Acer TravelMate P633-V, Service Manual

Page 1: ...TravelMate P633M P633V SERVICEGUIDE...

Page 2: ...r licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer not the manufacturer distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any...

Page 3: ...ocess names are shown in italics Example the DRS5 User s Guide usr local bin fd the TPH15spool_M program Computer output text that represents information displayed on a computer screen such as menus p...

Page 4: ...hese localized features are not covered in this generic service guide In such cases contact your regional office or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further technical details When...

Page 5: ...Tools 1 9 Optional Items 1 10 Warranty 1 11 Dimensions and Weight 1 11 Environment 1 11 Notebook Tour 1 12 Open Front View 1 12 Close Front View 1 14 Left View 1 15 Right View 1 16 Base View 1 17 Ind...

Page 6: ...7 Expansion Card 1 37 System LED Indicators 1 37 Battery Pack 1 38 AC Adapter 1 38 System Power Management 1 38 System DMA Specification 1 39 System Interrupt Specification 1 39 System IO Address Map...

Page 7: ...20 Removing the Palmrest Module Upper Case 3 21 Removing the Touchpad Fingerprint Module 3 24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3 29 Removing the TPM Board 3 30 Removing the Mainboard 3 31 Removing...

Page 8: ...e Touchpad Fingerprint Module 3 74 Replacing the Palmrest Module Upper Case 3 79 External Module Reassembly Process 3 82 Replacing the Keyboard 3 82 Replacing the DIMM Modules 3 84 Replacing the WLAN...

Page 9: ...nnector Locations Mainboard Layout 5 3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5 5 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5 5 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5 6 CHAPTER 6 FRU List TravelMate P633V P633M Exploded D...

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Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications...

Page 12: ...0 Warranty 1 11 Dimensions and Weight 1 11 Environment 1 11 Notebook Tour 1 12 Open Front View 1 12 Close Front View 1 14 Left View 1 15 Right View 1 16 Base View 1 17 Indicators 1 18 Touchpad Basics...

Page 13: ...s 1 34 Supported GPU Resolutions 1 34 Audio Codec 1 35 Audio Interface 1 35 Webcam 1 35 LAN 1 35 Wireless LAN 1 36 USB Interface 1 37 HDMI Port 1 37 Expansion Card 1 37 System LED Indicators 1 37 Batt...

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Page 15: ...r Family Ivy Sandy Bridge Processor models and capacities are listed on the FRU list on page 6 8 Chipset vPro Mobile Intel QM77 12 MB SPI Express Chipset Non vPro Mobile Intel HM77 12 MB SPI Express C...

Page 16: ...ls 800 600 60 Hz 1024 768 60 Hz 1280x600 60 Hz 1280 720 60 Hz 1280 768 60 Hz 1360 768 60 Hz 1366x768 60 Hz External resolution and refresh rate supported HDMI port 1920 1080 60 Hz VGA port 2048 1536 7...

Page 17: ...ce Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement VQE technology Supports online video calls Acer PureZone technology Wireless and networking 0 WLAN Intel Centrino Advanced N 6235 802 11a b g n Wi Fi CER...

Page 18: ...lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 Power adapter 0 3 pin 65 W AC adapter 95 W x 50 D x 25 4 H mm 3 74 x 1 96 x 1 inches 216 g 0 47 lbs with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 87 Wh 6000 mAh 8 cell Li ion b...

Page 19: ...0 port HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Headphone speaker jack Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in jack for AC adapter Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Ma...

Page 20: ...rance Germany Italy Netherlands Poland Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay shortcut Australia Austria Canada France Germany Italy India Ireland...

Page 21: ...Weight 0 Dimensions 0 Width Depth Height 325 235 18 9 24 8 mm 12 79 x 9 25 x 0 74 0 97 in Weight 0 with 4 cell battery pack 1 72 kg 3 79 lbs with 8 cell battery pack 1 90 kg 4 19 lbs Environment 0 Tem...

Page 22: ...0 Figure 1 1 Open Front View Table 1 1 Open Front View No Icon Item Description 1 Webcam LED Indicates the webcam is active 2 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication 3 Microphones Two in...

Page 23: ...crophone 6 Power button indicator Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 8 Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader for Acer P...

Page 24: ...power status 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode 3 HDD indicator...

Page 25: ...k Some keyless models are also available 2 DC in jack Connects to the AC adapter 3 USB port with power off charging Connects to USB devices Note Supports power off USB charging allowing you to charge...

Page 26: ...vices e g speakers headphones 3 USB 3 0 port Connects to USB devices 4 USB eSATA port Connects to USB or eSATA devices only for certain models Note If you plug in an eSATA device you will have three U...

Page 27: ...computer s battery pack 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal 4 Acer ProDock connector Connects to the optional Acer ProDock 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory...

Page 28: ...there is hard drive activity 4 Battery indicator When the AC adapter is connected Solid blue The battery charge is at full capacity Solid amber Battery charging Blinking amber Battery is in abnormal...

Page 29: ...eader 1 supporting Acer FingerNav 4 way control function only for certain models to scroll up or down and move left or right a page This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the...

Page 30: ...d Configurations Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys inverted T cursor key Windows key Application key function lock keys hotkeys and media control keys controlling various comput...

Page 31: ...ve the following definitions When On the system boots with external keyboard keypad Num Lock status On Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled The key can be turned on off via the internal...

Page 32: ...o the desktop F1 Show the Help window E Open Windows Explorer F Search for a file or folder D Display the desktop Ctrl F Search for computers if you are on a network Ctrl L Lock your computer if you a...

