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TravelMate 4600 TravelMate 4100 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 NOTE: Please refer to Kestrel Service CD P/N:VD.A27V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 4600 and TravelMate 4100 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 3
, 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 or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 4
additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 5
supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 6
Windows Keys 17 Launch Keys 18 Hot Keys 19 Special Keys 20 Using a Computer Security lock 21 Using System Utilities 22 Launch Manager 23 Audio 24 Touchpad 25 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 27 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 28 Chapter 2 System Utilities 45 BIOS - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 7
of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73 System Check Procedures 74 External Diskette Drive Check 74 External CD-ROM Drive Check 74 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 74 Memory Check 75 Power System Check 75 Power Adapter 76 Check the Battery Pack 77 Touchpad Check 77 PhoenixBIOS - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 8
1 System Specifications Features This computer Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution Memory T T T 256MB or 512MB of DDRII 400/533 Upgradeable to 2GB Memory by Dual channels of SODIMM 512KB flash ROM BIOS Display T T T 15" XGA TFT LCD, supporting - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 9
Stick® , and Memory Stick PROTM (for TravelMate 4600 series only) PC card 95 supported with one Type II PCI card bus no ZV support Communication T 56Kbps V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC) T 10/100M LAN or Giga LAN on board T WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless T with Mini - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 10
pack, (2200mAh,32W) 65W AC adaptor 19V 3.42A Weight (with battery) T 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Dimensions T 360(W) x 273(D) x 27/32(H) mm Environment T Temperature T Operating: 5o C ~ 35o C T Non-operating: -20o C ~ 65o C T Humidity ( non-condensing) T Operating: 20% ~ 80% RH T Non- - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 11
Mainboard Placement Top View 4 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 12
Rear View Chapter 1 5 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 13
connector RJ45/RJ11 connector MINI PCI connector EC North Bridge VGA RAM BIOS ROM ITEM CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN21 CN24 CN30 CN31 CN36 CN34 CN35 CN33 CN32 CN26 CN23 CN19 U31 U29 U38 U28 DESCRIPTION DC JACK CRT connector Docking connector Battery connector Fix ODD connector Swap ODD connector 2nd - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 14
34 +1.2V Page : 38 BATTERY CHARGER Page : 39 BATTERY SELECT Page : 40 VCC_CORE VGA_CORE :21 SATA ATA 66/100 AC97 AUDIO CODEC CONEXANT 20468-31 Page:27 PCMCIA+1394 +3 IN 1 PCI7411 Page: 23 MINI-PCI Wireless LAN Modem/LAN Page : 22 3 IN 1 Page: DOCKING PS2 Page:33 Touchpad Page:30 Keyboard Page - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 15
# Item Description 1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 16
computer is on. Description 4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged. 5 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate communication the status of Bluetooth communications. (for TM4600 only) button/indicator 6 Wireless Press to enable/disable - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 17
Left View # Item# 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. LED button and emergency eject hole may differ depending on the optical drive module installed. # Icon Item Description 10 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 18
port Connects to a television or display device with S- video input. 7 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). 8 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. # Icon Item 9 N/A Description Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 19
Item Description DDeessccrDripiDpeetstiscoicroinprntiopntion 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 124-pin port Connects to Acer ezDock replicator connector (for TravelMate 4600 only - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 20
) 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. (for TravelMate 4600 only) 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 21
Windows keys and twelve function keys. Lock keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light. Lock LKoecyk key Description Description the up and down cursor control keys are pressed. NOTE: - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 22
action Num Lock on Desired action Num Lock on Number keys on Type numbers in a normal manner embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while usFinng cursor-control keys. Main keyboard Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. keys Num Lock off Num Lock off Hold - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 23
