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Aspire 3650/TravelMate 2450 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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3650/TravelMate 2450 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 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, please 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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 6
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-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo For TravelMate 2450: T 60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T 12 function keys T Four easy - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 8
T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Power subsystem T ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes T 29 W 2000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (4-cell) T 2-hour rapid charge; 2.5-hour charge-in-use T 3-pin 65W AC adapter I/O Ports - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 9
31 Bluetooth Diagram RTC CKT. page 13 Power On/Off CKT. page 32 DC/DC Interface CKT. page 36 Power Circuit DC/DC page 37~~43 Switch/B Conn. USB port4, 6 page 31 CD-PLAY/B Conn. page 31 MEDIA/B Conn. page 31 ENE KB910Q page 29 Touch Pad page 32 EC I/O Buffer page 30 Int.KBD page 30 BIOS - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 10
Top View 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 11
be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 JP19 FAN Connector 2 U42 VGA Chipset 3 JP18 CPU Socket 4 JP16 DVI Connector 5 JP15 CRT JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 17 JP40 18 JP41 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 12
Label Description Arcade/TV tuner switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button E-Power Button 6 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 13
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector Chapter 1 7 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 14
Jumper Setting Label JOPEN1 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: JOPEN1 locates at the bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. 8 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 15
you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view Aspire 5610: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone TV/media/volume buttons Easy-launch buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 16
TravelMate 4260: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Display screen Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Microphone Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators Power button Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. For entering data into your - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 17
output. Bluetooth® Enable/disable Bluetooth function. communication button/ Indicates the status of Bluetooth- indicator button/ the status of wireless LAN indicator communications. Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 6 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 18
TravelMate 4260: # Item # Item Description Description # 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Description Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Bluetooth®"Easy-launch communication button/ Enable/disable Bluetooth function. bInudtitcoantes"s othnepsatagteus18of Bluetooth- indicator - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 19
(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Note: A 4-pin socket is used for laptop. The 6-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. As to 9-pin connector, it is for the faster FireWire - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 20
10 Right View Aspire 5650: PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # 1 2 3 Item Slot-load optical drive Optical disk access indicator Slot-loaded optical drive eject button TravelMate 4260: Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 21
input signals from audio/visual (AV) devices. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display (NTSC/PAL) # Icon Item Description 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 9 TravelMate 4260: Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 22
). DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 S-video/TV-out Connects to Supports digital video connections. 7 Ventilation slots Base view Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260: Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. # Item Description # 1 2 Item Battery lock Battery bay 3 Hard - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 23
4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Release the battery for removal. cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 24
the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 25
TravelMate 4260: Launch key P P Web browser Mail Default application User-programmable User-programmable Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Chapter 1 19 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 26
Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Aspire 5650: TravelMate up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 27
Off Type the letters in a normal manner. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows key Applicati on key Icon Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 28
ePowerManagement in Acer eManager. Sleep 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 any - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 29
sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word 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. - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 30
Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. T Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 31
encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft Outlook. There are two passwords that can be used to encrypt/decrypt a file; the supervisor password and the filespecific password. The supervisor password is a "master" password that can decrypt any - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 32
IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. T Optical drive devices - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 33
Acer notebook. It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 34
utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system's HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: T Password protection. T Recovery of applications and drivers. T Image/data backup: T Back up to HDD (set recovery point). T Back up to CD/DVD - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 35
, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. T Logs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. T Permits - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 36
automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs, simply by right-clicking on the icon in the taskbar. Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically apply - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 37
ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC Mode To - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 38
You can also click "Advanced Settings" to: T Set alarms. T Re-load factory defaults. T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. T View information about Acer ePower Management. 32 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 39
Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA. Chapter 1 33 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 40
