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Acer TravelMate 8210/8200 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 TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of notebook TravelMate 8210/8200 service guide. Date October 12, 2006 Chapter Updates first release II - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 3
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. III - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 4
in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 5
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. V - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 6
Preface Before using this information and the product it 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's "global" product offering. To better fit local market - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 7
Buttons 15 Touchpad 16 Touchpad Basics 16 Acer Empowering Technology 17 Acer eDataSecurity Management 18 Acer eLock Management 20 Acer ePerformance Management 21 Acer eRecovery Management 22 Acer eNet Management 22 Acer ePower Management 24 Acer ePresentation Management 25 TOC VIII - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 8
settings 27 Capturing photos or videos 29 Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam 29 Enabling the Acer VisageON 29 Acer GraviSense 32 Using Acer GraviSense 32 Protecting the HDD 32 Anti-Theft 32 Using the System Utilities 34 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 34 Launch Manager 35 Hardware - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 9
70 Disassembling the HDD Module 70 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 78 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . 79 Intermittent Problems 82 Undetermined Problems 83 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 84 Top View of Main Board - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 10
Parts 91 XI TOC - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 11
(4MB L2 cache, 2/ 2.16/ 2.33GHz, 667MHz) (for TravelMate 8210 series) • Intel® 945PM (Calistoga) Express Chipset with ICH7M-DH System Memory • 512MB/1GB or 2GB of DDR2 533/667MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual channel support) Display and Graphics • 15.4" WSXGA + TFT LCD - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 12
• WLAN: Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology support Power Subsystem • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 87W 7800mAh 9-cell Li-Ion - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 13
Weight and Dimensions • 3 kg (6.6 lbs.) • 364 (W) x 271 (D) x 26.3/38 (H) mm (14.33 x 10.66 x 1.03/1.49 inches) Chapter 1 3 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 14
Chapter 1 DVI P25 TVOUT P25 TFT LCD Panel 15.4" WSXGA+ P25 CRT P26 Bluetooth USB6 P29 X'TAL 6M Camera Module(1.3M) USB7 P25 6 in 1 Cardreader (SMSC 2228) P31 USB4 USB Port x 4 USB0~3 P29 X'TAL 14.318MHZ Clock Generator ICS954310BGLF P2 ZC1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM Yonah/Merom 479 uFCPGA P3 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 15
Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD). 2 Microphone Serves as an internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Palmrest Serves to support your palms and wrists when you use the computer. 4 Camera Captures photos and videos. 5 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 6 Power - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 16
Lights up when the computer is on. 4# # Icon Icon ItemItemBattery indicDaetsocrription DeInscdricipatteiosnthe computer's battery status. ## IcIcoonn 11 12 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/ PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Bluetooth Slide - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 17
active. 6 N/A Optical disk drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 7 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. 8 N/A ExpressCard /34 slot Accepts a 34 mm PCI Express Card. 9 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card 10 N/A PC - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 18
Item Description Description NoAtDece:cscerpiptstiothne TravelMate SmartCard. Description # Icon Acer ezDock. # Icon Item connector) Description 3# Icon Item S-video port/TV-ouDtescripCtioonnnects to a television or display device with S-video port input. 4 N/A Battery Powers the computer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 19
. 4 Optical drive bay release latch Releases the optical drive for removal. 5 Optical drive bay Houses the computer's optical drive. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 7 Acer DASP (disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Shock Protection) 8 Wireless LAN - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 20
Using the Keyboard The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys, each with its own status indicator. Lock key Lock Key Caps Lock Num L + + Scroll Lock - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 21
key + E: Opens the My Computer window. Description < > + : + F1: Opens Help and Support. < > + : + F: Acer eSetting Launch"eAs ctheer AeMcear neaSgetetirn"goinnthe Acer page 20 Empower"inAgcTeerchenMolaongya.ger" on page 20 "Acer eManager" on Acer ePower Launches the Acer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 22
FnFnn I>>>>>> ++> ++ > > ++ > + < > page 20 page 20 "Acer eManager" on Icon Function Sleep Description Leads the computer to Sleep mode. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches the display output between the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 23
>ide of the keyboard, or hold key then press the Euro symbol on the number key. Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm Nfoortme ore information. www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm The US - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 24