Page 33: ...e display output between the display screen external monitor if connected or both Fn F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn F7 Touchpad toggle...

Page 34: ...Alt Gr and then press the key NOTE NOTE Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol See www microsoft com typography faq faq12 htm for more information The US dollar sign 0 1 Open a text e...

Page 35: ...OST press F1 to access the BIOS Setup screen 3 Press to select the Main menu 4 Press to select the D2D Recovery field and make sure it is set to Enabled 5 Press F10 to save settings and close the BIOS...

Page 36: ...1 26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1 12 System Block Diagram...

Page 37: ...c 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Operating writing to optical disc 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Nonoperating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Relative humidity Operating 10 to 90 Nonoperating 5 to 95 Maximum altitude unpressurize...

Page 38: ...conn BCM 43228 20702 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Liteon Atheros WB222 Intel WLAN 6235AN HMWG Foxconn BCM 43228 20702 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Liteon Atheros WB222 Intel WLAN 6235AN HMWG Audio codec Conexant CX...

Page 39: ...nm 3 MB 35 W 1 1 V i5 2450M 2 50 GHz 2C 4T 3 20 GHz 32 nm 3 MB 35 W 1 1 V i7 3520M 2 90 GHz 2C 4T 3 60 GHz 32 nm 4 MB 35 W 1 1 V i7 3612QM 2 10 GHz 2C 4T 3 40 3 5 GHz 32 nm 6 MB 35 W 1 1 V CPU Tempera...

Page 40: ...lot 1 MB Slot 2 MB Total Memory MB 1024 0 1024 1024 1024 2048 1024 2048 3072 1024 4096 5120 2048 0 2048 2048 1024 3072 2048 2048 4096 2048 4096 6144 4096 0 4096 4096 1024 5120 4096 2048 6144 4096 4096...

Page 41: ...ation revision 2 1 BIOS Boot specification v1 01 Simple boot flag specification v2 1 System management bus specification v2 0 AHCI support Microsoft XP Vista Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1 0 s...

Page 42: ...l WD5000LPVT 22G33T0 Product series Hitachi Eagle Jaguar Western Digital Scorpio Black Blue Configuration Interface SATA Third Generation Form factor 2 5 inch Capacity GB 320 500 Bytes per sector 512...

Page 43: ...ead Speed IOPS 4K 75 000 49 000 Ran Write Speed IOPS 4K 70 000 28 000 Power Requirement 5 VDC Item Specification Controller Realtek RTS5209 Cards supported MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD xD Pict...

Page 44: ...e 306 8 189 2 3 6 mm Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel 800x600 60 Hz 16 9 Y Y Y 1024x768 60 Hz 16 9 Y Y Y 1280x600 60 Hz 16 9 Y Y Y 1280x720 60 Hz 16 9 Y Y Y 1280x768 60 Hz 16 9 Y Y Y 1360x768 60 Hz 16...

Page 45: ...Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility High Definition Audio Specification Sampling rate 1 Hz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker quantity Yes t...

Page 46: ...hernet EEE State of the art physical layer interface that exceeds IEEE requirements Jumbo frame support with up to 9 6 KB frame size EthernetAV protocols with IEEE 802 1AS 1588 2008 IEEE P802 1Qat and...

Page 47: ...port 1 Location Left side Item Specification Form factor PCI Express Mini Card Number of slot 2 Supported card WLAN WiMAX WWAN module Item Specification Power status Solid blue The computer is turned...

Page 48: ...amaging the hardware or endangering service personnel Except for the real time clock power consumption is zero G2 S5 Soft Off OS initiated shutdown The computer consumes a minimal amount of power No u...

Page 49: ...ystem timer IRQ1 Standard PS 2 keyboard IRQ2 Not in use IRQ3 Not in use IRQ5 Not in use IRQ6 Not in use IRQ7 Not in use IRQ8 System CMOS real time clock IRQ9 Not in use IRQ10 Not in use IRQ11 Not in u...

Page 50: ...tandard PS 2 keyboard 0065 0065 Motherboard resources 0066 0066 Microsoft ACPI compliant embedded controller 0067 0067 Motherboard resources 0068 006F Motherboard resources 0070 0070 Motherboard resou...

Page 51: ...oard resources 2000 2FFF Intel 6 series C200 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 8 1C1E 3000 303F Intel HD Graphic Family 3060 307F Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller 30A0 30A7...

Page 52: ...1 42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

Page 53: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities...

Page 54: ...avigating the BIOS Utility 2 3 BIOS Flash Utilities 2 12 WinFlash Utility 2 13 Remove HDD BIOS Password Utilities 2 14 Removing the HDD Password 2 14 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2 15 Using DMI Tools 2...

Page 55: ...uring the next POST press F12 to enter the multi boot menu Navigating the BIOS Utility 0 The BIOS Setup Utility has five menu options namely Information Main Security Boot Exit Perform the following a...

Page 56: ...rmation Table 2 1 Hardware Information Parameter Description CPU Type Model name and core frequency of the installed processor CPU Speed Core frequency of the installed processor HDD Model Name Model...

Page 57: ...lable Video Memory System memory allocated for graphics processing Table 2 1 Hardware Information Continued Parameter Description Item Specific Help View or set system time System Time System Date Tot...

Page 58: ...ller mode Option AHCI or IDE WiFi Option to enable the Wi Fi device Option Enabled or Disabled Bluetooth Option to enable the Bluetooth device Option Enabled or Disabled Card Reader Option to enable t...

Page 59: ...rd setting Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Option to set the supervisor password Set User Password Option to set a user password Set HDD Password Option to set the hard drive password Password on...

Page 60: ...do not appear on the screen 4 Press Enter NOTE NOTE Users can choose to enable the Password on Boot parameter 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit from the BIOS Setup Utility Removing a Password 0 Pe...

Page 61: ...er 3 Type the new password in the Enter New Password field 4 Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field Figure 2 7 Setup Notice 5 Press Enter Computer sets Supervisor Password parameter to...

Page 62: ...ystem By default the computer searches for boot devices in the following order 1 Hard disk drive 0 2 External USB hard drive 3 Hard disk drive 1 4 Optical disc drive 5 External USB bootable device 6 N...

Page 63: ...Load the default values for all setup items Discard Changes Load the previous values for all setup items Save Changes Save the setup changes Main Item Specific Help Equal to F10 save all changes of a...

Page 64: ...sed NOTE NOTE Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash do not boot system Perform the following to run Flash 1 Rename...

Page 65: ...oot Menu to modify boot priority order Example If using USB HDD to Update BIOS move USB HDD to position 1 Figure 2 10 BIOS Boot 3 Insert the USB HDD and reboot computer 4 Execute BIOS BAT to update BI...

Page 66: ...D password is entered three times in succession an error is generated Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Password Error Status To reset the HDD password 1 Open the computer in a DOS environment 2 Type the follow...

Page 67: ...word prompt type the master password generated in step 5 then press Enter Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password user or supervisor password you need to short the clear password h...

Page 68: ...Utility 1 Create a DOS bootable USB HDD 2 Copy the contents of the MAC folder to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer 3 Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the...

Page 69: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance...

Page 70: ...le Upper Case 3 21 Removing the Touchpad Fingerprint Module 3 24 Removing the RF Key Control Module 3 29 Removing the TPM Board 3 30 Removing the Mainboard 3 31 Removing the Thermal Module 3 34 Removi...

Page 71: ...he CPU 3 66 Replacing the Thermal Module 3 67 Replacing the Mainboard 3 69 Replacing the TPM Board 3 72 Replacing the RF Key Control Board 3 73 Replacing the Touchpad Fingerprint Module 3 74 Replacing...

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Page 73: ...in size During the disassembly process group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may...

Page 74: ...sembly procedure make sure that you do the following 1 Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals 2 Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system Figure 3 1 AC Adapte...

Page 75: ...ons illustrate the entire disassembly sequence Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components For example if you want to remove the mainboard you must first remove...

Page 76: ...3 2 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3 2 Screw List Step Screw Quantity Acer Part Number Base Door Disassembly M2 L6 3 86 00F58 726 HDD Bracket Disassembly M2 L6 2 86 00F58 726 WLAN Module...

Page 77: ...k position Figure 3 3 Battery Pack 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch 1 all the way through to release the battery pack then detach the battery pack from its bay 2 Figure 3 4 Battery Pack NOTE...

Page 78: ...ve the three screws securing the base door to the lower case assembly Figure 3 5 Base Door Screws 3 Insert a non marring plastic scribe on the base door s notch 1 to detach the base door then lift it...

Page 79: ...r procedure described on page 3 10 2 Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard Figure 3 7 HDD Cable 3 Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket to the lower case assembly Figure 3 8 HDD Bracket...

Page 80: ...3 12 Machine Maintenance 4 Tilt the HDD bracket 1 then lift it off the lower case assembly 2 Figure 3 9 HDD Bracket 5 Detach the HDD module from the lower case assembly Figure 3 10 HDD Module...

Page 81: ...6 Release the HDD rubber holder from the self adhesive tape securing it to the HDD Figure 3 11 HDD Module Self Adhesive Tape 7 Pry the HDD rubber holder off the HDD 1 and then detach the HDD 2 Figure...

Page 82: ...3 14 Machine Maintenance 8 Pull the HDD adapter cable off the HDD Figure 3 13 HDD Adapter Cable...

Page 83: ...m the WLAN module IMPORTANT For reference during machine reassembly note which cable color corresponds to the main black and auxiliary white connectors Figure 3 14 WLAN Module Antennas 3 Remove the sc...

Page 84: ...tach the WLAN module from the slot Figure 3 16 WLAN Module NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3 16 Follow the local regulations for disposin...

Page 85: ...sides of the DIMM slot 1 until the DIMM module tilts upward and then detach the DIMM module from the slot 2 Figure 3 17 DIMM Modules NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10cm2 has been highlighted with a...

Page 86: ...when removing 1 Perform the Removing the Battery Pack procedure described on page 3 9 2 Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel 3 Use a non marring plastic flat blade screwdriver to push the lat...

Page 87: ...Machine Maintenance 3 19 5 Release the connector latch 1 and then disconnect the cable from the mainboard 2 Figure 3 20 Keyboard Cable 6 Lift the keyboard off the palmrest 3...

Page 88: ...00F58 726 Touchpad Bracket Disassembly M2 L2 5 4 86 00D72 620 RF Key Control Disassembly M2 L3 5 1 86 6A562 3R5 Mainboard Disassembly M2 L3 5 1 86 6A562 3R5 Thermal Module Disassembly 3 Speakers Disas...

Page 89: ...ing the WLAN Module procedure described on page 3 15 4 Perform the Removing the DIMM Modules procedure described on page 3 17 5 Perform the Removing the Keyboard procedure described on page 3 18 6 Rel...

Page 90: ...3 24 Fingerprint Board Cable 9 Remove the seven top side screws securing the palm rest upper case module to the lower case assembly Figure 3 25 Upper Case Screws Top Side 10 Turn the computer over to...

Page 91: ...he computer over and open the LCD panel 13 Locate the small gaps between the upper case and lower case and insert a small flat blade screwdriver or non marring scribe into each gap to separate the one...

Page 92: ...lmrest Module Upper Case procedure described on page 3 21 2 Detach the pvc spacer from the upper case assembly Figure 3 28 Touchpad Fingerprint Module Spacer 3 Release the fingerprint cable from the s...

Page 93: ...rint board connector latch 1 then disconnect the fingerprint cable from the board 2 Figure 3 30 Fingerprint Cable 5 Release the touchpad cable from the self adhesive tape securing it to the upper case...

Page 94: ...en disconnect the touchpad cable from the board 2 Figure 3 32 Touchpad Cable 7 Remove the four screws securing the touchpad bracket to the upper case Figure 3 33 Touchpad Bracket Screws Table 3 33 Scr...

Page 95: ...river between the fingerprint board and the upper case and carefully pry the board loose Detach the fingerprint board from the upper case Figure 3 35 Fingerprint Board NOTE NOTE A circuit board that i...

Page 96: ...nd the upper case and carefully pry the board loose Detach the touchpad board from the upper case Figure 3 36 Touchpad Board NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow...

Page 97: ...ard to the mainboard Figure 3 37 RF Key Control Board Screw 3 Lift the RF key control board off the mainboard Figure 3 38 RF Key Control Board NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10cm2 has been highligh...

Page 98: ...le Upper Case procedure described on page 3 21 2 Detach the TPM board from its mainboard connector Figure 3 39 TPM Board NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rect...

Page 99: ...e RF Key Control Module procedure described on page 3 29 3 Perform the Removing the TPM Board procedure described on page 3 30 4 Release the LCD cable from the transparent tape securing it to the main...

Page 100: ...the mainboard at an angle and gently turn it on its side Figure 3 43 Mainboard NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3 43 Follow the local reg...

Page 101: ...Machine Maintenance 3 33 8 Disconnect the DC in cable from the mainboard Figure 3 44 DC In Cable...

Page 102: ...nnect the thermal module fan cable from the mainboard Figure 3 45 Fan Cable 3 Loosen the three spring loaded captive screws securing the thermal module to the mainboard Follow the screw sequence indic...

Page 103: ...Machine Maintenance 3 35 4 Detach the thermal module from the mainboard Figure 3 47 Thermal Module...

Page 104: ...oard procedure described on page 3 31 2 Perform the Removing the Thermal Module procedure described on page 3 34 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the CPU socket lock screw counter clockwise Figu...

Page 105: ...bed on page 3 31 2 Press the latch that secures the RTC battery to its socket 1 then detach the battery from the mainboard 2 Figure 3 50 RTC Battery NOTE NOTE The RTC battery has been highlighted with...

Page 106: ...rocedure described on page 3 31 2 Remove the two screws securing the speakers to the lower case assembly Figure 3 51 Speaker Screws 3 Lift the speakers from the lower case Figure 3 52 Left and Right S...

Page 107: ...achine Maintenance 3 39 Removing the DC In Module 0 1 Perform the Removing the Mainboard procedure described on page 3 31 2 Detach the DC In module from the lower case assembly Figure 3 53 DC In Modul...

Page 108: ...bed on page 3 31 2 Release the WLAN antenna cables from the lower case assembly Figure 3 54 WLAN Antenna Cables 3 Remove the three screws securing the LCD module to the lower case assembly Figure 3 55...

Page 109: ...Machine Maintenance 3 41 4 Detach the LCD module from the lower case assembly Figure 3 56 LCD Module...

Page 110: ...LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3 56 Screw List Step Screw Quantity Acer Part Number LCD Bezel Disassembly M2 L3 5 2 86 6A562 3R5 LCD Hinges Disassembly M2 2 5 2 86 2A562 2R5 LCD Panel Disassem...

Page 111: ...ribed on page 3 40 2 Remove the two screw rubber covers on the lower corners of the LCD bezel Figure 3 58 LCD Bezel Screw Covers 3 Remove the two screws securing the LCD bezel to the LCD cover Figure...

Page 112: ...4 Carefully pry loose the LCD bezel from the LCD cover Start on the bottom side continue to the left and right sides and finally the top side Figure 3 60 LCD Bezel 5 Remove the bezel from the LCD modu...

Page 113: ...3 43 2 Remove the two screws securing the LCD hinges to the LCD cover Figure 3 62 LCD Hinge Screws 3 Release the LCD antenna cables from the LCD hinges then remove the LCD hinges from the LCD cover Fi...

Page 114: ...Disconnect the microphone cable from the microphone board Figure 3 64 Microphone Cable 3 Detach the microphone from the LCD cover Figure 3 65 Microphone NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10 cm2 has be...

Page 115: ...CD Bezel procedure described on page 3 43 2 Release the camera cable from the adhesive tape securing it Figure 3 66 Camera Cable Adhesive Tape 3 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board Figur...

Page 116: ...hesive Tape 5 Detach the camera board from the LCD cover Figure 3 69 Camera Board NOTE NOTE A circuit board that is 10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3 69 Follow the local...

Page 117: ...LCD Hinges procedure described on page 3 45 2 Remove the four screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD cover Figure 3 70 LCD Panel Screws 3 Lift the panel from the LCD cover Figure 3 71 LCD Panel Tabl...

