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Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200 Series 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 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 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 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. . Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 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 -on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 6
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technology T 256/512 MB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two so DIMM modules (dual-channel support ) Display and graphics T 15.4" WXGA color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM T 15" XGA color TFT LCD, 1024x 768 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 8
W 6-cell Li-ion battery pack T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 90 W AC adapter I/O Ports T T T T T T T T PC Card slot (one Type II) Four USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone/line-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 9
Card Socket page 29 LAN(GbE) BCM5789 page 26 MINI CARD Power Circuit DC/DC page 40,41,42,43 44,45,46,47 Switch/B Conn. USB port4, 6 page 34 LCM Conn. page 34 MEDIA/B Conn. page 34 ENE KB910Q page 32 Touch Pad page 35 EC I/O Buffer page 33 Int.KBD page 33 BIOS Intel 945PM/GM Memory BUS(DDRII) - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 10
6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector 4 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 11
DIMM Socket 11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA Jack Microphone-in Jack CIR Module Wireless LAN Switch Bluetooth and 3G Switch South Bridge Chipset Mini Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector 5 IN1 Socket - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 12
Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 13
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector Chapter 1 7 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 14
Jumper Setting Label J3 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. 8 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 15
Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. For use with Acer - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 16
Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Internal - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 17
Closed Front View Aspire 5610: # Item # Item LAN indicator communications. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery speakers, headphones). with S/PDIF support 10 Latch Locks and release the lid. # Icon Item - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 18
LAN indicator communications. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. # Icon Item Description 5 # Icon ItemBattery indicator DesIcnrdipictaiotens the computer's battery with S/PDIF support 9 Latch Locks and release the lid. Left View Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200: 12 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 19
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Right View Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200: # 1 2 3 Chapter 1 Icon Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 20
Rear Panel Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200: # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Ethernet (RJ-45) port Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network (for selected models). Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. External - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 21
Houses the computer's main memory. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for removal. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200: The power, battery and wireless - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 22
of wireless LAN communication. Lights up when the battery is being charged. Lights up when the computer is on. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 23
Launch key Web browser Mail Default application Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Chapter 1 17 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 24
two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire 5610: is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 25
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Aspire 5610 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 26
ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 27
can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Aspire 5610: TravelMate the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 28
Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 29
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 30
notebook is unattended. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives . If you do not set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to the initial status - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 31
Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 32
space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data backup: T Back up to HDD (set recovery point). T Back up to CD/DVD. T Image/data - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 33
to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. T Logs - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 34
on your notebook, or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 35
Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC Mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1. Assign a name for the new scheme - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 36
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. T View information about Acer ePower Management. 30 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 37
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1 31 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 38
PC Card 95, IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 39
some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 40
does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 41
Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Manual - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 42
44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate Yes Yes/2 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz) Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 43
card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 44
Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification Li Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 45
AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 46
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configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 48
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 49
disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 50
. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [22:03:28] [12/21/2005] , , or 640 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 51
disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 52
and suggested parameter settings. Infrared Port 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 Disabled Enabled Auto Option 42 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 53
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 54
. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Setting a Password - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 55
have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight . 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 56
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 46 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 57
module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB HDD - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 58
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 59
a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 60
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procedures on how to disassemble 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 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 62
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the 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 pack. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 63
