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Aspire 1690 Aspire 3510 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw NOTE: Please refer to Kestrel Service CD P/N:VD.A27V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire1690 and Aspire 3510 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 3
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 5
supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 6
23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Information 46 Main 47 Advanced 49 Security 51 Boot 54 Exit 55 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 7
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 8
Aspire 1690 series only) Graphics T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X600 with 64/128MB of video memory (for Aspire 1690 series only) T ATI MOBILITYTM RADEON® X700 with 64/128MB of video memory (for Aspire 1690 series only) T Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 support T ATI POWERPLAYTM 5.0 support T DualViewTM support - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 9
Line-out (SPDIF supported for Aspire 1690 series only) Storage T T T T T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive 4-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick® , and Memory Stick PROTM (for Aspire1690 series only) PC card 95 supported with one Type II - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 10
Mainboard Placement Top View Chapter 1 3 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 11
Rear View 4 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 12
RAM VGA RAM LAN transformer PCMCIA connector USB connector RJ45/RJ11 connector MINI PCI connector EC North Bridge VGA RAM BIOS ROM ITEM CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN21 CN24 CN30 CN31 CN36 CN34 CN35 CN33 CN32 CN26 CN23 CN19 U31 U29 U38 U28 DESCRIPTION DC JACK CRT connector Docking connector Battery - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 13
2V Page : 38 BATTERY CHARGER Page : 39 BATTERY SELECT Page : 40 - HDD Page:21 Page:15 SWITCH CIRCUIT CRT Page:17 LVDS Page:16 SATA ATA 66/100 AC97 AUDIO CODEC CONEXANT 20468-31 Page USB 2.0 NEW CARD Page : 32 NS SIO (87383) Page : 31 TI PCMCIA+1394 +3 IN 1 PCI7411 Page: 23 MINI-PCI Wireless - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 14
Item # Item Description Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. programs. 9 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Chapter 1 7 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 15
3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. # Icon Item Description 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing button/indicator option) 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 16
View # Item # Item Description Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 2 LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 17
a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time. 5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 S-video port 7 Network jack Connects to aNtoetleev:ision or display device with S-video input - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 18
Rear View # Item # 1 2 3 Description Item Description Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1 11 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 19
disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk # Item (securDedesbcyraipstciroewn). 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 20
includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously. Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line Fa1t0a time when the up and down - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 21
Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the right-hand side of the keycaps. Desired action Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner Deseimrebedddaedction Num Lock on keypad - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 22
Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active. NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad. Chapter 1 15 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 23
can still be seen. Icon Item Power Icon Function Battery indicator Description Lights when the computer is on. Description 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Lights when the battery is being charged. 16 Chapter - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 24
button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: + Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button) Tab + E (OEpens the My Computer window) F + F1 (opens Help and Support) M + F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box) Shift M R + M (minimizes - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 25
Launch Keys Located above the keyboard are three buttoEnsu. rTohe left-most button is the power button. To the right of the power button are the two launch keyAs.ltThGeyrare designated as the EmpowEeurirnog Key and a programmable button. dollar Alt Gr Note: dollar Launch key Default application - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 26
most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 27
Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press the Euro symbol at the - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 28
Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 29
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Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs,Satnadrtthen Launch Manager to start thAelal pPprliocagtiorna.ms Launch Manager Chapter 1 23 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 31
Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the volume on the computer is as easy as pressing some buttons. "Hot keys" on page 17 24 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 32
scroll (2) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of windows applications. Chapter 1 25 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 33
Execute Left Button Click twice quickly Righ Button Select Drag Access context menu Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad finger movements: the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. 26 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 34
Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. j When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. Chapter 1 27 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 35
core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller IrDA BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 36
400/533 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for Aspire 1690) 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 37
2.0 USB 2.0 3 Right Side *2 Front Side *1 Specification Specification AC' 97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 CD 48 KHz Yes Yes / 2 PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 38
Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey controls T embedded numberic keypad T international language support (for TM4600/TM4100) T Internet browser T email with LED - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 39
XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16.7 million 16.7 million Optical Specification keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkey No - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 40
Supply voltage for LCD 785 785 730 735 735 backlight (Vrms) AC Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) T 4-hour battery life (support power capacity - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 41
VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system. Dimensions and Weight Item Model Deminsions Weight Details Aspire 1690 Aspire 3510 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 42
Physical Per drive, formatted Data 383 63 156,301,488 100MB/sec 2ms 12ms 22ms TOSHIBA Nominal Power Requirements Logic +5V( ±5 %) +5V( ±5 %) Start 56ms Interface ATA-2/3/4/5/6 ATA-5 Buffer 8MB 16MB Physical & Environmental Specs Dimensions/Weight: Height 0.37" (9.5mm) 0.37" (9.5mm) - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 43
1 in 1013 bits 1 in 1013 bits 1 in 106 seeks 1 in 106 seeks Other None None 300,000 300,000 5 years or 20,000 power 5 years or 20,000 power ON hours ON hours 41 ° - 131 ° F (5 to 55° C) -4 ° - 140 ° F (-20 to 60 ° C) -40 ° - 158 ° F (-40 to 70 ° C) 9.8 M/S2 (1.0G), 5 - 500 Hz 200g 800g - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 44
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Seek time (read, typical) Average 12 12 12 12 (ms) Track to 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 track (ms) Full track 23 23 23 23 (ms Power Requirement +5VDC( ±5 %) +5VDC( ±5 %) +5VDC( ±5 %) +5VDC( ±5 %) Moraga HTS541080G9 AT00, 80GB, 5400rpm ATA-6 80 512 16 4 2 86 8 5,400 5.5 493 100 Ultra DMA mode - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 47
1.85 W idle (avg.) 1.85 W 1.85 W Active idle 0.85 W (avg.) 0.85 W 0.85 W Low power 0.65 W idle (avg.) 0.65 W 0.65 W Standby 0.25 W (avg.) 0.25 W 0.25 W Sleep 0.1 W 0.1 W 0.1 W Power consump. efficiency index (W/ GB) 0.016 0.011 0.008 Physical size Height (mm) 9.5 9.5 9.5 Width - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 48
/1ms 800Gs/1ms Vibration (random (RMS)) 3.01 G (5 - 500 3.01 G (5 - 500 3.01 G (5 - 500 Hz) Hz) Hz) Acoustics (A-Weighted Sound Power (Bels)) Idle (typ.) 2.0 2.3 2.3 Op (typ.) 2.4 2.7 2.7 Idle (max.) 2.3 2.6 2.6 Op (max.) 2.6 2.9 2.9 NA NA 1000 G / 1 ms NA 2.5 2.7 NA NA NA NA - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 49
Operating (oC) Temperature, Nonoperating (oC) Shock, Operating : 2 msec(Gs) Shock, Nonoperating : 1 msec (Gs) Acoustics Idle (bels-sound power) Quick Seek (bels-sound power) Performance (bels-sound power) Physical Height (in/mm) Width (in/mm) Depth (in/mm) Weight (lb/g) Seagate N2-50 ST960821A 60GB - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 50
( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 60GB and above E-IDE hard disc T One 5.25-inch internal remobable optical drive DVD-Dual drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive DVD-Dual Drive (Read) T 24X CD-ROM T 8X DVD - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 51
(10 % duty) Operation 5oC Non-Operation -20oC Item Model Name Diameter Capacity Transfer rate Access Time Voltage Current Dimension Weight MTBF Temperature DVD/CD RW Combo Specification QSI, SBW-242 12cm and 8cm CDROM 650 MB(mode 1, 12cm disk) DVDROM 4.7 GB(mode 1, 12cm disk) CDROM 3.6 MB/s max - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 52
4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility Function Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 53
of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line This item will show the model name of DVD/CD-ROM drive installed on system. The DVD/CD-ROM model name is automatically detected by the system. If - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 54
/ System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display Network boot F12 Boot Menu Description The hours are power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 55
Management Description Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery Selects the Processor Power Management desired: Disabled= C states and GV1/GV3 are disabled GV1/GV3 only= C states are disabled C States Only= GV1/GV3 are disabled Enabled= C States and GV1/ - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 56
when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Serial port - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 57
Parallel port Mode Internal TouchPad Description Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Set the mode for the parallel port using options: Output only - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 58
Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on boot Clear Clear Clear 43883467 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses to the setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 59
Password Password on boot Description When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable it, turn off the system and enter Setup immediately after turning it back on. Press [Enter] to input change, or disable hard drive password. Defines - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 60
. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [ continue] If the current password entered does not match the actual current password: Setup Warning Invalid password Re-enter Password [ continue] If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match: Setup Warning Password do not match Re-enter - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 61
up and down. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Netword Boot . Description + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/ collapse - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 62
save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 63
the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 64
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. Remove the battery here also called RAM/Wireless cover. Screw Type M2.5*6 57 Location Bottom case - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 65
the heatsink cover 1 then you will see. Remove the HDD cover then 1 you will see. Detach the HDD module 1 then you will see. Remove the battery then you 1 will see. Quantity Chapter 3 58 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 66
. Start Battery K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless LAN Card Memory CPU *2 IO Bezel *2 Heatsink Cover *2 Thermal Module ODD Module *6 ODD Connector Board ODD Holder ODD Drive *3 Middle Cover *2 Keyboard *4 (right and left hinges) LCD Module *2 Switch Board *5 *18 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 67
LCD Module 4 screw pads M*4 LCD Bezel Antenna set *6 hinges *2 brackets LCD Cover LCD Assembly *4 LCD Inverter LCD LCD Cable LCD Brackets Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI- 86.A03V7.012 NYLOK SCREW I2.5*3MBNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN- 86.A03V7.006 NYLOK - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 68
Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble and reassemble procedures. 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. 61 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 69
then remove it. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Pop up the memory then remove it. 4. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 70
Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel. 2. Then remove the IO bezel. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover. 4. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. 5. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 71
4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard. 5. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module. 6. Turn over the notebook computer then detach the ODD module carefully. NOTE: When you reattach the ODD, please make sure you attach the ODD module completely to the main - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 72
Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover. 2. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit. . 3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown. 4. Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 73
Disassembling the Main Unit Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws holding the switch board. 2. Remove the switch board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable. 5. Remove the five screws that secure - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 74
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad board to touchpad FFC. 2. Disconnect the touchpad board to main board FFC. 3. Then detach the touchpad board to - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 75
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board. 2. Detach the MDC cable from the main board. 3. Remove the two screws holding - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 76
13. Then remove another two screws holding the speaker set on the other side. 14. Then take out the speaker set from the lower case. 69 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 77
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 78
13. 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 the LCD cable, then remove it.. 71 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 79
the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws as the picture shows. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the optical disc - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 80
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 81
damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 82
the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 83
+20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 87. T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 84
the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 85
information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 86
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is specified - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 87
. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 88
correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 89
Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 90
System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Hold and press the power switch for more - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 91
Mode" on page 34. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See "Hibernation Mode" on page 34. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 92
correctly. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 93
defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 94
all of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 95
Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 96
is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. Chapter 4 89 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 97
7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 98
Disk to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y]. - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 99
Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery. NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system. 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 100
After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. Chapter 4 93 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 101
8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 94 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 102
