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, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 3
disposal. Batteries and Circuit Boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle. The following typographical conventions are used in this document: Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are shown in italics. Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 4
is made, it may not be noted in this printed service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer office must be used to order FRU parts for repair and - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 5
1 Hardware Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 6
1-28 Keyboard 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 LED 14.0 1-31 LCD Inverter 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . 1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-33 Bluetooth Module 1-33 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 7
Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack Installation 3-7 Dummy Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover Installation 3-19 MSATA SSD Module Removal 3-21 MSATA SSD Module Installation 3-21 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-22 Bluetooth - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 8
38 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 9
Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8481 7-3 TravelMate 8481G 7-11 TravelMate 8481T 7-14 TravelMate 8481TG 7-35 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 v - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 10
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specification - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 12
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 CPU and Chipset 1-5 Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Security 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 13
1-32 Graphics Controller 1-32 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . 1-33 Bluetooth Interface 1-33 Bluetooth Module 1-33 Camera 1-33 Mini Card 1-34 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-34 Audio Interface 1-35 Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n 1-35 Battery 1-35 VRAM 1-36 USB Port 1-36 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 14
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supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache Intel® Core™ i5-2467M/i5-2557M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.60/1.70 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.70 GHz, DDR3 1333 MHz, 17 W), supporting speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 16
) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support TravelMate 8481/8481T 0 Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Dual independent display support TravelMate 8481G/8481TG 0 NVIDIA® GeForce® 520 with NVIDIA® Optimus - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 17
22.3 (H) mm (12.94 x 9.44 x 0.7/0.87 inches) Weight 1.7 kg (3.747 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack TravelMate 8481/8481G 0 1.5 kg (3.306 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes ENERGY - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 18
4.5 hours TravelMate 8481T 0 87 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 13 hours TravelMate 8481TG 0 87 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 9 hours Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/88/91-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Touchpad - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 19
power-off USB charging Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP Support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack mAh battery pack USB optical genius mini mouse 3-pin 65 W AC adapter TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481TG 4-cell Li-ion 2960 mAh battery pack - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 20
Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer PowerSmart Manager Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 Adobe® Reader® 9.1 Bing™ Bar NewsXpresso™ Microsoft® Office - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 21
Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) Netflix shortcut1 (US only) 1-11 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 22
Tour 0 Top View 0 1 2 9 3 8 4 5 6 7 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam 2 Display screen 3 Microphone 4 Keyboard Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 23
a computer mouse. 6 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Acer ProShield Security Suite (configuration may vary by model). 7 right buttons function like the left and right) right mouse buttons. 8 Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode (configuration may vary by - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 24
card can operate at any given time. 2 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Indicates - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 25
can be distinguished by its blue connector. 6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/speaker jack Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). 1-15 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 26
Right View 0 1 2 3 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No Icon Item 1 USB 2.0 ports Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 27
Base View 1 2 0 6 3 5 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5. Base View No Icon Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 4 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Speakers Emit - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 28
Touchpad Basics 0 1 3 2 Figure 1-6. Touchpad Move finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Press the right (2) and left (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 29
access Number keys on embedded keypad Num Lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Num Lock off Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursor-control keys - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 30
Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 31
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Table 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys Hotkey Fn + F3 Icon Function Communication switch Fn + F4 Sleep Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 32
Table 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Fn + Icon Function Brightness up Fn + Brightness down Description Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Fn + Volume up Increases audio - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 33
) CRT Mux (UMA) (VGA) LVDS Mux (UMA) DDI FDI x8 100MHz 2.7GT/s Intel DMI x4 100MHz 1GB/s x4 USB 2.0 conn x2 USB port 0,1 on USB/B Bluetooth Conn USB port 13 USBx14 3.3V 48MHz MINI Card x2 WLAN, mSATA port 2,3 Cougar Point-M PCH HD Audio 3.3V 24MHz WLAN Conn eSATA Conn port - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 34
Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and without battery) Metric 23.99 cm 32.87 cm 1.8 to 2.23 cm 1.5 kg (4 Cell) 1.7 kg - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 35
RTS-5209-GR Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Core (i3,i5, i7) Processor BGA1023 Four or two execution cores A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 36
down at 92°C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 38.5 38.5 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in on CPU 1GB - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 37
4096 0 1024 2048 4096 0 1024 2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 4096 1024 2048 3072 5120 2048 3072 4096 6144 4096 5120 6144 8192 Specification NVIDIA N12P-GV 29 x 29 mm 973 ball FCBGA PCI Express 2.0 x 16 N/A PCI-E 2.0 traffic for a peak bandwidth of up to 20 GB per second 1-27 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 38
