Acer C300 User manual

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Service Guide
SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T28V1.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate C300 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
2003/10/28 Chapter 1 Delete introduction to front panel on page 8.
2003/11/17 Chapter 4 Add POST codes
2003/12/18 Chapter 3 p. 54 and p. 64 Add hinge caps disassembling and
reassembling SOP
2003/12/24 Chapter 3 p.56 Add a note
2004/01/09 Chapter 6 Revise spare part description. LCD bezel and LCD panel
are without wireless antenna.
2004/03/12 Chapter 2 p.40 Revise BIOS Advanced menu display and settings.
2004/03/17 Chapter 1 p.25 Correct card reader spec.
2004/04/27 Chapter 2 p.38 Correct VGA memory size displaying on BIOS screen.
p.39 Add a note on VGA memory size
III
Copyright
Copyright © 2003 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.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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.
IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
V
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's "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.
2. 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 Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 2 System Utilities 35
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the HDD Module/Optical Module/Wireless LAN Card/
Keyboard and LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Assemble the Hinge Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63
System Check Procedures 64
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 67
Index of Error Messages 68
POST Codes 70
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 74
Intermittent Problems 78
Undetermined Problems 79
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 81
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94
TravelMate C300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Appendix C Online Support Information 103
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 1
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
T Intel
®
Pentium
®
M processor with 1MB L2 cache
T Intel
®
855GM chipset
T CD ROM, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD or DVD-dual drive
T High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk
T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system
Display
T 14.1” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) supporting pen-based input, with 16M
color at 1024X768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution
T 3D capabilities
T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support
T Dual display capability
T Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience
presentations
T Light Sensing background luminance detection - panel automatically adjusts screen brightness
T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input
T “Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and
conserves power
Multimedia
T 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer
T Built-in stereo speakers
T High-speed CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD or DVD dual drive
Connectivity
T High-speed fax/data modem port
T 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit Ethernet port
T USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
T IEEE 1394 port
T 802.11b, 802.11a+b wireless LAN options
T Bluetooth option
Keyboard and Pointing Device
T Sleek, smooth and stylish design
T Full-sized keyboard
T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
T Rotating/folding screen for Tablet PC functionality
System Specifications
Chapter 1
2 Chapter 1
Expansion
T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot
T Upgradeable memory
T AcerMedia bay
T Acer EasyPort II
I/O Ports
T One Card bus type II card slot
T One smart-card slot
T One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92, 56Kbps modem)
T One RJ-45 jack (Gigabit Ethernet)
T One DC-in jack for AC adapter
T One external monitor (VGA) port
T One S-video TV out port
T One 100-pin port replicator connector
T One line-out (headphone) jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T One line-in (microphone) jack (3.5mm mini jack)
T One microphone-in jack
T Two USB 2.0 ports
T One 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
T One FIR port (IrDA)
Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
CARDBUS
HUB I/F
Mobile
Banias
CPU
HOST BUS
DDR*2
ONE SLOT
ICH4-M
LPC BUS
PCI BUS
GMCH
Montara-GM+
CLK GEN.
LAN
BCM5705
100MHz
66MHz
CARDBUS
OZ 711CE1
PWR SW
G574SA
TI1394
TSB43AB22
1394
CONN
KBC
M38857
INT KB
TOUCH
PAD
PC87392
NS SIO
333MHz
LVDS
RGB
FWH
4MB
DEBUG
CONN.