an array of thre"eLianduicnactohrskloecyaste"doanbopveatgheek1e0yboard, in addition to four indicators on the front cover. These indicators show the status of the computer and its components. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item "Launch keys" on page 10 Description "Launch keys" on page 10 The - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 25
buttons are called ea"sAyc-elarunch buttons. They are one user-programmablEembpuottwoner,iwngebTebcrhonwosloegryb"uottnonp,amgea1il button, and Acer Empowering Key . Press to run the Acer Empowering Technology. Although the mail and web browser buttons are pre-set to E-mail and Internet programs - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 26
the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad as follows: (2) • Move your finger acro(1s)s the touchpa(d4()2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 27
makes it easy to have access to the frequently used functions and manage the notebook. It features the following handy utilities: • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 28
Acer eDataSecurity Management is a handy file encryption utility that protects the files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick and easy data encryption and decryption and also supports file. Acer eDataSecurity - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 29
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to the initial status with all locks cancelled. Note: If you lose the password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting the notebook or taking the notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down the password. 20 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 31
ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: • Memory optimization: releases unused memory and checks memory usage. • Disk optimization: removes unneeded - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 32
icon on the 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 the PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 33
Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply the appropriate AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings. The security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Chapter 1 23 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 34
ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. AC Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 35
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolution: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1 25 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 36
front or at the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that you can transmit the best video quality over an instant messenger service. Getting to Know Your Acer OrbiCam 1 23 # Item # Item # Item 1 Lens 2 Power indicator 3 Rubber grip - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 37
icon on the screen or Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window will appear as below: Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture window - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 38
from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/Face tracking options from this window. Camera Settings Video, Audio ZCoaomme/rFaacSeetttriancgksing Video, Audio Zoom/Face tracking • Capture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 39
. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. Enabling the Acer VisageON The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 40
feature: 1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or MultipleSiUnsgelersUfrsoemr theMpuolpt-iupplemenu. For multiple users, thUesefarcse tracking feature automatically centers all the users' face in the capture window, otherwise the utility centers the face of the user - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 41
video effects section of the VisageON window. Note: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow screen instructions in the VisageON to continue. Note: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 42
GraviSense can also be set to activate an alarm in case the notebook is moved by an unauthorized person. Using Acer GraviSense Start > (All) Programs > Acer GraviSense. You can launch Acer GraviSense in a number of ways: • From the Start menu, go to StSatratrt>>A(lAl lpl)roPrgorgarmams s>>AAcceer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 43
When this function is activated, Acer GraviSense will show a full screen image and a password window. When Anti-Theft is activated, it will disable the following keys functions: • Alt + Tab • Ctrl +Shift + - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 44
system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensSutraertthatCtohentsreocol nPdamneonl itDoriisspcloanynected, then select Sthteanrt - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 45
Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value. Note: Note: Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you"Etoasye-tltahuenfocuhr beuasttyo-lanusn"cohnbuptatognes l2o4cated above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 46
5V, VCCSM (DDR2 = 1.8V), 2.5V, 3.3V • Processor host bus support • Integrated SDRAM controller up to 4GB (2 SODIMM support) Integrated SDRAM clock buffer to support 2 SODIMM • External Graphics interface for PCI Express Architecture support • DMI x 2 and DMI x 4 for connection between GMCH and ICH7M - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 47
head Discs Spindle Speed (RPM) Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.) ATA data transfer mode supported Bytes per sector Average latency Average seek, read (msec. typical) Average seek, write (msec. typical) Cache buffer Startup current (typical, peak - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 48