size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 0.09 (2011/03/25) W25Q32BV, MX25L3206, EN25Q32B 4MB Insyde code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 39
number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Acer AC4S flat KB 86-US/87-UK/91-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 40
Item Hard Disk Drive (Continued) Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer 3.0 rate (Gbits/sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec.max) 166.75 DC Power Requirements Voltage - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 41
Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left) Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification LG/LP140WH6-TBB1 355.6 mm 322mm x 211.18 mm (Typ with - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 42
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Graphics Controller Item VGA Chip Supports Specification VGA SKU: NVIDIA N12P-GV FCBGA-973P UMA SKU: N/A (Output by INTEL PCH) VGA SKU: HDMI, CRT, LVDS (Optimus mode: CRT - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 43
16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits V V V V V V V 32 bits V V V V V V V Intel V V V V V V V NVIDIA V V V V V V V Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Specifications Broadcom BCM2070/Atheros BU12 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 44
USB interface) 1 slot for mSATA (SATA) (Regarding 3G support, it is TBD.) 3G Card (N/A) Features Item Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Features Amplifier Features Specification Realtek ALC271-X 4-channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 45
speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC271X-GR On board Stereo N/A HD audio Interface; All DACs/ADCs supports 44.1k/ (Standard mini-card) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS2009B, PANASONIC AS2010I - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 46
-BC11 HYNIX_H5TQ1G63DFR-11C 128Mx16 (1G Byte) SAMSUNG_K4W2G1646C-HC11 HYNIX_H5TQ2G63BFR-11C DDR3 SDRAM 800MHz Specification USB 2.0 / USB3.0 (USB3.0 also supports USB 2.0 device) Meet USB-IF (support EHCI/UHCI for 2.0, xHCI for 3.0) 3 ports for USB2.0, 1port for USB3.0 2 ports at - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 47
are possible. This state occurs if the user removes the main system batteries in a mobile system, turns off a mechanical switch, or if the the logic required to resume. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification Realtek RTS5209-GR LQFP 48P SD: 16G MMC: 16G - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 48
Item Lock System state Wireless state HDD access state Power button backlight Battery state Communication device state Mute Mic button Backup key button PowerSmart key button Caps/Num lock status Specification N/A Dual color: Blue/Orange Power on: Blue Standby: Breeze mode Orange (1 sec - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 49
System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not applicable DMA2 Not applicable DMA3 Not applicable DMA4 Direct memory access controller DMA5 Available for ExpressCard - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 50
System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ0 IRQ1 System Function Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard Cascaded IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ5* IRQ6 IRQ7* IRQ8 IRQ9* IRQ10* IRQ11 IRQ12 Intel 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-24CD IRQ4 * Diskette drive AHCI 1.0 SATA controller - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 51
controller System timer Motherboard resources System timer Standard PS/2 keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Standard PS/2 keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Motherboard - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 52
System IO Address Specifications I/O address (hex) 00B2 - 00B3 00B4 - 00B5 00B8 - 00B9 00BC - 00BD 00C0 - 00DF 00F0 - 00F0 03B0 - resources PCI bus Motherboard resources Motherboard resources 2nd generation Intel® core™ processor family PCI Express Controller - 0101 NVIDIA Geforce GT520M Intel - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 53
CHAPTER 2 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 54
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-14 Exit 2-15 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-16 DOS Flash Utility 2-17 WinFlash Utility 2-19 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-22 Clearing HDD Passwords 2-22 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-24 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 55
If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Troubleshooting when a problem arises. To activate the utility, press F2 during POST (power-on self-test) when prompted is found in the Item Specific Help area of the screen. NOTE: NOTE: System information is subject to - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 56
Information tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7300 2.00GHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD System BIOS - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 57
Table 2-1. BIOS Information Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed Description CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system Speed of the CPU HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Model name of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 58
[09:00:00] [01/01/2003] xxxx MB [xMB] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help F5, F6, or selects field Graphic mode Quiet Boot Network Boot *Function key behavior Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3G Card Reader USB ports Wired Lan Audio [Camera] Power-off USB Charge Battery Threshold ►ASF Configuration [Switchable] - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 59
Fn+F12> to behavior activate specific function keys. Wi-Fi Option to use Wi-Fi device. Bluetooth Option to use Bluetooth device. 3G Option to use power-off USB charge function. USB Charge Battery Threshold Option to set the battery threshold level. ASF Allows to configure WatchDog - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 60
: HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 61
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Password on Boot Description Option ! CAUTION: Disabled or If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, Enabled the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. Refer to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 62
NOTE: NOTE: The following characters may be used in a password: A-Z Alphabets A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . Period , Comma ; Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 63
5. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown. (Figure 2-6) Setup Warning Passwords do not match. Re-enter password. [Continue] Figure 2-6. Setting a Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 64
Changing a Password 0 1. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog is shown. (Figure 2-8) Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-8. Changing a Password: - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 65
a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. c. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through 4. 7. If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown (Figure 2-11 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 66
Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : ST960821A 2. IDE1 : MATSHITADVD 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 67
Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes. Exit utility without saving Setup Data. Load default values for all SETUP item. F1 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 68
Refer to BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system. Perform - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 69
Exit Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : ST960821A 2. IDE1 : MATSHITADVD 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 5. USB HDD : xxx USB 6. USB CDROM : Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move it down the list - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 70
BIOS flash process begins. (Figure 2-16 and Figure 2-17) * ENE Flash Utility V0.17 Nick 01 (Only Support SPI), Nov 04 2009, 15:49:40 * * * * Create by LJC, Modify by Ja Fer Ray V1.9.7 * File Name = [KBCA100A.ROM] file size Start - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 71
to OS. 2. Open Winflash folder. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. Winflash Program Folder NOTE: NOTE: Flashing of system BIOS cannot be performed on battery power. Make sure AC adapter is connecting to device before executing program. 3. Double click the WinFlash executable. 4. Click OK to begin the update - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 72
5. If the AC adapter is connected and there is no BIOS ROM file size error, a progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-21) P4VC0 V1.03 P4VC0 V1.05 Figure 2-21. InsydeFlash (2 of 2) 6. After flashing process is complete, the program will automatically restart the system. 7. If AC adapter is not - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 73
Figure 2-23. No AC Power Detected (2 of 2) 8. Connect AC adapter to device and repeat steps two through four. 9. If there is BIOS ROM file size error, the following dialog is shown. (Figure 2-24) Figure 2-24. BIOS ROM File Size Error System Utilities 2-21 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 74
HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 NOTE: NOTE: If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. Clearing HDD Passwords 0 This section provides details about removing an HDD password - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 75
NOTE: NOTE: A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code. 3. On a separate, compatible device, boot to DOS. 4. Execute UnlockHD.exe (Figure 2-28) to create a password unlock code. Use the format with the code noted in the Figure 2-27. Example: - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 76
Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is set, the BIOS will prompt for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. There are two methods for clearing the BIOS password. A hardware method and a software method. Hardware Method 0 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 77
Software Method 0 1. At a DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe. 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password. (Figure 2-31) D:\Clnpwd>clnpwd Acer Clean Password Utility V1.00 Press 1 or 2 to clean any password shown as below 1. User Password 2. Supervisor Password Clean User Password Successful! Figure 2- - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 78
Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following: 1. At a DOS prompt, enter bs and a boot sequence ID number. A boot sequence ID - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 79
Using Boot Manager 0 The Boot Manager allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS Setup Utility. To use the Boot Manager, perform the following: NOTE: NOTE: The F12 Boot Menu option must be set to Enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility's Main screen. (refer to Main) To use the Boot - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 80
output information: Read DMI Information from Memory Input: 0 dmitools /r Output: 0 Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 81
Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf) Input: 0 dmitools /wu Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: 0 dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE: NOTE: For examples two (2) through five (5), restart the system to write any changes in the data to the EEPROM. System Utilities 2-29 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 82
Using LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 0 Use MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Edit MAC.CFG to add correct WriteData, StartAddr, and WriteLeng values. (Figure 2-34) Figure 2-34. MAC.CFG File Table 2-6. MAC.cfg Field Names & Values Field Name Title WriteData StartAddr - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 83
CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 84
3-12 DIMM Module Installation 3-13 Keyboard Removal 3-14 Keyboard Installation 3-16 Upper Cover Removal 3-17 Upper Cover Installation 3-19 MSATA SSD Module Removal 3-21 MSATA SSD Module Installation 3-21 Bluetooth Module Removal 3-22 Bluetooth Module Installation 3-22 Universal Serial Bus - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 85
Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. General Information 0 The product - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 86
Screw Table 0 Table 3-1 contains a complete list of the required screws and fasteners required when performing any maintenance on the notebook computer. Table 3-1. Main Screw List M2.0x2.5(BNZ) Screw M2.5x4.0(ZK) M2.0x10(ZK) M2.5x5.0(ZK) M2.0x4.0(NI) M2.0x3.0 M2.5x3.0 Quantity 11 17 2 21 3 4 4 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 87
Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 88
Getting Started 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 89
position. 3. Slide and hold battery release latch (B) to release position. 4. Remove battery pack (C) and release latch (B). A C B Figure 3-3. Battery Pack + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal (Figure 3-3). Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Align battery cover to slots (D) on - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 90
Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Push in dummy card (A) to release. 2. Remove card (A). A Figure 3-5. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Install dummy card (A). 2. Push in to lock. 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 91
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from HDD module door (B) (Figure 3-6). 2. Use tab (C) to remove door from lower cover (Figure 3-6). C A B D Figure 3-6. HDD Module ! CAUTION: HDD module - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 92
4. Disconnect HDD cable (F) from module connector (J) (Figure 3-8). J F Figure 3-8. HDD Cable 5. Starting from rubber tabs (G) remove HDD module from rubber covering (Figure 3-9). G E Figure 3-9. Removing HDD Module from Rubber Covering HDD Module Installation 0 1. Install module (E) into rubber - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 93
4. Align door (B) to slots (H) on lower cover and install (Figure 3-10). B H Figure 3-10. Installing HDD Module Door 5. Install and secure two (2) screws (A) on module (Figure 3-6). 6. Install battery pack. ID Size A M2.5x3.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 94
Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from module door (B) (Figure 3-11). 2. Use tab (C) to remove door (B) from lower cover (Figure 3-11). C A B Figure 3-11. DIMM Modules Door 3. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 95
(G) on lower cover (Figure 3-13). B G Figure 3-13. DIMM Module Door installation 4. Install door (B) (Figure 3-13). 5. Install and secure two (2) screws (A) to door (B) (Figure 3-11). 6. Install battery pack. ID Size A M2.5x3.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 96
Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove three (3) screws (A) from lower cover (Figure 3-14). A Figure 3-14. Lower Cover 2. Place computer face up. 3. Locate (7) keyboard locks (B) as shown in Figure 3-15. B B BB B BB B B Figure 3-15. Keyboard Locks 3-14 Machine Maintenance - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 97
locks as shown in Figure 3-16. Figure 3-16. Unlocking Keyboard Locks ! CAUTION: Keyboard is attached to mainboard by Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) cable. Use caution when removing keyboard. 5. Move keyboard to allow access to FPC cable (C) (Figure 3-17). 6. Disconnect cable (C) from mainboard - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 98
flanges (E) into slots on upper cover (Figure 3-18). E Figure 3-18. Keyboard 5. Press to secure to upper cover. 6. Place computer face down. 7. Install and secure three (3) screws (A) on lower cover (Figure 3-14). 8. Install battery pack. ID Size A M2.5x5.0 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3-16 Machine - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 99
Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: Keyboard Removal 1. Place computer face down. 2. Remove the following screws (Figure 3-19): Thirteen (13) screws (B) from lower cover Two (2) screws (C) from lower cover Three (3) screws (D) from - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 100
4. Disconnect the following cables (Figure 3-20): Fingerprint board FFC cable (E) from mainboard connector (F) Touchpad button assembly FFC cable (G) from mainboard connector (H) Function board cable (J) from mainboard connector (K). A A J K A F H E G Figure 3-20. Upper Cover 5. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 101
computer face down. 8. Install and secure the following screws (Figure 3-19): Thirteen (13) screws (B) to lower cover Two (2) screws (C) to lower cover Three (3) screws (D) to battery bay. 9. Install keyboard. Machine Maintenance Procedures 0 3-19 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 102
ID Size A,B M2.5x5.0 C M2.0x10 D M2.0x4.0 Quantity 18 2 3 Screw Type 3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 103
MSATA SSD Module Removal 0 The following procedure is to remove the M Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) (Solid State Drive (SSD)). Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from module. 3. Disconnect module (A) from mainboard connector (C). - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 104
Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect cable (B) from USB module connector (C). A C B Figure 3-24. Bluetooth Module 3. Release module from adhesive. 4. Remove module. Bluetooth Module Installation 0 1. Align module (A) to lower cover. 2. Attach module to adhesive on lower cover - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 105
1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect FFC cable (D) from mainboard connector (E) 3. Remove screw (F) from module. 4. Disconnect Bluetooth module cable (B) from connector (C). G F E A D C B G Figure 3-25. USB Module 5. Remove module from lower cover. USB Module Installation - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 106
WLAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate module (A) on lower cover. 2. Disconnect antenna cables, main (B) and auxiliary (C), from WLAN module. 3. Remove screw (D) from module. 4. Disconnect module from mainboard connector (E) (not shown). E B C A D Figure 3-26. WLAN Module - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 107
Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: WLAN Module Removal MSATA SSD Module Removal 1. Remove following screws (Figure 3-27): Screw (A) from mainboard Three (3) screws (B) from fan module (C) Screw (J) from fan module (K) 2. Remove adhesive tape (F) on LVDS cable connector (Figure 3-27). 3. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 108
! CAUTION: DC-IN cable is attached to mainboard. Use caution when removing mainboard. 7. Lift mainboard until DC-in cable is clear of lower cover. 8. Disconnect DC-IN cable (N) from mainboard connector (P) as shown in Figure 3-29. P N Figure 3-29. DC-IN Cable ! CAUTION: Speakers cable is attached - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 109
Mainboard Installation 0 1. Align mainboard to lower cover. 2. Connect DC-IN cable (N) to mainboard connector (P) (Figure 3-29). 3. Connect speakers cable (Q) to mainboard connector (R) (not shown) as shown in Figure 3-30. 4. Connect HDD module cable (S) to mainboard connector (T) (Figure 3-31) ! - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 110
(A) on mainboard. A Figure 3-33. RTC Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for RTC battery (A) disposal (Figure 3-33). NOTE: NOTE: RTC battery is soldered in place. 2. Break the solder. 3. Remove battery (A). RTC Battery Installation 0 1. Install RTC battery on mainboard plus (+) side down - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 111
FAN Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate fan module (C). 2. Disconnect cable (U) from mainboard connector (V). C U V Figure 3-34. FAN Module 3. Remove module (C). FAN Module Installation 0 1. Align module (C) to mainboard. 2. Connect cable (U) to mainboard connector (V). 3. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 112
Thermal Module Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Remove the following screw from mainboard (Figure 3-35): three (3) screws (A) four (4) screws (C). 2. Disconnect fan module (K) cable (E) from mainboard connector (F) (Figure 3-35). 42 K C 1 3 E 5 F A 6 7 Figure 3- - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 113
Thermal Module Assembly Installation 0 + IMPORTANT: Apply approved thermal grease and make sure all heat pads are in place before replacing module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 I-Connosseur The following thermal pads are approved for use: T-flex340 1. Remove all - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 114
Speakers Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate left speaker (A) and right speaker (B) on lower cover. 2. Remove following screws: Two (2) screws (C) from left speaker (A) Two (2) screws (C) from right speaker (B). 3. Release cable (D) from adhesive tape (E). 4. Remove speakers from - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 115
Microphone Set Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate microphone set (A) on upper cover (Figure 3-39). A Figure 3-39. Microphone Set 2. Lift microphone set (A) to remove. Microphone Set Installation 0 1. Install microphone set (A) into slots (B) on upper cover (Figure 3-40). B Figure - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 116
Function Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate board (A) on upper cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from board. 3. Release board from tabs (C) on upper cover. A B D C Figure 3-41. Function Board 4. Remove board. Function Board Installation 0 1. Install and align board (A) with - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 117
Touchpad Button Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate assembly (A) on upper cover. 2. Remove adhesive tape (B) from finger print cable (C). 3. Remove three (3) screws (D) from touchpad button frame. 4. Disconnect touchpad module cable (E) from touchpad connector (F). E F - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 118
Mainboard Removal NOTE: NOTE: LCD module is an assembly and not to be disassembled. 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from left hinge (B) (Figure 3-43). A Figure 3-44. Right Hinge 3. Release WLAN antenna cables (D) from cable guides on lower cover (Figure 3-45). D Figure 3-45. WLAN Antenna Cables 4. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 119
two (2) screws (A) to left hinge (B) (Figure 3-43) and two (2) screws (A) to right hinge (C) (Figure 3-44). 3. Install WLAN antenna cables (D) to cable guides on lower cover (Figure 3-45). 4. Install mainboard. ID Size A M2.5x4.0 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 120
Kensington Lock Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Locate bracket (A) on lower cover. 2. Remove screw (B) from bracket. A C B Figure 3-47. Kensington Lock Bracket 3. Remove bracket. Kensington Lock Bracket Installation 1. Align bracket (A) with pin (C) - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 121
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 122
No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Bluetooth Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 MSATA SDD test Failure 4-17 Cosmetic Failure 4-18 Other - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 123
Speaker Failure Microphone Failure USB Failure Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Failure MSATA SDD test Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. If the Issue is still not resolved, Refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting 4-3 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 124
on OK Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap AC/Battery NG Swap Power SW/B Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 125
well connected OK NG Go to no power Trouble shooting step NG Connect it well NG Replace pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure the computer battery. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Connect the power and reboot the computer. Troubleshooting 4-5 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 126
(Refer to Maintenance Flowchart) NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 127
LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following: Start OK Check LCD module OK Swap M/B NG Swap LCD module Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 128
Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Start Keyboard FPC well connected? NO Connect it well Keyboard OK? NO Replace keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 129
Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Start OK Check M/B T/P FFC OK Check Logic Upper OK Swap M/B NG Re-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B NG Swap/Re- assemble the T/P board or T/P FFC Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 130
assemble the SPK cable to M/B NG Swap Logic upper Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following, one at a time. 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to , roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 4-10 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 131
remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting 4-11 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 132
tab. 5. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select Set up on-screen prompts to complete the test. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 133
USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following: Start Check USB FFC to USB Connect OK Check USB/B NG Re-assemble USB FFC NG Swap USB/B Check USB CONNis well OK Swap M/B Figure 4-8. USB Failure NG Replace USB CONN Troubleshooting 4-13 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 134
Check W/L card OK Swap M/B NG Re-assemble the antenna to W/L card NG Swap The antenna NG Swap the WL card Figure 4-9. Wireless Function Failure 4-14 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 135
Bluetooth Failure 0 If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following: Start OK Check B/T cable to B/T Connect OK Check B/T cable OK Check B/T OK Swap M/B NG Re-assemble the B/T cable NG Swap The B/T cable NG Swap the B/T Figure 4-10. Bluetooth Failure Troubleshooting 4-15 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 136
Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following: Start OK Fan cable Well connected OK Fan ok OK Thermal well insert OK Replace M/B NG Connect it well NG Replace fan NG Insert is well Figure 4-11. Thermal Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 137
MSATA SDD test Failure 0 If the MSATA SDD test fails, perform the following: Start M-SATA SSD well connected? NO Connect it well M-SATA SSD OK? NO Replace M-SATA SSD Replace M/B Figure 4-12. MSATA SDD test Failure Troubleshooting 4-17 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 138
Cosmetic Failure 0 If the Cosmetic fails, perform the following: Start OK LCD cover OK LCD bezel OK Upper OK Lower OK Function Test NG Swap LCD cover NG Swap LCD bezel NG Swap Upper NG SwapLower Figure 4-13. Cosmetic Failure 4-18 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 139
operating system, and click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. g. Select Startup Repair. NOTE: screen information to resolve the problem. 1. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 2. Restart the computer - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 140
mainboard. 2. To test for mainboard fault, new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. Refer to the mouse user manual. 3. Support. 11. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 12. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver Support Information. 4-20 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 141
test to verify that there are no more errors. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems attached devices are supported by the 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 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 142
to Protected mode Patching CPU microcode Setup Cache as RAM PCIE MMIO Base Address initial CPU Generic MSR initialization Setup CPU speed Cache as RAM test 4-22 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 143
HECI Initialization PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI 7E Memory Initial for Normal boot. PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 144
8A Loading DXE core PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE PEI 8B Enter DXE core * 3rd service South Bridge Middle initialization Identify Flash device Fault Tolerant Write verification Variable Service initialization Fail to initial Variable Service MTC Initial CPU Middle Initialization 4-24 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 145
50 SMBUS Driver Initialization Service DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE 5E Build AMT Table DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE 5F PPM Initialization DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* DXE 60 HECIDRV Initialization DXE_FLASH_PART_NONSUPPORT DXE 62 Do not support service BDS 12 ASF Initialization Troubleshooting 4-25 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 146
16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver BUS driver initialization BDS - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 147
BDS 36 SDHC device initial. BDS_CONNECT_ATA_LEGACY BDS 37 Ata Legacy device initial. BDS_CONNECT_SD_LEGACY BDS 38 SD Legacy device initial. * 3rd party relate functions - Platform dependence. Troubleshooting 4-27 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 148
PEI C9 Start to restore system configuration in SMM S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CB Back to OS 4-28 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 149
Identify Flash device in SMM SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S3_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S4_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S5_SLEEP_CALLBACK connect InsydeH2ODDT Ready EHCI not found Debug port connect low speed device Troubleshooting 4-29 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 150
