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Acer TravelMate 660 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 PART NO.: VD.T29V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 660 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 3
, 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 or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 4
additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 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 TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 6
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the Battery Pack 52 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . .53 Removing the Optical Module 53 Removing the HDD Module 53 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 53 Removing the LCD Module 54 Disassembling the Main Unit 55 Remove the function key board and the keyboard - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 8
) List 81 TravelMate 660 Series 92 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 92 Main Features 93 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 96 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test 100 Appendix C Online Support Information 105 Index - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 9
Pentium®M Processor at 1.3G~1.7G and higher T Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots (Only one slot for user accessible) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 10
T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 11
VIDEO LAN B PG 30 DDR-Termiation PG 11 66(266)MHZ, 1.8V HUB I/F 33MHZ, 3.3V PCI Primary IDE HDD PG 17 ATA 66/100 Secondary IDE - Swap Bay (Optical Drive, 2ND HDD 25 FIR Parallel Touchpad Keyboard FLASH FAN 1,2 D PG 26 PG 26 PG 19 PG 29 PG 27 PG 29 D Acer Inc. Title Schematic Block - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 12
25 1 S-Video 2 CRT 3 LPT 4 Docking 5 RJ45 6 RJ11 7 Power jack 8 CPU socket 9 Fan connector 10 USB connector 11 1394 connector 12 PCMCIA 13 HDD connector 14 Keyboard connector 15 Touchpad board connector 16 IR 17 Main battery connector 18 Second battery connector - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 13
D883 D882 D881 D87: V21 QBE: U79 6 7 8 9 10 S734 S733 S732 211 37 QS248 36 TX3 RTC battery connector Line-in connector 4 5 6 7 Microphone-in connector Headphone out connector LAN cable connector 3 S735 62 61 QBE44 B QD257 QBE53 B V58 87 86 S781 QBE43 QD256 QE31 QS24: QS251 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 14
programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. They are designated as P1, browser button. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; Email and Web browser launch button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 15
-1 memory reader. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- red printer, IR-aware computer). 5 Bluetooth button Starts Bluetooth functionality. 6 Bluetooth indicator Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. 7 InviLink button Enables or disables wireless LAN - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 16
Left Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Four (4) USB ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 3 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. 4 Line-in jack Accepts - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 17
Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive Houses a removable media drive module. 2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray. 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. 5 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 18
1 Item Description Connects to a phone line. 2 Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort colors and upt 1400X1050 resolution. 6 S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Security keylock Connects to a - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 19
AcerMedia drive module. 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 6 Mini-PCI slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 20
its components. Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Power Battery Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is activated. Lights green when the power is on and orange when the computer is in standby mode - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 21
Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11) Scroll lock (Fn-F12) Description When - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 22
like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal keypad - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 23
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 24
or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys toggle Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 25. Puts the computer - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 25
Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 17 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 26
Click on OK. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Regional on your keyboard. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. 3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 27
option to enable disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an e-mil account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 server in the dialog box. The POP3 Sever is the mail server where you get your email. Chapter 1 19 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 28
Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD. 20 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 29
means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 30
. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. 22 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 31
voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Phoenix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 32
LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface BroadCom 4401 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V92 MDC RJ11 Rear panel Specification Bluetooth - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 33
Specification Specification Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Specification ICH4-M USB 1.1 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Hard Disk Drive 60 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU 16L MHS series ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 317 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 60 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 34
Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Audio Interface Montara-GM Integration No 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@75HZ Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Specification - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 35
) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface UMA-System memory Default 16M(Adjust) DDR Specification Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 36
ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Smart Card Reader Item Chipset Number of slot Location System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11 b Wireless 802.11 a/g PCMCIA Smart card reader Audio 28 Specification USB - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 37
name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously ST7265 PC87591 Controller Specification PC87591 DARFON 84/85 key Yes No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously by software specification. Battery Item Vendor & model name - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 38
G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CFFFFh- CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. BIOS VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 87591 chip - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 39
Assignment Item Channel 1 Channel 3 Channel 4 Function System speaker DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller PC87591 chip select Real-time clock and CMOS Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 ACPI EC interface (NS87591) Secondary IDE channel Primary IDE channel - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 40
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also refer to Chapter 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). Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 42
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 bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 43
Info. Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Serial Number UUID Number Description Shows floppy drive type informaiton. This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 35 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 44
Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. 36 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 45
suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on display LCD Auto Dim Description if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Chapter - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 46
System Devices The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Serial Port - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 47
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 39 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 48
to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 49
. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 50
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 42 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 51
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Chapter 2 43 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 52
this screen. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 53
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, you may not boot the system because the - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 54
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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 screw driver T Flat head screwdriver - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 56
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. NOTE: TravelMate 660 series product uses mylar or - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 57
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 Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 58
LCD Module 6 LCD Cushions Jx6 LCD Bezel LCD Inverter Hx4 LCD LCD Assembly Hx4 LCD Coaxial Cable Dx4 LCD Brackets LCD Panel Wireless Antenna Hx2 LCD Latch Kit Bracket Dx1 LCD Latch Kit Screw List Item Description A NUT-I/O B SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK C SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK D - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 59
Item L M N O P Q R S T U Description SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI SCREW M2.5X7 SCREW M3.0X3.5 SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK) Chapter 3 51 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 60
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 61
Card and LCD module Removing the Optical Module 1. Slide the optical disk drive latch. 2. Remove the ODD module. Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. 2. Remove the HDD cover. 3. Remove the HDD module. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the screw that secures - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 62
the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. 2. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. 3. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case. 4. Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 63
Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboard 1. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. 2. Disconnect function key board connector 3. Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board. 4. Remove the three screws that secure the - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 64
