Acer 505 User Manual

TravelMate 505Service Guide PART NO.: 49.43F02.001 DOC. NO.: C4225-R01

4 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard is in any of the following la

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Index 95AAC Adapter 23AFlash Utility 36ASP 93Asset Tag Number 28Audio Interface 18BBasic System Configuration 30Battery 21battery packcharging indicat

96 IndexI/O Adapter 90I/O Address Map 25Index of Error Message 61No-Beep Symptoms 63Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 64Indicator 64Keyboard 66LCD

Index 97Power Management 2, 24Power System Check 59Battery Pack 60Power Adapter 59Processor 15, 90SScroll Lock 3Second-Level Cache 15Serial Number 28S

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Chapter 1 5To type the Euro symbol:1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.2. Open a text editor or word processor.3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Eur

6 Chapter 1Activating HotkeysWhen activating hotkeys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.Keyboard

Chapter 1 7Touchpad BasicsThe following items teach you how to use the touchpad:1.Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.2.Press the

8 Chapter 1System Block DiagramTM505 BLOCK DIAGRAMTM505 BLOCK DIAGRAMSDRAM Bus66 MHzPCI BUSCORELOGIC82440MX(BANISTER)MOBILE CELERON CPUVGANM2160CARDBU

Chapter 1 9Board LayoutTop View1 AC Adapter Connector 14 Power Push Switch2 USB Port 15 Celeron Processor3 LCD Corner Switch Connector 16 Fan Connecto

10 Chapter 1Bottom View1 Intel FW 82443 Chipset 6 BIOS Flash ROM2 DIMM Socket 7 Audio CODEC3 CardBus Controller 8 Onboard System Memory4 Super I/O Con

Chapter 1 11PanelsPorts allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.NOTE: See chapter 3 on how to connect

12 Chapter 1Rear PanelUniversal Serial BusThe Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain U

Chapter 1 13Right Panel# Icon Port Connects to...1 PC Card slot 16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards (ZV support)2 Modem jack Phone line (only

IICopyrightCopyright © 1999 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stor

14 Chapter 1IndicatorsThe computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen.The Power and Standby indicators are visible

Chapter 1 15Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major ChipsItem ControllerSystem Core Logic Intel 82440 MX (Banister)Super I/O Cont

16 Chapter 1System MemoryItem SpecificationMemory controller Intel Banister 82440 MXOnboard memory size 32/64 MBDIMM socket 1 Supported memory size p

Chapter 1 17Floppy Disk Drive InterfaceItem SpecificationVendor & model name Mitsumi D353F3XFloppy Disk SpecificationsMedia recognition 2DD (720KB

18 Chapter 1Data Buffer 128 KBInterface ATAPIApplicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode-1, Mode-2), CD-ROM XA MODE-2 (FORM-1, FORM-2), Multi-Session P

Chapter 1 19Video Resolution ModesResolution Refresh RateCRT Only LCD/CRT Simultaneous640x480x256 75 60640x480x64K 75 60640x480x16M 75 60800x600x256 7

20 Chapter 1USB PortItem SpecificationHCl UHCl 1.0Number of USB Port 1Location Rear SideSerial Port Function Control Enable / Disable by BIOS StupIrDA

Chapter 1 21BatteryItem SpecificationVendor & model name Panasonic BTP-1831Battery Type NiMHPack capacity 3500 mAHCell voltage 1.2VNumber of batte

22 Chapter 1NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, to support LCD CCFT backlight user, and it is also responsible for the cont

Chapter 1 23AC AdapterItem SpecificationVendor & Model Name Delta ADP-60XBVDInput RequirementsMaximum Input Current (A, @90Vac, full load)1A @ 90

IIIConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTEGives bits and piece

24 Chapter 1Power ManagementPower Saving Mode PhenomenonStandby ModeWaiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses

Chapter 1 25Memory Address MapMemory Address Size Function00000000-0009FFFF 640 KB Base memory000A0000-000BFFFF 128 KB Video memory000C0000-000CBFFF

26 Chapter 1IRQ Assignment MapInterrupt Channel FunctionNMI System errorsIRQ0 System timerIRQ1 KeyboardIRQ2 CascadeIRQ3 COM2IRQ4 COM1IRQ5 VGAIRQ6 Flop

