Acer Aspire 3600 Service Guide

Chapter 235
Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced 
settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
 .
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port.
Disabled/Enabled
Max Graphics Memory This option is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA 
system.64MB/
128MB/DVMT
Legacy USB support This feature...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length           10 characters
Characters    Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status...

Chapter 237
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Main Advanced  Security Boot Exit 
        Boot Device ` 
      
   ----- Boot Device    ----   
   Hard Drive   
   CD-ROM/DVD Drive   
   Floppy Device   
  Network Boot   
       
              
Press  key...

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
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Chapter 239
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

40Chapter 2
Remove BIOS Password
Please find J3 jumper on the main board. Then short the jumper to remove BIOS supervisor password. J3 
locates under the memory module. Please see the image below. 

Chapter 341
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding...

42Chapter 3
General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.Remove the battery pack. 

Chapter 343
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
Middle CoverDIMM/HDD
CoverWireless LAN
Cover*2
I*4 *2
*1
HDD Module*4 *3
CPU
Fan
Lower Case
Assembly
*2
VGA...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 
B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI
C CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (2.7KG)
D CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (4.5KG)
E SCRW WH MS+CBZ M2.5+L4 BLACK  
F SCREW M2.5-6 
G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325
H SCREW M2.5X6
I SCREW M2-3
J SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK)
K SCREW M2.5-5
L SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)
M SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3
N SCREW NI M2*6L
4 screw caps
*4
LCD Bezel
*2
LCD Inverter
LCD
AssemblyLCD Panel
*8*2
LCD Module
LCDLCD Wire
CableLCD Brackets