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Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430 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 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3630 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 3
specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 4
are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 5
(e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In 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 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 6
-Ring ready T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready T WLAN (optional): MINI PCI® 802.11b/g dual-band connection, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (manufacturing option) T WPAN: Bluetooth® Audio T T Audio system with two built-in speakers MS-Sound compatible Chapter 1 1 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 7
4-way integrated scroll button T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad T Six easy-launch buttoms: Empowering key, email, Internet, WLAN, Bluetooth®, userprogrammable button I/O interface T Three USB 2.0 ports T Ethernet (RJ-45) port T Modem - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 8
8V_S5 1.8V_S5 +1.8V Page:25 BATTERY CHARGER ZL6 CLOCK GEN ICS 952023CG +3.3V ENE PCMCIA CB1410 +5V +3.3V Page:16 MINI-PCI Wireless LAN +3.3V Page:17 Page:26 Reltek +5V Page:19 SPEAKER LINE OUT RJ11 Touchpad Keyboard FLASH +5V +3.3V FAN +5V REALTEK 10/100 LAN RTL8201CP +3.3V Page:15 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 9
35][36][41][37] [38] [39][40] 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 4 Power Jack Battery Connector 302ELV LVDS Encoder MINI PCI CPU Socket USB Connector EC PC97551 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 DDR SO-DIMM 22 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM 26 RTC Battery 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP 30 Southbridge 963L Aspire 3630 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 10
PCMCIA Connector 33 USB Connector 35 Microphone Jack 37 WLAN Button 39 Battery LED 41 Audio Codec ALC203 Bottom View 32 HDD Connector 34 LineOut Jack 36 LineIn Jack 38 Bluetooth button 40 Power LED 42 FAN Connector [02] [03] [01] [05] [06] [07] [08] 1 Lid Switch 3 LED - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 11
5 Keyboard Connector 7 Touchpad Board Connector 9 Clock Generator 11 MDC Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector 10 PCMCIA Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector 6 Aspire 3630 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 12
(Left and right) Touchpad Status indicators Launch keys Power button Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into you computer. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 13
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Lights up when the computer is on. Lights up when the battery is being charged. 4 5 # Item 6 7 # Item 8 9 Left view Bluetooth communication button/ indicator (for selected models) Wireless communication button/ Desincdriipctaitoonr Line-in jack - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 14
button Emergency eject hole Right view Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. # 1 2 Icon - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 15
3 4 5 6 Item Hard disc bay Battery release latch Battery bay Battery lock Cooling fan Memory comparment Description Houses the computer's hard disc (secured by a screw). Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in place. Helps keep the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 16
F11) 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. 4 Power Lights when the computer is on. 5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged. NOTE - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 17
called easy-launch buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key " " an"dAocenre user-programmable button. eManager" on page 23 Press " " to r"uAncetrhe Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs, eManagebr"uot ncapangebe23reset by users. To set the Web - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 18
sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys and embedded numeric . A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 19
perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Key Application key Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + (Activates the next Taskbar button) Description + (Opens the My Computer window) + (Opens Help - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 20
-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSetting Acer Power Management Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Volume up Description Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager. Launches Power Management options. Puts the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 21
the keyboard.symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard (for European keyboard, you can use both method). NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 22
scroll (3) button 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. Chapter 1 17 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 23
Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Touchpad (2) Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad. Tap twice (at the same speed as double - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 24
BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Pheonix BIOS V1.00 Flash ROM 512K 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 25
System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification Intel® Celeron® M 370/380/390 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 26
RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Specification There is no FDD module for this product 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 +5V . Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 27
) 4200RPM/5400RPM for WD Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MByte Interface Parallel ATA for seagate ATA/ATAPI-6 for Hitachi Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) 100 MB/Sec DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% . Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 28
Drive Interface Item Read/Write Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Media compatibility Specification DVD-Video: 4x Max.CAV DVD-RAM (2.6G): 2x ZCLV DVD-RAM (4.7G): 2x ZCLV DVD+R: 4x Max (ATAPI) compatible CD-R (Manufacturer): Acer, CMC Magnetics, Hitachi Maxell Ltd., - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 29
Drive Interface Item Format compatibility Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, Mixed Mode (Audio and Data Combined) CD-I, Video CD, CD-Plus, CD-Extra, CD-Text Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 30
Item Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification Load: Manual Release - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 31
are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on Windows(R)XP, Windows(R) 2000 and Windows(R)ME. The complete list of resolutions depends on the driver Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Nominal voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 32
Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Support white Haze 0 (Glare), Hardness 3H Hard coating (2H) glare+ Anti to -60 LCD 15.4" Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Specification AUO B154EW01 V8, lead - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 33
Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Specification XGA (1024x768) 0.297(H)x0.297(H) mm RGB vertical stripe Normally white Hard coating (3H) glare+ Anti reflective treatment of the front polarizer 170 not - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 34
C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -20 to 60 0 to 50 -25 to 60 AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name ) +/-8KV (at contact discharge) 2150Vac 100uA Safety Requirements: 1.The power supply must comply with the following national standards: UL, CSA, CCC, - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 35
Sleep indicator lights up T All power shuts off T The display shuts off T Hard disk drive is in standby mode. ( 500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight Specification 364(W) x 279(D) x 33.9/38.98 (H)mm 14.3 X 11 x 1.3/1.5 inches 6. - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 36
/line-out jack Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor One Plastic LED indicator for keyboard hot key: Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, NUmber lock LED indicator for function indicator: System power-on, HDD/ODD, Wireless on/off, Arcade LED mode, DC-in, Battery/Charging indicator Power Chapter 1 31 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 37
, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 38
made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 39
BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 40
Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced 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 USB BIOS Legacy Item Specific Help [15:56:48] [03/18/2005] , , or 640 KB - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 41
the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Format/Option - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 42
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled. To change or disable - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 43
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 44
". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 45
setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. Chapter 2 40 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 46
and the CD-ROM in module bay. Info. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapses. Boot order is top-down using only the top device - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 47
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 48
use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 49
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on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tweezers T Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver T Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 52
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 . NOTE: Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 53
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 54
LCD Module 4 LCD Cushions *4 LCD Bezel *1 Inverter *4 LCD LCD Panel LCD Coaxial Cable *4 LCD Brackets Screw List Item Description A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00 B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL) C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL) D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL F - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 55
Removing the Battery 1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. 3. Then remove the HDD cover. 4. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. 5. Remove - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 56
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 3. Remove the screw securing the optical disc drove (ODD) module. 4. Push the ODD module outwards with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Then remove the ODD module. - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 57
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the keyboard. 4. Turn the keyboard over as shown. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 59
1, 2, 3 then 4. This can help you average the force to each screw, therefore the CPU module can be secured well. 9. Release the CPU lock with a flat headed screw driver. 10. Then detch the CPU from the socket carefully. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 60
the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 4. Disconnect the inverter cable with a flat headed screw driver. 5. Take out the LVDS cable then disconnect the LVDS cable. 6. Tear off the tape securing the wireless LAN antennae - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 61
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Fan, the CPU Thermal Module and the CPU" on page 53. 5. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 6. See "Removing - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 62
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. 10. Then detach the upper case assembly. Removing the Power Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 3. See "Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 4. See "Removing the Memory" on page 51. 5. See "Removing the LCD Module - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 64
Removing the Touchpad Bracket, the Touchpad Board and the Touchpad 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 65
set from the lower case. Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 6. See - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 66
the Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on Power Board" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 60. 8. Remove the screw securing the audio board. 9. Detach the audio - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 67
the modem board cable then remove the board. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 68
the main board components short circuit. The short could cause the main board or the antenna cable burned. Removing the Control Board 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 63 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 69
4. See "Removing the Power Board" on page 58. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assembly" on page 58. 6. See "Removing the Speaker Set" on page 60. 7. See "Removing the SW DJ Board Assembly" on page 60. 8. See "Removing the Audio Board" on page 61. 9. See "Removing the VGA Thermal Module" on page 61. - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 70
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 72
program. 2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. Reconnect the external diskette - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 73
the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 74
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. 69 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 75
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 or discharging. From Hardware: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 76
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 84. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 77
Equipment Configuration Error 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 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 78
Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 79
correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. 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 68. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 80
Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial POST values Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 81
