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Acer TravelMate 540 SeriesService Guide SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T34V5.001

2 Chapter 1Keyboard and Pointing DeviceT Internet 4-way scroll buttonT Sleek, smooth and stylish designT Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboardT Erg

92 Chapter 6HDD Module Picture No. Partname And Description Part NumberAdapterNS ADPATER DELTA 75W 3PAPD-75FB BA PFC AP.T2301.001ADPATER LITEON 75W 3

Chapter 6 93NS BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO, 6300 mAH US18650FBT.T3402.001BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SONY , 6300 mAH UR18650G5 BT.T3404.001BoardsNS MODEM

94 Chapter 6NS MODEM CABLE 50.T34V5.004POWER CORD US (3pin) 27.T34V5.001POWER CORD EC (3pin) 27.T34V5.002POWER CORD Aus(3pin) 27.T34V5.003POWER CORD U

Chapter 6 95The System-2 002AUDIO SHIELDING 33.T34V5.001The System-2 001K/B SUPPORT PLATE 33.T34V5.002The System-1THERMAL COVER 42.T34V5.005NS LOWER D

96 Chapter 6FDD Module 003FDD DRIVE PANASONIC JU-226A273FC KF.22602.001FDD Module 004FDD BEZEL FOR PANASONIC 42.T34V5.015FDD Module 001FDD BRACKET F

Chapter 6 97HDD Module 001+002HDD CARRIER 60.T34V5.005HDD Module 003HDD CONNECTOR 55.T34V5.006KeyboardThe System-1 620KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T3407.

98 Chapter 6The System-1 620KEYBOARD CHICONY ARABIC KB.T3407.031KEYBOARD CHICONY BELGIUM KB.T3407.033KEYBOARD CHICONY CHINESE KB.T3407.026KEYBOARD CHI

Chapter 6 99LCD Module 14” and LCD Module 15” 001LCD 14.1" XGA AU (B141XG05) LK.14105.006LCD 14.1" XGA CMO (N141X7-L07) LK.1410H.001LCD 14.1

100 Chapter 6The System-1MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT 10/100 (W/O CPU, MEMORY)MB.T3402.001?The System-1 701PCMCIA SLOT 22.T34V5.001MemoryThe System-1 955

Chapter 6 101CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo Drive 001OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER 60.T34V5.003CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Combo Drive 004OPTICAL DEVICE BRACKET 33.T34V5.003CD-R

Chapter 1 3System Block DiagramAABBCCDDEE1 12 23 34 4PCI BUSLPC BUSClock GeneratoruFCBGA-479/uFCPGA-478 CPUCardBus ControllerATI-RC300MA-LinkH_D#(0..6

102 Chapter 6OthersNS RUBBER FOOT - FRONT 47.T34V5.004NS RUBBER FOOT - REAR 47.T34V5.005NS SCREW RUBBER FOR K/B 47.T34V5.006NS T/P LED SPONGE 47.T34V5

Chapter 6 103

Appendix A 104TravelMate 540 SeriesModel NumberCPU LCD MemoryHDD(GB)ODDWireless LANMDC541XCi Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz14.1 XGA 1x256M 30 24x CDRW+DVD1

Appendix B 105This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under

106 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay LCD Philips 109P 10CRT Philips Brilliance 109P 19”CRT Dell Trinitr

Appendix B 107Keypad:PC Concepts Keypad KB-5640Mouse:COMPAQ Mouse M-SF14-2COMPAQ Mouse M-S48aLogitech Mouse \M-S35PSC QUICKSCAN 6000plusOnly Support S

108 Appendix BMMC Card:SanDisk 64MBPQI 64MBApacer 32MBApacer 64MBMS Card:SONY 128MBApacer 128MBSD Card:SanDisk 128MBApacer 128MBToshiba 128MBSM Card

Appendix B 109USB FDD:MIC USB FDD YD-8U10Logitec USB FDDTeac USB FDD(FD-05PUB)USB LAN:Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100BBUFFALD USB-10/100M E

110 Appendix BMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 Environment TestItem SpecificationsDisplay LCD Philips 109P 10CRT Philips Brilliance 109P 19”CRT Dell Trinitron

Appendix B 111Keypad:PC Concepts Keypad KB-5640Mouse:COMPAQ Mouse M-SF14-2COMPAQ Mouse M-S48aLogitech Mouse \M-S35PSC QUICKSCAN 6000plusOnly Support S