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 Chapter 5 95 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 103
Rear View 96 Chapter 5 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 104
RAM VGA RAM LAN transformer PCMCIA connector USB connector RJ45/RJ11 connector MINI PCI connector EC North Bridge VGA RAM BIOS ROM ITEM CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN21 CN24 CN30 CN31 CN36 CN34 CN35 CN33 CN32 CN26 CN23 CN19 U31 U29 U38 U28 DESCRIPTION DC JACK CRT connector Docking connector Battery - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 105
RTC Jumper 98 Chapter 5 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 106
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1690 and Aspire 3510. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 107
Exploded Diagram 100 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 108
ZL1A BATTERY (SANYO 8 CELL) S.P. ZL1A BATTERY (PANASONIC 8 CELL) S.P ZL1A BATTERY (SIMPLO 8 CELL) S.P. BT.T5003.001 BT.T5005.001 BT.T5007.001 MODEM BOARD ZL1A MODEM BOARD ASSY S.P. 54.T50V7.001 BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA ZA1 BLUETOOTH MODULE S/P (WITH BT ANTENNA) 54.T48V7.001 WIRELESS LAN - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 109
PAD BOARD ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 55.T50V7.002 Cable FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB ZL1A TOUCH PAD BOARD M/B (FFC) ASSY S.P. 50.T50V7.001 MODEM CABLE ZL1A MODEM CABLE ASSY S.P. 50.T50V7.002 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly POWER CORD US (3 PIN) POWER CORD PRC (3 PIN) POWER CORD KOERA ( 3 Pin) POWER CORD EU - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 110
Acer P/N 60.T63V7.001 UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHPAD, BRACKET, MIC,BLUETOOTH CABLE ZL2 TOP COVER TM ASSY CONDUCT PAINT 60.T63V7.002 DIMM/WIRELESS T50V7.001 Communication Module CPU/Processor Optical Disk Drive Module Chapter 6 WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA ZL1A WIRELESS ANTENNA ASSY S.P. 50.T50V7.003 INTEL - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 111
S.P. ZI6 COMBO SBW-242C S/P-QSI ZL1 CD ROM/B ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55 DUAL BEZEL FOR QSI DVD DUAL MODULE PIONEER DVR-K14RA SWAP DVD DUAL DRIVE PIONEER DVR-K14RA F/ W : ? OPTICAL DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 112
Illustration HDD/Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Chapter 6 Part Name Description Acer P/N Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3.05 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS SEAGATE N2 ( - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 113
ZL1A K/B EUGOTURKISH ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-CANA FREN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-JAPAN ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-GREEK ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOHEBREW ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-RUSS ASSY S.P. Acer P/N KB.T5007.007 KB.T5007.008 KB.T5007.009 KB.T5007.010 KB.T5007.011 KB.T5007.012 KB.T5007.013 KB.T5007.014 KB - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 114
LCD Illustraion Item Description Acer P/N LCD MODULE 15 IN. SXGA ZL1 15" LCD SXGA+ (TM- CMO N150P2-L04 - LIGHT CMO) ASSY S.P. NEW GREEN SILIVER COLOR LCD 15" TFT SXGA+ CMO - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 115
IN. ZL1A 15" LCD BEZEL ASSY S.P. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ZL1A 14/15" LCD COVER ANTENNA 14/15 IN.- LIGHT TM ASSY S.P. NEW GREEN SILVER COLOR Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.028 LK.15006.006 19.T50V7.001 50.T50V7.005 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003 60.T50V7.004 60.T50V7.102 LCD - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 116
Illustraion Item Description Acer P/N LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. ZL2 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM WXGA LG LP154W01-A5 1- LG) ASSY S.P. NEW LIGHT GREEN SILVER COLOR 6M.T63V7.012 LCD 15.4 - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 117
LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 UMA M/B ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 118
MEMORY SPEAKER Item Description Acer P/N MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) KN.25602.012 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 KN.25604.016 MEMORY - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 119
Illustraion SCREW Item Description Acer P/N LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD ZL1A RUBBER PAD-UP S.P. 47.T50V7.003 LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD ZL1A RUBBER PAD-2 S.P. 47.T50V7.004 WEIGHT SAVER ZL1 WEIGHT - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 120
/ 64MB Aspire 1690 series Model Number CPU LCD 1691WL Mi 1692WL Mi PM730 PM740 15.4" WXGA 15.4" WXGA Memory DDRII DDRII HDD 60GB 80GB Optical 8x DVDDual (DL) 8x DVDDual(DL) Card Reader 4 in 1Crane Wireless LAN Intel2200BG 4 in 1Crane Intel2200BG Bluetooth N/A AMOM+W NCUSBT Battery Li - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 121
under Windows XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 1690 and Aspire 3510 Compatibility Test. Report released by the Acer - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 122
Microsoft Windows XP (Home) Environment Test CPU Component Mobile, Intel Pentium M, 533MHz FSB, Regular, uFCPGA, 2MB L2 Mobile, Intel Pentium M, 533MHz FSB, Regular, uFCPGA, 2MB L2 Mobile, Intel - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 123
, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR-333 HDD LAN Modem Wireless 802.11 a/b/g Wireless 802.11 b+g Wireless 802.11 b+g Main Chip & Others Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Appendix - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 124
Component Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion 2nd battery Manufacturer Simplo Sanyo Panasonic Simplo Sanyo Specifications Simplo Li-Ion 8 Cell 916-3020 4S2P,4.4A / AHA842221I0 Sanyo Li-Ion 4 Cell 4UR18650F-QC141 ZL1,4S1P,2.2A / - Acer Aspire 1690 | Acer Aspire 1690 Service Guide - Page 125
and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities