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Acer Aspire 1610 Series
Service Guide

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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1610 service guide.

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Chapter

Updates

II

Copyright
Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or 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 or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages NOTE

Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

IV

Preface
Before using this information and the product it 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 "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number 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.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Indicator on cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 2

System Utilities

30

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

44

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the 15" TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Upper Case Assemly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Touchpad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the VGA Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the ODD Module(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the ODD Module(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the HDD Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Base Unit to Wireless Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Assembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Installing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Installing the DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Installing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Installing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Installing the HDD Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Installing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Installing the CPU Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Installing the VGA Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Installing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Installing the Touchpad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Installing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Installing the Upper Case Assemly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Installing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Installing the MimiPCI Card Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Installing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Installing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Assembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Installing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Installing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Installing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Installing the 15" TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Installing the Inverter Board (15" LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Installing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Installing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Installing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Installing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Installing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

90

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
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External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

104

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Chappter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Appendix B Test Compatible Components Appendix C Online Support Information Index

107 117 119 123 125

Aspire 1610 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Model Name Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

IX

Chapter 1 System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 3.06 GHz with 512 KB L2 cache Two memory slots supporting 333 MHz DDR, upgradeable to 2GB High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Display
15.0" SXGA+ (1400X1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel provides a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use 3D graphics support Supports simultaneous display between LCD and CRT display S-video for out put toa television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically selects the best setting for the display in order to conserve power DualViewTM support

Multimedia
High-speed built-in optical drive: DVD-Dual MS DirectSound compatible Built-in dual speakers Audio ports for microphone-in and headphones

Connectivity
Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem Four universal serial bus (USB)2.0 ports One IEEE 1394 port IEEE 802.11g

Expansion
PC card slot enableing a range of add-on options Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules

I/O Ports
Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot One IEEE 1394 port One FIR port One RJ-11 modem jack (V.90/V.92, 56K)

Chapter 1

1

One RJ-45 network jack One DC-in jack One parallel port (ECP/EPP) One S-video port One external monitor port One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack) Four USB 2.0 ports

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Aspire 1610

A

B

C

D

E

Chapter 1
2004/01/08
3

Clock Gen CY28409
Speed Step (High)

DDR-SDRAM

Intel Desktop P4 3.06GHz
4,5 21

4

58

K4D263238E-GC36 1M*32bit*4banks 16MB *4 19,20

CRT CONN

Project Code : 91.41I01.001 M/B:48.41I01.0SB (04201-SB) L/H: 48.41I01.0SB() BAT B/D: 48.41I01.0SB(03386)

4

DDR-CHANNELA
12,13 2.1GB/s 2.1GB/s(266MHz) up to 3.2 GB/s(400MHz)

FSB 533MHz

INTEL 865 PE
AGP 8X DUAL LVDS

6,7,8,9,10,11

ATI M11P
LCD
22 16,17,18

TV CONN 21

System Block Diagram

DDR-CHANNELB
NON 266MHz 14,15

Host/Memory Controller CSA LAN
Hub Link 266MHz

Primary IDE HDD ATA-133
133MHz 133MHz
30,31,32,33 SATA 34

ICH5
I/O Control 23,24,25 Hub
TI PCI 7420
SD/MMC/MS
CardBus/1394/Card reader

LAN MAC
PCI BUS 33MHz

REALTEK LAN
3

3

Mini PCI 802.11G 29

8101L 10/100
26,27

Secondary IDE CD-ROM 34
NON 150MB/s

Thermal
G768D/ G791 G781 35
1394 CONN
SD/MMC/MS

SLOT-A SLOT-B Power Switch
CONN 33 32

10/100

USB*4
28

TI TPS2224

30

RJ45 CONN

26

USB 1.1/2.0

LPC BUS 33MHz

2

RJ11 CONN Modem
28 39

AC-LINK

KBC M38857

LPC ROM W39V040FA 41

Debug Port 41

SIO NS87392
42

2

27

Line-In Mic-In AC'97 CODEC
ALC655 36 Internal KB
40

37

Touch Pad
40

Parallel Port
43

FIR
TFDU6102
42

Line-Out S/PDIF
SYSTEM DC/DC
18

37

MAX1999 / FDS9412 /TPS5130 / APL5308-18A

POWER BOARD
INPUT 1D5V_S5 OUTPUT 1D5V_S0 1D5V_AGP_S0 1D8V_S0 INPUT DCBATOUT 2D5V_S3 3D3V_S0 2D5V_S3 3D3V_S5

DDR & VDDR DC/DC
TPS5130 P.47/ APL5331 P.55/

CPU VCC_CORE DC/DC
DESKTOP CPU
Controller-ISL6247 P.44 / Drive-ISL6207 * 3 (3 Phase)