4 Chapter 1Board LayoutTop View3 S-Video Port 41 RJ117 CPU Socket 34 VGA Memory5 VGA Port 11 HDD Connector31 Print Port 28 FDD Connector37 ODD Modu

112 Appendix BMMC Card:SanDisk 64MBPQI 64MBApacer 32MBApacer 64MBMS Card:SONY 128MBApacer 128MBSD Card:SanDisk 128MBApacer 128MBToshiba 128MBSM Card

Appendix B 113USB FDD:MIC USB FDD YD-8U10Logitec USB FDDTeac USB FDD(FD-05PUB)USB LAN:Billionton USB-10/100 FastEthernet USB-100BBUFFALD USB-10/100M E

114 Appendix B

Appendix C 115This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

116 Appendix C

Index 117AACPI 1.0a 24AFLASH Utility 47BBattery Pack 53BIOS 24package 24password control 24ROM size 24ROM type 24vendor 24Version 24BIOS Setup Utility

118 IndexPC Card 13, 29PCMCIA 29Pentium III 24Power System Check 67Battery Pack 68Processor 24RRMA 85SSecond Level Cache 24SystemBlock Diagram 3Layout

Index 119

Chapter 1 5Bottom View42 USB Port 25 North Bridge30 Touchpad FFC Connector 13 LCD Cable Connector24 South Bridge 18 Function Board Connector15 Mini PC

6 Chapter 1Outlook ViewA general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.Front View# Icon Item D

Chapter 1 710 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.11 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.12 Status indicato

8 Chapter 1Front Panel# Icon Item Description1 Left Speaker Outputs sound for the left stereo speaker.2 4-in-1 memory reader Reads cards from Smart Me

Chapter 1 9Left view# Icon Item Description1 Optical drive Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive).2 Optical drive i

10 Chapter 1Right view # Icon Item Description1 USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).2 Ventilation slot Ligh

Chapter 1 11Rear Panel# Icon Item Description1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.2 S-video Connects to a tel

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 540 service guide.Date Chapter Updates2003/09/30 Chapter 1 page 3

12 Chapter 1Bottom Panel# Icon Item Description1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remov

Chapter 1 13IndicatorsThe computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.The status LCD displays icons that show the status of

14 Chapter 1Lock KeysThe keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.Lock Key DescriptionCaps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabet

Chapter 1 15Embedded Numeric KeypadThe embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on

16 Chapter 1Windows KeysThe keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.Key Icon DescriptionWindows logo keyStart button. Combinatio

Chapter 1 17Hot KeysThe computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output.To act

18 Chapter 1Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen

Chapter 1 19The Euro SymbolIf your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European l

20 Chapter 1Launch KeysLocated at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail button,

Chapter 1 21Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keybo

IIICopyrightCopyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto

22 Chapter 1TouchpadThe built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your fi

Chapter 1 23NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger m

24 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessorItem SpecificationCPU type Mobile Intel Pentium 4 at 2.40Ghz ~3.06Ghz or higherCPU pack

Chapter 1 25 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On a

26 Chapter 1Data throughput 11M bpsProtocol 802.11bInterface Mini-PCI type IIIFive-in-One Card ReaderItem SpecificationChipset Phison PS1006CData thro

Chapter 1 27Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD DisketteTransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

28 Chapter 1 Interface IntegrationSupports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NoMaximum resolution LCD 1600X1200 (UXGA)Maximum resolution CRT 2048X1536@75HZAudio

Chapter 1 29Number of parallel port 1Location Rear sideConnector type 25-pin D-SUBParallel port function control Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operatin

30 Chapter 1 VGA ATi M9+XLAN Realtek 8100C/8110SIEEE 1394 VIA_VT6301USB 2.0 VIA_VT6202Super I/O controller SMC 47N227MODEM International LU97 Chipset

Chapter 1 31Supports colors 262K 262KOptical SpecificationBrightness control keyboard hotkey keyboard hotkeyContrast control No NoElectrical Specifica

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

32 Chapter 1000CFFFFh-000C0000h VGA BIOS00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB Conventional memoryI/O Address MapI/O Address Function0000-001F, 0080-008F, 00C0-00

Chapter 1 33IRQ12 PS/2 MouseIRQ13 Numeric data processorIRQ14 1st EIDE device (hard disk)IRQ15 2nd EIDE device (optical drive)IRQ16 ENE CB1420 Cardbus

34 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 35BIOS Setup UtilityThe BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).Y

36 Chapter 2Navigating the BIOS UtilityThere are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.Follow these instructions:T T

Chapter 2 37InformationParameter DescriptionFloppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton. The Floppy Drive status is auto detected by system.

