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TravelMate2460&Aspire3660
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
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate2460 & Aspire3660 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 4
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Copyright Copyright © 2005 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. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no r
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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. 6
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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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Chapter1 System Specifications 1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TM 2460 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Aspire 3660 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Easy-Launch Buttons . . .
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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: Performance ® ® Intel Pentium M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.16 GHz ® ® Intel Pentium M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz ® ® Intel Celeron M Yonah Processosr at 1.66~1.83 GHz Chipset North Bridge: ATI RC410ME South Bridge: SB460 Memory DDRII 533/667 SDRAM Two DDR2 SODIMM slots Upgradeable to 2GB Memory Display 15.4” TFT WXG
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Enable VoIP function Storage PATA(SATA ready) 9.5mm height, 2.5” HDD Easily removable 60/80/100/120GB 4200 or 5400 rpm PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE Support Ultra DMA100, S.M.A.R.T Communication 56Kbps V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC1.5) 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet on board WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless with Mini-PCI interface Mini USB bluetooth module and built-in 1 antenna Built-in 2 Antenna (which has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LC
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Block Diagram X'TAL 14.31818MHz ZB3 VGA option +1.0V/+1.2V Yonah/Yonah Celeron-M VGA Power Clock generator MAX1993 ICS951413CGLFT INTEL Mobile_479 CPU Page:30 SOCKET_M V Page:5 Page:3, 4 VGA Memory 128MB/256MB VGA_CORE (Channel-B) Page:19 HOST BUS 533/667MHZ RGB NB VGA CRT PCI-E 16X Page: 20 ATi RC410ME ATI M52-P(M54-P) DDR-II SODIMM1 DDR-II 533/667MHz LVDS Page: 10 533MHz/667MHz LVDS Page: 15, 16, Page: 20 17, 18, 19 707-Pins FCBGA Package DDR-II SODIMM2 Page: 6 , 7, 8, 9 Page: 10 U
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TM 2460 Outlook View Just for Starters... A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication(for selected models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensi
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# Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description "Easy-launch buttons" on page 25 Front View # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo
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# Icon Item Description Note: Left View # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 N/A Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Right View # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 PC Card slot eject Ejects the
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# Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Rear View Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description 2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) 3 Ethernet(RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. # Icon Item Description port # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 4 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line. 5 Batt
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Bottom View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Note 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. 8 Chapter 1
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Aspire 3660 Outlook View Just for Starters... Open View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer output. 3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons The left and right buttons
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# Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description # Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 "Launch keys" on page 10 10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the # Icon Item Description status of the computer’s functions and components. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 23 Front View # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item
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# Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: 9 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to communications indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing option) button/indicator 10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid. Left View # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 N/A Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
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# Icon Item Description # Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description 4 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 5 External Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor, display(VGA) port LCD projector) # Icon Item Description Rear View Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description 2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB came
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Bottom View # Item Description # Item Description 1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 2 Cooling fan HelNo ps keep the computer cool te . NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory(secured with screws) 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. Chapter 1 13
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Indicators Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer # Item Description and its component. "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