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 recovery - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 82
hard-disk controllers Jump to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 83
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 Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 84
. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 68. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 85
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 keyboard) Hard disk drive System board - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 86
fuel gauge in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 87
Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 84. Chapter 4 82 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 88
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 mode at least 10 times - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 89
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 has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 90
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] [26] [27] [29] [30] [32] [33] [34][35][36][41][37] [38] [39][40] 13 (PJ1) 15 (CN14) 17 (U18) 19 (CN17) 21 (U21) Power Jack Battery Connector 302ELV LVDS Encoder MINI PCI CPU Socket Chapter 5 14 (CN12) 16 (CN15) 18 (CN16) 20 (U20) 22 (CN18) CRT Connector ODD Connector RJ45 & RJ11 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 92
Jack WLAN Button Battery LED Audio Codec ALC203 24 (U22) 26 (BT1) 28 (U25) 30 (U26) 32 (CN23) 34 (CN26) 36 (CN27) 38 (SW3) 40 (LED1) 42 (CN13) BIOS ROM RTC Battery LAN PHY RTL8201CP Southbridge 963L HDD Connector LineOut Jack LineIn Jack Bluetooth button Power LED FAN Connector 87 Chapter - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 93
LED Board Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad Board Connector Clock Generator MDC Connector 2 (CN1) 4 (CN3) 6 (CN5) 8 (CN7) 10 (U13) 12 (CN11) Panel Connector Modem Connector Bluetooth Module Connector Internal Microphone Connector PCMCIA Connector Internal Speaker Connector Chapter 5 88 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 94
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in global configurations of Aspire 3630/ TravelMate 2430. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return 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 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 96
Aspire 3000/5000 Exploded Diagram Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Adapter Battery 91 NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP- AP.06501.005 65KB BF 19V NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA- AP.06503.006 1650-02 Q2 19V NS ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN HIPRO HP- OK066B13QT AP.06506.001 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 97
SANYO LI-ION 4S1P 2.2A 4UR18650F-2-QC141 BT.T5003.002 BATTERY SIMPPLO PACK LI-ION 4S1P 2.0A BT.00407.001 NS MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC) T60M893.03 S.P. 54.T72V7.001 NS BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA 54.T48V7.001 NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD FOXCONN 54.A51V7.002 ABT_BRM4318BG Cable Chapter 6 NS LAUNCH - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 98
POWER CORD AU (3 PIN) POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN) POWER CORD AF (3 PIN) MIDDLE COVER W/BUTTON 27.A03V7.001 27.A03V7.003 27.T23V7.006 27.A03V7.002 27.A03V7.004 27.A03V7.005 27.A03V7.007 27.A03V7.008 27.A03V7.006 27.T48V7.001 42.A27V7.001 6 UPPER CASE W/TP,CABLE, TP BRACKET, MIC, BLUETOOTH CABLE - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 99
42.T63V7.004 NS 3 IN 1 DUMMY COVER 14 HDD BRACKET 42.T51V7.003 33.T50V7.001 Communication Module NS WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T50V7.003 CPU/Processor Optical Disk Drive Module NS AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25WD AMD MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25WD AMD MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 AMD MOBILE TURION - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 100
FOR G BASE 42.T51V7.004 HDD/Hard Disk Drive DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UIDA-760 DVD/CDRW COMBO DRIVE 24X KME UIDA-760 OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER .003 42.T50V7.012 DVD DUAL MODULE PANASONIC UJ-840BAA2 G BASE DVD DUAL DRIVE PANASONIC UJ840BAA2 D. LAYER G BASE OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX DVD DUAL BEZEL G - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 101
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Keyboard SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM, ST960821A HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635 SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM, ST9808210A KH.06001.002 KH.08007.007 KH.08001.012 NS AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON US International KB.A2707.001 Chapter 6 AS1680/AS1410 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 102
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List LCD Module AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew AS1680/AS1410 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian NS 6M.A51V7.011 KB.A2707.022 KB.A2707.023 KB.A2707.024 KB.A2707.025 6M.A51V7.011 NS LCD 15 IN. TFT XGA CMO - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 103
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List NS LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 60.A27V7.002 15 IN. NS LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 60.T50V7.004 Chapter 6 LCD MODULE 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-C00 (MADE IN CHINA) LCD INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA LCD BRACKET - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 104
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List 2 3 4 1 99 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 14/ 15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. 33.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.005 60.A27V7.003 60.T50V7.006 LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI QD15TL02-02 (GLARE) LCD 15.4 IN. WXGA QDI - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 105
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Main Board LCD CABLE - 15 IN. XGA LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - L LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15 IN. - R LCD PANEL W/LOGO W/O ANTENNA 14/15 IN. LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15 IN. 50.T50V7.004 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003 60.A51V7.003 60.T50V7.004 LCD MODULE 15 IN. TFT XGA LG LP150X08-A3 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 106
3000/5000 FRU List NS MAINBOARD SIS M760 W/PCMCIA LB.A5106.001 SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY Memory Speaker NS MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON KN.25602.012 HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH8C0GM-6K KN.25603.019 MEMORY DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG M470L3224FT0-CB3 KN.2560B.008 - Acer Aspire 3630 | Aspire 3630 / TravelMate 2430 Service Guide - Page 107
Aspire 3000/5000 FRU List Screw NS SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK NS SCREW I2.5*3M-BNIH(M2.5L3) NS SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN-NYLOK NS SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK NS SCREW MM25060IL69 NS SCREW M2.0*5-I(NI)(NYLOK) NS SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK NS SCREW I2*3M-NIHY (M2L3) NS SCREW M1.7*3.0-I (BK) NS