board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. 4. Remove the touchpad board. 5. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board. 6. Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder. 7. Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly. 8. Disconnect touchpad FFC - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 65
Take out the bluetooth antenna. 8. Disconnect the speaker set cable. 9. To remove the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button. 10. Then take the main board off the lower case assembly. 11. Unscrew the two screws that fasten the HDD bracket. 12. Remove one screw - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 66
. 14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it. 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Disconnect the - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 67
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. 2. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. 3. Disconnect LCD inverter. 4. Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. 5. Then remove the LCD. 6. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 68
13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit. 60 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 69
the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. 2. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. 2. Remove another screw as the picture - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 70
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 72
the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 73
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 TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 74
the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if 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 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 75
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 75. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 76
System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 64 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 77
Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 78
correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 79
Audio driver Volume control in Windows XP Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 80
work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 81
work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 75 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 82
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 diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 83
FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 84
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24 :21 5 D569 D568 D567 S53: S541 43 DO37 D565 23 2 I51 DO4: S892 S887 I52 QBE9 DO35 6 7 DO36 U78 DO22 CN9 CN13 CN20 CN22 S-Video CRT LPT Docking Chapter 5 CN12 CN14 CN18 U27 DDR Dimm 0 Touchpad board connector Second - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 86
CN19 CN17 RJ45 RJ11 Power jack Internal microphone connector LED board connector LCD cable connector Swap bay connector Main battery connector CN11 CN19 CON1 CN5 CN1~4 CN7 U21 Keyboard connector Swap bay connector PCMCIA IEEE 1394 connector USB connector FAN connector CPU socket 78 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 87
V21 QBE: U79 BT1 CN27 CN26 CN28 CN37 S734 S733 S732 211 37 QS248 36 TX3 DO42 DO41 DO43 CU2 RTC battery connector Line-in connector Microphone-in connector Headphone out connector LAN cable connector DO44 S735 62 61 QBE44 B QD257 QBE53 B V58 87 86 S781 QBE43 QD256 QE31 QS24: QS251 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 88
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 660 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts , 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 TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 90
Exploded Diagram The System 82 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 91
LI-ION 8CELL (LI-ION BATTERY PACK ZG14S2P, 4400mAH) BT.T2306.001 BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 6CELL 3UF103450P- BT.T2303.002 2-QC-20 3600 mAH NS MODEM CARD (Ambit T60M283.10) 54.T29V7.001 NS MODEM /BLUETOOTH COMBO BOARD AMBIT 54.T23V7.002 T60M665.00 NS WIRELESS LAN CARD (802.11a+g) (Ambit 54 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 92
Picture No. NS Partname And Description TOUCHPAD CABLE Part Number 50.T23V7.001 NS MODEM CABLE 50.T23V7.002 NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T23V7.003 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 3 POWER CORD US (3 pin) POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin) POWER CORD KOREA ( 3 Pin) POWER CORD CONTINENTAL ( 3 Pin) POWER CORD - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 93
PAD 33.T23V7.001 BOARD NS TOUCH PAD BRACKET FOR TOUCH PAD 33.T23V7.002 NS WIRELESS BOARD COVER 42.T23V7.003 Communication Module NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.T23V7.004 NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA Y CABLE 50.T29V7.001 NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T23V7.006 CPU Chapter 6 85 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 94
Part Number KC.BS001.13G KC.BS001.14G KC.BS001.15G KC.BS001.16G HDD/ Hard Disk Drive 12 HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/FUJITSU HORNET 16L MHS2030AT KH.03006.001 HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK3021GAS KH.33004.001 HDD 40GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/FUJITSU HORNET 16L MHS2040AT KH.04006.001 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 95
NSK-A640E 85KEYS KB.T2507.004 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH NSK-A640F 85KEYS KB.T2507.006 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G NSK-A6400 85KEYS KB.T2507.007 KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE NSK-06 KB.T2507.009 85KEYS KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC NSK-A640A 84KEYS KB.T2507.010 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM NSK-A641A 85KEYS KB - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 96