The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Item Caps Lock activity Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 24
cover is closed, the state or features can still be seen. Icon Item Power Icon Function Battery indicator Description Lights when the computer is on. Description 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Lights when the - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 25
of the power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the Empowering Key and a programmable button. Launch Key e p Launch key Default Application Acer eManager application (user-programmable) User-programmable Default application 18 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 26
Keys The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. y y Key Key Windows logo key Description Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 27
Description Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys. Fn-F2 eSetting Fn-F3Fn eFP5owerManagement (ePM) Launches the eSetting in the Launches the ePowerManagement in the eManager set by the Acer Up Fn+w Touchpad toggle SPpgeaker toggle Volume up Turns the internal touchpad on and - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 28
Using a computer security lock A security keylock notch, located on the rear of the computer, lets you connect a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 29
, featuring four main settings -- Acer eSetting, Acer ePresentation, Acer ePowerManagement and Acer eRecovery. "Launch keys" o Acer eSetting "La"uLnacuhnkcehyks"eyosn" poangep Icon Item AAcAceceerr reeSeeSttiSnegetttitningIgt is an easy way to Description "Launch manage the settings and - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 30
Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the two launch keys located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs,Satnadrtthen Launch Manager to start thAelal pPprliocagtiorna.ms Launch Manager Chapter 1 23 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 31
Audio The computer comes with 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio, and dual stereo speakers. 24 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 32
Special Keys You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type: The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editNorootrewfoorrdUpSrokceeyssboora. rd users: 2. Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 33
finger movements on the touchpad. In addition, the touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency. Touchpad Basics Use the touchpad as follows: T Move your finger across the touchpad a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 34
Function Execute Left Button Click twice quickly Righ Button Select Drag Access context menu Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection. Click once Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 35
Eject ing the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray To eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button. When the power is off, you can eject the drive tray using the emergency eject hole. 28 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 36
BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS password control Phoenix Phoenix First BIOS Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of TSSOP Set by setup manual Specification Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 37
install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type Wireless LAN Specification 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for TravelMate 4600 only) 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection (for TravelMate 4100 only - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 38
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus PCI7411 Type II One type-II Right Side No Yes Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Touchpad with 4-way - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 39
Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Specification T four cursor keys T two Windows keys T Hotkey controls T embedded numberic keypad T international language support (for TM4600/TM4100) T Internet browser T email with LED - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 40
15" Hitachi TX38D81VC1 CAB Rev.C 15" CMO N150X3-L07 15" TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) TFT XGA (1024*768) Supports colors Brightness control Contrast control Suspend/Standby control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 16 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 41
Specification Vendor & model name Delta 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 64W Hipro 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 65W Lite-on 3-pin, 19V 3.95A, 60W Details 65W Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) T 4-hour battery life (support intel GFX) T 3-hour battery life (support damage, and auto recovery Electrostatic discharge (ESD) - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 42
this state. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down 4600 TM 4100 360(W) x 273(D) x 27~32 (H)mm 6.6lbs (3kg) Aspire 1690 Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Altitude Specification - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 43
