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Aspire 1500 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw SERVICE GUIDE PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN

Section	Page
Aspire 1500	1
Revision History	2
Copyright	3
Disclaimer	3
Table of Contents	7
System Introduction	10
Features	10
System Block Diagram	12
Board Layout	13
Top View	13
Bottom View	14
Panel	15
Front Panel	15
Left Panel	16
Right Panel	17
Rear Panel	18
Bottom Panel	19
Indicators	20
Understanding the icons	21
Keyboard	22
Special keys	22
Hot Keys	24
Hardware Specifications and Configurations	27
System Utilities	37
BIOS Setup Utility	37
Navigating the BIOS Utility	38
Information	39
Main	40
Advanced	42
Security	44
Boot	48
Exit	49
BIOS Flash Utility	50
Machine Disassembly and Replacement	51
General Information	52
Before You Begin	52
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart	53
Removing the Battery	55
Removing the Memory Module	56
Removing the Modem Board	57
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module	58
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module	58
Removing the LCD Module	59
Removing the Middle Cover	59
Removing the Launch Board	59
Removing the LCD Module	60
Disassembling the LCD Module	62
Removing the LCD Bezel	62
Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)	62
Removing the 15” TFT LCD	63
Removing the LCD Brackets	64
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable	64
Removing the LCD Hinges	65
Disassembling the Main Unit	66
Removing the Keyboard	66
Removing the RTC Battery	66
Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate	66
Removing the Thermal Module	67
Removing the Processor	67
Installing the Processor	68
Removing the Upper Case Assemly	68
Removing the Touchpad Board	69
Removing the Touchpad Cable	69
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module	70
Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module	70
Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate	71
Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate	71
Removing the ODD Module(1)	72
Removing the ODD Module(2)	72
Removing the HDD Bracket	72
Removing the Main Board	73
Removing the DC Board	73
Removing the I/O Port Bracket	74
Removing the PCMCIA Slot	74
Removing the Speaker Set	75
System Upgrade Procedure	76
Base Unit to Wireless Unit	76
Assembling the Main Unit	77
Installing the Speaker Set	77
Installing the DC Board	77
Installing the PCMCIA Slot	77
Installing the Main Board	77
Installing the HDD Bracket	78
Installing the ODD Module	78
Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate	79
Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate	79
Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module	80
Installing the Touchpad Cable	80
Installing the Touchpad Board	80
Installing the Upper Case Assemly	81
Installing the Processor	82
Installing the Thermal Module	82
Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate	83
Installing the RTC Battery	84
Installing the Keyboard	84
Assembling the LCD Module	86
Installing the LCD Hinges	86
Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable	86
Installing the LCD Brackets	86
Installing the 15” TFT LCD	87
Installing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)	87
Installing the LCD Bezel	88
Installing the LCD Module	90
Installing the LCD Module	90
Installing the Launch Board	90
Installing the Middle Cover	91
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module	93
Installing the Modem Board	94
Installing the Memory Module	95
Installing the Battery	96
Troubleshooting	97
System Check Procedures	98
External Diskette Drive Check	98
External CD-ROM Drive Check	98
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check	98
Memory check	98
Power System Check	99
Touchpad check	100
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message	101
Index of Error Messages	102
POST Codes	104
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message	108
Intermittent Problems	112
Undetermined Problems	113
Jumper and Connector Locations	115
Top View	115
Bottom View	116
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	117
Exploded Diagram	118
Model Definition and Configuration	128
Aspire 1500 Series	128
Test Compatible Components	129
Microsoft(R)Windows(R)XP Environment Test	130

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