Item Chipset Feature Item Chip Package Interface Description ICS954310BGLF or pin compatible device 64-pin TSSOP 3.3V • Spread spectrum function support, for reducing EMI • SM bus interface support • 133/166 MHz for CPU and GMCH • 100 MHz clock buffer for GMCH, ICH7M, PCI-E device, SATA and Docking - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 49
Memory card reader Feature O2 Micro OZ711MP1 Description • PCI single chip solution, PCI 2.2 compliant • OHCI v1.1 • IEEE 1394.A four-pin • PC card 95 support with one Type II PCI Card bus • Reserved PCI-Express one wide type ME • Five-in-one Card Reader Item Controller Package NS PC87383 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 50
compliant including level two UART serial port interface: • MIDI baud rate support • Infrared support on UART2 (IrDA 1.1 support) PnP support: • Flexible IRQs, DMAs and base addresses • IRQs that can be multiplexed to the ten supported IRQs 5V / 25 ~ 55 mA Description Realtek ALC833D Azadia Codec - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 51
two antennas • Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, WPA2, WMM • CCX V3 and above Item Controller Data modem data baud rate (bps) Modem/bluetooth protocol supported Connector type ICH7M 56K Description • V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT approval • Wake-on-Ring ready RJ-11 Item Module Controller Feature - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 52
Item Controller Model name Feature Description PC97551 Travelmate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard with buttons embedded • 88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with five-degree curve • Inverted T cursor layout • 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, spill proof support • Built-in touchpad with four-way - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 53
(onboard) Yes Yes Yes This event only runs for onboard LAN. In S4 and S5, this feature is supported only with AC in. RTC Yes Yes Yes In S4 and S5, this feature is supported only with AC in. Lid Open No No No Embedded Software Yes No No This feature is - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 54
Item Pixel pitch Display mode Surface treatment 0.19725 (H) X 0.19725 (V) mm Normally white Haze (25), Hardcoating (3H) Specification 0.1971 (H) X 0.1971 (V) mm Normally white Antiglare and Hard Coat (3H min.) 0.1971 (H) X 0.1971 (V) mm Normally white Antiglare, Hardness 3H Item Model name Input - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 55
. Generally speaking, the computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Otherwise, you can also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Invoking BIOS Setup - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 56
F11 (Number Lock): The NumLock feature is a standard AT keyboard feature. In Acer system, the NumLock is off by default and for the internal keyboard as linkage and removal of the external keyboard or keypad. This is to support the linkage of an external numeric keypad. It permits the users for - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 57
OS setting like Windows Power Options. The override feature should be supported to allow the unconditional shutdown by pressing the Power button for not available (running on battery power). However, the users still can manually adjust the LCD brightness by their need. The current user setting of - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 58
Version: ATi 009.012.001.000 KBC Version: V.1A17 Serial Number: LXT123ZC1000420076EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate 8200 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 004CEEEDBC630010AC3AFFFFFFFFFFFF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 59
Main Menu Info. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power On Display: Network Boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: Processor Power Management: [14:13:43] [11/25/2005] 640 KB 1022 MB 256 MB [Enabled] [ - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 60
CPU to low-power states (C1, C2 and C3) when the OS is idle. In the low-power state, the CPU does not run any instructions, and wakes up when an interruption, such as the OS scheduler's timer interruption, occurs. 50 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 61
Advanced Menu Info. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Serial port A: Infrared Port: Parallel port: Mode: [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 62
← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit The system supports three levels of password protection. The password support consists of a Supervisor Password, User Password, and Hard Disk Password. All the passwords are stored in a non-volatile - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 63
password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. • User Password: • If the User Password password verification, the system will be hung up and the users need to manually power off the system. • Set Supervisor Password / User Password: • Highlight - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 64
Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit 1: USB KEY: 2: USB FDC: 3: USB HDD: FUJITSU MHT2040AH-(USB 2. 4: IDE 0: ST98823ASIDE S 5: IDE 1: 6: IDE 2: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4082N 7: USB CDROM: 8: PCI LAN: IBA GE Slot 0300 v1230 Item Specific Help Keys - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 65
Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/ - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 66
on how to disassemble the notebook for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below the screws table after the flowchart. Group the same type of screws together during service disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 67
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly and reassembly and instructs you how to remove the components. Item a b c d e Description SCREW M2.0*2.5-I (NI) (NYLOK) SCREW M2.5*6-I (BNI) (NYLOK) SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 68