Page 118: ...cedure described on page 3 49 2 Detach the self adhesive tapes securing the FPC cable to the back of the LCD Panel Figure 3 72 LCD FPC Cable Self Adhesive Tape 3 Detach the transparent adhesive tape s...

Page 119: ...Machine Maintenance 3 51 4 Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD panel Figure 3 74 LCD FPC Cable...

Page 120: ...bly Process 0 Replacing the LCD FPC Cable 0 1 Connect the LCD FPC cable to the LCD panel Figure 3 75 LCD FPC Cable 2 Secure the LCD FPC cable to the LCD panel using transparent adhesive tape Figure 3...

Page 121: ...Machine Maintenance 3 53 3 Secure the FPC cable to the back of the LCD Panel using self adhesive tape Figure 3 77 LCD FPC Cable Self Adhesive Tape...

Page 122: ...LCD Panel 0 1 Place the panel into the LCD cover Figure 3 78 LCD Panel 2 Secure the LCD panel to the LCD cover using four screws Figure 3 79 LCD Panel Screws Table 3 79 Screws Step Screw Quantity Scr...

Page 123: ...tenance 3 55 Replacing the Camera Board 0 1 Place the camera board into the LCD cover Figure 3 80 Camera Board 2 Secure the camera board to the LCD cover using adhesive tape Figure 3 81 Camera Board A...

Page 124: ...3 56 Machine Maintenance 3 Connect the camera cable to the camera board Figure 3 82 Camera Cable 4 Secure the camera cable to the LCD cover using adhesive tape Figure 3 83 Camera Cable Adhesive Tape...

Page 125: ...Machine Maintenance 3 57 Replacing the Microphone 0 1 Place the microphone into the LCD cover Figure 3 84 Microphone 2 Connect the microphone cable to the microphone board Figure 3 85 Microphone Cable...

Page 126: ...cables into the LCD hinges then place the LCD hinges into the LCD cover Figure 3 86 Left and Right LCD Hinges 2 Secure the LCD hinges to the LCD cover using two screws Figure 3 87 LCD Hinge Screws Tab...

Page 127: ...LCD module then carefully press its sides downward until all the latches lock into place Figure 3 88 LCD Bezel 2 Secure the LCD bezel to the LCD cover using two screws Figure 3 89 LCD Bezel Screws Ta...

Page 128: ...3 60 Machine Maintenance 3 Place the two screw rubber covers into the lower corners of the LCD bezel Figure 3 90 LCD Bezel Screw Covers...

Page 129: ...ace the LCD module into the lower case assembly Figure 3 91 LCD Module Figure 3 92 WLAN Antenna Cables 2 Secure the LCD module to the lower case assembly using three screws Figure 3 93 LCD Module Hing...

Page 130: ...3 62 Machine Maintenance 3 Secure the WLAN antenna cables into the lower case assembly...

Page 131: ...Machine Maintenance 3 63 Replacing the DC In Module 0 1 Place the DC In module into the lower case assembly Figure 3 94 DC In Module...

Page 132: ...1 Place the speakers into the lower case Figure 3 95 Left and Right Speakers 2 Secure the speakers to the lower case assembly using two screws Figure 3 96 Speaker Screws Table 3 96 Screws Step Screw...

Page 133: ...Machine Maintenance 3 65 Replacing the RTC Battery 0 1 Insert the battery into its socket 1 then press it down until it latch into place 2 Figure 3 97 RTC Battery...

Page 134: ...d arrow on the corner of the processor is aligned with the beveled corner of the socket The processor will easily fit into the socket if it is properly oriented Figure 3 98 CPU 2 Use a flat blade scre...

Page 135: ...mal module and the CPU 2 Apply a small amount of thermal grease onto the center area of the CPU There is no need to spread the grease manually the force used during the installation of the thermal mod...

Page 136: ...g the thermal module to the mainboard Follow the screw sequence indicated on Figure 3 101 Figure 3 101 Thermal Module Screws 5 Connect the thermal module fan cable to the mainboard Figure 3 102 Fan Ca...

Page 137: ...align with the port holes of the lower case 4 Lower the mainboard in place c Note the following reminders Make sure a RTC battery is installed on the mainboard Check that the DC input cable is properl...

Page 138: ...e mainboard to the lower case assembly using one screw Figure 3 105 Mainboard Screw 8 Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard Figure 3 106 Speaker Cable Table 3 105 Screw Step Screw Quantity Screw...

Page 139: ...Machine Maintenance 3 71 9 Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard 1 then secure the LCD cable to the mainboard using transparent tape 2 Figure 3 107 LCD Cable Tape...

Page 140: ...3 72 Machine Maintenance Replacing the TPM Board 0 1 Place the TPM board into its mainboard connector and press it down until it latch into place Figure 3 108 TPM Board...

Page 141: ...rd into the mainboard and press it down until it latch into place Figure 3 109 RF Key Control Board 2 Secure the RF key control board to the mainboard using one screw Figure 3 110 RF Key Control Board...

Page 142: ...of the touchpad board Position the board on the upper cover and press down to secure the board in place Figure 3 111 Touchpad Board 2 Attach a double sided adhesive tape on the back side of the finger...

Page 143: ...racket into the upper case Figure 3 113 Touchpad Bracket 4 Secure the touchpad bracket to the upper case using four screws Figure 3 114 Touchpad Bracket Screws Table 3 114 Screws Step Screw Quantity S...

