PDF Service Guide TravelMate 4530 Series Laptop - 883 KB
This service guide provides detailed instructions for repairing and upgrading the TravelMate 4530 Series Laptop.
It includes step-by-step disassembly procedures, component locations, and troubleshooting flowcharts.
Whether you're replacing a hard drive or diagnosing a power issue, this manual is an invaluable resource.
This guide is designed for qualified service technicians.
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TravelMate 4530 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:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
• Genuine Windows® XP
Platform
• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:
• Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor*
• AMD Turion™ Ultra Dual-Core Processor*
• AMD Turion™ Dual-Core Processor*
• AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core Processor*
• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*
• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*
System Memory
• Dual-Channel DDR2 support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
• 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3200
Storage subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-laye drive
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
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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:
• 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) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (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 (3) Main touchpad (2)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use Tap twice (at the same speed
finger on the touchpad to as double-clicking a mouse
drag the cursor. button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
Access Click once.
context menu
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Item
Drive Format
Disks
Spindle
speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Max. media
transfer
rate (disk-
buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Data
transfer
rate
(host~buffe
r, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance
Combo Drive Module
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Sustained:
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution Wide range (-80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB
resolution of analog to analog mixer gain
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter 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 Enter. 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 F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing BIOS Passwords:
If you key in wrong Supervisor Password three time, “System Disabled” displays on the screen. See the image
below.
To clear the password, perform the following steps:
1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe
2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.
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Removing the DIMM Modules
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 49.
3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.
4. Remove the DIMM module.
5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.
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Removing the Keyboard
1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46.
2. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59.
3. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to the upper case.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Keyboard 2 M2*3
4. Lift the keyboard as shown to remove from the chassis.
5. Turn the keyboard over and pull back the securing latch to release the FFC.
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Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Upper Cover M2.5*9 (NL) 1
6. Grasp the top left corner first and pry the cover off.
7. Continue moving from left to the right corner and pry it off the lower cover.
8. Move to the bottom right corner and pry it up.
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6. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Mainboard M2.5*9 (NL) 1
Green Callout
Mainboard M2.5*3 (NL) 1
Red Callout
7. Lift the mainboard to expose the DC-IN jack and USB cable.
8. Remove the DC-IN jack and USB cable as shown.
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4. Lift the Camera Module clear of the LCD Module and remove the single securing screw on the bracket.
Step Size Quantity Screw Type
Camera Board M2*2.3 1
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18. Replace the securing tapes from the left and right sides of the Inverter board as shown.
NOTE: Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module.
Replacing the LCD Bezel
1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and replace the LCD Module.
2. Replace the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps. Remove the four securing screws from the LCD
module.
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4. While holding the mylar cover back with one hand, 6. Replace the two securing screws on the left
replace the speaker cable in its housing. speaker.
5. Replace the mylar cover to secure the cable.
Replacing the Upper Cover
1. Startig with the reasr, align the upper cover with the lower cover, taking care to not force in place.
2. Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown.
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Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays
1. Insert the Express Card and push into the slot until 2. Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush
flush with the chassis cover. with the chassis cover.
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HDD Not Operating Correctly
If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Disconnect all external devices.
2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility:
a. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
b. When prompted, press any key to start to the operating system DVD.
c. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next.
d. Select Repair your computer.
e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Click Next.
f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next.
NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required.
g. Select Startup Repair.
h. Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer.
i. When complete, click Finish.
If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem.
4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
5. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that
CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu.
6. Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly.
7. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software.
8. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
9. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a command prompt. For more information see
Windows Help and Support.
10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
11. Replace the HDD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44.
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POST Codes Tables
These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the POST.
Port 80 POST Codes
The following table details the Port 80 POST codes and drivers used in the POST.
