Acer Aspire 1500 Service Guide

Chapter 4102
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 104. Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable
Driver
Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Main board
Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable
Driver
Main board 

103Chapter 4
Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a 
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement 
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1.Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.If any error is...

Chapter 4104
Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System Check”...

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Chapter 5106
To p  V i e w
1 LIN1 Line-in/MIC  Connector 14 CN1 Switch Cable Connector (LCD Lid 
Switch)
2 LOUT1 Line-out/S/PDIF Connector 15 U20 CPU Socket
3 JR1 LAN Connector 16 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector
4 USB1, 
USB2, 
USB3, 
USB4USB Connector 17 FAN1 Fan Cable Connector
5 INV1 LCD Inverter Cable Connector 18 TPAD1 Touchpad Cable Connector
6 CRT1 CRT Connector 19 HDD1 HDD Connector
7 TV1 TV-out Connector 20 KB1 Keyboard Connector
8 LCD1 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 21 SPK1 Speaker Connector
9 WIN1...

107Chapter 5
Bottom View
1 CN3 Modem Cable Connector
2 CN6 Card Reader Slot
3 1394_1 IEEE 1394 Connector
4 IR1 IR Connector
5 CN8 Modem Board Connector
6 DM1 DIMM Socket 1
7 DM2 DIMM Socket 2
SW1
SW1-1Change Passwork
On Enabled
Off Disabled
SW1-2BIOS Bootblock Erasable
On Enabled
Off Disabled 

Chapter 5108
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1500. Refer 
to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available 
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on 
the printed Service Guide.  For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your...

109Chapter 5
Exploded Diagram 

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PictureNo.Partname And DescriptionPart Number
Adapter
NS ADAPTER 120W 3PIN LITEON PA-
1121-02ACAP.T3003.002
Battery
NS RTC BATTERY 23.T30V1.101
18 BATTERY MODULE 12CELL 
SONY W/COVER6M.A16V1.001
NS BATTERY 12CELL SONY W/O 
COVERBT.A1604.002
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
NS BATTERY COVER 42.T30V1.001
Boards
NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT AMBIT 
T60M283.10(01)  54.09011.544
NS BLUETOOTH & MODEM BOARD 
AMBIT T60M665.00   54.09061.001
NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11G 
WNC54.A16V1.001 

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NS WIRELESS LAN BOARD 
802.11ABG WNC54.A16V1.002
NS DC-DC CHARGER BOARD 55.T30V1.001
NS LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002
Cables
NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN US 27.T30V1.001
POWER CORD 3A 250V 3PIN UK 27.T30V1.003
POWER CORD 10A 250V 2PIN 
EUROPE CONTINENTAL27.T30V1.004
POWER CORD 10A 250V AF 27.T30V1.005
POWER CORD 10A 250V SWISS 27.T30V1.006
POWER CORD 10A DEMARK 27.T30V1.007
POWER CORD 10A 250V ITALIAN 27.T30V1.008
NS COVER SWITCH CABLE 50.T30V1.002
NS MODEM CABLE 50.41T11.002
NS LAUNCH BOARD CABLE...