Picture No. NS NS Partname And Description INVERTER BOARD W/MAYLAR E AMBIT T18I064 INVERTER BOARD W/MAYLAR E SUMIDA 53261-0590 LCD BRACKET 14.1" RIGHT W/HINGE LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT W/HINGE Part Number 19.T23V7.001 19.T23V7.002 33.T23V7.005 33.T23V7.007 NS LCD BRACKET 14.1" LEFT W/HINGE 33. - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 97
Picture Memory Optical Drive No. NS 11 Partname And Description Part Number MEMORY SO-DIMM DDR266/256MB/0.14U / INFINEON HYS64D32020 GDL-7-B KN.25602.001 MEMORY SO-DIMM DDR266/256MB/0.15U / MICRON MT8VDDT3264HDG-265C3 KN.25604.004 MEMORY SO-DIMM DDR266/256MB/0.14U / NANYA NT256D64SH8B0GM-75B - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 98
Picture No. NS Partname And Description TOUCHPAD Part Number 56.T23V7.001 Speaker Heatsink 14 SPEAKER SET 7 HEATSINK W/FAN Reader NS SMART CARD READER NS 4 IN 1 READER 6K.T23V7.002 60.T29V7.001 60.T23V7.007 6K.T23V7.004 Microphone Others Screws 90 NS MICROPHONE NS LCD LATCH W/O - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 99
Picture No. NS NS NS NS NS NS Partname And Description SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI Part Number 86.A03V7.009 86.T23V7.014 86.T23V7.015 86.T23V7.017 86.T23V7.018 86.T23V7.019 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 100
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 660 Series Model Number 660XVi 660XCi CPU P-M1.3G P-M1.3G 661XCi P-M1.4G 660LCi P-M1.3G LCD 14.1XGA 14.1XGA 14.1XGA 15.0 SXGA+ Memory 1x256MB 1x256MB 2x256MB 256MB HDD (GB) 30/40 40/60 40 30/40 ODD 8XDVD 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 101
Windows® XP Pro and Windows® 2000 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 TravelMate 660 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 102
Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 EXTERNAL LACIE For DELL USB DRIVE 128MB USB DRIVE 256MB CardBus Card: Iogear GPU202 USB CDR/W: YAMAHA CRW-70 Ricoh MP5125A DVD+RW/+R LACIE (16*10*40) For DELL USB DVD/CD-RW (Pioneer DVR-104) 3 Com GB LAN Hub Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Gateway SK-9920 Acer 6311-TW - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 103
Modem Card (3CCFEM556B) 3COM 10/100 LAN+56k Modem Card (3CXFEM656C) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100) ATA Card: IBM Microdrives 340MB PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller(FLASH/32MB) IOMEGA Clik! PC CARD DRIVE Passport CardBus + HDD Travel HDD 3.2GB + Passport CardBus /ACCURITE Compaq 1394 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 104
Port 96 Specifications MMC Card: Acer USB Mouse M012BO eenius USB Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B USB Camera: Logitech QuickCam Home Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD Intel YC72 CREATIVE Video BLASTER WEBCAM GO Plus USB CCD: Intel USB CCD /CS430 USB HDD: USB DRIVE - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 105
Access Point Bluetooth Port Replicator Specifications USB FDD: MIC USB FDD YD-8U10 Logitec USB FDD Teac USB FDD(FD-05PUB) USB LAN: Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100B BUFFALD USB-10/100M Ethernet LUA- : Sony Ericsson Fujitsu PDA Nokia Mobile phone : 8910 Acer Port Replicator Appendix B 97 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 106
Iogear HI-SPEE HDD USB 2.0 EXTERNAL LACIE For DELL USB DRIVE 128MB USB DRIVE 256MB CardBus Card: Iogear GPU202 USB CDR/W: YAMAHA CRW-70 Ricoh MP5125A DVD+RW/+R LACIE (16*10*40) For DELL USB DVD/CD-RW (Pioneer DVR-104) 3 Com GB LAN Hub Keyboard: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Gateway SK-9920 Acer 6311-TW - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 107
Modem Card (3CCFEM556B) 3COM 10/100 LAN+56k Modem Card (3CXFEM656C) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 56k (CEM56-100) ATA Card: IBM Microdrives 340MB PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller(FLASH/32MB) IOMEGA Clik! PC CARD DRIVE Passport CardBus + HDD Travel HDD 3.2GB + Passport CardBus /ACCURITE Compaq 1394 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 108
Port 100 Specifications MMC Card Acer USB Mouse M012BO eenius USB Mouse USB Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro SILITEK K/B SK-6000 NMB K/B USB Camera: Logitech QuickCam Home Dlink DSC 350 USB CCD Intel YC72 CREATIVE Video BLASTER WEBCAM GO Plus USB CCD: Intel USB CCD /CS430 USB HDD: USB DRIVE - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 109
Access Point Bluetooth Port Replicator Specifications USB FDD: MIC USB FDD YD-8U10 Logitec USB FDD Teac USB FDD(FD-05PUB) USB LAN: Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100B BUFFALD USB-10/100M Ethernet LUA- : Sony Ericsson Fujitsu PDA Nokia Mobile phone : 8910 Acer Port Replicator Appendix B 101 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 110
102 Appendix B - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 111
you convenient 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 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 112
104 Appendix C - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 113
45 Floppy Disk removing the 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 81 H Hard disk 25 HDD 25 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 12 Intermittent Problems 74 J Jumper and Connector Locations 77 Top View 77 K Keyboard 29 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 64 L L2 cache 23 LAN/Modem Combo 24 M Memory Check 65 - Acer TravelMate 660 | TravelMate 660 Service Guide - Page 114
Diskette 45 System Memory 23 System Specifications Features 93 System Utilities 33 System Utility Diskette 45 T Test Compatible Components 95 Touchpad Check 66 Troubleshooting 63 U Undetermined Problems 75 USB 27, 28 utility BIOS 33 106 V Video 26 Resolutions 27 W Windows 2000 Environment Test