on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 64
.5*6(NL) C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) E SCREW M2*2.2 F SCREW M2*3(NL) G SCREW M2*4 H SCREW M3*4(NL) I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) LCD Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 55 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 66
the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for red circle; M2*3(NL) for yellow circle) 2. Detach the thermal door from the notebook. 3. Pop out the memory then remove it 4. Use a tweezer to take out the fan cable as shown. 5. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board. 56 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 67
6. Remove the two screws fastening the system fan. 7. Take out the system fan from the main unit. 8. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 9. Then detach the thermal module carefully. 10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11. Detach the CPU - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 68
LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Detach the middle cover from the main unit carefully. 3. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 58 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 69
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Then turn the notebook to the front side. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 70
the bottom as shown. 5. Detach the upper case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 6. Remove the two screws fastening the media shown. 8. Detach the media board from the upper case carefully. NOTE: Only Aspire 5650 series have media board. 9. Tear off the mylar on top of the - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 71
12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 13. Then remove the touchpad FFC from the touchpad. 14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Detach the switch board from the main board. 2. Remove the screw fastening the modem board. 3. Disconnect the modem board from - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 72
7. Remove the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case carefully. 9. Take out the microphone from the lower case. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set. 11. Take out the speaker - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 73
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter. 6. Disconnect the LCD power cable on the other side. 7. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD assembly. 8. Take out the LCD - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 74
12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket. 13. Remove the LCD left bracket. 64 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 75
the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the optical bracket from the optical disk - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 76
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Troubleshooting 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 determine which page to go to. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 78
Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 79
of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 80
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. 70 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 81
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 battery pack and measure - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 82
original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 83
Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 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 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 84
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 drive is defined with the proper diskette type in - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 85
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 69.. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 86
refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 87
Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 88
hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 89
timer 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 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 90
. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 91
be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 92
fuel gauge in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 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 5610Z | Aspire 5610 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 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 95
Locations Board Layout Top View Chapter 5 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector PCMCIA Socket FIR Module Internal Keyboard Connector Chapter 5 85 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 96
DIMM Socket 11 J3 Clear CMOS Jumper 12 JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA Jack Microphone-in Jack CIR Module Wireless LAN Switch Bluetooth and 3G Switch South Bridge Chipset Mini Card Connector IEEE 1394 Connector 5 IN1 Socket - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 97
Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 98
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector 88 Chapter 5 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 99
Jumper Setting Label J3 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. Chapter 5 89 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 100
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list in global configurations of Aspire 5610/ Travelmate 4200. Please refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 102
Exploded Diagram 92 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 103
CATEGORY ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD PARTNAME DESCRIPTION Acer PN ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBAC ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA1900-04LR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBAC ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA1900-04LR ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF AP.09001. - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 104
CABLE Acer PN 50.TAVV5.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TAVV5.003 LCD WIRESET - 15 IN. LCD WIRESET - 15.4 N/A POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 105
CATEGORY PARTNAME OPTICAL BRACKET HDD DOOR TM DESCRIPTION OPTICAL BRACKET HDD DOOR TM Acer PN 33.TAVV5.002 42.TAVV5.004 LCD HDD BRACKET HDD BRACKET 33.TAVV5.003 DVD/CDRW COMBO BEZEL DVD DUAL BEZEL DVD SUPER MULTI - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 106
ANTENNA 15 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. Acer PN 50.TAVV5.011 50.TAVV5.012 MISCELLANEOUS N/A HARD DISK DRIVE HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM SEAGATE MERCURY2 ST98823A FW:3.04 (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM HGST MORAGA+ HTS541080G9AT00 FW:A56J (ROHS) HDD PATA 80G 5400RPM WD ML40 WD800-22HCTO (ROHS) KEYBOARD - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 107
15.4 WXGA TM N/A FOR WIRELESS FOR WIRELESS MAINBOARD 945GM UMA 10/100 W/ O EXPRESS CARD, CARD READER, CPU, MEMORY MAINBOARD 945GM UMA 10/100 W/ O EXPRESS CARD, CARD READER, CPU, MEMORY MB.A9302.001 PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT N/A PCMCIA SOCKET MEMORY PCMCIA SOCKET 22.TAVV5.001 Chapter 6 97 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 108
512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37B MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 INFINEON HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY-53EB3 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 SAMSUNG M470T6554CZ3-CD500 MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 HYNIX HYMP564S64P6-C4 Acer PN KN.51203.023 KN.51202.021 KN.51204.019 KN - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 109
M2.5*6(NL) SCREW M2.5*10(NL) SCREW M2.5*15(NL) SCREW M2*2.2 SCREW M2*3(NL) SCREW M2*4 SCREW M3*4(NL) SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) Acer PN 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 - Acer Aspire 5610Z | Aspire 5610 Service Guide - Page 110
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