Acer X241 Technical Information

Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430 SeriesService Guide

Chapter 1 5Bottom View 31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack37 WLAN Button 38 Blueto

95 Chapter 6NS DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X QSI SBW-242C KO.02407.014NS OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX 42.T51V7.003NS DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004DVD

Chapter 6 96SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821AKH.06001.002HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635KH.08007.007SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200R

97 Chapter 6AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON JapaneseKB.A2707.022AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON GreekKB.A2707.023AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON HebrewKB.A2

Chapter 6 98NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/15 IN.60.A27V7.002NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-

99 Chapter 62 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L 33.T50V7.0043 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R 33.T50V7.0054 LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/15 IN.60.A27V

Chapter 6 100LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA 50.T50V7.004LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L 33.T50V7.002LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R 33.T50V7.003LCD PANEL W/LOGO

101 Chapter 6NS MAINBOARD SIS M760 W/PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY LB.A5106.001MemoryNS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u)KN.25602.01

Chapter 6 102ScrewNS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 86.A03V7.012NS SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012NS SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK 86.A03V7.006NS SCREW

6 Aspire 36305 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Co

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 3630Closed 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 3630Bottom 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 3630Easy-launch buttonsLocated above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are mail, Web browser

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

14 Aspire 3630Windows keysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Hot KeysThe computer employs hot keys or key combinations

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3630 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

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 3630The 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 3630NOTE: 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 logic SiS M661MX+SiS 963LAudio controller Rea

20 Aspire 3630Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.System Mem

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

22 Aspire 3630 .Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD 4200RPM/5400RPM for WDPerformance SpecificationsBuffer size 2MByte

Chapter 1 23Read/Write Acerage access timeDVD-ROM Random Access: 125msDVD-ROM Full Stroke: 165msCD-ROM Random Access: 105msCD-ROM Full Stroke: 160msAv

24 Aspire 3630Format compatibility DVD (Read):DVD 5,9,10,18, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DV

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Chapter 1 25 Loading mechanism Load: ManualRelease: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command

26 Aspire 3630Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in 256, 65K or 16.7M colors.NOTE: 16:9 aspect ratio monitors are supported on 1920x1080

Chapter 1 27LCD 15.4”Item SpecificationVendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-glareLG LP154W01-TLA2 lead-free, glareScreen Diagonal (mm) 15.4inc

28 Aspire 3630Contrast Ratio 400 400Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec16(rise+falling) 16(rise+falling)Nominal Input Voltage VDD not show

Chapter 1 29 Temperature Range( C)OperatingStorage (shipping)0 to 50-20 to 600 to 50-20 to 600 to 50-25 to 60AC AdapterItem SpecificationVendor &

30 Aspire 3630 Power Management Power Saving Mode PhenomenonStandby ModeEnter Standby Mode when1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is

Chapter 1 31I/O Ports Three USB 2.0 portsEthernet (RJ-45) portModem (RJ-11) portExternal display (VGA) portMicrophone/line-in jackHeadphones/speaker/l

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2 44

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

45 Chapter 2

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 3 Screw 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.

Chapter 3 50Removing the Battery1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery.Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module1. See “Removing the Battery”

51 Chapter 3Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module” on page 50.3.

Chapter 3 52

53 Chapter 3Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the Middle Cover1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. Open the notebook as image shows.3. Detach the

Chapter 3 547. Remove the four screws securing the CPU thermal module.8. Then remove the CPU thermal module.NOTE: Please remove the screws in the orde

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:MicroprocessorT Intel® Pentium® M proces

55 Chapter 3Removing the LCD Module1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.3. See “Removing the Keyboar

Chapter 3 56Disassembling the LCD ModuleRemoving the LCD Bezel1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.3

57 Chapter 3

Chapter 3 58Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Upper Case Assembly1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50..2. See “Removing the Hard Disc Drive

59 Chapter 3 Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. See “Removing the Middle Co

Chapter 3 60Removing the Speaker Set1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50.2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.3. See “Removing the Keyboa

61 Chapter 37. Remove the two screws securing the SW DJ board assembly.8. Remove the SW DJ board assembly from the lower case.9. Remove the two screws

Chapter 3 622. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 53.3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 53.4. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.5. Se

63 Chapter 310. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 62.11. Remove the two nut screws securing the main board.12. Press the PCMCIA card button.13. R

Chapter 3 644. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 58.5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assembly” on page 58.6. See “Removing the Speaker Set” on pag

2 Aspire 3630Input devicesT 88-/89-key keyboard, 2.7 mm (minimum) key travel, international language supportT Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll bu

65 Chapter 3

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 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

Chapter 1 3System Block Diagram INTEL Mobile_479 CPU266/333MHZ DDRATA 66/100AC97CLOCK GENReltekCPUDDR-SODIMM1DDR-SODIMM2IDE-ODDIDE-HDDATA 66/100MODE

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

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 4The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.See “Hibernation Mode” on page 30.LCD cover switchSystem boardBatte

Chapter 4 82NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.Modem-Related

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

Chapter 4 84Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

4 Aspire 3630Board LayoutTop View13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connecto

85 Chapter 4

Chapter 5 86Top View13 (PJ1) Power Jack 14 (CN12) CRT Connector15 (CN14) Battery Connector 16 (CN15) ODD Connector17 (U18) 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 (CN1

87 Chapter 523 (CN19) USB Connector 24 (U22) BIOS ROM25 (U23) EC PC97551 26 (BT1) RTC Battery27 (CN20) DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 (U25) LAN PHY RTL8201CP2

Chapter 5 88Bottom View 1 (SW1) Lid Switch 2 (CN1) Panel Connector3 (CN2) LED Board Connector 4 (CN3) Modem Connector5 (CN4) Keyboard Connector 6 (C

89 Chapter 5

Chapter 6 90This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430. Refer to this cha

91 Chapter 6Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded DiagramAspire 3000/5000 FRU ListAdapterNS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-65KB BF 19VAP.06501.005NS ADAPTER 65W 3 P

Chapter 6 92NS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A 4UR18650F-2-QC140BT.T5003.001BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 4S2P 4.4A CGR-B/8B5AEBT.T5005.001BATTERY SANYO L

93 Chapter 6NS POWER CORD US (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.001POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) 27.A03V7.003POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) 27.T23V7.006POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) 27.A03V7

Chapter 6 9415 HDD COVER 42.T63V7.004NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 42.T51V7.00314 HDD BRACKET 33.T50V7.001Communication ModuleNS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7