Acer Travelmate 5230 Service Guide

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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 advanced 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...

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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” on...

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Top and Bottom View
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for 
TravelMate 5530/5230 Series. TravelMate 5530/5230 Series provide one Hardware Open Gap on main board 
for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
Clearing Password Check
Hardware Open Gap Description
HW Gap position on M/B space:
Gap name in TravelMate 5530/5230 Series is G77
 
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check
If...

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BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
BIOS Recovery Boot Block:
BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS 
initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous 
BIOS flashing process failed.
BIOS Recovery Hotkey:
The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered 
on during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly...

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This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series. 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...

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TravelMate 5530/5230 Series Exploded Diagram 

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TravelMate 5530/5230 Series FRU List
CategoryNo.Part Name and DescriptionAcer Part No.
ACCESSORY
REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 
RC804V-B ENRT.22700.011
REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 
RC804V-B EURT.22700.008
Adapter
ADAPTER 90W LITEON PA-1900-24AR AP.09003.011
ADAPTER 90W DELTA ADP-90SB 
BBEA LFAP.09001.013
ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DELTA  ADP-
90SBAP.09001.014
ADT 90W 19V 3P HP-OL093B13P LF AP.0900A.001
ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DELTA SADP-
65KB BFJA LFAP.06501.014
ADAPTER 65W LITEON PA-1650-02AC 
LFAP.06503.016...

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TV TUNCER DVB-T MINI TT-1260DA TU.23100.015
CAPACITIVE BUTTON TM-01119-001 55.AR501.005
MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI-
AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3VFX.22500.022
Cables
LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.002
MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.005
TOUCHPAD BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.006
USB BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.003
BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.007
AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.001
DC-IN CABLE 90W 50.AQ301.001
TV TUNER BOARD CABLE 50.AQE01.001
TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.004
DC-IN CABLE 65W 50.AR501.008
LCD/CAMERA CABLE...