Chapter 2 27BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput System).Yo

28 Chapter 1System InformationThe System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.The table below describes the par

Chapter 1 29Product NameIt is the default setting as the brand name + model name of Acer product; such as TravelMate 505. "Product Name"

30 Chapter 1Basic System ConfigurationThe Basic System Configuration screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings like date and time.T

Chapter 1 31Startup ConfigurationThe Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup. The table below describes

32 Chapter 1Onboard Device ConfigurationThe Onboard Device Configuration screen contains parameter settings for your hardware connection devices. CA

Chapter 1 33System SecurityThe System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The tabl

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

34 Chapter 14. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter.After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen p

Chapter 1 35Load Default SettingsWhen you select this menu item, the following dialog box displays:To load factory-default settings for all the parame

36 Chapter 1AFlash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:New versions of system programsNew features or options

Chapter 1 37System Utility DisketteThis utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 505 notebook machine. It provides the following functions:1. Pane

38 Chapter 1System Diagnostic DisketteIMPORTANT:The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by

Chapter 1 39The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.One Test Performs a single test and manual checks the selected test i

40 Chapter 1After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below):Move the highlight bar from one item t

Chapter 3 41This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

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

Chapter 3 43Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

VTable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44 Chapter 3HeatsinkUpper caseBattery and AudioBoardLower caseL/R ChannelSpeakerFDD & CD-ROMCable from M/BTouchpadBoardCover SwitchCable from M/BM

Chapter 3 45Removing the Battery Pack1.Press the battery cover release latch down and slide the battery pack out from the main unit.2.Remove the batte

46 Chapter 33. At CN20, remove the modem board from the mainboard.4. Disconnect the modem power cable from the modem board.Removing the Keyboard1. Sli

Chapter 3 47Removing the LCD Module1.Remove the two screws holding the LCD FPC cable2.At CN9, disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the mainboard.3.At CN7

48 Chapter 3Disassembling the LCD1.Remove the two rubber LCD cushions and the 3 hinge screw caps from the LCD module.2.Remove the five screws from the

Chapter 3 497. Remove the two screws holding the inverter. Now, lift off the inverter gently.8. Disconnect the LCD power cable and LCD FPC cable from

50 Chapter 3Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Heatsink and CPU EMI Shield1.Remove the five screws holding the system heatsink.2.Slide the heatsi

Chapter 3 51Removing Upper Case1.To release the upper case, first remove the eleven screws from the main unit.2.Lift the upper case gently.3.At CN6, d

52 Chapter 32. Remove the screw shown here.3. Remove the CD-ROM drive screw cap from the bottom of the main unit.4. Remove the screw shown here.5. Now

Chapter 3 53Removing the Audio I/O and Battery Connection Board1.Remove the two screws holding the audio I/O and battery connection board, then remove

VITable of ContentsRemoving the PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Removing the Touchpad Module .

54 Chapter 3Removing the PCMCIA Card1.Remove the four screws holding the PCMCIA slot.2.At CN13, disconnect the PCMCIA slot from the mainboard.Removing

Chapter 3 55Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module1.To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the six screws as shown here.2.Detach th

56 Chapter 3Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Combo Module1.To disassemble the CD-ROM drive from the combo module, first remove the three

Chapter 4 57Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer

58 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresDiskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, cable or diskette. A write-en

Chapter 4 59The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:Numeric keypadExternal keyboardIf any of these devices do not work, r

60 Chapter 4Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following:1.Power off the computer. 2.Remove the battery pack and measure the vol

Chapter 4 61Index of Error MessageThe symptom-to-FRU index lists the symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed fi

62 Chapter 4Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.DIMMSystem boardDiskette drive A error Chec

Chapter 4 63No-Beep SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceNo beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.Power source (battery pack and po

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceIntel® Celeron™ processor wi

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

Chapter 4 65Battery can’t be charged Power System Check Battery packSystem boardPCMCIA-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceSystem cannot

66 Chapter 4The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.Standby ModeLCD cover switchSystem boardBattery fuel gauge in Windo

Chapter 4 67NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 69.Modem-Related

68 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 69Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

