Unplug the touchpad cable (CN6) from the keyboard/touchpad board and speaker cables (CN9and CN10). Figure 3-18 Removing Cables 2. Remove the screws found on the lower case (ten total...
Page 67 - Detach the top cover from the bottom cover.; Removing the Mainboard; Follow these steps to remove the mainboard:
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-17 3. Detach the top cover from the bottom cover. Figure 3-20 Detaching the Top Cover 3.6.6 Removing the Mainboard Follow these steps to remove the mainboard: 1. Remove the keyboard/touchpad board (CN14). Remove two screws and remove the plate thatcovers the DC-DC ...
Page 68 - Removing the DC-DC Converter Board; remove the mainboard.
3-18 Service Guide 2. Gently remove the DC-DC converter board (CN7). Figure 3-22 Removing the DC-DC Converter Board 3. Remove six (6) screws that secure the motherboard to the base assembly. Then pull up to remove the mainboard. Figure 3-23 Removing the Mainboard
Page 69 - Disassembling the Mainboard; Follow these steps to disassemble the mainboard:; Removing the Charger Board; Removing the PCMCIA Sockets
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-19 3.6.7 Disassembling the Mainboard Follow these steps to disassemble the mainboard: REMOVING THE CHARGER BOARD Unplug the charger board (containing the power switch, DC-in jack and PS/2 port). Figure 3-24 Removing the Charger Board REMOVING THE PCMCIA SOCKETS The...
Page 70 - Disassembling the Top Cover; Pull up to remove the hard disk drive heat sink from the top cover.; Removing the Hard Disk Drive Heat Sink; Unlock the speaker by pushing outward on its locks.; Removing the Touchpad and Speakers
3-20 Service Guide 3.6.8 Disassembling the Top Cover The touchpad, speakers, audio board are connected to the top cover. The sections below describethe removal process of these components. REMOVING THE HARD DISK DRIVE HEAT SINK Pull up to remove the hard disk drive heat sink from the top cover. Figu...
Page 71 - Disassembling the Display; Follow these steps to disassemble the display:; Removing the LCD Bumpers; Remove four screws on the display bezel.; Removing the Display Bezel Screws
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-21 3.7 Disassembling the Display Follow these steps to disassemble the display: 1. Remove the two oval LCD bumpers at the top of the display; use a pointed instrument toremove the two mylar stickers on the bottom of the display. Figure 3-28 Removing the LCD Bumpers...
Page 72 - Removing the Display Bezel; Unplug two connectors and remove the inverter board.; Removing the Inverter Board
3-22 Service Guide 3. Pull out and remove the display bezel by first pulling on the inside of the bezel sides and lowerbezel area. Then pull up the top bezel area. Figure 3-30 Removing the Display Bezel 4. Unplug two connectors and remove the inverter board. Figure 3-31 Removing the Inverter Board
Page 73 - Removing the LCD Panel; Detached the Display cable from the LCD Panel.; Removing the display cable from LCD Panel
Disassembly and Unit Replacement 3-23 5. Remove three screws on the four sides of the display panel (one screw holds and grounds theLCD cable). Then tilt the LCD Panel away for the display cover. Figure 3-32 Removing the LCD Panel 6. Detached the Display cable from the LCD Panel. Figure 3-33 Removin...
Page 74 - Model Number Definition; This appendix shows the model number definition of the notebook.
$S $SSHQG SHQGL[$ L[$ Model Number Definition Model Number Definition A - 1 This appendix shows the model number definition of the notebook. 36 X X LCD: D: 12.1” DSTN T: 12.1” TFT CPU, Memory, HDD, FDD/CD-ROM, Battery: 5: P55C-166, 16MB, 2.1G, Internal FDD, NiMH Battery 6: P55C-166, 16MB, 2.1G, Exte...
Page 75 - Compatibility Test Report Excerpt
$S $SSHQG SHQGL[% L[% Compatibility Test Report Excerpt This paragraph will usually be inserted into the Service Guide in the following weeks. Please checkthe http://ipg.intranet.acer.com.tw (Customer Services on the website) to find out when thisinformation is available.
Page 76 - BIOS POST Checkpoints; POST Checkpoint List; Checkpoint
$SSHQGL[& $SSHQGL[& BIOS POST Checkpoints BIOS POST Checkpoints C-1 This appendix lists the POST checkpoints of the notebook BIOS. Table C-1 POST Checkpoint List Checkpoint Description 04h • Dispatch Shutdown Path Note: At the beginning of POST, port 64 bit 2 (8042 system flag) is read to de...
Page 79 - Silk Screen; CPU Board Layout; CPU Mounting Reference Table
$S $SSHQG SHQGL[' L[' Silk Screen Silk Screen D- 1 1.1 CPU Board Layout For the mainboard layout, please refer to the next page. The following table is a reference whenmounting 1 the CPU. CPU Mounting Reference Table Volt. Ext Freq Ratio CPU Volt Freq R4 R6 R8 R11 R20 R22 R24 R26 RX14 RY1 RX6 RX9 RX...
Page 82 - Mainboard Layout
Page 92 - MAINBOARD
2 C.A LCDINVERTERAN365 50.40B02.001 (TFT.DSTN) 2 C.A LCDCOAXICAL HIT-TX31D21 50.40B04.031 (S05) ( 366T) (TFT) 2 ASSY LCDPNL SANYOAN365 60.40B02.021 2 ASSY LCD BZLAN365 60.40B03.021 2 ASSY LCDPNL HIT-TX31D21AN365 60.40B02.031 (S05) (366T) MAINBOARD
Page 95 - Explored View Diagram
Page 118 - Serial port
BC81 SCD33U16V3ZY BC50 SCD33U16V3ZY C1+ 28 C1- 24 C2+ 1 C2- 2 T1IN 14 T2IN 13 T3IN 12 R2OUTB 20 R1OUT 19 R2OUT 18 R3OUT 17 R4OUT 16 R5OUT 15 FORCEON 23 FORCEOFF# 22 INVALID# 21 V+ 27 V- 3 T1OUT 9 T2OUT 10 T3OUT 11 R1IN 4 R2IN 5 R3IN 6 R4IN 7 R5IN 8 GND 25 VCC 26 U16 MAX3243 BC256 SCD1U BC49 SCD33U16...
Page 127 - Troubleshooting to Board Repairing
$S $SSHQG SHQGL[+ L[+ Troubleshooting to Board Repairing This paragraph will usually be inserted into the Service Guide in the following weeks. Please checkthe http://ipg.intranet.acer.com.tw (Customer Services on the website) to find out when thisinformation is available.