, Legacy 1394 Device support, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 945GM/945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 41
256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V.92 RJ11 Right side Specification Bluetooth - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 42
Bluetooth 2.0 USB 1.1 Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification Built-in ICH7-M 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Hard Disk Drive -5 DC Power Requirements Voltage - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 43
-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-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 Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 44
44.1k/48k/96kHz sample rate Yes Yes/2 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz) Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 45
) port Supports 32 bit CardBus System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA HD Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 46
Battery Item Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle ( +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6. 0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 CMO N141I1L02 14.1 inches 304.1x228.1 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 47
AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 48
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: CPU Speed : Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 50
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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 51
: Genunie Intel (R) CPU 1.66GHz HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ATAPI Model Name : None ATAPI Serial Number : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 5650/TravelMate 4260 Acer - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 52
IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information 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 Item Specific Help [22:03:28] [01/23/2006] - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 53
settings. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on display Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D . The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 54
and suggested parameter settings. Infrared Port Description Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration [Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayedd when controlled by OS Disabled Enabled Auto Option 48 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 55
use. Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is : User Password Is : HDD Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set Hdd Password Password on Boot Clear Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 56
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 value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 57
the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 58
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message. 52 Chapter 2 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 59
in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA MK6025GAS-(PM) 2: IDE 1: MATSHITADVD-RAM UJ-845S 3: IDE 2: 4: USB FDD: 5: PCI LAN: Broadcom MBA 6: USB - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 60
Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 61
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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 62
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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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 64
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. 58 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 65
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 Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 66
.5*6(NL) C SCREW M2.5*10(NL) D SCREW M2.5*15(NL) E SCREW M2*2.2 F SCREW M2*3(NL) G SCREW M2*4 H SCREW M3*4(NL) I SCREW D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI (NL) LCD Part Number 86.TAVV5.001 86.TAVV5.002 86.TAVV5.003 86.TAVV5.004 86.TAVV5.005 86.TAVV5.006 86.TAVV5.007 86.TAVV5.008 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Chapter 3 61 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 68
HDD door from the notebook. 3. Pull the HDD module outwards to disconnect the HDD module from the main board. 4. Take out the HDD module carefully. Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU 1. Remove the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for red circle; M2*3(NL) for yellow - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 69
Take out the system fan from the main unit. 8. Remove the four screws fastening the thermal module. 9. Then detach the thermal module carefully. 10. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock (Turn anti-clockwise). 11. Detach the CPU from the CPU socket carefully. 12. Tear off the tape - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 70
2. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it. Removing the LCD Module 1. Open the LCD module as shown (See the left and the middle picture). 2. Detach the middle cover from the main unit carefully. 3. Remove the screw fastening the keyboard. 4. Then turn over the keyboard as shown. 64 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 71
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 6. Turn over the notebook, remove two screws fastening the LCD module on the bottom. 7. Then turn the notebook to the front side. Take out the antenna then disconnect the LCD cable (See the middle and the right images). 8. Remove four screws - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 72
case assembly carefully. Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly 6. Remove the two screws fastening the media board. 7. Take out the media board cable from the lower case as shown. 8. Detach the media board from the upper case carefully. NOTE: Only Aspire 5650 series have media board. 9. Tear off - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 73
14. Detach the touchpad from the upper case. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Detach the switch board from the main board. 2. Remove the screw fastening the modem board. 3. Disconnect the modem board from the main board then detach the modem board. 4. Detach the modem cable from the lower - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 74
the screw fastening the main board to the lower case. 8. Pull the lower case outwards as the image shows and detach the main board from the lower case carefully. 9. Take out the microphone from the lower case. 10. Remove the two screws fastening the speaker set. 11. Take out the speaker from the - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 75
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 inverter. 6. Disconnect the LCD power cable on the other side. 7. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD assembly - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 76
12. Remove the four screws holding the LCD left bracket. 13. Remove the LCD left bracket. 70 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 77
HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws fastening the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the optical bracket. 2. Remove the optical bracket from the optical disk drive. Chapter 3 71 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 78