LPC
4, 5
6,7,8
9,10
14,15,16
23
23 24
22
20,21
29 293031
MDC Card
&Bluetooth
G1421
AC'97
CODEC
OP AMP
27
AC-Link
26
19
MODEM
CS4299XQ
11
CRT
CONN
12
LCD
CANARY Block
Diagram
INPUTS
SYSTEM DC/DC
3D3V_S5
MAX1999
5V_S5
34
37
OUTPUTS
DCBATOUT
L1:
L6:
L4:
L5:
L2:
L3:
GND
SIGNAL
Signal
Signal
VCC
SIGNAL
PCB LAYER
2
0
0
3
/
0
7
/
0
7
22
INT.SPKR
G768D
17
5V_S3
5V_S0
3D3V_S3
3D3V_S0
3D3V_LAN_S5
1D35V_S0
35
DCBATOUT
2D5V_S3
INPUTS OUTPUTS
SYSTEM DC/DC
MAX1715
SI3012
2D5V_S3 1D5V_S0
35
OUTPUTSINPUTS
BT+
MAX1909
DCBATOUT
14.8V
3.8A
LP2996
1D25V_S02D5V_S3
MAXIM CHARGER
19/F/0
21/D/4
17/B/1
49LF004A
30 30
Mini-PCI
25
22//C/E/2
TV_OUT
XGA
TV_OUT
CH7011
802.11
Line Out
(SPDIF)
Line
In/Mic
In
13
35
ICS950813
3
RJ45
LINE
OUT
Port Replicator (100 PIN)
PRINTER
AC
IN
CRT
PS2
USB*2
LINE IN
SEARIAL
PORT
MIC
Project Code
91.49Y01.001
OUTPUTINPUTS
Switching Power
2D5V_S3
ISL6128CV-T
DC/DC IMVP4
VCC_CORE
OUTPUTSINPUTS
SI3012
36
VCC_IO
DCBATOUT
1D8V_S0
33
G1211
36
OUTPUTSINPUTS
1D35V_S0
SMART
CARD
24
2PORT
USB
19
18
PIDE
HDD
TV
OUT
03221-SB
5V_UP_S5
FIR
TravelMate C300
SB
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4 Chapter 1
Board Layout
Top View
1 DC-In Jack 12 IEEE 1394 Port
2 USB Port 13 Line-Out Jack
3 USB Port 14 Mic-In Jack
4 S-Vedio Port 15 Smart Card Reader Slot
5 External Display Port 16 RTC Battery Connector
6 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 17 Smart Card Connector
7 South Bridge 18 SW2
8 Inverter Cable Connector 19 Touchpad Connector
9 Modem Jack/LAN Jack 20 MDC Board Connector
10 Expansion Port 21 Keyboard Connector
11 PCMCIA Slot 22 DIMM Socket 2
Chapter 1 5
Bottom View
1 CPU Socket 4 Mini PCI Connector
2 DIMM Socket 1 5 HDD Connector
3 FAN Connector
6 Chapter 1
Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front View
# Icon Item Description
1 EMR stylus Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus is
used to input data in tablet mode. Use only
an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on
the screeen.
2 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output.
3 Tablet Keys Add enhanced functionality when operating
in Tablet mode.
4 Launch Keys Buttons for launching frequently used
programs.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
8 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
Chapter 1 7
9 Status indicator LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on
and off to show the status of the computer,
its functions and component.
8 Chapter 1
Left view
# Icon Item Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Power switch Turns on the computer power.
3 Ventilation slot Allows air to circulate through the computer
chassis.
4 AcerMedia Bay
For hot-swappable modules including DVD-
ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD dual
drive.
5 LED indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
6 Eject button
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
7 Emergency eject slot
Ejects the optical drive tray when the com-
puter is turned off.
8 Pen slot
Keeps the stylus handy when not in use.
Chapter 1 9
Right view
# Icon Item Description
1 Smart Card slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot
authentication system.
2 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
3 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-
bit CardBus PC Card.
10 Chapter 1
Rear Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 Line-in/Mic-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
2 Speaker/Line-out
Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
3 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
4 Expansion port Connects to an I/O port replicator or Acer
EasyPort port expansion device.
5 Network jack Connects to a 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit
Ethernet network.
6 Modem jack Connects to phone line.
7 Convertible hinge Hinges the LCD screen in place when
switching from PC mode to tablet mode
and vice versa.
8 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
9 S-video Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.
10 USB 2.0 ports (2) Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
11 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Chapter 1 11
Bottom Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 AcerMedia Bay
release latch
Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for
removing or swapping.
2 AcerMedia Bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module.
3 Cooling fans Help keep the computer cool.
Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
of the fans.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
5 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental
dumps and vibration.
6 Hard disk bay Houses the computers Hard disk drive.
7 Battery Lock & release
latch
Unlock and unlatches the battery to
remove the battery pack.
8 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
12 Chapter 1
Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon Function Description
Wireless
communication
Lights orange when the Wireless LAN
capabilities are enabled.
Bluetooth Lights when the Bluetooth is enabled or a
Bluetooth enabled device is within range.
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.
Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
optical drive is active.
Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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