Acer TravelMate 430 Technical Information

Acer TravelMate 430 SeriesService Guide PART NO.: VD.T26V5.001

2 Chapter 1Human-centric design and ergonomicsT 4-way scroll buttonT Sleek, smooth and stylish designT Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboardT Ergon

92 Chapter 4Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROME0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system t

Chapter 4 93Index of Flash BIOS Error MessageIndex of flashing BIOS Error Message using PHLASH.EXE.Error Message Action in SequenceBIOS backup not sup

94 Chapter 4

Chapter 5 95Top View1-JP1 Inverter Connnector 7-JP10, JP11 and JP15USB Connector2-JP2 Speaker L Connector 8-JP12 Headphone Out Jack3-JP3 and JP5VGA Bo

96 Chapter 5SW1 Settings (Lid switch)SW2 Settings SettingFunction 1 NONE Function 2 STAND BYFunction 3 HIBERNATESW2 SettingPOWER BUTTON ON:SYSTEM ONOF

Chapter 5 97Bottom View1-JP21 RJ45 11-JP25 2nd Fan Connector2-JP23 Memory Stick Socket 12-JP16 Parallel Port3-JP33 1394 Connector 13-U32 CPU Socket4-J

98 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 99This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 420 series products. Refer to this

100 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramTHE SYSTEM

Chapter 6 101LOGIC UP ASSY

Chapter 1 3System Block DiagramSerial PortS-Video Conn.Power Circuit DC/DC InterfaceCardBus ControllerLine-InADM1032S-Video Conn.USB 2.0 Con

102 Chapter 6LOGIC UP ASSY (Wireless)

Chapter 6 103LCD 14.1”LCD 15”

104 Chapter 6DVD ASSYCD-ROM ASSY

Chapter 6 105Combo ASSY

106 Chapter 6Picture No. Partname And Description Part NumberAdapterNS ADAPTER - API 90W (3 PIN) / 4.74AMP/ API2AD02-381AP.T2602.001ADAPTER - LITEON 9

Chapter 6 107NS BOARD-MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11b) (WNC EM9-NB)54.T26V5.003MINI PCI WIRELESS BOARD (802.11a+b) (WNC VM4-3B)54.T26V5.004Cables006-

108 Chapter 6310-THE SYSTEMLOWER CASE 60.T26V5.001305-THE SYSTEMDIMM COVER 42.T26V5.002253-THE SYSTEMUPPER CASE (W/SPEAKERS AND HINGE SADDLE)60.T26V5.

Chapter 6 109008-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRELESS)TOUCHPAD COVER 42.T19V5.005309-THE SYSTEMHINGE CAP-R 42.T19V5.006308-THE SYSTEMHINGE CAP-L 4

110 Chapter 6NS TM420 FDD CASE 33.T19V5.021NS TM420 FDD MYLAR 47.T19V5.004NS TM 420FDD BACK COVER 33.T19V5.022HDD/ Hard Disk DriveNS HDD 2.5" 20G

Chapter 6 111NS HDD COVER 42.T19V5.008KeyboardNS KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC NSK-A680A 84KEYSKB.T2607.010KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM NSK-A681A 85KEYSKB.T2607.

4 Chapter 1Board LayoutTop View1-U5 Clock Generator 4-U6 LAN Controller2-U9 CardBus Controller 5-U11 Media Reader3-U16 Super I/O 6-U23 IEEE 1394a Cont

112 Chapter 6LCDLCD 14.1” AND LCD 15”ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1” XGA CPT 6M.T19V5.011ASSY LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04) 5AXXX6M.T26V5.012ASSY LCD

Chapter 6 113003-LCD 14.1” AND LCD 15”LCD BRACKET L 14" CPT 33.T19V5.007LCD BRACKET L 14" AU 33.T19V5.009LCD BRACKET L 15" CPT 33.T26V5

114 Chapter 6NS INFINEON 128MB HYS64V16000GDL-7-B KN.12802.004NANYA 128MB NT128D64SH4B0GM-75B (.14U)KN.12803.006MICRON 128MB MT4VDDT1664HG-265C2(16MX1

Chapter 6 115THE SYSTEMSPEAKER R (WITH SHORTER CABLE THNA THE LEFT SPEAKER)23.T19V5.001THE SYSTEMSPEAKER L 23.T19V5.002NS VGA SHIELDING MYLAR 47.T19V5

116 Chapter 6317-THE SYSTEMTHERMAL SCREW 86.T19V5.011321-THE SYSTEMSCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP-NI 86.T19V5.013NS SCREW M2X0.4+10FP-NI 86.T19V5.014NS SCREW LOC