0.1watts Other Rotational Speed 4,200rpm 5,400rpm Average Latency 7.14ms 5.56ms Interface ATA-2/3/4/5/6 ATA-5 Buffer 8MB 16MB Physical & Environmental Specs Dimensions/Weight: Height 0.37" (9.5mm) 0.37" (9.5mm) Width 2.75" (69.85mm) 2.75" (69.85mm) Depth 3.94" (100mm) 3.94 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 44
Operating Non-Operating Shipping Vibration and Shock Operating Vibration Operating Shock Non-Operating Shock Error Rates Non-recoverable Seek Preventive Maintenance MTTF (Power on hours) Product Life 41 ° - 131 ° F (5 to 55 ° C) 41 ° - 131 ° F (5 to 55 ° C) -4 ° - 140 ° F (-20 to 60 ° C) -4 ° - - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 45
HGST Model Name Moraga+ HTS424040M9 AT00 13G1132, 40GB, 4200rpm Moraga IC25N060ATM R04-0 08K0634, 60GB, 4200rpm Moraga IC25N080ATM R04-0 08K635 80GB, 4200rpm Moraga HTS541060G9 AT00, 60GB, 5400rpm Configuration Interface ATA-6 ATA-6 ATA-6 ATA-6 Capacity 40 60 80 60 (GB)1 Sector size - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 46
HGST Dissipation Startup current (peak, max.) 4.7 W 4.7 W 4.7 W Seek (avg.) 2.3 W 2.3 W 2.3 W Read (avg.) 2.1 W 2.1 W 2.1 W Write (avg.) 2.2 W 2.2 W 2.2 W Performance 1.85 W idle (avg.) 1.85 W 1.85 W Active idle 0.85 W (avg.) 0.85 W 0.85 W Low power 0.65 W idle (avg.) 0.65 W 0. - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 47
HGST Relative humidity (noncondensing) 5% - 95% 5% - 95% 5% - 95% Maximum wet bulb (noncondensing) 40 ° C 40 ° C 40° C Shock (half 800Gs/1ms sine wave) 800Gs/1ms 800Gs/1ms Vibration (random (RMS)) 3.01 G (5 - 500 3.01 G (5 - 500 3.01 G (5 - 500 Hz) Hz) Hz) Acoustics (A-Weighted - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 48
Specification Model Name Interface (Mbytes/sec.) Performance Transfer Rate Max Internal ( /69.85 3.945/100.2 .22/98 Chapter 1 N2-50 ST9808210A 80GB, 4200rpm Ultra ATA/100 48.25 100 8 12.5 5.6 4200 2/3 512 16383/16/63 RLL 0,11 Quick Step Ramp Load 5oC to 55oC -40oC to 70oC 250 900 2.4 2.6 2.9 .374 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 49
Capacity Optical Drive Options Disc Performance Compatibility Card Reader ( for TM 4600 and AS 1690 ) Specifications Details 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive T One 40GB 24X CD-RW T 10X CD-R T Secure Digital (SD) T MultiMedia Card (MMC) T Memory Stick T Memory Stick ProTM 42 Chapter 1 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 50
5oC Non-Operation -20oC Item Model Name Diameter Capacity Transfer rate Access Time Voltage Current Dimension Weight MTBF Temperature DVD/CD RW Combo Specification QSI, SBW-242 12cm and 8cm CDROM 650 MB(mode 1, 12cm disk) DVDROM 4.7 GB(mode 1, 12cm disk) CDROM 3.6 MB/s max(read) DVDROM 11 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 51
problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS user to save CMOS setting and exit , Security, Boot and Exit. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 52
ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: TOSHIBA MK4025GAS Y4C59830S HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GMA-4080N S3A11 ATi 008.018M.039.000 1A20 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4600 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help Esc - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 53
Item Specific Help [02:19:31] [04/21/2004] , , or 624 KB selects field. Shows system base memory size 522240 KB Shows extended memory size 128 MB VGA memory size Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on Display: [Auto ] Network Boot: [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 54
Parameter D2D Recovery Processor Power Management Description Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery Selects the Processor Power Management desired: Disabled= C states and GV1/GV3 are disabled GV1/GV3 only= C states are disabled C States Only= GV1/GV3 are disabled - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 55
Port : Parallel port: Mode: Internal Touchpad: [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Both] Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 56
Parallel port Mode Internal TouchPad 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 Set the mode for the parallel port using options: Output only - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 57
Clear 43883467 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses to the setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ User Password Description N/A N/A N/A N/A Press Enter to set the administrator password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 58
Parameter Set HDD Password Password on boot Description When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password Password [ ] If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first: Set Supervisor Password - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 59
User can now type password in field "Enter New Password", and re-enter password in field "Confirm New Password" for verification. If the verification is OK: The password setting is complete after user presses enter. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [ continue] If the current password entered - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 60
Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - indicate device categories. Use and Exit Parameter +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Netword Boot . Description + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/ collapse. - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 61
Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load default - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 62
on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips screw driver T Philips screwdriver T Plastic flat head screw driver T Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 63
the system for service purpose. The image below is for your reference. Please pay attention to the explanation below. IO Bezel Battery The screws that secure Mini PCI cover here also called RAM/Wireless cover. Screw Type M2.5*6 57 Location Bottom case and IO bezel 14 (hightlight - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 64
the heatsink cover 1 then you will see. Remove the HDD cover then 1 you will see. Detach the HDD module 1 then you will see. Remove the battery then you 1 will see. Quantity Chapter 3 58 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 65
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 K*2 HDD Cover HDD Module E*2 RAM/Wireless Cover Wireless - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 66
LCD Module 4 screw pads M*4 LCD Bezel Antenna set *6 hinges *2 brackets LCD Cover LCD Assembly *4 LCD Inverter LCD LCD Cable LCD Brackets Screw List Item Description SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI- 86.A03V7.012 NYLOK SCREW I2.5*3MBNIH(M2.5L3) 86.T25V7.012 SCREW M2.5*4L-BZN- 86.A03V7.006 NYLOK - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: This chapter is base on Aspire 1410 and Aspire 1680 to edit. Since they have the similar disassemble and reassemble procedures. 1. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch as shown then remove the battery pack. 61 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 68
then remove it. Removing the Memory and the Wireless LAN Card 1. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM/Wireless cover. 2. Remove the RAM/Wireless cover. 3. Pop up the memory then remove it. 4. Disconnect the auxiliary and the main wireless antennae. 5. Pop the wireless LAN card then remove it - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 69
Removing the Thermal Module and CPU 1. Remove the two screws holding the IO bezel. 2. Then remove the IO bezel. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the heatsink cover. 4. Remove the heatsink cover from the main unit. 5. Disconnect the fan cable. 6. Remove the four screws that secure the thermal - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 70
Removing the ODD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the middle cover. 2. Detach the middle cover carefully. . 3. Turn over the keyboard as shown. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board then remove the keyboard. 5. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD module. 6. Turn over the - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 71
Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the three screws holding the keyboard cover. 2. Open the LCD module as the picture shown then detach the keyboard cover from the main unit. . 3. Remove the two screws that secure the keyboard as shown. 4. Turn over the keyboard as shown and disconnect the keyboard - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 72
and the Lower Case Assembly 1. Remove the two screws holding the switch board. 2. Remove the switch board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable. 5. Remove the five screws that secure the upper case. 6. Remove the eighteen screws on the bottom as shown - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 73
assembly. 8. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad bracket. 9. Detach the touchpad bracket from the upper case assembly. 10. Remove the touchpad from the upper case. 11. Remove the two screws that secure the bluetooth module. 12. Disconnect the bluetooth module then remove it. 67 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 74
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Disconnect the MDC cable from the modem board. 2. Detach the MDC cable from the main board. 3. Remove the two screws holding the modem board. 4. Remove the modem board from the lower case. 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board. 6. Remove the two - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 75
13. Then remove another two screws holding the speaker set on the other side. 14. Then take out the speaker set from the lower case. 69 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 76
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. Disconnect the inverter board then remove it. 5. Remove the three screws holding the right hinge. 6. Then remove the three - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 77
