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Acer TravelMate 8100 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 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 2
to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 3200 service guide. Date 2005/1/7 2005/1/28 2005/10/21 Chapter Updates First Released Version Update S/PDIF out on Page7 Modify the speaker part number on Page 94 II download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | 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 8172 | Service Guide - Page 4
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 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 5
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. V download service manual and - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 6
87 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 TravelMate 8100 Series 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 97 Appendix C Online Support Information 99 Chapter 1 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 7
System Specifications Features ,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Integrated Bluetooth® ! Built-in 2 wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button) * The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet. Chapter 1 1 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 8
Card support Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support Software Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista 2 Chapter 1 download service manual and - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 9
PCI Wireless LAN PG 28 ALC880 (Codec) & MDC1.5 PG 29 Mini-Bluetooth ( PORT PG 20 CARDBUS CON. PG 20 4 in 1 socket XD,MMC,SD,MS PG 20 Internal-MIC PG 35 LINEIN/MICIN PG 30 +3/5V FIR PG 30 +5V +5V Touchpad Keyboard PG 27 PG 26 3V_591 FLASH PG 26 Chapter 1 3 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 10
Board Layout Top View ʳ 4 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 11
Boʳttom View ʳ Chapter 1 5 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 12
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect components. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Click computer power. 6 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot. - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 13
and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless features, respectively. * Please reference to http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=S%2FPDIF for more information of S/PDIF. Chapter 1 7 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 14
6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 7 N/A Smart Card Slot Accepts Smart Cards for added security. 8 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card. 9 N/A PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. button 8 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 15
Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB Connects to an AC adapter. 7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Chapter 1 9 download service manual and resetter printer at http - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 16
1 N/A DVI-D port Supports digital video connections 2 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 3 124-pin port replicator Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort connector expansion devices. 10 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 17
bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk 7 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 11 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1 - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 18
when the computer is on. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged Bluetooth communications Wireless communication Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled. Indicates status of wireless LAN communication. 12 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 19
, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email of Wireless and Bluetooth. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users. Chapter 1 13 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 20
communications Default application Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth (optional) communications. Wireless communication Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN (optional) communications. 14 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 21
is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Chapter 1 15 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 22
Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner. 16 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 23
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Key Windows logo key Application key Description the right mouse button; it opRens the application's context menu. Chapter 1 17 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 24
output and the BIOS utility. To Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 25
Hot Key Fn-y Icon Function Volume down Description Decreases the speaker volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Chapter 1 19 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 26
or word processor. 3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. 20 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 27
on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to second tap to drag the cursor Chapter 1 21 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 28
is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. 22 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 29
and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915PM LGA775 0.8~1.5V - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 30
2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various Supports modem protocol Specification VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Up to 4Mbit/s transfer rate IrDA standard 56K V.90/V.92/WWDAA Specification 24 Chapter 1 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 31
type Modem connector location Mini-Bluetooth Item Controller Interface RJ11 Left panel ICH6-M USB bus Specification Specification MiniPCI Item Controller Data throughput PATA Max. 48.25 Max. 100MB/Sec Chapter 1 25 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 32
Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Consumption Input Voltage UJDA-760QT1-A Specification DVD-RAM, (2/6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (ver1.1) (supporting Multi Specification KME UJ-831BQB Specification Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35 26 Chapter 1 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 33
DMA mode2 Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc 7GB), DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM, DVD+R,DVD+R DL, Specification Realtek ALC880 Built-in Stereo 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate Chapter 1 27 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 34
33MHz PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification OZ711M3 PC Card 95 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus One type-II left Side Max. 132 MB/s Supports serialized IRQ with PCI interrupts 28 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1 - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 35