Chapter 6 117

Appendix A 118TravelMate 420 SeriesModel NumberCPU LCD ODD MemoryHDD (GB)FDD (Int. FDD)WLAN432XC Pentium 4 2.53Ghz 14.1 XGA 24x CDRW+DVD1x256M 40GB N

119 Appendix AMain FeaturesT Intel® Desktop P4P CPU with packing mPGA 478 packageT PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SODIMM

Appendix A 120T Embedded numeric keypadT International language support

Appendix B 121This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

Chapter 1 5Bottom View1-U41 Flash Memory 5-U37 Audio DJ2-U52 Audio Amplifier 6-U35 Southbridge3-U54 Audio CODEC 7-U31 Northbridge4-U42 Embedded Contro

122 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay ViewSonic PS775Philips Brilliance 17”Compal ModelMultiscan “G200E

Appendix B 123I/O - USB JAZ 2GBIomega ZIP 100Sony Electronics USB Floppy DriveY/E data USB FDDI/O - USB (Mouse) Logitech M-UA34Logitech MouseMan Wheel

124 Appendix BFlash Card Kingston 64MBFeiya CompactFlash Card (32MB)Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card To PCMCIA (32MB)ATA Card Sundisk 2.5MBHP 10MBK

Appendix B 125Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay LCD 14.1” TFT (XGA)--AU UB141X03CPT CLAA141XF01LCD15.0” TFT (1024x

126 Appendix BCom port & PS/2 Logitech M-M35Logitech Trackman Marble T-CJ12Logitech Trackman Portable Mouse T-CC3Logitech MouseMan M-CV46Logitech

Appendix B 127Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay LCD 14.1” TFT (XGA)--AU UB141X03CPT CLAA141XF01LCD15.0” TFT (1024x76

128 Appendix BCom port & PS/2 Logitech M-M35Logitech Trackman Marble T-CJ12Logitech Trackman Portable Mouse T-CC3Logitech MouseMan M-CV46Logitech

Appendix C 129This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

130 Appendix C

Index 131AAC Adapter 31ACPI 1.0a 23AFLASH Utility 50Audio 25, 26BBattery 27Battery Pack 63battery packcharging indicator 12BIOS 23package 23password c

6 Chapter 1Outlook ViewA general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front View# Icon Item

132 IndexKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 77LL2 cache 23LAN/Modem Combo 24MMachine Disassembly 59media accesson indicator 12Memory Check 77Mod

Chapter 1 714 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.Outputs sound.15 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode

8 Chapter 1Left Panel# Icon Item Description1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer sec

Chapter 1 9Right Panel # Icon Item Description1 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 Line-in/Mic-in jack

10 Chapter 1Rear Panel# Icon Item Description1 Expansion port I/O replicator or EasyPort expansion devices.2 External display port Connects to a displ

Chapter 1 11Bottom Panel# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.2 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to rem

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 430 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

12 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.The status LCD displays icons that show the status of

Chapter 1 13Lock KeysThe keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.Lock Key DescriptionCaps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabet

14 Chapter 1Embedded Numeric KeypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located o

Chapter 1 15Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key Icon DescriptionWindows logo keyStart button. Combinati

16 Chapter 1Hot KeysThe computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output.To act

Chapter 1 17Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen

18 Chapter 1The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European l

Chapter 1 19Launch KeysLocated at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, Email but

20 Chapter 1E-Mail DetectionClick right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have t

Chapter 1 21TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

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22 Chapter 1NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger m

Chapter 1 23Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorItem SpecificationCPU type Intel desktop Pentium 4 processor at 2.26GHz~3.06GHz or high

24 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Me

Chapter 1 25DVD-ROM InterfaceItem SpecificationVendor & model name Toshiba (SR-C2612)Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD DisketteT

26 Chapter 1 1400x1050 (SXGA) Yes Yes1600x1200 (UXGA) Yes Yes1280x1024 (Monitor) Yes YesParallel PortItem SpecificationParallel port controller SMSC

Chapter 1 27 There are two control signals that come form system to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which limits current to m

28 Chapter 1mode. The PWM burst mode is that turning on and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. The effective brightness is a function of the duty cycle.Fe

Chapter 1 29Electrical CharacteristicsNo.Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Comment1 Input voltageNV_PWR 9 14.8 21 V 7.5V (continuous) can work*Note

30 Chapter 1NOTE: *1. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will not be care.*2. Limited lamp m

Chapter 1 31All components on inverter board should follow below rules:1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component speci

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

32 Chapter 1Output Ratings (CV mode)DC output voltage Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 90W max output power capacity.Noise + Ripple

Chapter 1 33 Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package)VibrationOperating (un

34 Chapter 10040-0043 System timer004E-004F Motherboard resources0050-0053 System timer0060-0060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboa

Chapter 1 350700-070F Motherboard resources0778-077B ECP Printer Port (LPT1)0A79-0A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port0D00-FFFF PCI Bus1000-107F Motherboard reso