speed device DDT Cable Transmission Error (Get descriptor fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set Debug mode fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set address fail) 4-30 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 151
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 152
Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Mainboard 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password 5-5 5-2 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 153
JPWR1 JRJ1 JCRT1 JKB1 JFP1 JTP1 Description LVDS connector LID SWITCH Internal MIC connector Battery connector VRAM Function button board connector LAN connector CRT connector Keyboard connector Fingerprint board connector Touch pad connector Item JHDMI1 JSATA1 JUSB5 JMIC2 JHP1 JREAD1 Description - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 154
Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item PJP1 U23, U24 JP4 Description DCIN cable connector VRAM SIM card connector T28 JMINI2 JMINI1 LAN Transformer mSATA connector WLAN connector JFAN1 CPU FAN connector Item UCPU1 U27 U33 JHDD1 JDIMM1 JDIMM2 JFAN2 Description CPU Chip - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 155
provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password and recovering the BIOS for the TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG. Clearing Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Clearing - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 156
failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey 0 To enable the BIOS Recovery process, use the function hotkey, Fn + Esc, during BIOS POST. The AC adapter and battery are required to be installed during this process. Steps for BIOS Recovery using USB HDD 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 157
2. Click OK to close the warning dialogue (Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5. Format Warning Dialogue 3. When formatting is complete, a dialogue is shown (Figure 5-6). Click OK to close dialogue. Figure 5-6. Format Complete Dialogue 5-7 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 158
4. Click Close to close the USB HDD Format dialogue (Figure 5-7). Figure 5-7. Close Format Dialogue 5. Locate the KBC and BIOS ROM files and combine them as shown in (Figure 5-8). D:\copy /b KBC.ROM+BIOS.FD COMBINE.FD KBC.ROM BIOS.FD 1 file(s) copied. D:\ Figure 5-8. Combining ROM Files + IMPORTANT: - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 159
2. Press and hold the reset button (A) as shown in Figure 5-9. A Figure 5-9. Power Reset Button 3. Press and hold . 4. Release the reset button (A). 5. Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode. 6. When CRISIS is complete, the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS. Update the - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 160
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CHAPTER 6 FRU List - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 162
Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-14 6-2 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 163
Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts changes will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For Acer Authorized Service Providers, the Acer office may have a different part number code - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 164
Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 9 7 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description 1 Keyboard 2 Upper Cover 3 Mainboard 4 HDD Module Cable 5 Thermal Module Assembly 6 USB Module P/N KB.I140A.381 60.V4T02.004 MB. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 165
Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. 7 Lower Cover 8 DIMM Module Door Description 9 HDD Module Door P/N 60.V4T02.005 60.V4T02.003 60.V4T02.001 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 166
LCD Assembly 0 1 Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. 1 LCD Module Description P/N 6M.V4T02.001 6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 167
BATTERY Battery SANYO AS2009B Li-Ion 4S1P SANYO 4 cell 2960mAh Main COMMON ID:AS09B3E Battery PANASONIC AS2009B Li-Ion 4S1P PANASONIC 4 cell 2960mAh Main COMMON ID:AS09B5E Battery 23600.073 NI.23600.087 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2070 (T77H114.01) BT 3.0 Foxconn Bluetooth ATH BU12 TOUCHPAD BUTTON ASSY - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 168
ITALIAN 3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN POWER CORD JP 3 PIN POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOREA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN 27.TAVV5.001 27.TAVV5.002 27.TAVV5.003 27.TAVV5.004 27.TAVV5.005 27.TAVV5.006 27.TAVV5.007 27.TAVV5.008 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 169
Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category Description POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN POWER CORD BRAZIL 3 PIN CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD DOOR HDD RUBBER DASP RAM DOOR UPPER CASE INCL TP P/N 27.TAVV5.014 27.APV02.001 27.SAD02.001 60.V4T02.001 60.V4T02.002 60.V4T02.003 60. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 170
Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 128GB SDSA4DH-128G LF+HF KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black US International Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black Greek Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 86KS Black Arabic Painting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 171
AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black FR/Arabic Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black Nordic Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black SLO/CRO Painting Keyboard ACER AC4S_A10B AC4S Internal 14 Standard 87KS Black CZ/SK Painting - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 172
Table 6-3. FRU List (Continued) Category Description LCD ASSEMBLY ASSY LED LCD MODULE 14'' WXGA NONE GLARE W/ ANTENNA, CCD, HINGE-UP - 5MM P/N 6M.V4T02.001 MAINBOARD MEMORY 6-12 Mainboard TM8481 Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci32357MB UMA Mainboard TM8481G Intel LF+HF UM67 Ci32357MB DIS Mainboard TM8481 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 173
MODULE W/O FAN - DIS 2ND FAN FOR DIS 2ND FAN FOR UMA 60.V4U02.001 23.V4U02.001 23.V4T02.003 SPEAKER MIC SET SPEAKER R+L MISCELLANEOUS KEYBOARD SUPPORT NUT FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 23.V4T02.001 23.V4T02.002 47.V4T02.001 6-13 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 174
Screw List Table 6-4. Screw List Category Description SCREW SCREW M M 2.0D 2.5L K 5D ZK NL+ SCREW M M 2.0D 10.0L K 4.6D BNI NL + SCREW M M 2.5D 6L K 4.4D 0.8T ZK NL + SCREW M M 2D 4.0L K 4.0D ZK NL + 0.3T SCREW M M 2D 3L K 8D ZK NL + SCREW M 2.5D 4L K 4.5D ZK NL + CR3+ SCREW M 2.5D 3L K 4.5D - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 175
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 176
TravelMate 8481 7-3 TravelMate 8481G 7-11 TravelMate 8481T 7-14 TravelMate 8481TG 7-35 7-2 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 177
Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8481 0 Table 7-1. RO & Description Model Country P/N RO Description TM8481-2352G25nkk JP LX.V4T03.019 AAP TM8481-2352G25nkk W7PR32XTJP1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/250/BT/4L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 178
Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO TM8481-2452G32nkk JP LX.V4T03.015 AAP TM8481-2452G32nkk JP LX.V4T03.029 AAP TM8481-2452G32nkk MY LX.V4T03.023 AAP TM8481-2452G32nkk TH LX.V4T03.018 AAP TM8481-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4T03.024 AAP TM8481-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4T03.025 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 179
Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO TM8481-2532G32nkk JP LX.V4T03.002 AAP TM8481-2532G32nkk JP LX.V4T03.026 AAP TM8481-2532G32nkk TH LX.V4T03.012 AAP TM8481-2534G25nkk JP LX.V4T03.001 AAP TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN LX.V4T03.013 TWN TM8481-2534G32nkk GCTWN LX.V4T03 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 180
Table 7-1. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO TM8481-2534G38nkk AU/NZ LX.V4T03.021 AAP TM8481-2534G38nkk SG LX.V4T03.007 AAP TM8481-2534G38nkk SG LX.V4T03.008 AAP TM8481-2614G32nkk JP LX.V4T03.005 AAP Description TM8481-2534G38nkk W7PR64XTSAU1 MC W7PR32 UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/ - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 181
Table 7-2. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk Country P/N GCTWN LX.V4T03.022 JP LX.V4T03.002 CPU Ci52537MB Ci52537MB TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481- - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 182
Table 7-3. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk Country P/N GCTWN LX.V4T03.022 JP LX.V4T03.002 Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk TM8481-2534G32nkk - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 183
.4KS_4K N320GB5.4KS_4K N320GB5.4KS N320GB5.4KS_4K N320GB5.4KS_4K N320GB7.2GKS7.0 HDD 2(GB) N N N N N N N N N N F64GB F64GB F64GB N Table 7-5. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth Model TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk Country P/N JP LX.V4T03.019 JP LX.V4T03.027 Wireless LAN1 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 184
WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 N BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 Table 7-6. NB Chipset, Battery & Adapter Model TM8481-2352G25nkk TM8481-2352G25nkk Country P/N JP LX.V4T03.019 JP LX.V4T03 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 185
.022 JP LX.V4T03.002 NB Chipset UM67 UM67 Battery 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2532G32nkk TM8481-2534G25nkk 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF TravelMate 8481G 0 Table 7-7. RO & Description Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 186
Table 7-7. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2612G32nkk TM8481G-2614G32nkk Country P/N SG LX.V4U03.006 SG LX.V4U03.007 TH LX.V4U03.005 GCTWN LX.V4U03.008 TH LX.V4U03.002 RO AAP AAP AAP TWN AAP Description TM8481G- - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 187
Table 7-9. VRAM 1 & Memory 1 Model TM8481G-2452G32nkk TM8481G-2532G32nkk Country P/N TH LX.V4U03.004 GCTWN LX.V4U03.001 VRAM 1 1G-DDR3 (128*16*4) 1G-DDR3 (128*16*4) TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk GCTWN SG SG LX.V4U03.003 LX.V4U03.006 LX.V4U03.007 1G-DDR3 (128*16 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 188
Country P/N TH LX.V4U03.004 GCTWN LX.V4U03.001 Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 TM8481G-2532G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk TM8481G-2534G32nkk Battery 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 4CELL3.0 Adapter 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF TravelMate 8481T - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 189
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G25nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V03.035 AAP JP LX.V4V03.025 AAP SG LX.V4V03.032 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 190
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2354G32nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G25nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V03.037 AAP SG LX.V4V03.048 AAP SG LX.V4V03.049 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 191
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2452G32nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G25nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk TM8481T-2454G32nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V03.027 AAP SG LX.V4V03.028 AAP SG LX.V4V03.042 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 192
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO Description TM8481T-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.052 AAP TM8481T-2454G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*4G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ LX.V4V03.053 AAP TM8481T-2454G38nkk W7PR64XTSAU1 MC - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 193
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2532G32nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk Country P/N RO JP LX.V4V03.001 AAP JP LX.V4V03.009 AAP SG LX.V4V02.025 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 194
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G25nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk TM8481T-2534G32nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V02.004 AAP SG LX.V4V02.017 AAP SG LX.V4V02.018 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 195
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G25nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2612G32nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V02.019 AAP SG LX.V4V02.020 AAP IN LX.V4V03.021 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 196
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G25nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-2614G32nkk TM8481T-6572G25nkk Country P/N RO SG LX.V4V02.021 AAP SG LX.V4V02.022 AAP IN LX.V4V03.022 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 197
Table 7-14. RO & Description (Continued) Model TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Country P/N IN LX.V4V03.014 IN LX.V4V03.015 RO AAP AAP Description TM8481T-6572G32nkk W7PR64XINTSIN1 MC UMACFkkH_3UJ 1*2G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bgn_ FP_1.3M HD_CF_ES61 TM8481T-6574G32nkk W7PR64XINTSIN1 MC - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 198
Table 7-15. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model Country P/N CPU TM8481T-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.042 Ci52457MB TM8481T-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.043 Ci52457MB TM8481T-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.044 Ci52457MB TM8481T-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.045 Ci52457MB TM8481T-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.031 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 199
Table 7-15. CPU, VGA Chip & VRAM 1 (Continued) Model Country P/N CPU TM8481T-2534G32nkk SG LX.V4V02.006 Ci52537MB TM8481T-2612G25nkk SG LX.V4V02.019 Ci72617MB TM8481T-2612G25nkk SG LX.V4V02.020 Ci72617MB TM8481T-2612G32nkk IN LX.V4V03.021 Ci72617MB TM8481T-2612G32nkk SG LX.V4V02.023 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 200
Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country P/N Memory 1 TM8481T-2354G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.038 SO4GBIII10 TM8481T-2354G25nkk SG LX.V4V03.039 SO4GBIII10 TM8481T-2354G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.036 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2354G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.037 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2354G32nkk SG LX.V4V03. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 201
Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model Country P/N Memory 1 TM8481T-2532G32nkk SG LX.V4V02.026 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2532G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.007 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2532G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.008 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2532G32nkk TH LX.V4V03.016 SO2GBIII10 TM8481T-2534G25nkk IN LX.V4V03. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 202
Table 7-16. Memory 1 & Memory 2 (Continued) Model TM8481T-6572G32nkk TM8481T-6574G32nkk Country P/N IN LX.V4V03.014 IN LX.V4V03.015 Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 N SO2GBIII10 Table 7-17. HDD 1 & HDD 2 Model Country P/N HDD 1(GB) TM8481T-2352G25nkk IN LX.V4V02.027 N250GB7. - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 203
Table 7-17. HDD 1 & HDD 2 (Continued) Model Country P/N HDD 1(GB) TM8481T-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.050 N320GB5.4KS_4K TM8481T-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.051 N320GB5.4KS_4K TM8481T-2454G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.052 N320GB5.4KS_4K TM8481T-2454G38nkk AU/NZ LX.V4V03.053 N320GB5.4KS TM8481T-2532G25nkk IN - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 204
N N N N N N Table 7-18. Wireless LAN1 & Bluetooth Model TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G25nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T-2352G32nkk TM8481T -2354G32nkk SG LX.V4V03.048 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 205
-2532G32nkk TH LX.V4V03.016 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN TM8481T-2534G25nkk IN LX.V4V03.011 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Model Definition and Configuration Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 206
3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN TM8481T-6572G32nkk IN LX.V4V03.014 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN TM8481T-6574G32nkk IN LX.V4V03.015 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT 3.0 BT - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 207
UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 Battery 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 208
UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 UM67 Battery 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 209
SG LX.V4V02.021 SG LX.V4V02.022 NB Chipset UM67 UM67 Battery 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 TM8481T-2614G32nkk IN TM8481T-2614G32nkk JP TM8481T-2614G32nkk SG 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF 65W_HF TravelMate 8481TG 0 Table 7-20. RO & Description Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 210
Table 7-20. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO TM8481TG-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4W03.007 AAP TM8481TG-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4W03.008 AAP TM8481TG-2454G32nkk KR LX.V4W02.011 AAP TM8481TG-2534G32nkk KR LX.V4W02.004 AAP TM8481TG-2534G32nkk SG LX.V4W02.001 AAP TM8481TG-2534G32nkk SG - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 211
Table 7-20. RO & Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO TM8481TG-2614G32nkk SG LX.V4W03.003 AAP TM8481TG-2614G32nkk SG LX.V4W03.004 AAP TM8481TG-2618G32nkk KR LX.V4W02.010 AAP Description TM8481TG-2614G32nkk W7PR32XTSSG1 MC N12PGV1GBCFkkH_3V3UJ 1*4G/320/BT/8L3.0/5R/na_bg n_FP_1.3M - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 212
Table 7-22. VRAM 1 & Memory 1 Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk Country P/N SG LX.V4W03.005 SG LX.V4W03.006 VRAM 1 1G-DDR3 (128*16*4) 1G-DDR3 (128*16*4) TM8481TG-2452G32nkk CN TM8481TG-2452G32nkk IN TM8481TG-2454G25nkk SG LX.V4W02.012 LX.V4W03.009 LX.V4W03.007 1G-DDR3 (128*16 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 213
3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Table 7-25. Bluetooth & NB Chipset Model TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G25nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2452G32nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G25nkk TM8481TG-2454G32nkk Country P/N SG LX.V4W03.005 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 214
Country P/N KR LX.V4W02.004 SG LX.V4W02.001 Bluetooth BT 3.0 BT 3.0 TM8481TG-2534G32nkk SG TM8481TG-2534G32nkk LX.V4W03.009 SG LX.V4W03.007 SG LX.V4W03.008 KR LX.V4W02.011 Battery 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 8CELL3.0 TM8481TG-2534G32nkk KR TM8481TG-2534G32nkk - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 215
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 216
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG 8-4 8-2 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 217
, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG. Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Test Compatible Components 8-3 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 218
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0 TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG 0 Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG Vendor Type Description Part No. 2nd HDD 10001079 SYNNEX 60003533 YOSUN F64GB F64GB Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 64GB SDSA4DH-064G LF+HF Flash Disk - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 219
Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description Part No. Audio Codec 10004786 REALTEK ALC271X_VB3 PLM00004 Conexant Conexant CX-20584 Realtek ALC271X_VB3 Conexant Audio Codec CX-20584 LZ.21000.085 LZ.21000.086 Battery 60001535 PANASONIC 8CELL3.0 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 220
8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG ( Core i5 2457M BGA 1.3G 17W CPU Intel Core i5 2467M BGA 1.6G 17W CPU Intel Core i5 2537M BGA 1.4G 17W CPU Intel Core i5 2557M BGA 1.7G 17W CPU Intel Core i7 2617M BGA 1.5G 17W CPU Intel Core i7 2637M BGA 1.7G 17W CPU Intel Core Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 221
Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor 10001067 INTEL Type Ci72677MB Description CPU Intel Core i7 2677M BGA 1.8G 17W Part No. KC.26701.7MB Finger 320GB ST320LT007,9ZV142-188, Julius 1, 320G/P SATA I 16MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.32001.023 Test Compatible Components 8-7 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 222
8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor 60002050 MICRON SG Type SSD25128 60003533 YOSUN F64GB Description Flash Disk MICRON SSD NAND 128GB MTFDDAK128MAM-1J1 LF+HF Flash Disk SAMSUNG SSD NAND 64GB MZMPA064HMDR-000 LF+HF Part No. KF.12804.002 KF.0640B.005 Keyboard 60004864 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 223
Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor 60002050 MICRON SG Type SO2GBIII13 60002050 SO4GBIII13 MICRON SG 60002215 SAMSUNG 60002215 SAMSUNG SO2GBIII10 Chipset Intel CS BD82UM67 KI.G6501.003 NB Chipset Intel CS BD82UM67 B3 KI.G6501.006 Test Compatible Components 8-9 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 224
Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description TPM PLM00028 STMicro SA19NP18ER28P STMicro SA19NP18ER28PVMT VMT USB Controller 10000981 MISC USB 3.0 USB VR.2GB0G.002 VR.1GB0B.008 VR.2GB0B.003 KI.23300.014 LZ.23500.006 8-10 Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 225
Table 8-1. TravelMate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description Part No. Wireless LAN 10001018 HON HAI 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN AGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.073 KI.TPH01.001 NI.23600.072 Test Compatible Components 8-11 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 226
8-12 Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 227
CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 228
Introduction 9-3 9-2 - Acer TravelMate 8481T | Acer TravelMate 8481, 8481T, 8481TG Notebook Service Gui - Page 229
. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models BIOS updates