Page 144: ...e touchpad cable to the board 1 then press the connector latch 2 until it locks into place Figure 3 115 Touchpad Cable 6 Secure the touchpad cable to the upper case using self adhesive tape Figure 3 1...

Page 145: ...erprint cable to the board 1 then press the connector latch 2 until it locks into place Figure 3 117 Fingerprint Cable 8 Secure the fingerprint cable to the upper case using self adhesive tape Figure...

Page 146: ...3 78 Machine Maintenance 9 Place the pvc spacer into the upper case assembly and press it down until it latch into place Figure 3 119 Touchpad Fingerprint Module Spacer...

Page 147: ...d until all the latches lock into place Figure 3 120 Upper Case 2 Turn the computer over to access the base side of the lower case assembly 3 Secure the palm rest upper case module to the lower case a...

Page 148: ...he lower case assembly using seven top side screws Figure 3 122 Upper Case Screws Top Side 6 Connect the fingerprint cable to the mainboard 1 then press the connector latch 2 until it locks into place...

Page 149: ...cable to the mainboard 1 then press the connector latch 2 until it locks into place Figure 3 124 Touchpad Board Cable 8 Connect the RD1 cable to the mainboard 1 then press the connector latch 2 until...

Page 150: ...lace the keyboard into the palmrest 1 2 Connect the keyboard cable to the mainboard 2 then press the connector latch 3 until it locks into place Figure 3 126 Keyboard Cable 3 Gently turn the keyboard...

Page 151: ...Machine Maintenance 3 83 4 Gently push the keyboard downward until the latches on the top side of the keyboard lock into place Figure 3 128 Keyboard Latches...

Page 152: ...Maintenance Replacing the DIMM Modules 0 1 Insert the DIMM module into the DIMM slot 1 then press it down until it latch into place 2 Figure 3 129 DIMM Modules 2 Repeat Step 1 to install the remaining...

Page 153: ...Insert the WLAN module into its the slot in the mainboard Figure 3 130 WLAN Module 2 Secure the WLAN module to the mainboard using one screw Figure 3 131 WLAN Module Screw Table 3 131 Screw Step Scre...

Page 154: ...enna cables to the WLAN module IMPORTANT The main antenna cable black should be attached to connector near the module screw the auxiliary antenna cable white should be attached to the connector near t...

Page 155: ...e 0 1 Connect the HDD adapter cable to the HDD Figure 3 133 HDD Adapter Cable 2 Insert the HDD into HDD rubber holder 1 and stretch the holder over the rest of the HDD 2 so that all the corners of the...

Page 156: ...Machine Maintenance 3 Secure the HDD rubber holder to the HDD using self adhesive tape Figure 3 135 HDD Module Self Adhesive Tape 4 Place the HDD module into the lower case assembly Figure 3 136 HDD M...

Page 157: ...ase assembly 1 then gently lower it over the HDD assembly 2 Figure 3 137 HDD Bracket 6 Secure the HDD bracket to the lower case assembly using two screws Figure 3 138 HDD Bracket Screws Table 3 138 Sc...

Page 158: ...3 90 Machine Maintenance 7 Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard Figure 3 139 HDD Cable...

Page 159: ...he slots on the lower case 1 and then press down the base door until it latch into place 2 Figure 3 140 Base Door 2 Secure the base door to the lower case assembly using three screws Figure 3 141 Base...

Page 160: ...3 92 Machine Maintenance Replacing the Battery Pack 0 1 Insert the battery pack 1 until it latch into place then slide the battery lock to the lock position 2 Figure 3 142 Battery Pack...

Page 161: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting...

Page 162: ...al Speaker Failure 4 10 Microphone Failure 4 12 USB Failure 4 13 WLAN Failure 4 14 Bluetooth Failure 4 15 Card Reader Failure 4 16 Thermal Unit Failure 4 17 Other Functions Failure 4 18 Intermittent P...

Page 163: ...much detailed information as possible about the problem 2 If possible verify the symptoms by re creating the failure through diagnostic tests or repeating the operation that led to the problem 3 Refer...

Page 164: ...the computer and the outlet 3 Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet 4 Disconnect the power an...

Page 165: ...following one at a time 1 Make sure that internal display is selected Switch between the internal and external display by pressing Fn F5 NOTE NOTE This hotkey may not apply to all models Refer to the...

Page 166: ...s extensive pixel damage i e different colored spots in the same locations on the screen Perform the Removing the LCD Module and Removing the Microphone procedures described on pages 3 40 and 3 46 res...

Page 167: ...Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on screen prompts 9 If the issue is still not resolved refer to the Online Support Information on page 8 3 LCD Failure 0...

Page 168: ...4 8 Troubleshooting Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 4 Keyboard Failure...

Page 169: ...Troubleshooting 4 9 Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 5 Touchpad Failure...

Page 170: ...Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager Check the Device Manager to determine that The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are...

Page 171: ...w right click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices clear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the on screen prompts to configure the speakers...

Page 172: ...vices clear by default The microphone appears on the Recording tab 3 Right click on the microphone and select Enable 4 Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab 5 Increase the...

Page 173: ...Troubleshooting 4 13 USB Failure 0 If the USB fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 8 USB Failure...

Page 174: ...4 14 Troubleshooting WLAN Failure 0 If the WLAN fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 9 WLAN Failure...

Page 175: ...Troubleshooting 4 15 Bluetooth Failure 0 If the Bluetooth fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 10 Bluetooth Failure...