Port 80 Port 80
Driver Name Driver Name
Code Code
PeiEventLog 01 CpuIo 3E
OemServices 02 Cf9Reset 3F
SioInit 03 PcRtc 40
MonoStatusCode 04 StatusCode 41
PentiumMCpuPeim 08 Variable 42
PlatformStage1 09 SmmVariable CF
Variable 0A EmuVariable 43
IchInit 0B TcgDxe A2
PlatformStage2 0D PhysicalPresence A3
IchSmbusArpDisabled 0E TpmDriver AE
ClockGen 12 TcgSmm AE
OpPresence 13 PhysicalPresenceReadyToBoot AE
TcgPei 14 DataHubRecordPolicy AD
FindFv 15 Undi 86
DxeIpl 2F SNP 90
LightMemoryInit 10 BC 91
S3ResumeSoftSmi 11 PxeDhcp4 92
Crc32SectionExtract 31 Ebc 93
OemServices A4 IsaBus 4D
EventLog A5 IsaSerial 4E
ScriptSave 32 Ps2Mouse 6D
AcpiS3Save 33 IdeBus 4F
SmartTimer 34 LightPciBus 50
JpegDecoder 35 UsbBot 6E
PcxDecoder 36 UsbCbi0 6F
PlatformBds 8A UsbCbi1 70
MpCpu 37 UsbKb 71
LegacyMetronome 38 UsbMassStorage 72
FtwLite 39 UsbMouse 74
Runtime 3A Ehci 8F
MonotonicCounter 3B Uhci 73
WatchDogTimer 3C UsbBus 75
SecurityStub 3D SmmBase C2
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Lower Cover
Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No.
1 Keyboard 8
2 9
3 Card Reader 10 Middle Cover
4 Mainboard 11 Bluetooth
5 CPU 12 Modem
6 Thermal Module 13 Fan
7 Thermal Module 14
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Acer
DIMM DIMM HDD 1 Wireless Finger
Model RO Country Part Description CPU LCD ODD Bluetooth
1 2 (GB) LAN Print
no
AS553 PA ACLA- LX.AR AS5530G- ATUZ N15.4 SO2 SO1 N320 NBDC 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- Spanish V0X.0 823G32Bi EM M82 WXGA GBII6 GBII6 GB5.4 B2XS BG 10
823G3 10 VHP32ATEA3 G8 KS
2Bi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 2G+1G/
320/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_ES22
AS553 PA USA LX.AR AS5530G- ATUZ N15.4 SO2 SO1 N320 NBDC 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 823G32Bi M82 WXGA GBII6 GBII6 GB5.4 B2XS BG 10
823G3 06 VHP32ATUS1 G8 KS
2Bi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 2G+1G/
320/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_EN32
AS553 PA ACLA- LX.AR AS5530G- ATUZ N15.4 SO2 SO1 N320 NBDC 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- Portuguese V0X.0 823G32Bi EM M82 WXGA GBII6 GBII6 GB5.4 B2XS BG 10
823G3 07 VHP32ATXC1 G8 KS
2Bi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 2G+1G/
320/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_XC22
AS553 PA Canada LX.AR AS5530G- ATUZ N15.4 SO2 SO1 N320 NBDC 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 823G32Bi M82 WXGA GBII6 GBII6 GB5.4 B2XS BG 10
823G3 08 VHP32ATCA2 G8 KS
2Bi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 2G+1G/
320/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_FR31
AS553 TWN GCTWN LX.AR AS5530G- ATRM N15.4 SO1 N N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 701G25Mi 70 WXGA GBII6 GB5.4 XS BG 10
701G2 11 VHP32ATTW G8 KS
5Mi 1 MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 1*1G/
250/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_TC11
AS553 AAP Japan LX.AR AS5530G- ATRM N15.4 SO1 SO1 N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 702G25Mi 70 WXGA GBII6 GBII6 GB5.4 XS BG 10
702G2 12 VHP32AJP1 G8 KS
5Mi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 2*1G/
250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_JA11
AS553 AAP Thailand LX.AR AS5530G- ATRM N15.4 SO2 N N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 702G25Mi EM 70 WXGA GBII6 GB5.4 XS BG 10
702G2 13 VHP32ATTH1 G8 KS
5Mi MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 1*2G/
250/BT/8L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_TH22
AS553 TWN GCTWN LX.AR AS5530G- ATRM N15.4 SO1 N N250 NSM8 3rd WiFi BT 2.0 AES16
0G- V0X.0 701G25Mi 70 WXGA GBII6 GB5.4 XS BG 10
701G2 14 VHP32ATTW G8 KS
5Mi 1 MC
82MEXTHM2
56CO 1*1G/
250/BT/6L/5R/
CB_bg_FP_0.
3D_HG_TC11
161 Appendix A