Item f g h i j Description SCREW 2.5*3-I (NI, NYLOK) SCREW 2.5*6-I (BNI) TAP SCREW M2.5*4-I (BNI) SCREW M2.5*4.0-I (NYLOK) EU NUT IO EA1 Chapter 3 58 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 69
Disassembly Procedure Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery pack. 2. Slide the battery latch, hold it then remove the battery. Removing the HDD Module 1. Release the two screws fastening the HDD module cover. 2. Detach the HDD module cover. 3. Release the screw fastening the HDD module. 4. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 70
Removing the Memory and the MiniPCI Card 1. Release the five screws fastening the heatsink cover. 2. Detach the heatsink cover. 3. Pop up the memory card. 4. Then remove it from the slot. 5. Disconnect carefully the main wireless antenna and the auxiliary wireless antenna. 6. Release the two screws - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 71
Disassembling the Main Unit 1. To remove the middle cover, you have to remove the two screws on the rear side. 2. Open the notebook as shown. Detach the middle cover carefully because the cable of LED board and main board is under the middle cover. 3. Disconnect the middle cover - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 72
10. Disconnect the microphone line and take it out from the main unit carefully. 11. To detach the LCD module, you have to remove the four screws fastening the LCD hinges and the main unit. 12. There is a metal ring fastened on the right hinge. Do not mismatch when reassembling. 13. Then detach the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 73
15. To separate the upper case from the main unit, you have to remove seven screws fastening the upper and lower case assembly. 16. Then remove the 18 screws on the bottom side of the main unit holding the upper and lower cases. One of these 18 screws secures the fan (marked in red). 17. Finally, - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 74
24. Remove the two screws fastening the fan. 25. Then detach the fan. 26. Remove the two screws fastening the modem board. 27. Detach the modem board from the main board carefully then disconnect it. 28. Remove the screw fastening the main board. 29. Separate the main board from the lower case - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 75
34. Remove the three screws fastening the Smart Card reader then detach the Smart Card reader from the lower case. 35. Pull the latch backwards softly and detach the USB board from its position. 36. Then disconnect carefully the four-pin USB cable, 10-pin USB cable and modem cable. 37. Detach the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 76
38. Disconnect the click-button cable then remove it. 39. Disconnect the cable linking the click buttons and touchpad then remove it. 40. Remove the three screws fastening the click-button bracket then detach the click-button bracket. 41. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket then - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 77
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Detach the six LCD screw rubber cushions and remove the six screws fastening the LCD bezel. 2. Then carefully detach the LCD bezel. 3. Detach inverter board then disconnect the LCD backlight cable and the inverter cable. 4. Remove the four screws securing the LCD - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 78
7. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD right bracket and detach the bracket. 8. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD left bracket and detach the bracket. 9. Carefully detach the tapes then disconnect the LCD cable. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the antenna set. 11. Then carefully - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 79
16. Remove the screw fastening the CCD module. 17. Detach the CCD module carefully from the LCD panel. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the four screws fastening the ODD holder and detach the ODD holder. 2. Insert a screwdriver or a clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical disk - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 80
Disassembling the CCD Module 1. Detach the CCD module holder. 2. Separate the cases of the CCD module. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD board and detach the CCD board. Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket and detach the HDD bracket. Chapter 3 70 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 81
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Please use the following procedures 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 may occur errors or invalid responses. 1. Obtain the detailed fail symptoms as - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 82
run the CD-ROM test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If errors occur, reconnect problems. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Reconnect the keyboard cable. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 83
, then check the power supply. If you think there is a power supply problem, please go to "Check the Power Adaptor" and "Check the Battery Pack" in this chapter. Check the Power Adaptor Unplug the power adaptor cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adaptor - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 84
up, replace the AC/DC charger board. Touchpad Check If the touchpad does not work, follow the procedures one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. Replace the touchpad. 3. Replace the system board. After you use the touchpad, the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 85
Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. The error messages are listed in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 86
