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Aspire 3610 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3610 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 3
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 4
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. . Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 5
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 6
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An Aspire Boot 38 Exit 39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 8
Touchpad Check 59 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 60 Index of Error Messages 61 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 64 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 68 Intermittent Problems 71 Undetermined Problems 72 Chpater 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire 3610 Exploded Diagram 74 4 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 9
Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support MPEG -access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button Audio T Audio system with two built-in speakers T Sound Blaster ProTM and - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 10
802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution; Acer SignalUp technology support T WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth® Human-centric design and T Internet 4-way scroll button I/O Ports T T T T T T T T Four USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Extternal display (VGA) port - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 11
,17,18 PATA CD ROM 20 USB 4 PORT 21 MINI USB 21 Blue-tooth KBC ENE KB3910 29 Xbus BIOS ROM 4M BITS PM39LV040-70JCE 31 Touch INT_KB Pad 30 30 B C D DCBATOUT BT+ 16.8V 3A CPU DC/DC ISL6218CV-T 34 2 INPUTS OUTPUTS DCBATOUT VCC_CORE 0.844~1.3V 27A Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 12
3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 4 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 9 U20 RTL8100CL 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 13
. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 DC1 Power Jack 2 LAN1 Ethernet Port+Modem Jack 3 USB1 USB port 4 CRT1 External Display Connector 5 MDCW Modem Cable Connector 1 6 MDC Modem Board Connector 12 ODD1 ODD Connector 13 FAN1 Fan Connector 14 USB2 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 14
11 HDD CPU Socket DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) HDD Connector Jumper Settings 18 U59 ENE CB-1410QF 19 LIN1 Microphone/Line-in Jack 20 LOUT1 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack 21 U53 BIOS ROM 22 PIN Pin1-Pin8 Pin2-Pin7 Pin3-Pin6 Pin4-Pin5 Description Clear Password No - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 15
Aspire tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around yJouustrfnoerwStaTrrtaevres.l.M. ate computer. Front View # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer. Chapter - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 16
of wireless indicator LAN communications. (manufacturing option). 4 Microphone/Line-in Accepts input from external microphones. jack 5 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., Speakers/Line-Out jack speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 17
Left View # Icon Item Description 1 3 USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 PC Card slot Accepts Type II PC Card. 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card for the slot button Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 18
) port Connects to a Fast Ethernet network. Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Ventilation slots Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Enable the computer to - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 19
's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Wireless LAN and - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 20
communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 21
application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable) User-programmable Touchpad The built-in touchpad is palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 22
to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Function Execute Left Button (1) Click twice quickly Right Button (4) Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 23
Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 24
the minimize all windows This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 25
Hot Key Fn-F4 Icon Function Sleep Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 26
the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 18 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 27
3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 28
128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Realtek - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 29
throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Atheros/Broadcom - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 30
Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test Load: Manual ) compatible Support disc formats - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 31
ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 32
VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 33
LCD 15 inch Item Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 34
Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) LCD Suspend to RAM (S3 (RGB 6-bit data driver) 45/45 15/35 CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 35
: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz 1866MHz TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM) None PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS) None V0.06A 1277 07.07 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3610 Acer - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 36
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 37
: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz 1866MHz TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM) None PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS) None V0.06A 1277 07.07 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3610 Acer - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 38
allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [09 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 39
System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 40
Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit User Password is : Supervisor Password is : Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 41
or Enabled NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 42
parameter to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 43
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 37 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 44
bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: to expands or collapses devices with a + or - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 45
unauthorized use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup 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/F6 Change - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 46
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 47
procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 48
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 49
disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 50
LCD Bezel I*2 LCD Panel LCD Assembly G*8 I*2 LCD Inverter LCD LCD Wire Cable LCD Brackets Screw List Item Description A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) D CPU WAFER NI Part Number 34.00015.081 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 51
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 45 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 52
Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover. 2. Detach the HDD cover carefully. 3. Disconnect the wireless antenna. 4. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. (Note: This engineering - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 53
the memory from the DIMM socket. Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. 2. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Removing the LCD Module 1. Open the notebook as the impage shows. 2. Detach the middle cover carefully - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 54
. 6. Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown. 7. Take out the LCD cable from the main unit then disconnect the cable. 8. Remove two screws fastening the LCD module. 9. Remove another two screws on the bottom as shown. 10. Then detach the entire LCD module cautiously. . 48 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 55
shown. 6. After you open the upper case assembly, please disconnect the lid switch cable. 7. Raise upright the upper case assembly as shown then detach it. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 2. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad bracket. Chapter 3 49 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 56
3. Detach the touchpad bracket carefully. 4. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracket. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the bluetooth cable then remove the bluetooth module. 2. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. 3. Remove two screws - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 57
the modem cable from the modem board. 11. Remove the three screws holding the CPU heatsink then remove it. 12. Use a flat headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock (see two pictures below). 13. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully. 14. Remove the two screws fastening north bridge plate - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 58
15. Remove the three screws fastening the speaker set. 16. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set. 17. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes main unit disassembly. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 59
Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. 3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. 5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 60
Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket. 54 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 61
Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Go To "Power System Check - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 62
Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 63
the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 64
If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. T If charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 59. 58 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 65
the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. 4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 66
original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 67
Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Incorrect password is - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 68
boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS type in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 69
. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 57.. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 70
POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 71
Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 72
1-2 1 POST Routine Description Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 73
the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 74
BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 75
in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Audio driver Speaker System - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 76
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 Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 77
to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 78
devices are supported by the replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 79
information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 80
41ಳ71ಳ 1/6ಳ 71ಳ:1ಳ 2ಳ BQQE Kbdl!F/D/!Difo 1731 Xjtuspo!Dpsqpsbujpo ESBXJOH!OP TIFFU PG DE! Npsbs : 21 22 23 24 25 Aspire 3610 FRU List ADAPTER BATTERY N/A ADAPTER 65W HIPRO HP- OK066B13WI AP.0650A.005 N/A ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650- 02WE AP.06503.008 N/A ADAPTER 65W DELTA - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 81
Aspire 3610 FRU List N/A WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG 54.0309C.011 FOXCONN ATHEROS EU WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BG .641 50.4E102.001 N/A N/A N/A CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY 2 POWER CORD 10A 125V US COVER SWITCH CABLE MODEM CABLE MIDDLE COVER 6 HDD COVER 27.01518.521 50.4C506.001 50.4C504 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 82
Aspire 3610 FRU List 7 UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH 60.4E101.001 CABLE N/A PCMCIA DUMMY CARD 42.4C518.001 N/A TOUCHPAD BRACKET 60.4C510.002 5 DIMM COVER 60.4E105.001 COMBO Drive N/A HINGE PACK 15.4" LEFT/RIGHT 10 COMBO MODULE 24X 6K.4C5CS.001 65.4E104.001 N/A OPTICAL BRACKET N/A - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 83
Aspire 3610 FRU List N/A CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02403.007 PHILIPS SCB5265 MODULE N/A WIRELESS ANTENNA 25.90225.001 N/A BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.4C505.001 CPU/PROCESSOR N/A CPU CEL-M370 1.5G MHZ INTEL KC.NC001.370 N/A CPU DOTHAN725A 1.6GMHZ INTEL KC.NA001.725 N/A CPU CEL-M360 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 84
Aspire 3610 FRU List FAN 4 FAN HARD DISK DRIVE 9 HDD MODULE 40G N/A HDD BRACKET 23.10122.001 65.4E102.001 60.4E107.001 HEATSINK LCD 78 N/A HDD 40G 4200PRM SEAGATE ST94019A KH.04001.010 .003 HDD 80G HITACHI IC25N080ATMR04 KH.08007.007 N/A CPU HEATSINK W/O FAN 60.4E114.001 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 85
Aspire 3610 FRU List 8 LCD MODULE 15" XGA 65.4E106.001 N/A INVERTER BOARD 15.4" DARFON 19.21066.002 N/A LCD BRACKET 15" RIGHT 33.4C503.001 Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. N/A LCD BRACKET 15" LEFT 33.4C504.001 Note: The image displays LCD bracket right and left. - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 86
SAMSUNG LTN154X3-L01-G LK.15406.006 N/A LCD 15.4" WXGA LG LP154W01- TLA2 LK.15408.014 N/A LCD 15.4" WXGA CHIMEI N154I1- L07 LK.1540D.004 20 MAINBOARD MORAR W/O CPU W/ 55.4E101.D02 MODEM & MODEM CABLE & PCMCIA SLOT & RTC BATTERY MEMORY 80 N/A SDIMM 256M NANYA NT256T64UH4A0FN-37B - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 87
Aspire 3610 FRU List MICROPHONE N/A SDIMM 512M NANYA NT512T64UH8A0FN-37B N/A SDIMM 512M MICRON MT8HTF6464HDY-53EB3 N/A SDIMM 512M SAMSUNG M470T6554BZ0-CD5 N/A SDIMM 512M HYNIX HYMP564S64P6-C4 N/A SDIMM 256M - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 88
Aspire 3610 FRU List HEATSINK N/A MISCELLANEOUS N/A N/A N/A N/a PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT N/A SPEAKER N/A AS1680/ AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON SLOVENIA AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON CROATIA NORTH BRIDGE PLATE LCD SCREW RUBBER LCD SCREW RUBBER LOGO PLATE PANEL LOGO PLATE BEAEL PCMCIA SLOT SPEAKER LEFT - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 89
Aspire 3610 FRU List N/A SCREW N/A SCREW 11 SCREW N/A SCREW 12 SCREW N/A SCREW 14 SCREW 15 SCREW N/A SCREW N/A SCREW N/A SCREW 16 SCREW 17 SCREW 86.00D02.230 86. - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 90
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AFLASH Utility 43 Audio 20 B Battery 27 BIOS 20 package 20 ROM size 20 ROM type 20 vendor 20 Version 20 BIOS Supports protocol 20 BIOS Utility 32 16 Controllers 20 Core logic 20 CPU core voltage 20 I/O voltage 20 package 20 type 20 D DIMM Combinations 21 Disassembly Index Index Battery Pack - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 92
Diskette 43 System Memory 21 System Utilities 32 System Utility Diskette 43 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 104 Touchpad 20 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 70 86 Troubleshooting 66 U Undetermined Problems 83 USB 26 utility BIOS 32 V Video 25 Resolutions 26 Video controller 20 Index - Acer Aspire 3610 | Aspire 3610 Service Guide - Page 93
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