Acer KB.A2707.015 Datasheet

Aspire 1640 SeriesService Guide

4 Aspire 1640Board LayoutTop View

Chapter 1 5Bottom View 1 SW1 Lid Switch 2 CN1 LCD Connector3 CN2 Launch Board Connector 4 CN3 Modem Connector5 CN7 Keyboard Connector 6 CN4 Bluetoot

6 Aspire 164021 CN20 USB Connector 22 CN21 USB Connector23 U19 BIOS ROM 24 U4 EC PC97551 (Power and I/O Connector)25 CN22 RTC Battery 26 CN18 Memory S

Chapter 1 7PanelThis is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.Front view# Item Description1 Display screen Also calle

8 Aspire 1640Closed front viewLeft view# Icon Item/ Port Description1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.2 Power indicator L

Chapter 1 9Right viewRear view # Icon Item/ Port Description1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive

10 Aspire 1640Bottom view# Icon Port Description1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., ext

Chapter 1 11IndicatorsThe computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.NOTE: 1. Cha

12 Aspire 1640Launch KeysLocated at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are mail, Web bro

Chapter 1 13Using the keyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys

2Revision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1640 service guide.Date Chapter Updates200512/27 Chapter 1 Revise memo

14 Aspire 1640Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Hot KeysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations

Chapter 1 15Special keysYou can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese keyboard) of your keyb

16 Aspire 1640The Euro symbol1. Open a text editor or word processor.2. Either directly press the <Euro> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard

Chapter 1 17TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

18 Aspire 1640NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger

Chapter 1 19Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major ChipItem ControllerSystem core logicIntel® 915GM+ICH6-MMemory controllerInte

20 Aspire 1640Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.Cache sche

Chapter 1 21 .Modem InterfaceItem SpecificationChipset CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4KDat

22 Aspire 1640Physical read/write heads3/3/4 4/3/2 4Disks 2/2/4 2/2/4 2Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPMPerformance SpecificationsBuffer siz

Chapter 1 23Format compatibility CDCD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXTCD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard DataCD-ROM XA (Mode

3CopyrightCopyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, store

24 Aspire 1640 Loading mechanism Load: ManualRelease: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command

Chapter 1 25Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080 a

26 Aspire 1640Package configuration 4S2P for Sanyo and Panasonic4S1P for Sanyo QC141,SIMPPLO and SONY Package voltage 41.8V / 9.6VLCDItem Specificati

Chapter 1 27 Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63Input voltage range (Vrms) 90V AC-264V ACInrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than

28 Aspire 1640S3 Sleeping State CPU set power downVGA suspendPCMCIA suspendAudio Power DownHard Disk Power DownCD-ROM Power DownSuper I/O Low Power mo

Chapter 1 29Switch PowerMechanical SpecificationItem Specification

Chapter 2 32BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

33 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

Chapter 2 34InformationNOTE: The system information is subject to different models.Parameter DescriptionHDD Model Name This field shows the model name

35 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

4ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and pieces

Chapter 2 36The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

37 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.PhoenixBIOS Setup Util

Chapter 2 38The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

39 Chapter 23. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.4. If desired, you can opt t

Chapter 2 40If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u.If the current

41 Chapter 2BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

Chapter 2 42ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

43 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

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45 Chapter 2

5PrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

Chapter 3 46This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

47 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 48Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

49 Chapter 3Screw ListItem DescriptionA SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)D SCREW M2.5X0.4

Chapter 3 50Removing the Battery Pack1. Unlock the battery lock.2. Slide the battery latch as shown.3. Then remove the battery pack.