13. Remove the left bracket as the picture shows. 14. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable. 15. Tear off the the LCD cable fastening the LCD cable, then remove it.. 71 Chapter 3 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 78
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. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 79
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 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 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 80
the problem to a controller, driver, ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following auxiliary input devices are supported - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 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 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 82
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 87. T If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step. the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 77. 76 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 83
drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time. Chapter 4 77 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 84
information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 85
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 " on page 74. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 86
board Previous 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 Setup Utility. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 87
Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 75. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 88
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 TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 89
horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot 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 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 90
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 TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 91
correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Touchpad - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 92
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 TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 93
non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used 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 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 94
Use NAPP CD to Build Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 95
create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. Chapter - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 96
7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. 8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 90 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 97
Disk to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 98
languages could be loaded to the system. 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 99
After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below. 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive. Chapter 4 93 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 100
8. You will see the screen displaying "PASS" when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive. 94 Chapter 4 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 101
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 Chapter 5 95 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 102
Rear View 96 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 103
connector RJ45/RJ11 connector MINI PCI connector EC North Bridge VGA RAM BIOS ROM ITEM CN14 CN15 CN16 CN17 CN18 CN21 CN24 CN30 CN31 CN36 CN34 CN35 CN33 CN32 CN26 CN23 CN19 U31 U29 U38 U28 DESCRIPTION DC JACK CRT connector Docking connector Battery connector Fix ODD connector Swap ODD connector 2nd - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 104
RTC Jumper 98 Chapter 5 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 105
(Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 4600 and TravelMate 4100. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts , 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 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 106
Exploded Diagram 100 Chapter 6 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 107
ZL1A BATTERY (SANYO 8 CELL) S.P. ZL1A BATTERY (PANASONIC 8 CELL) S.P ZL1A BATTERY (SIMPLO 8 CELL) S.P. BT.T5003.001 BT.T5005.001 BT.T5007.001 MODEM BOARD ZL1A MODEM BOARD ASSY S.P. 54.T50V7.001 BLUETOOTH MODULE W/ANTENNA ZA1 BLUETOOTH MODULE S/P (WITH BT ANTENNA) 54.T48V7.001 WIRELESS LAN - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 108
Illustration Part Name TOUCH PAD BOARD Description ZL1A TOUCH PAD BOARD ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 55.T50V7.002 Cable FFC CABLE - TP/B TO MB ZL1A TOUCH PAD BOARD M/B (FFC) ASSY S.P. 50.T50V7.001 MODEM CABLE ZL1A MODEM CABLE ASSY S.P. 50. - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 109
Illustration Part Name LOWER CASE FOR SWAP W/SPEAKER Description ZL2 BASE ASSY W/ MEDIA BAY S/P Acer P/N 60.T63V7.001 UPPER CASE W/ TOUCHPAD, BRACKET, MIC,BLUETOOTH CABLE ZL2 TOP COVER TM ASSY CONDUCT PAINT 60.T63V7.002 DIMM/WIRELESS COVER HEATSINK COVER W/ DOCKING ZL1 DDR COVER ASSY ZL2 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 110
