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Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 2006/05/12 Chapter 1 Add “CPU Fan True Value Table” at page 34. II
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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. IV
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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
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memroy ® ® Intel Celeron M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460 Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules Display and graphics TM 14.1” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous TM multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVist
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TM Acer OrbiCam integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring: 225 degree ergonomic rotation TM Acer PrimaLite technology TM ® TM TM WLAN: integrated Acer InviLink 802.11b/g WI-Fi CERTIFIED solution; Acer SignalUp technology support LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on ring ready I/O Ports PC Card slot (one Type II) 2 USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack External display
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System Block Diagram SYSTEM DC/DC TPS51120 41 INPUTS OUTPUTS 5V_S5 DCBATOUT 3D3V_S5 CLK GEN. Mobile CPU G792 SYSTEM DC/DC ICS951413 Yonah 478 20 TPS51124 42 (CV136 / CY28RS400) 3 PCB STACKUP INPUTS OUTPUTS 4, 5 SA-0214 TOP DCBATOUT 1D8V_S3 VCC 1D2V_S0 HOST BUS 667MHz SVIDEO/COMP S APL531230 TVOUT 14 ATI RC410ME S 3D3V_S5 1D5V_S0 LVDS AGTL+ CPU I/F 14"WXGA+ LCD 13 43 GND SINGAL DDR2 CHANNEL 533/667MHz RGB CRT APL5913 INTEGRATED GRAPHICS BOTTOM CRT 14 DDR2 x 2 1D2V_S3 1D05V_S0 LVDS/TVOUT/CRT
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Board Layout Top View 1 U39 LAN controller RTL8100CL 8 KB1 Keyboard FFC connector 2 U34 PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 9 LED1 LED FFC connector 3 U29 Clock generator ICS951413 10 TPAD1 Touch pad FFC connector 4 U17 KBC ENE3910 11 WLBTN1 Wireless LAN launch button 5 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 12 BTBTN1 Bluetooth launch button 6 LCD1 LCD cable connector 13 SPKR1 Speaker cable connector 7 CVR1 LID switch 14 BT1 Bluetooth module cable connector 4 Chapter 1
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Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 U53 CPU socket 13 MINI1 Wireless LAN Card Slot 2 U51 North bridge ATI RC410ME 14 DM1 DIMM Slot1 3 U57 South bridge ATI SB460 15 DM2 DIMM Slot2 4 Audio Codec ALC883 16 HDD1 HDD connector 5 U49 BIOS ROM MX29LV800 17 LIN1 Line-in Jack 6 USB3 USB connector 18 MIC2 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack 7~8 USB1 USB connectors 19 LOUT1 Line-in Jack 9 CRT1 External VGA display 20 RTC
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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G70 position on the main board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to boot up the system. 2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to short the G70 pad and remain the short status. 3. Power on the system until POST is completed. Then you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. The BIOS password should be cleared after these st
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Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Aspire 3640 front View Chapter 1 7
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TravelMate 2440 front view # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and components. 3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the center and right) left and right m
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# Item Description # Item Description Closed Front View "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 "Easy-launch buttons" on page 18 # Icon Item Description 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). ® 3 Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. # Icon Item Description Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth- communication button/ communications. indicator # Icon Item Description 4 Wireless Pre
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Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 4 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. button 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Right View # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot Accepts on Type II PC Card. 2 PC Card
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6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. External display Connects to a display device(e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD projector). Battery Powers the computer Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 11
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3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Aspire 3640: TravelMate 2420: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display i
