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TravelMate 3030/3040
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/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 TravelMate 3030/3040 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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Copyright Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. III
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Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its dist
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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. V
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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 Removing the miniPCI/Memory/HDD Module/Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the miniPCI and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Seperate the LCD module and main unit . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Platform ® ® Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology, featuring: ® TM Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) ® or T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel Extended Memory ® 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) (for TM3040 series) ® TM Intel Core Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2
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Audio Intel HD(High Definition) Audio S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers (1.5W, 30CC) Built-in microphone TM Sound Blaster pro and MS-Sound compatible Communication Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer ® VoIP phone OrbiCam and optional Acer Bluetooth Acer OrbiCam integrated 1.3 megapixel CMOS Camera featuring: 225-degree ergonomic rotation Acer
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System Block Diagram 5 4 3 2 1 X'TAL PA@ PATA 14.318MHZ ZH5 Block Diagram SA@ SATA HOST 133MHz/166MHz MP@ MINI PCI Clock MC@ MINI CARD PCI-E 100MHz GS@ G-SENSOR Generator Yonah/Merom CPU G9@ 5789 CK_410M VGA 96MHz Thermal Sensor D Celeron-M G7@ 5787 D & FAN Page : 6 ICS954310BGLF USB 48MHz INTEL Mobile_479 CPU SOCKET_M Page : 3~4 DOCK DVI PCI 33MHz DVI Chrontel 7307C HOST BUS REF 14MHz 533/667 Docking Page : 32 Page : 5 MHz Page : 32 SDVO DDR2-SODIMM Channel A CALISTOGA-GM Page : 13 CPU CORE
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Board Layout Top View 19 16 15 20 21 18 14 17 13 12 11 10 8 9 1 3 7 6 4 2 5 1 PCMCIA Connector 12 Keyboard Connector 2 FIR 13 EC Controller 3 Modem Board Connector 14 MDC Connector 4 Audio Board Connector 15 SW Board Connector 5 Power/Charger LED 16 3V/5V Converter IC 6 Wireless Switch 17 LCD/CCD Connector 7 Bluetooth Switch 18 Touchpad Connector 8 Internal Microphone 19 Battery Connector Connector 9 Internal Speaker Connector 20 Charger IC 10 Bluetooth Cable Connector 21 +1.05V Converter IC 11
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Bottom View H5(Ness2) Bot-side 23 Layout Placement Description 26 25 24 22 20 21 18 19 17 14 27 11 16 13 10 28 31 15 9 30 12 29 32 7 1 8 4 2 6 3 5 1 5-in1 Card Reader Connector 17 2 CPU Power IC 18 3 +1.5V Power IC 19 Mini Card Connector 4 Card Bus IC 20 DVI (CH7307C) IC 5 Audio AMP 21 SIO (PC87383) IC 6 Audio Codec AL883 22 VGA Connector 7 South Bridge ICH7-M 23 EZ dock Connector 8 RTC Battery 24 DDRII Power IC 9 G Sense 25 Battery Connector 10 DDRII soDIMM socket 26 DC-in Connector 11 BIOS
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Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front view # Item Description 1 Camera 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS video camera with 225 degree rotation feature. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display(LCD), displays computer output. 3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes(LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and component
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# Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description Closed front view "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Bluetooth Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the
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# Icon Item Description Left View Note: # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) Connects to display device(e.g., external monitor, port LCD projector) 2 Ethernet(RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based # Icon Item Description network. # Icon Item Description 3 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. # Icon Item Description 4 Two USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) Right View # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Descripti
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# Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital(SD), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Memory Stick(MS), # Icon Item Description Memory Stick Pro(MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note:Only one card can operate at any given time. Note: 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # Icon Item Description button 4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). # Icon Item Description
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# Icon Item Description Bottom View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Note 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Shock Protection) 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main mem
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# Item Description Indicators Your computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators, including four on the front panel. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. # Item Description Icon Function Description Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description "Launch
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1. Charging: 2. Fully charged: " Easy-Launch Buttons "Launch Manager" on page 41 Located above the keyboard are four buttons. They are mail, Web browser, Empowering Key and one user- programmable button. Easy-launch button Default application Item Default Application Mail Email application(User-programmable) Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable) Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable) P User programmable 12 Chapter 1