Page 176: ...4 16 Troubleshooting Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 11 Card Reader Failure...

Page 177: ...Troubleshooting 4 17 Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails perform the following one at a time Do not replace a non defective FRU Figure 4 12 Thermal Unit Failure...

Page 178: ...4 18 Troubleshooting Other Functions Failure 0 1 Check if drives are functioning correctly 2 Check if external modules are functioning correctly 3 Change mainboard to check if current one is defective...

Page 179: ...whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Perform the following procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE NOTE Verify that all attach...

Page 180: ...ration Error 010 Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh W xxxxh 070 Real Time Clock Error 071 CMOS Battery Bad 072 CMOS Checksum Error 110 System is disabled An incorrect password was entered No erro...

Page 181: ...alternate registers with initial POST values 12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot 13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices 14h Initialize keyboard controller 16h 1 2 2 3 BIOS ROM checksum 17...

Page 182: ...OS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start optional 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and spee...

Page 183: ...all external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re initialize onboard I O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices optional 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable...

Page 184: ...system B4h 1 One short beep before boot B5h Terminate QuietBoot optional B6h Check password optional B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity che...

Page 185: ...IOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh Syste...

Page 186: ...Codes Range Description 0x00 0x1f OEM Components These values are reserved for OEM components 0x20 0x9f These values are reserved for SecureCore Tiano core components POSTCODE_CC_VARIABLE_SERVICES 0x2...

Page 187: ...2_MOUSE 0x46 POSTCODE_CC_PS2_KEYBOARD 0x47 POSTCODE_CC_EHCI 0x48 POSTCODE_CC_XHCI 0x49 POSTCODE_CC_UHCI 0x4a POSTCODE_CC_OHCI 0x4b POSTCODE_CC_USB_KEYBOARD 0x4c POSTCODE_CC_USB_MOUSE 0x4d POSTCODE_CC_...

Page 188: ...xb0 0xbf These values are reserved for future expansion 0xc0 0xcf These values are reserved for core chipset drivers north bridge south bridge and CPU and are assigned by chipset family POSTCODE_CC_ME...

Page 189: ...STCODE_PC_IPL_S3 0xe5 Entering DXE IPL s S3 boot path POSTCODE_PC_S3_OS 0xe6 Exiting S3 boot path back to the OS POSTCODE_PC_IPL_RECOVERY 0xe7 Entering DXE IPL s recovery boot path POSTCODE_PC_IPL_EXI...

Page 190: ...art member function of the component s instance of the Driver Binding protocol was called POSTCODE_PC_COMP_STOP 0x07 The Stop member function of the component s instance of the Driver Binding protocol...

Page 191: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations...

Page 192: ...5 2 Mainboard Layout 5 3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5 5 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5 5 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5 6...

Page 193: ...RFCN1 Wireless board connector 2 KB1 Keyboard cable connector 9 TPMCN1 Trusted Platform Module TPM connector 3 PBT1 Power Saving Programming Button 10 SPK1 Speaker cable connector 4 INSBT1 EMAIL Butto...

Page 194: ...slot 3 RTC1 RTC battery 14 WLAN1 WLAN module slot 4 DOCK1 Docking device connector 15 LOUT1 Headphones speaker line out jack 5 BAT1 Battery connector 16 MICIN1 Microphone jack 6 DCIN1 DC input cable...

Page 195: ...cate the G2201 gap 5 Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the hardware gap together 6 While resting the tool on the two contacts plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC...

Page 196: ...sis recovery disk should be prepared in a computer running the Windows XP Vista or 7 OS 1 Prepare a removable USB flash drive Note that all data in the USB flash drive will be cleared during the creat...

Page 197: ...ocess when system is powered On during BIOS POST If this function is enabled the system will force the BIOS to execute the boot block program To perform a BIOS recovery 1 Shut down the BIOS failed com...

Page 198: ...5 8 Jumper and Connector Locations...

Page 199: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List...

Page 200: ...6 2 TravelMate P633V P633M Exploded Diagrams 6 4 Main Assembly 6 4 LCD Assembly 6 6 FRU List 6 8...

Page 201: ...al web or channel Part number changes will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS the Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the...

Page 202: ...ate P633V P633M Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 Figure 6 1 Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6 1 Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No Description Part Number 1 LCD Panel 60 4VT06 001 2 LCD Module...

Page 203: ...60 4VT02 001 8 HDD Bracket 60 4VT04 001 9 Base Door 60 4VT03 001 10 Wifi Antenna Main 25 90ADZ 001 11 Wifi Antenna Aux 25 90AE0 001 12 CCD Module 56 18007 A61 13 Bezel Screw Mylar 40 4VT16 001 14 LCD...

Page 204: ...ded Diagram No Description Part Number 1 LCD Panel Assembly 60 4VT06 001 2 CCD Module 56 18007 A61 3 LCD Module LK 13305 005 4 LCD Bezel w CCD 60 4VT06 001 5 LCD Cable w MIC 50 4VT01 001 6 3G Main Ant...

Page 205: ...le Unit List 6 7 10 M2 x L2 5 Wafer Screw 86 00D72 620 11 M2 x L2 5 Screw 86 2A562 2R5 12 M2 x L3 5 Screw 86 6A562 3R5 13 Bezel Screw Mylar 40 4VT16 001 Table 6 2 LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No Desc...

Page 206: ...0H 002 BATTERY BATTERY SANYO AS2009B LI ION 4S1P SANYO 4 CELL 2960MAH MAIN COMMON FOR LONG LIFE CYCLE ID AS09B3E KT 00403 010 BATTERY PANASONIC AS10I LI ION 4S2P PANASONIC 8 CELL 6000MAH MAIN COMMON F...