38 Chapter 2MainThe Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user

Chapter 2 39The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: The s

40 Chapter 2AdvancedThe Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.The

Chapter 2 41SecurityThe Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

VPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

42 Chapter 2The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.NOTE: When

Chapter 2 43Removing a PasswordFollow these steps:1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The

44 Chapter 2If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.If the new password

Chapter 2 45BootThis menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette dri

46 Chapter 2ExitThe Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.The table below describes the

Chapter 2 47BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:T New versions of system programsT New features or

48 Chapter 2

Chapter 3 49This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.To disassemb

50 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 51Disassembly Procedure FlowchartThe flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

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52 Chapter 3 Screw ListItem DescriptionA SCREW M2.5 x 4-ZKB SCREW M2.5 x 3-NIC SCREW LOCKD SCREW M2.0 x 3-NIE SCREW M2.5 x 18-ZKF SCREW M2.5 x 7-ZKG S

Chapter 3 53Removing the Battery Pack1. Slide the battery latch.2. Then remove the battery.

54 Chapter 3Removing the HDD Module/FDD Module/Optical Module/CPU/Middle Cover and LCD ModuleRemoving the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws holding t

Chapter 3 55Removing the CPU1. Remove the six screws that secure the thermal door.2. Take the thermal door off the main unit.3. Remove the four screws

56 Chapter 35. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.6. Remove the two screws holding the middle cover.7. Then detach the middle cove

Chapter 3 57Disassembling the Main UnitSeparate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly1. Remove the two screws holding the la

58 Chapter 3Disassembling the logic upper assembly1. Disconnect the touchpad button board to touchpad FFC.2. Tear off the mylar fastening the main boa

Chapter 3 5910. Diconnect the touchpad button board to audio board FFC.11. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad button board.12. Disconnect

60 Chapter 33. Detach the modem board.4. Disconnect the modem board cable.5. Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board then remove the mode

Chapter 3 61Disassembling the LCD Module1. Remove the two LCD rubber and the two LCD screw caps.2. Remove the four screws as shown.3. Detach the LCD b

VIITable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 3

Chapter 3 63Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD top shielding on one side.2. Remove

64 Chapter 3Disassembling the Floppy Disc Drive Module1. Remove the two screws holding the FDD bracket.2. Remove one screw that fastens the FDD bracke

Chapter 4 65Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer product

66 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive CheckDo the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-

Chapter 4 67Memory checkMemory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.1. Boot from the diagnostics

68 Chapter 4Check the Battery PackTo check the battery pack, do the following:From Software:1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel2. In Po

Chapter 4 69Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error MessageThe POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cau

70 Chapter 4Index of Error MessagesError Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in SequenceStruck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” o

Chapter 4 71Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequencePower-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack a

VIIITable of ContentsDisassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Disassembling the HDD Modu

72 Chapter 4POST CodeCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)04h Get CPU type06h Initialize sys

Chapter 4 7348h Check video configuration against CMOS49h Initialize PCI bus and devices4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system4Bh QuietBoot start

74 Chapter 48Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)90h Initialize hard-disk controllers91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers92h Jump to

Chapter 4 75Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROME0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridgeE2h Initialize the CPUE3h Initialize the system t

76 Chapter 4Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in SequenceLCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a m

Chapter 4 77Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 68. Battery packMain boardSystem hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/

78 Chapter 4The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode.Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/Hibernation

Chapter 4 79NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 81.Modem/LAN-Rela

80 Chapter 4Intermittent ProblemsIntermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defec

Chapter 4 81Undetermined ProblemsThe diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whet

Chapter 1 1FeaturesThis computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:PerformanceT Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 P

82 Chapter 4

Chapter 5 83Top View3-JP19 S-Video Port 41-JP22 RJ117-U32 CPU Socket 34-U29 VGA Memory5-JP20 VGA Port 11-JP30 HDD Connector31-JP1 Print Port 28-JP31 F

84 Chapter 5Bottom View42-JP11 USB Port 25-U11 North Bridge30-JP9 Touchpad FFC Connector 13-JP5 LCD Cable Connector24-U15 South Bridge 18-JP3 Function

Chapter 6 85This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 540 series products. Refer to this

86 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramThe System-1

Chapter 6 87The System-2

88 Chapter 6LCD Module-14”

Chapter 6 89LCD Module-15”

90 Chapter 6ODD ModuleCD-ROMDVD-ROM

Chapter 6 91Combo DriveFDD Module