36 Chapter 1IRQ11 FreeIRQ12 Alps Pointing-deviceIRQ13 Numeric data processorIRQ14 Primary IDE controllerIRQ15 Secondary IDE controllerDMA Channel Assi

Chapter 2 37BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

38 Chapter 2T To change the value of a parameter, press p or q.T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.T In any menu

Chapter 2 39Info.This menu provides you the information of the system.Parameter DescriptionFloppy Drive The Floppy Drive status is auto detected by th

40 Chapter 2UUID Number UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.System Memory This field reports the memo

Chapter 2 41MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

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

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

Chapter 2 43AdvancedThe System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.Th

44 Chapter 2SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Chapter 2 45The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When

46 Chapter 2Removing a PasswordFollow these steps:1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set User Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Pa

Chapter 2 47If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u.If the current

48 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 49ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

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

Chapter 2 51requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/ch

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52 Chapter 2Running Diagnostics Program1. RTC Function TestRun the RTC Function Test program.2. PIO Loop Back TestInsert PIO loopback fixture to main

Chapter 2 534. Touchpad and USB Mouse TestThis utility can test touchpad and USB ports.The three USB ports locate on the right panel. Please insert a

54 Chapter 2Run the Internal Keyboard Test. Press the key one by one to see if it functions well or not. If suspect a certain key has problem, please

Chapter 2 5510. Audio CD Play Function TestPut a music compact disc in CD-ROM drive. Click “Play” button that display on the LCD/or external CRT monit

56 Chapter 212. Easy Button Function TestPlease press the launch keys and audio controls respectively to see if they work normally. Launch keys locate

Chapter 2 57Run CRT output fucntion test to see if CRT displays well. Please plug in CRT cable to monitor connectorFAN test program to check if fan wi

58 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 59This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

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

Chapter 3 61Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

VIITable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 3 Screw ListItem DescriptionA SCREW M2.5X0.45+4A-BNIB SAFETY SCREW M2.5X0.45+6FP-ZK(NL)C SCREW M2.5X0.45+10FP-ZK(NL)D SCREW M2.5X0.45+16FP

Chapter 3 63Removing the Battery Pack1. Slide the battery latch as the picture shows.2. Then remove the battery.

64 Chapter 3Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module and MemoryRemoving the Optical Module1. Slide the optical drive latch.2. Then remove the optical dr

Chapter 3 65Removing the Keyboard/ LCD Module and VGA BoardRemoving the Keyboard1. Remove the two screws holding the hinge caps then remove the hinge

66 Chapter 36. Then disconnect the VGA board connector.7. Tilt the LCD module to 90 degree from the main unit.8. Remove the LCD module from the main u

Chapter 3 67Disassembling the Main Unit1. See “Removing the Keyboard/ LCD Module and VGA Board” on page 652. Disconnect the left and the right speaker

68 Chapter 310. Release the CPU lock.11. Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully.12. Tear off the tape that fastens the antenna line to the main b

Chapter 3 6922. Unscrew the two screws holding the main board to the main frame.23. Remove main board from the main frame.24. Remove the two screws ho

70 Chapter 3.30. Unscrew the three screws that secure the upper case shielding.31. Then remove the upper case shielding.32. Disconnect the FFC then re

Chapter 3 71.40. Disconnect the FFC on the CD-player button.41. Disconnect the FFC that connects to the touchpad button board.42. Take the touchpad bu

VIIITable of ContentsChapter 4 Troubleshooting 75System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

72 Chapter 3Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the four screwpad then unscrew the four screws on the LCD bezel. 2. Detach the LCD bezel from the lo

Chapter 3 73Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the screw holding the HDD cover. 2. Take the HDD out of the HDD co

74 Chapter 35. Remove the ODD PCB board.6. Release the ODD door latch on one side.7. Then remove the ODD door carefully.

Chapter 4 75Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model (TravelMate 430 se

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

Chapter 4 77Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckRemove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.If the internal keyboard doe

78 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 4 79Check the Battery PackTo check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Options in control Panel2. In Power

80 Chapter 4still occurs, continue next step.Replace the CPU with another of the same specifications. If the problems still occurs, go to next step.Th

Chapter 4 81Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error MessageThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cau

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceT Intel® Desktop P4P CPU wit

82 Chapter 4Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error detected.Check to s

Chapter 4 8302B1 Diskette drive B error Drive B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests.Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette

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

Chapter 4 85PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceSystem cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on pa

86 Chapter 4NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88.Peripheral-Rel

Chapter 4 87Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

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

Chapter 4 89POST Task RoutinesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h Initi

90 Chapter 448h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system4Bh QuietBoot start

Chapter 4 918Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers92h Jump to