70 Chapter 4Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, MessageError Code Message Action in Sequence16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery01XXX CPU or main

Chapter 5 71Top ViewPCB No. 99206CN1 PS/2 Port CN12 Golden Finger for DebugCN2 VGA Port CN13 PCMCIA SlotCN3 Parallel Port CN14 Fan ConnectorCN4 Serial

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Chapter 6 73This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 505P. Refer to this chapter whenev

2 Chapter 1DisplayThe large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The computer supports two di

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Chapter 6 75Picture No. Partname Description Part No.LCD33 LCD Module 12.1” DSTN SharpASSY LCD 12.1” DSTN SHARP TM5056M.43F01.001NS 12.1” SVGA DSTN LC

76 Chapter 6NS LED Cable W.A 10/10P 120MM LED AN50050.45B11.00133 LCD Module 12.1” TFT HitachiASSY LCD 12.1” TFT HITACHI TM5056M.43F01.011NS 12.1” SVG

Chapter 6 77NS LCD FPC TFT C.A FPC LCD 12.1” TFT HIT 51050.45C06.001NS LED Cable W.A 10/10P 120MM LED AN50050.45B11.00133 LCD Module 12.1” TFT IBM/OEM

78 Chapter 6NS LED Board EXTENSA 700 LED BOARD55.47A03.001NS LCD FPC TFT Cable C.A FPC 12.1” TFT HIT FALCON50.43F04.001NS LED Cable W.A 10/10P 120MM L

Chapter 6 793 HDD Bracket BRK HDD SECC AN50033.45B02.0042 HDD Bracket BRK HDD(R) SECC AN50033.45B02.00322 HDD Connection Board FALCON HDD TRANSPORT BD

80 Chapter 6NS CD-ROM Cable C.A FPC CD-ROM AN51050.45C02.001Modem20 56K SW Modem, Ambit MODEM 56K AMBIT/T62M145.0054.09011.24120 56K SW Modem, Aopen M

Chapter 6 81PowerNS AC Adapter, Delta ADT 90-270V ADP-60JB V.A 72025.10064.03128 NiMH Battery, Panasonic ASSY BTY PACK 99-R0500-001 50060.45B04.011NS

82 Chapter 6MemoryNS DIMM 32MB, SDRAM, MitsubishiSDIMM 32M MH4S64BBKG-8 PC100(MI72.00464.00NNS DIMM 32MB, SDRAM, Siemens SDIMM 32M HYS64V4200GDL-8(SIE

Chapter 6 8327 Upper case module ASSY UP CASE FALCON60.43F02.00131 Lower case module ASSY LOW CASE FALCON60.43F03.00115 Battery door DOOR BATTERY PC A

Chapter 1 3KeyboardThe keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.Special Ke

84 Chapter 61718Hinge Cover Pack ASSY HINGE COVER PACK TM5056M.45B08.00132 CPU EMI Shield BRKT CPU EMI CU AN51033.45C08.00130 Upper Heat Sink HSINK UP

Chapter 6 85OthersNS RTC Battery BTY LI 3V ML2032T6 65MAH23.20004.10151 Fan FAN 30*30*10 AD0305LB-G7323.10033.07141 Screw SCREW MACH PAN M2X4L86.9A522

86 Chapter 6Keyboard44 API Keyboard NSK-84A6C 91.78S07.06CNS API Keyboard SWISS/FRE/GER (85) 91.78S07.070NS API Keyboard US (84) 91.78S07.071NS API Ke

Appendix A 87Model Number DefinitionsModel NumberLCD CPU Memory HDD CD Battery 505DX 12.1” HPA Mobile -Celeron-400 MHzProcessor 32MB 4.8GB 24x NiM

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Appendix B 89This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

90 Appendix BMicrosoft Windows 98 ACPI Environment TestItems SpecificationsProcessor Intel Celeron 366/433/466Hard Disk Drive IBM 9.5mm 6.0 GBIBM 9.5m

Appendix B 91Modem AdapterModem (up to 28.8K) Xircom PCMCIA Fax/Modem 28.8mModem (up to 33.6K) Dlink Winconnect 33.6 Fax modemIBM PCMCIA Data/Fax Mode

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Appendix C 93This appendix describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer systems. If you are a distributor, deale