DEVICE CONNECTOR BOARD W/MYLARY OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-SWAP DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR QSI Description ZL1 COMBO (QSI SBW242C) W/MB ASSY S.P. ZI6 COMBO SBW-242C S/P-QSI ASSY S.P. ZL1 DVD HOLDER ASSY S.P. ZL1A COMBO BEZEL (QSI) ASSY S.P. Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.001 KO.02407.014 55.T50V7.003 42.T50V7.007 42.T50V7 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 111
Illustration HDD/Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Chapter 6 Part Name Description Acer P/N Toshiba PLUTO 40G 4200rpm MK4025GAS ,KA100A F/W:KA100A SEAGATE 40G 4200rpm ST94019A, 2MB F/ W:3.05 TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025GAS SEAGATE N2 ( - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 112
KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian Description ZL1A K/B EUGO-U/I U.K.ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOGERMAN ASSY K/B EUGO-GREEK ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGOHEBREW ASSY S.P. ZL1A K/B EUGO-RUSS ASSY S.P. Acer P/N KB.T5007.007 KB.T5007.008 KB.T5007.009 KB.T5007.010 KB.T5007.011 KB - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 113
LCD Illustraion Item Description Acer P/N LCD MODULE 15 IN. SXGA ZL1 15" LCD SXGA+ (TM- CMO N150P2-L04 - LIGHT CMO) ASSY S.P. NEW GREEN SILIVER COLOR LCD 15" TFT SXGA+ CMO ZI3 15" SXGA LCD S/P- N150P2-L04 CMO LCD INVERTER BOARD ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.P. LCD CABLE - 15 IN. SXGA ZL1 15 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 114
Illustraion Item Description LCD MODULE 15 IN. SXGA ZL1 15" LCD SXGA+(TM- SAMSUNG LTN150P4-L03 - PANEL W/LOGO ZL1A 14/15" LCD COVER ANTENNA 14/15 IN.- LIGHT TM ASSY S.P. NEW GREEN SILVER COLOR Acer P/N 6M.T50V7.028 LK.15006.006 19.T50V7.001 50.T50V7.005 33.T50V7.002 33.T50V7.003 60.T50V7 - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 115
Illustraion Item Description Acer P/N LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. ZL2 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- LIGHT GREEN SILVER ZL2 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM CMO) ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR 6M.T63V7.013 ZL2 15.4" LCD (CMO) PANEL ASSY S.P. LK.1540D.003 ZL1A LCD INVERTER ASSY S.P. 19.T50V7.001 ZL1A - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 116
R LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN. LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.- LIGHT GREEN SILVER Description Acer P/N ZL1A 15.4" LCD WXGA (TM 6M.T63V7.014 QDI) ASSY S.P. NEW COLOR ZL2 15.4" LCD SLOT W/O CPU MEMORY ZL2 UMA M/B ASSY S.P. MAINBOARD 915PM M24P 64MB DOCKING 3 IN 1 W/ PCMCIA SLOT W/O CPU - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 117
MEMORY SPEAKER Item Description Acer P/N MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) MEMORY DDR333 256MB INFINEON HYS64D32020HDL-6-C (.11u) KN.25602.012 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 256M Micron SO-DIMM DDR333 256MB MT4VDDT3264HG-335C2 KN.25604.016 MEMORY - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 118
Illustraion SCREW Item Description Acer P/N LCD SCREW RUBBER PAD ZL1A RUBBER PAD-UP S.P. 47.T50V7.003 LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD ZL1A RUBBER PAD-2 S.P. 47.T50V7.004 WEIGHT SAVER ZL1 WEIGHT - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 119
1690 series Model Number CPU LCD 1691WL Mi 1692WL Mi PM730 PM740 15.4" WXGA 15.4" WXGA Memory DDRII DDRII HDD 60GB 80GB Optical 8x DVDDual (DL) 8x DVDDual(DL) Card Reader 4 in 1Crane Wireless LAN Intel2200BG 4 in 1Crane Intel2200BG Bluetooth N/A AMOM+W NCUSBT Battery Li-lonCrane - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 120
Windows XP Home environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 4600 and TravelMate 4100 Compatibility Test. Report released by the Acer - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 121
Microsoft Windows XP (Home) Environment Test CPU Component Mobile, Intel Pentium M, 533MHz FSB -B, 185nits, WSXGA+ Manufacturer Intel AU LG Samsung Hitachi CMO AU IDT Samsung CMO LPL Hitachi Samsung QDI AU Toppoly CMO LG SAMSUNG HITACHI Specifications Intel Pentium M 740 ( 1.73GHz/2M/533M FSB - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 122
25" module, DDR-333 Memory 512MB 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 1.25" module, DDR-333 Memory 1GB 1.25" module, DDR Wireless 802.11 a/b/g Wireless 802.11 b+g Wireless 802.11 b+g Main Chip & Others Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Appendix B Manufacturer Specifications - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 123
Component Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion 2nd battery Manufacturer Simplo Sanyo Panasonic Simplo Sanyo Specifications Simplo Li-Ion 8 Cell 916-3020 4S2P,4.4A / AHA842221I0 Sanyo Li-Ion 4 Cell 4UR18650F-QC141 ZL1,4S1P,2.2A / AHA44122A01 Panasonic Li-Ion 4 Cell CGR-B/ - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 124
and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities - Acer TravelMate 4600 | TravelMate 4100/4600 Service Guide - Page 125
119 Appendix C