of battery cell Package configuration Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Sanyo Li-ion 2400mAh 3.7V 8 GND SDA SCL TH BAT+ Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154P1L02 HITACHI TX39D99VC1FAA 15.4 inch Chapter 1 29 download service manual and - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 36
AC Adaptor Item Vendor & model name Input Voltage input power rating Frequency Maximum input AC current Specification Lite-On PA-1650-02Q2 Normal: 100 to 127 (VAC) - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 37
(G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3)(Sleeping State) Save to Disk (S4)(Sleeping State) Specification 220A@240VAC/50Hz(hot start) 220A@100VAC/60Hz(cold start) 85% ( off the whole system. Chapter 1 31 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 38
Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 32 download service manual and resetter printer - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 39
of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system. 33 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 40
BIOS Version: S3C11 VGA BIOS Version: ATI 009.008.001.000 KBC Version: 1A22 Serial Number: LXT720608950106A7AEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer LAN device present. Chapter 2 34 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 41
reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640KB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 64MB 35 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 42
During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT ( in these cases. Chapter 2 36 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 43
, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Options Auto/Enabled/Disabled Auto/Enabled/Disabled Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi- directional 37 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 44
[Disabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 38 download service manual and resetter printer at - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 45
the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Press e. 39 Chapter 2 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 46
e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 40 download service manual and resetter printer at - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 47
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. 41 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 48
Security CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices Boot Exit Item Specific Help + and - indicate device categories. Use to expand/collapse. Boot F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 42 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 49
Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. F1 Help Esc Exit Save Setup Data to CMOS. 43 Chapter 2 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 50
a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you 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 - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 51
contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: be careful not to scrape the cover. Chapter 3 45 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 52
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. NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 53
disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, board Touchpad bracket USB module Speaker cable x2 Memory cover DDR1 DDR2 ODD module x2 miniPCI cover download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 54
SCREW M2.5*7- I(NI,NYLOK) F SCREW NUT IO EA1(MBEA1001,REV3 B) G SCREW M2.0*4- I(BNI)(NYLOK) Acer part No. 86.A03V7.012 86.T25V7.013 86.T25V7.012 86.T23V7.010 86.T25V7.008 86.T23V7.001 86.A03V7.007 48 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 55
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch. 3. Remove the battery pack. Chapter 3 49 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 56
the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it. 4. Remove the other memory. Removing the miniPCI 1. Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover. 2. Remove the miniPCI cover. 50 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 57
3. Release the wireless antenna. 4. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it. Chapter 3 51 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 58
case. 10. Disconnect the power board cable. 11. Disconnect the thermal lid switch cable. 12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard. 13. Pull the wireless antenna from the hole. 52 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 59
14. Close the LCD and remove the upper case from the main unit. Chapter 3 53 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 60
the audio cable from the audio board. 8. Remove the four screws that secure the mainboard. 9. Detach the mainboard from the lower case assembly. 54 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 61
. 17. Remove the serew that securew the CPU 18. Turn the screw that secures the CPU. 19. Remove the CPU from the mainboard. Chapter 3 55 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 62
speaker from the lower case. 27. Remove the two screws thatsecure the audio board. 28. Remove the audio board from the lower case. 56 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 63
touchpad board from the upper case. 10. Tear off the mylar on the wireless antenna. 11. Remove the wireless antenna from the wire groove. 12. Remove the three screws that secure the LCD hinge on both sides. Chapter 3 57 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 64
cable. 21. Tear off the tapes on the antenna brackets. 22. Remove the two screws that secure the left and right antenna bracket. 58 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 65
tape on the LCD cable. 31. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 32. This completes the LCD module and upper case disassembly. Chapter 3 59 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 66
bracket then remove the bracket. 10. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD cable. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD. 60 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 67
12. Tear off the tape fastening the antennae set. 13. Then detach the antennae set from the LCD cover. Chapter 3 61 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 68
module. Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws that secure the HDD holder. 2. Remove the HDD holder from the HDD module. 62 Chapter 3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 69
Troubleshooting Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer on page 67 "Intermittent Problems" on page 78 "Undetermined Problems" on page 79 Chapter 4 63 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1 - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 70
Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. 64 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 71
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: ! "Check the Battery Pack" on page 66 Chapter 4 65 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 72
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 hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time. 66 Chapter 4 download service manual and - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 73
, 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 or correct the error. Chapter 4 67 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 74
Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 75
in Sequence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 Ensure every connector is connected during POST. Main board Chapter 4 69 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 76
Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize extended memory for RomPilot. Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice 70 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 77
compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Chapter 4 71 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 78
beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) 72 Chapter 4 download service manual and resetter printer at http:// - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 79
size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode 1 Output one beep Clear Huge Segment Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Full DOS Chapter 4 73 download service manual and resetter printer at http - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 80
to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD. Main board 74 Chapter 4 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 81
mode after closing the lid of the portable computer. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 75 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 82
Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation mode. Check if the battery is low work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 83
. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 79. Chapter 4 77 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 84
problem, do the following: 1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors. 78 Chapter 4 download service manual - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 85
the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! System board ! LCD assembly Chapter 4 79 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 86
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 ʳ Chapter 5 80 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 88
Boʳttom View ʳ 81 Chapter 5 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 89
Main Board Layout Chapter 5 82 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 90
Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Item DC JACK DVI S-VEDIO DOCKING CRT RJ11RJ45 USB IEEE1394 PCMCIA 4 IN 1 SPDIF PHONE-JACK USB 83 Chapter 5 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 91
listing in global configurations of TravelMate 8100 series products. 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 8172 | Service Guide - Page 92
Exploded Diagram 85 Chapter 6 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 93
WM3B2915ABGEU) ASSY ZF1 BLUETOOTH MODULE 91.BU513.002 ASSY ZF1 MODEM MODULE T60M893.T00 ASSY SCREW M2.0*L2.5 NI-NYLOK SCREW-M2.5-4-BK-NYLOK SCREW M2.5*L6.0-I SCREW M2.5*3-I(NI,NULOK) SCREW M2.5*7NI (NULOK) NUT IO SCREW M2.0*4 (BNI)(NULOK) Chapter 6 86 download service manual and resetter printer - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 94
RW WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11b/g) INTEL 2200BGRW CHARGER BOARD 54.T72V5.002 KI.CAX01.009 KI.CAX01.010 KI.CAX01.011 KI.CAX01.006 55.T72V7.001 Cables USB BOARD AUDIO BOARD FFC CABLE - TP/B TO TP 55.T72V7.002 55.T72V7.003 50.T72V7.001 87 Chapter 6 download service manual and resetter - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 95
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description MODEM CABLE Part 3 Pin) POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin) POWER CORD EU (3 PIN) POWER CORD UK (3 PIN) POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN) POWER CORD- SWISS POWER CORD AU (3 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 96
.003 Communication Module CPU/PROCESSOR WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA INTEL PENTIUM M 1.6G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL86G C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 1.73G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL7SA C-1 STEPPING 50.T72V7.006 KC.N0001.730 KC.N0001.740 89 Chapter 6 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1 - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 97
/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON KOREA TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON UK TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON GERMAN KB.T5007.002 KB.T5007.003 KB.T5007.004 KB.T5007.005 KB.T5007.006 KB.T5007.007 KB.T5007.008 Chapter 6 90 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 98
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. LCD Partname And Description TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON ITALIAN TM4500/ - LK.15406.002 L02 185NITS LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ LG LP154W02-B1K1 LK.15408.003 185NITS 91 Chapter 6 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 99
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description LCD INVERTER BOARD W/ TYPE Part Number 19.T72V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. 128MB W/PCMCIA LB.T7206.001 SLOT, SMART CARD, 5 IN 1 W/O CPU MEMORY Chapter 6 92 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 100
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. Memory Optical Drive Partname And Description SMART READER PCMCIA SLOT Part Number 55.T72V7.005 22.T72V7.001 MEMORY MICRON 256MB/ 533MHZ, MT8HTF3264HDY-53EB2 MEMORY IFX 256MB/ 533MHZ, HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A MEMORY ELPIDA 256MB/ 533MHZ, U33256AGEPQ662A MEMORY - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 101
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. Pointing Device Partname And Description TOUCHPAD Part Number 55.T72V7.006 Speaker SPEAKER R 23.T72V7.002 SPEAKER L 23. 86.A03V7.011 86.T23V7.001 86.T25V7.013 Chapter 6 94 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 102
+WNCUS BT FoxcoMo +WNCUS BT Wireless LAN Intel2915A BG(SKU1) Intel2915A BG(SKU1/ SKU2)/ Intel2200B G Intel2915A BG(SKU1/ SKU2)/ Intel2200B G Intel2915A BG(SKU1// SKU2/ SKU4)/ Intel2200B G Intel2915A BG(SKU1/ SKU2)/ Intel2200B G Appendix A 95 download service manual and resetter printer at http - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 103
components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate8100 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Appendix B 96 download service manual and - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 104
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test CPU Item LCD Memory DDR333 HDD Combo SuperMulti WLAN AC Adapter Battery Mainboard Specifications Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A Dothan CPU 1.86 Dothan CPU 1.73 Dothan CPU 1.6B SAMSUNG, LTN154P1-L02, 185nits, 185nits/25ms/CR300 HITACHI, TX39D99VC1FAA - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 105
/xD) Integrated in O2 711M3 MODEM + Bluetooth daughter Card Ambit S/W MODEM V.92 Scorpio Bluetooth Bluetooth module with antenna(Mini USB),MINI USB,Broadcom 2035 NMD Inverter SUMIDA TWS-449-171 Touchpad Synaptic TM42P-372 Appendix B 98 download service manual and resetter printer at http - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 106
you convenient 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: ! Service guides for all models ! User's manuals ! Training materials ! Bios updates ! Software - Acer TravelMate 8172 | Service Guide - Page 107
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