Error Message System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System battery is dead Replace and run Setup System CMOS checksum bad Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Memory size found by POST - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 87
Error Message I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT. No beep, power-on indicator - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 88
POST Code Code E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh EBh ECh EDh EEh EFh F0h F1h F2h F3h F4h F5h F6h F7h Beeps 1 For Boot Block in Flash ROM Initialize the chipset. Initialize the bridge. Initialize the CPU. Initialize the system timer. Initialize system I/O. Check force recovery boot. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 89
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Symptom/Error LCD backlight doesn't work. LCD is too dark. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 90
to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board Symptom/Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Symptom/Error The - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 91
configuration does not match the installed devices. External display does not work 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 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 92
, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 93
the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Visually check the devices. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery Pack • Hard disk - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 94
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View of Main Board Chapter 5 Chapter 5 84 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 95
Part One of Top View Part Two of Top View 85 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 96
Part Three of Top View Item CN20 CN21 CN22 CN23 CN24 CN25 CN26 CN28 CN29 CN30 CN31 Description SVIDEO Item CN32 Docking CN33 DVI-D CRT connector CN37 CN38 mini card connector U37 RJ45 W/ LED U40 Battery connector (seven U41 pin) Fan connector U43 Media connector (M/B side) U44 DDR2 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 97
Bottom View Part One of Bottom View 87 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 98
Part Two of Bottom View Part Three of Bottom View Item CN02 CN03 CN04 CN05 CN06 CN07 CN08 CN09 CN10 CN12 CN14 Description Mic connector (two pin) Main board to button board FFC connector (16 pin) LCD connector (40 pin) daughter board cable to main board (10 pin) Keyboard FFC connector (25 pin) - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 99
the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Travelmate 8210/ 8200 series. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the 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 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 100
Exploded Diagram 90 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 101
Parts CATEGORY ADAPTER N/A BOARD PARTNAME DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN LITEON PA1900-04QB ROHS ADAPTER 90W 3 PIN DELTA ADP90SB BBAHF ROHS BATTERY SANYO LI-ION COMO 9 CELL 2.6 BATTERY PANASONIC LI- - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 102
CABLE N/A 92 POWER CORD US 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD EU 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD UK 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD ITALIAN 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD DANISH 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD PRC 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD US-110V (BSMI) ROHS POWER CORD AU W/ LABEL 3 PIN ROHS POWER CORD AF 3 PIN ROHS POWER - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 103
.001 LOWER CASE W/ SPEAKER ZC1 BASE CASE ASSY S/P 60.TAXV7.002 THERMAL DOOR ZC1 THERMAL DOOR ASSY S/P 42.TAXV7.002 TP BOARD SUPPORT BRACKET ZC1 TP BD SUPPORT BRACKET S/P 33.TAXV7.001 N/A DUMMY-NEW CARD ZC1 DUMMY-NEW-CARD S/P 42.TAXV7.003 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER ZC1 ODD-HOLDER S/P 42 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 104
HDD DOOR ZC1 HDD DOOR ASSY S/P 42.TAXV7.004 LCD PANEL CARBON 15.4 IN. W/ LOGO ANTENNA CCD MODULE ZC1 15.4 LCD COVER Carbon ASSY S/P 60.TAXV7.004 LCD BEZEL W/ RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. ZC1 15.4 LCD BEZEL ASSY S/P 60.TAXV7.005 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L ZC1 HINGE-L S/P 33.TAXV7.004 LCD - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 105
HDD KEYBOARD DVD SUPER MULTI HLDS GSA4082N DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GSA-4082N DL G BASE DVD SUPER MULTI PAN UJ-850 DVD SUPER MULTI UJ-850BAA-A FW1.5 ZC1 SUPER MULTI HLDS GSA-4082N ASSY S/P ZF1A SUPER MULTI (HLDS GSA-4082N) S/P ZC1 DVD SUPERMUTI PAN UJ850 ASSY S/P ZC1 DVD SUPERMUTI PAN UJ850 S/P - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 106
K/B MODULE (DUTCH) S/P ZC1 K/B MODULE (LA) S/P ZC1 K/B MODULE (ICELAND) S/P ZC1 K/B MODULE (US) S/P KB.TAX07.023 KB.TAX07.024 KB.TAX07.025 KB.TAX07.026 KB.TAX07.027 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 96 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 107
LCD MEMORY MAIN BOARD HEATSINK LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. CARBON ASSY W/ ANTENNA CCD LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. COATING ASSY W/ ANTENNA CCD LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ QDI QD15AL02-01 NON GLARE LF LCD 15.4 IN.WSXGA+ CMO N154Z1-L01 NON GLARE LF LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ SAMSUNG LTN154P1-L02-V NON GLARE LF ZC1 LCD QDI (15. - Acer TravelMate 8210 | TravelMate 8210 Service Guide - Page 108
MISCELLANEOUS N/A SCREWS N/A LCD-RUBBER-PAD1ZC1(GAZC1002,REV3A)LF LCD-RUBBER-LZC1(GAZC1003,REV3A)LF LCD-RUBBER-RZC1(GAZC1004,REV3A)LF CARD-READER-RUBBERZC1(EBZC1040,REV3A)LF RUBBER FOOT ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-PAD1 S/P 47.TAXV7.001 ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-L S/P 47.TAXV7.002 ZC1 LCD-RUBBER-R S/P 47.TAXV7.003