51 Chapter 3Removing the HDD Module/the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card/the Thermal Module and the CPU/ODD Module and LCD ModuleRemoving the HDD Modu

Chapter 3 52.Removing the Thermal Module and CPU1. Remove the three screws holding the thermal door2. Detach the thermal door.3. Disconnect the fan ca

53 Chapter 3Removing the ODD Module1. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover.2. Detach the middle cover carefully.3. Then remove the two scr

Chapter 3 54.3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown.4. Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard cable then remo

55 Chapter 3Disassembling the Main UnitSeparate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly1. Remove the two screws holding the switch bo

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Chapter 3 564. Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad board.5. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.6. Disconnect the touchpad boar

57 Chapter 32. Detach the MDC cable from the main board.3. Remove the two screws holding the modem board then disconnect the modem board from the main

Chapter 3 58IMPORTANT:When assembling/disassembling the main board, whenever there is a mylar on the main board (see the highlighted with red below; t

59 Chapter 3Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.3. Then detach the LCD

Chapter 3 6013. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows.14. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable.15. Tear off the the LCD cable fastening th

61 Chapter 3Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side.2. Remove anoth

Chapter 4 66Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

67 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 68If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory checkMemory errors might stop

69 Chapter 4Check the Power AdapterUnplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter ca

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PlatformT Intel® Pentium® M 730/740/750/

Chapter 4 70Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In P

71 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely ca

Chapter 4 72Index of Error MessagesError Code ListError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch2.

73 Chapter 4Real time clock error RTC batteryRun BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.System boardPrevious boot incomplet

Chapter 4 74Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (batter

75 Chapter 4Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h

Chapter 4 7646h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice48h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video

77 Chapter 48Ch Initialize floppy controller8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus

Chapter 4 78D2h Unknown interruptCode BeepsE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system timerE4h

79 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't workLCD is too darkL

2 Aspire 1640T Built-in microphoneInput devicesT 88-/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboardT Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll buttonT Four easy-launch

Chapter 4 80Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 70. Battery packSystem boardPCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in

81 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 83.Battery fuel g

Chapter 4 82Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

83 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

Chapter 6 88This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1640. Refer to this chapter whenever or

89 Chapter 6Aspire 1640 Exploded DiagramAspire 1640 FRU ListAdapterNS ADP 19V 3.42A PA-1650-02QR 90~264V LFAP.06503.010NS ADP 19V 3.42A SLS0335A19A57L

Chapter 6 90BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140BT.T5003.001BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AEBT.T5005.001BATTERY PANASONIC

91 Chapter 6NS FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB 50.T50V7.001NS MODEM CABLE 50.A510V7.001NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003

Chapter 6 92HEATSINK COVER W/O DOCKING 42.A50V7.002NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 42.T51V7.00315 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.00414 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001Communication

93 Chapter 6NS DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 LF6M.A65V7.004NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X PHILIPS SCB5265 GB LFKO.02403.007NS OPTICAL DEVICE

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagram1122334455667788A AB BC CD DINTEL Mobile_479 CPUDDR-IIATA 66/100HD AudioAUDIO CODECDDR-II SODIMM1DDR-II SODIMM2IDE-ODDP

Chapter 6 94DVD DUAL DRIVE PANASONIC UJ-840BAA2 D. LAYER G BASEKU.00807.010OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003DVD DUAL BEZEL G BASE 42.A51V7.005DVD

95 Chapter 660G WD 2.5 IN. 5400RPM ML40 WD600UE-22HCT0 (ROHS)KH.06008.00280G SEAGATE 2.5 IN. 4200RPM N2.2ST980829A F/W:3.04KH.08001.01380G TOSHIBA 2.5

Chapter 6 96AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON HungaianKB.A2707.017AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON NorwayKB.A2707.018AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON DanishKB.A

97 Chapter 6NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002NS LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/15 IN.60.T50V7

Chapter 6 98NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/15 IN.60.T50V7.102NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004LCD 15.0 IN. MODULE LPL LP150X07-TLA2 LF6M

99 Chapter 6LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.60.T50V7.103LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 60.T50V7.006LCD 15.4 IN. MODULE AU B154EW01 V8 LF NON-G6M.AT

Chapter 6 100LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN.60.A56V7.102LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004LCD 15.4 MODULE QDI QD15TL02-03 LF NON-GLARE

101 Chapter 6NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u)KN.25602.012MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH8C0GM-6KKN.25603.019MEMORY DDR33

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