SYSTEM DC/DC

49

INPUT
DCBATOUT

OUTPUT
VCC_CORE

1

MAX1999 INPUT DCBATOUT

OUTPUT 5V_S5

RANGE
9V~20V

RANGE
1.1Vcore~1.85Vcore

1

V_VID
1D2V_VID(Northwood only) VCC_CORE

V_AGTL+ BUS
VCC_CORE

MAX1999_LDO5

3D3V_S5 +5V_UP_S5 5V_S5 DCBATOUT

OUTPUT DDR_VDD = 2D5V_S3 DDR_VTT = 1D25V_S0

CHARGER

(NORTHWOOD) CPU only

Acer Incorporated
8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C. Title Size Custom

2D5V_S0 3D3V_S3 3D3V_S0 3D3V_LAN_S5 5V_S3 5V_S0

Tiny12 / MAX1645 51 INPUT OUTPUT AD+ or BT+ DCBATOUT AD+ BT+ 2D5V_S3 1D5V_S5 NVVDD_AGP_S0
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Board Layout
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CPU Socket Fan Connector Touchpad Cable Connector HDD Connector Keyboard Connector Speaker Cable Connector Optical Drive Connector South Bridge FDD Connector Launch Cable Connector PCMCIA Slot LCD Inverter Cable Connector

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Line-in Port Line-out Port RJ45+RJ11 Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch

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Bottom View

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FIR Port Modem Cable Connector Modem Card Connector DIMM Socket 2 DIMM Socket 1

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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Panel

# 1 2 Display screen Status indicators

Item

Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.

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Item

Description Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 17 for more details. Turns the computer on and off. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the 4-way scroll key scrolls the contents of a window up, down, left and right. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Inputs data into your computer. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the prolonged use.

Click buttons and 4-way scroll key

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Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot

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Left Panel

# 1 2 3 4

Icon PC Card slots Eject buttons

Item/ Port

Description Support two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC Card(s). Eject PC cards from the card slots. Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. There is a mechancial eject button on the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the tray. Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Delivers stereo audio output.

IEEE 1394 port Infrared port

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Eject button LED indicator Emergency eject slot

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Optical drive Speaker

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Right Panel

# 1 2

Icon Speaker

Item/ Port Security keylock

Description Delivers stereo audio output. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Rear Panel
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# 1

Icon

Port Power Jack

Description Connects to an AC adapter

2

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer) Connect to a television or display device with S-video iput. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet Gigabit LAN network. Connects to the phone line.

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S-video port External display port

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Four USB port (four)

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Network jack

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Modem jack

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Speaker/Line-out/ headphone jack Line-in/mic-in jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers and headphones). Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Bottom Panel

# 1 2 3 Battery bay

Item Battery release latch Memory compartment

Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory.

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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon

Function

Description

Wireless Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is Communication Button enabled.

Power

Lights when the computer is on.

Sleep

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.

Media Activity

Battery Charge

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

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Indicator on cover
When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled.

# 1

Icon Power

Function

Description Lights up when the computer is on.

2

Sleep

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Caps Lock

Description When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.

@
Num Lock (Fn+F11)

]
Scroll Lock (Fn+F12)

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Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys

Num lock on Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.

Num lock off

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Keys Windows logo key

Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All)

j+

+ M (Undoes Minimize All)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key Fn-l

Icon

Function Hotkey help

Description Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-m

Setup

Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Fn-n

Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep

Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-o

Fn-p

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s

Screen blank

Touchpad Toggle

Speaker on/off

Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Fn-w

Volume up

Increases the sound volume.

Fn-y

Volume down

Decreases the sound volume.

Fn-x

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

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Hot Key Fn-¨z

Icon

Function Brightness down

Description Decreases the screen brightness.

Fn-{

Home

Functions as the g key.

Fn-}

End

Functions as the d key.

aGr-Euro

Euro

Types the Euro symbol.

The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international. To verify the keyboard type: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "EN English (United States) is set to United States-International. Click on OK.

If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. 3. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol.

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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web broweser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

# 1

Icon Mail

Function

Description Launches your email application

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Web browser

Launch your Internet browser.

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P1

User-programmable

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P2

User-programmable

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Bluetooth

Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.

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InviLin

Enables your 802.11g Wireless LAN.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus controller RTC Intel 865PE+ICH5 NS PC87392 REALTEK ALC655 ATI M11+P on board Embedded in Intel ICH5 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI PCI7420GHK Intel ICH5 Controller

Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 3.06GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification

BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Flash ROM (WINBOND W39V040FAP) 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CDROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by switch, see SW1 settings Phoenix BIOS Specification

BIOS password control

Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 512KB Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification

System Memory
Item Memory controller Onboard memory size Intel 865PE 0MB Specification

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System Memory
Item DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations 2 Sockets 512MB 1024MB DDR-DRAM 400 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 2 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB Total Memory

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type RealTek 8101L 10/100Mbps RJ45 Specification

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LAN Interface
Item LAN connector location Rear side Specification

Modem Interface
Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)

. Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders Physical read/write heads Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) Voltage tolerance 8MB ATA-6 350 8MB ATA-5 23.4-43.9 8MB ATA-5 350 16383 3 2 4200RPM 54229 3 2 4200RPM 47080 3 2 4200RPM HGST IC25N060ATMR04 60000 512 16 63 Specification HGST DK23FA-60 A0A0 60000 512 16 63 TOSHIBA MK6021GAS 60000 512 16 63

100 MB/Sec

100 MB/Sec

100 MB/Sec

DC Power Requirements 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

DVD Dual Interface
Items Vendor & Model Name HLDS GWA-4040N Specification

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DVD Dual Interface
Items DVD Data Transfer Rate Sustained: DVD-ROM 3.3-8X CAV: 4.5-11MB/sec Dual 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec DVD-Video 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec DVD+R/-R 2.4-6X CAV: 3.3-8.3MB/sec Write: DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW CD Data Transfer Rate Sustained: CD-R/ROM CD-RW CD-DA (DAE) Write: CD-R DVD-R USRW DVD-RW Birst (ATAPI): 33.3MB/sec (Ultra DMA33 Mode2) 16.67MB/sec (PIO Mode 4, MULTI-DMA Mode 2) Access time (typ.) DAE (Digital Audio Extraction) transfer rate Data Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format DVD Random 160m sec. 6-15X CAV: 1200-3000KB/sec 2MB Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) Read/Play: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Audio, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD, CD Text Write: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage +5V[DC] Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole 10-16XZCLV: 1500-2400KB/sec, 8-12X ZCLV: 1200-1800KB/sec, 8X CLV: CD-RW 1200KB/sec 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec 10X CLV: 1500KB/sec, 4X CLV: 600KB/sec 10X CLV: 1500KB/sec 1X CLV: 1.37MB/sec, 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec 10-24X CAV: 1500-3600KB/sec 8-20X CAV: 1200-3000KB/sec 6-15X CAV: 900-2250KB/sec 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec, 4X ZCLV: 5.5MB/sec 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec 2.4X CLV: 3.3MB/sec 1X CLV: 1.37MB/sec, 2X CLV: 2.77MB/sec Specification

CD-DA (Audio Out) 4-10X CAV: 600-1500KB/sec

Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate REALTEK ALC655 Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Specification

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Audio Interface
Item Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification

Video Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) ATI M11+P Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.2V NO 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1600 x1200 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Specification

Video Memory
Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size 64MB Specification Fixed, share the system memory

Video Resolutions Mode
Resolution CRT Only 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 90 90 90 90 90 90 Refresh Rate LCD/CRT Simultaneous 60 60 60 60 60 60

Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC Specification

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Parallel Port
Item Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification

USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification

PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus TI PCI7420GHK Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side No Yes (IRQ17) Specification

Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously API 84-/85- key Yes Yes Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857

Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO/SANYO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification

DC-DC/Charger Converter
Item Vendor & Model Name Input Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC

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DC-DC/Charger Converter
Item Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Over Current Protection OCP (Over Current Protection, A) OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V) UVP (Under Voltage Protection, V) +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V Specification 3.3V 0~4A

DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on. NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information. . LCD
Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Display Characteristics Screen Diagonal Active Area Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement 381mm 304.5x228.375mm 0.2175X0.2175mm R.G.B. Vertical Stripe 15 TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050) 262K (RGB 6-bit data driver) Specification 15" AU B150PG01 15" LG LP150E02-A2P1

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LCD
Item Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Optical Rise Tim/Fall Time Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (VDD line+VCFL line) Electrical Interface Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Response Time (msec) (Room Temp.) (msec) Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Keyboard hotkey None Rising 15 Note: 45 (Max.) Falling 35 Note: 45 (Max.) Specification 150 (5 point average) 1.25 max. (5pts) 1.65 max. (13pts) 250 15/35 (msec) 3.3V Typ. 5.7watt 2 Channel LVDS