Page 207: ...250V3G 1 8M 27 01518 0U1 CORD_MM 7A250V 2P 1830 KOREAN 27 01518 531 CORD UK 2 5A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 541 CORD_MM JAPAN 7A 125V 2P BK 27 01518 551 CORD DENMARK 2 5A 250V 3P BK 27 01518 561 CORD SOUTH A...

Page 208: ...NS 2 5A 125V 8121 27 01518 781 POWER CORD TAIWANESE BLACK 1 8 27 01518 A11 POWER CORD BRAZIL BLK 1 8M 27 01518 A41 CORD 1 83M BRAZIL BLK 27 01518 H81 CORD 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27 03118 001 POWER CORD ACA...

Page 209: ...F1016 A21U OV02 SUYIN 57 M2DN1 003 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY 60_BAD30_HDD_BRACKET _ASSY 33 V7MN1 001 BAD30_LCD_HINGE_L_LH 33 V7MN1 002 BAD30_LCD_HINGE_R_LH 33 V7MN1 003 60_BAD30_DOOR_1615 42 V7MN1 0...

Page 210: ...TEL CORE I5 I5 2450M PGA 2 5G KC 24501 DMP IC CPU IVY BRIDGE I5 3210M 2 5GHZ DC 3MB KC 32101 DMP IC CPU IVY BRIDGE I5 3320M 2 6GHZ DC 3MB KC 33201 DMP IC CPU IVY BRIDGE I7 3520M L 0 4MB 2C PG KC 35201...

Page 211: ...6HPW 10D DANISH 89KEY BW4P KB I140A 330 KB 9Z N6HPW 12A FRENCH ARABIC 89KEY BW4P KB I140A 331 KB 9Z N6HPW 10F FRENCH BW4P KB I140A 332 KB 9Z N6HPW 10G GERMAN 89KEY BW4P KB I140A 333 KB 9Z N6HPW 10L GR...

Page 212: ...W 103 THAI BW4P KB I140A 347 KB 9Z N6HPW 10T TURKISH 89KEY BW4P KB I140A 348 KB 9Z N6HPW 10U UK BW4P KB I140A 349 KB 9Z N6HPW 11D US INT KB I140A 350 KB 9Z N6HPW 10H HEBREW BW4P KB I140A 351 KB 9Z N6H...

Page 213: ...M 4G ACR512X64D3S13C9G DDR3 1333MHZ KN 4GB07 001 SODIMM 4G ACR512X64D3S16C11G DDR3 KN 4GB07 003 MEMORY SODIMM 4G HMT351S6CFR8C H9 DDR3 1333MHZ KN 4GB0G 012 MICROPHONE MICROPHONE BAD40HC MEMS ARRAY TRA...

Page 214: ...e Unit List SCRW 2X6 NYLOK 86 TK501 003 SCRW HMS CN2X2 5 NYLOK 86 V7MN1 001 SCREW M2XL3 5 Ni SILVER COLOR 86 V7MN1 002 SPEAKER SPEAKER BAD30HC GYF 23 V7MN1 001 SPEAKER BAD30HC YG 23 V7MN1 001 Category...

Page 215: ...CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components...

Page 216: ...7 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7 4...

Page 217: ...department All of its system functions are tested under Windows 7 environment Refer to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configur...

Page 218: ...AS09B3E BT 00403 019 60001535 PANASONIC 8CELL3 0 Battery PANASONIC AS10I Li Ion 4S2P PANASONIC 8 cell 6000mAh Main COMMON ID AS10I5E BT 00805 016 60001921 SANYO 4CELL3 0 Battery SANYO AS2009B Li Ion 4...

Page 219: ...1067 INTEL Ci52540M CPU Intel Core i5 i5 2540M PGA 2 6G 35W 2 4 KC 25401 DMP 10001067 INTEL Ci72640M CPU Intel Core i7 i7 2640M PGA 2 8G 35W 2 4 KC 26401 DMP 10001067 INTEL Ci72670QM CPU Intel Core i7...

Page 220: ...KH 32007 015 60002005 HGST SG N320GB5 4KS_4 K HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032A7E380 Jaguar B7 500G P SATA 8MB LF HF F W DA4837 KH 32007 016 60002005 HGST SG N320GB5 4KS HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB...

Page 221: ...F KN 2GB00 004 60001993 NANYA SO2GBIII13 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB NT2GC64B88G0NS CG LF HF KN 2GB03 025 60024207 KINGSTON FA R EAST SO2GBIII13 Memory KINGSTON SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB ACR256...

Page 222: ...ory A DATA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB AD73I1C1674EV LF HF KN 4GB0C 001 60002045 HYNIX SO4GBIII13 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB HMT351S6CFR8C H9 LF HF 256x8 38nm KN 4GB0G 012 NB Chipset 10001067 IN...

Page 223: ...K embedded NC 22911 002 PLM00029 NationalZ SSX44 B module NationZ SSX44 B Foxconn Module 12x12x3 7mm HSF TCM NC 22911 003 VGA Chip 10001067 INTEL UMA UMA Intel KI 23200 038 WiFi Antenna 10000105 WNC P...

Page 224: ...7 10 Test Compatible Components...

Page 225: ...CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information...

Page 226: ...9 2...

Page 227: ...section users can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs Technical Ann...

Page 228: ...8 4 Online Support Information...