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Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer symptom to determine which page to go to. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 80
/CD-ROM module. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 81
the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 82
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 77. 76 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 83
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 battery pack and measure - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 84
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 90. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 85
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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 86
Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 87
tightly and 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 75.. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 88
Management Load alternate registers with initial 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 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 89
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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 90
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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 91
the bridge Initialize 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 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 92
. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 93
in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. LCD cover - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 94
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 System board - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 95
, 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. 2. If no error is detected, do - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 96
them for damage. If any problems are found, 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 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 97
Chapter 5 1 JP1 2 SW1 3 JP3 4 JP2 5 JP6 6 JP7 7 JP43 8 SW4 9 SW6 LCD Connector Lid Switch MDC Connector Power Button Connector Media Board Connector Touchpad Board Connector SIM Card Connector Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button 10 SW7 11 SW2 12 SW5 13 SW3 14 JP13 15 JP12 16 JP9 17 IR1 18 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 98
be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 JP19 FAN Connector 2 U42 VGA Chipset 3 JP18 CPU Socket 4 JP16 DVI Connector 5 JP15 CRT JP24 ODD Connector 13 PJP1 Battery Connector 14 JP32 HDD Connector (SATA) 15 JP33 HDD Connector (PATA) 16 JP36 Bluetooth Connector 17 JP40 18 JP41 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 99
Description Arcade/TV tunver switch Volume Up switch Volume Down switch Play/Pause switch Stop switch Forward/Next switch Backward/Previous switch Media Board Top View SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Label Description Power Button E-mail Button Internet Button User Button E-Power Button Chapter 5 93 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 100
Media Board Bottom View Label JP3 JP2 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP7 Description USB Connector USB Connector RF INe Connector RF Cable Connector AV IN Connector Board to Main Board Connector LS-2923P Power Board Top View Label JP1 Description SIM Card Connector 94 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 101
Jumper Setting Label J3 Description Clear CMOS Jumper Note: J3 locates at bottom side of the main board as the red circle highlighted. Chapter 5 95 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 102
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global configurations of Aspire 3650/ Travelmate 2450. Please refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA ( 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 TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 104
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Aspire 5650 FRU List Image ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No. Part Name and Description Acer PN N/A ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA ADP- 90SB BBAC N/A ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LITEON PA- 1900-04LR N/A ADAPTER 90W 3PIN LISHIN SLS0202C19A20LF AP.09001.003 AP.09003.006 AP.09006.004 BATTERY LI-ION 8 CELLS 4800MAH - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 106
.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.TAVV5.003 TV RF CABLE - SWITHCH BOARD TO TV TURNER 7 PIN MINI-DIN S-VIDEO TO 4 CABLE PAL TO NTSC CONNECTOR CABLE - 3.5 PHONE JACK TO PAL TV PAL-NTSC DVB-T ANT POWER CORD US 3 PIN POWER CORD EU 3 PIN POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN POWER CORD UK 3 PIN POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN POWER CORD - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 107
Aspire 5650 FRU List Image No. CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY Part Name and Description POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN MIDDLE COVER AS Acer PN 27.TAVV5.010 27.TAVV5.011 27.TAVV5.012 27.TAVV5.013 27.TAVV5.014 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 108
Aspire 5650 FRU List Image No. Part Name and Description T/P BRACKET Acer PN 33.TAVV5.001 COMMUNICATION MODULE CPU/PROCESSOR COMBO DRIVE WIRELESS ANTENNA 15 IN. WIRELESS ANTENNA 15.4 IN. 50.TAVV5.011 50.TAVV5.012 CPU INTEL YONAH FSB-667 DUAL CORE 2.16G 2M CPU INTEL YONAH FSB-667 DUAL CORE 2. - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 109
No. Part Name and Description HDD BRACKET Acer PN 33.TAVV5.003 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD CHINESE AS KB.ASP07.001 LCD KEYBOARD THAILAND AS KEYBOARD HEBREW AS KEYBOARD ARABIAN AS KEYBOARD US INTERNATIONAL AS KEYBOARD RUSSIA AS KEYBOARD GREEK AS KEYBOARD CZECH REPUBLIC AS KEYBOARD UK AS KEYBOARD SWEDEN - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 110
. Part Name and Description LCD 15 IN. XGA AUO (B150XG02. V4) LF Acer PN LK.15005.010 LCD 15 IN. XGA QDI QD15XL06 V.3 LF LCD 15 IN. XGA LG LP154X08-TLA2 LF LCD 15 IN. XGA CMO N150X3-L09 Rev. C1 LF LCD 15 IN. XGA SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03-V LF INVERTER BOARD - 15 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 111
5650 FRU List Image MAINBOARD No. Part Name and Description Acer PN ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 WXGA AUO B154EW01 V.9 LCD 15.4 WXGA GLARE CMO N154I1-L0C Rev. C1 LCD 15.4 WXGA GLARE QDI QD15TL07-02 INVERTER BOARD - 15.4 IN. LCD PANEL 15.4 IN. WITH LOGO W/ 15.4 ANTENNA AS LCD BEZEL - 15.4 TEXTURE LCD - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 112
No. PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT MEMORY Part Name and Description MAINBOARD 945PM DISCRETE SATA G73M GLAN 128M W/CARD DVI W/O CPU MEMORY MAINBOARD 945PM DISCRETE SATA G73M GLAN 256M W/CARD DVI W/O CPU MEMORY PCMCIA SOCKET MEMORY 512MB DDR II 533 NANYA NT512T64UHA1FN-37B Acer PN MB.ABD02.001 MB.ABV02 - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 113
Aspire 5650 FRU List Image No. Part Name and Description TOUCHPAD W/SPONGE Acer PN 56.TAVV5.001 SPEAKER ACCESSORY SCREW LIST SPEAKER SET (R&L) MIC 23.TAVV5.002 23.TAVV5.003 REMOTE CONTROLLER FORWARD 48-KEY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMASA - Acer TravelMate 2450 | Aspire 3650 / TravelMate 2450 Service Guide - Page 114
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