PDF Guide Manual TravelMate 5330 Extensa 5230 5630Z - 1 MB
This guide manual covers the TravelMate 5330 and Extensa 5230/5630Z series laptops.
It provides users with essential information on the features, setup, and basic use of their computer.
The guide includes tips on system utilities, troubleshooting common issues, and getting the most out of your laptop.
It is a helpful resource for both new and experienced users.
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TravelMate 5330
Extensa 5230/5630Z 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
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform
• Intel® Celeron® processor
• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g
System Memory
• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
• 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800
• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
Storage subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drives
• Optical drive options:
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 5-in-1 card reader
Special keys and controls
• 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
• Empowering Key
• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™
• Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next
• Volume wheel
• Acer Media Center remote control*
Audio
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphones
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.
1 2 3 4
• Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) 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 right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)
Execute Quickly click Tap twice (at the same speed
twice. as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and Tap twice (at the same speed
hold, then as double-clicking a mouse
use finger on button); rest your finger on the
the touchpad touchpad on the second tap
to drag the and drag the cursor.
cursor.
Access Click once.
context
menu
Scroll Swipe up/down/left/right
using Acer FingerNav 4-
way control function
(Manufacturing option).
Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
1 2 3
• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
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passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups,
burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall
applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.
Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:
• Backup:
•Back up factory default to CD/DVD
•Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD
•Create user backup
•Manage user backups
• Restore:
•Restore system to factory default
•Reinstall applications/drivers
•Restore system from user backup
•Password settings
To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data, you must first set
the Empowering Technology password. To set the password, refer to the section "Empowering Technology
password".
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Max. media 540 540 540 850
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
tolerance
Optical Disc Drive
Item Specification
Vendor & model name TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF
PIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF
PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF
HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA-T50N LF
HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA-T50N LF
SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7560S LF
PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A2S LF
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video
CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
CD:
CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT
CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video
Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video
CD-R (Orange Book Part)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type
US & US+ RW
DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual
DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)
DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring
DVD+R (Version 1.0)
DVD+RW
DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)
DVD°”R Dual
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description Option
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set
HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The
user can not either enter the Setup menu nor
change the value of parameters.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
user password is set, this password protects
the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only
and does not have right to change the value of
parameters.
Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not Disabled or Enabled
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.
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” and “y” keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. 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. Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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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.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
• Flat screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Hex screwdriver
• Plastic flat screwdriver
• Plastic tweezers
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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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 57.
3. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1 M2 x L4 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm
4. Using the plastic tab, slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector; lift up the hard disk
module to remove from the bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
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4. Remove the two screws (B) securing the heatsink fan module in place.
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm
5. Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module.
Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.
2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 57.
3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 70.
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18. Remove the left and right speaker modules from the upper case.
Removing the Launch Board
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 54.
2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 55.
3. See “Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards” on page 56.
4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 57.
5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 58.
6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 59.
7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 61.
8. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 62.
9. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 66.
10. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 69.
11. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 70.
12. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 71.
13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 72.
14. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 73.
15. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 74.
16. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 76.
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LCD Module Disassembly Process
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY
LCD MODULE
Cx4
LCD BEZEL
Gx6, B2
LCD ASSEMBLY
Bx2 Bx2
LCD FPC LEFT LCD RIGHT LCD
CABLE BRACKET BRACKET LCD BACK PANEL
ANTENNAS VGA
CAMERA
Screw List
Item Screw Color Part No.
B M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0
C M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00E33.736
G M2.5 x L5 Black 86.00F87.735
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does “Power System Check” on page 103.
not go on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
codes are indicated. Message” on page 106
“Undetermined Problems” on page 120
POST detects an error and displayed “Error Message List” on page 107
messages on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
or others). Message” on page 106
Symptoms cannot be re-created Use the customer-reported symptoms and
(intermittent problems). go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error
Message” on page 106
“Intermittent Problems” on page 119
“Undetermined Problems” on page 120
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset
registers
3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS
values
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
48h Check video configuration against CMOS
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 speed
51h Initialize EISA board
52h Test keyboard
54h Set key click if enabled
58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts
59h Initialize POST display service
5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter
SETUP”
5Bh Disable CPU cache
5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB
60h Test extended memory
62h Test extended memory address lines
64h Jump to User Patch1
66h Configure advanced cache registers
67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC
68h Enable external and CPU caches
69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM)
area
6Ah Display external L2 cache size
6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area message
6Eh Display possible high address for UMB
recovery
70h Display error messages
72h Check for configuration errors
76h Check for keyboard errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and
IRQs
81h Late POST device initialization
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Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
Top and Bottom View
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Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No.
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH.12007.014
HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA SEAGATE KH.12001.032
ST9120817AS LF
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH.12004.007
MK1246GSX LF
HDD 120GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH.12008.019
WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML125 LF
HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0 KH.16008.022
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA II HITACHI KH.16007.016
HTS541616J9SA00 LF
HDD 160GB SEAGATE SATA KH.16001.029
ST9160827AS
HDD 160GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH.16004.002
MK1646GSX LF
HDD 250GB SEAGATE SATA KH.25001.011
ST9250827AS
HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA TOSHIBA KH.25004.001
MK2546GSX LF
HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA II HGST KH.25007.011
HTS542525K9SA00 LF
HDD 250GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH.25008.018
WD2500BEVS-22UST0 ML125
HDD 320GB 5400RPM SATA WD KH.32008.013
WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 ML125
Keyboard
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.442
E88KS US INTERNATIONAL (ASPIRE
BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.443
E88KS US INTERNATIONAL HEBREW
(ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.444
E89KS UK (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.445
E89KS TURKISH (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.446
E88KS THAILAND (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.447
E89KS SWISS/G (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.448
E89KS SWEDISH (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.449
E89KS SPANISH (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.451
89KS SLO/CRO (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.452
E88KS RUSSIAN (ASPIRE BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.453
E89KS PORTUGUESE (ASPIRE
BLACK)
KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK KB.INT00.454
E89KS POLISH (ASPIRE BLACK)
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