AC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load) 24V 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 20V +/-1.0V for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 20V 300mVp-pmax (Use 20 MHz bandwidth frequency scope). 0(min) 3.16A(max) 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-240 The adapter inrush current shall be less than the ratings of its critical components for all conditions of line voltage. The power supply efficiency shall not less than 83% measure at the maximum load as specified in paragraph 3.1 with the AC input set at the nominal voltage. LITEON Specification

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AC Adapter
Item Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. Specification

Power Management
Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time. Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) The display shuts off All power shuts off Phenomenon The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights up

Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating 20% to 80% RH 10% to 90% RH (Unpacked) +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C Specification

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Environmental Requirements
Item Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Specification 10% to 90% RH (Storage package)

Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports 326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm 7.75Ibs for 15.0" TFT LCD model with battery Two type II or one type III PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one IEEE 1394 port, one FIR port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP parallel port, One S-video port, One external monitor port, four USB ports, one microphone-in/line-in jack, one headphone jack One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Specification

Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch

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Chapter 2 System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.

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Information

Parameter Serial Number UUID Number UUID=32bytes

Description This field displays the serial number of this unit.

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters.

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter System Time System Date

Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.

Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date

System Memory Extended Memory

This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled

Video Memory Quiet Boot

Power on display

Auto: 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 (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).

Option: Auto or Both

LCD Auto Dim

Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present. Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Network Boot F12 Boot Menu

Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

NOTE: Please visit Intel's website to get more detailed information on Hyper Threading Technology-- http:// www.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/index.htm?iid=sr+hyper& The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel

Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Enables or disables Hyper Threading Technology Enables, disables USB interface devices support under DOS mode.

Options

Disabled/Disabled/Auto Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional 378h/278h/3BCH IRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1

Hyper Threading Technology Legacy USB Support

Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password

Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

Option

Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Primary Harddisk Security

Disabled or Enabled

Password on Boot

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the 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. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

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Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit 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. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.

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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes

Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create 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, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter 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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screw driver Phillips screw driver Tweezers Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver Hexed Screw Driver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Start

Battery

*2 HDD Module *2 Dimm Cover

*1 Modem Cover Hinge Caps

*2 HDD HDD Holder Memory Modem Board

*2 Middle Cover

*6 Keyboard LCD Module

*2 Launch Board

*3 *3 *11 *4

RTC Battery

*3 Mini PCI Card Plate

*4 Lower Case Assembly Upper Case Assembly Disconnect W ireless LAN Antenna Thermal Module

*2 FDD Module

*4 W ireless LAN Antenna Touchpad Cover W ireless LAN Card CPU

*4 ODD Module HDD Bracket

*1 ODD Support Bracket

*1 CPU Heatsink Plate

*3 VGA Heatsink Plate Touchpad Button Pad

*2 *4 ODD Bracket ODD Main Board Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key

*2 DC Board

*4 PCMCIA Slot Touchpad Cable Upper Case

*2 Speaker Set

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LCD Module

4 LCD Cushions

*4 LCD Bezel

*1 Inverter

*4

LCD

LCD Panel

*4 LCD Coaxial Cable LCD Brackets

Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I J K Description SCRW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW M2.5X6 SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW M2X2.0 SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI SCREW M2.5*4L NI SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5

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Removing the Battery
1. 2. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch. Then slide the battery out from the machine.

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Removing the Memory Module
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover.

3.

Remove the dimm cover.

4. 5.

Pop up the memory. Then remove the memory.

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Removing the Modem Board
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.

3.

Remove the modem cover from the machine.

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Remove two screws from the modem board as shown. Please remove the screws according to the number on the picture indicate. Then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic bladed screw driver.

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Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. To remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully.

3.

Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 51. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.

4.

Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.

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Removing the LCD Module
Removing the Middle Cover
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.

4. 5.

Remove the left hinge cap. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.

6.

Detach the middle cover from the machine.

7. .

Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.

Removing the Launch Board
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See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.

Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.

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Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.

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Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.

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Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD bezel.

6.

Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 55. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.

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NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module.

Removing the 15" TFT LCD
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 55. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 55. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.

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Removing the LCD Brackets
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 55. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 55. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 56. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.

9.

Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 55. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 55. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 56. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable.

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Removing the LCD Hinges
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Launch Board" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 55. See "Removing the Inverter Board (15" LCD)" on page 55. See "Removing the 15" TFT LCD" on page 56. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.

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Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.

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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Keyboard
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to expose the keyboard.

4.

Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board.

Removing the RTC Battery
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.

Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate
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Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate.

Removing the Thermal Module
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 59. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 59. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.

7.

Then remove the thermal module.

Removing the Processor
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 59. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 59. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 60. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove the CPU.

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Installing the Processor
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 48. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 59. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 59. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 60. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the C