Acer Travelmate 610 Service Guide

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LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines 
displayed.LCD inverter I
LCD inverter
LCD cabl
LCD
Main Board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but 
system runs correctlyReconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
Main Board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power 
System Check” on page 77. 
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive &...

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Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound 
comes from the computer. Audio driver
Speake
Main Board
Internal speakers make noise or emit n
sound.Speake
Main Board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard
Hard disk drive
Main Board
The system doesnt enter hibernation mode 
and four short beeps every minute.See “Hibernation Mode” on page...

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NOTE: 
If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 86.
Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” 
of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main Board
Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS 
Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver...

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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 main board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.
If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.
If any error is...

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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error MessageAction in Sequence
Hardware Error  See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 42
VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restart with this diskette.
BIOS Update Program Erro Turn off the power and restart the system.
System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter
Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot...

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Chapter 589
Mainboard Top View
PCB 99203
ItemDescriptionItemDescription
CN1 AC Adapter Connector CN17 Secondary Battery Connector
CN2 PS/2 Port CN18 RTC Baterry Connector
CN3 Line-out port CN19 Internal Keyboard Connector
CN4 Line-in/ MIC-in port CN20 Touchpad Connector
CN5 Video Port CN21 HDD Board Connector
CN6 Port Replicator CN22 Primary Battery Connector
CN7 USB 0 Port JK1 LAN/Modem Connector
CN8 USB 0 Port SW1 Cover Switch
CN9 LCD Connector SW2 Mainboard Setting
CN10 BlueTooth Connector UB3 BIOS...

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NOTE: 
* is the default setting.
CN16 PCMCIA Socket
SW2 Settings
SW2Setting
Switch 1, Switch 8 *OFF: Acer BIOS
ON: OEM BIOS
Switch 2, Switch 7 *OFF: KBC BIOS Protected
ON: KBC BIOS Unprotected
Switch 3, Switch 6 *OFF: Check password
ON: Bypass password
Switch 4, Switch 5 BootBlock
OFF: Disable 
*ON: Enable to write
PCB 99203
ItemDescriptionItemDescription 

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Mainboard Bottom View
ItemDescriptionItemDescription
CN23 Modem Cable Connecto U53 LAN Controlle
CN24 Modem Board Connector U57 Clock Generator Controller
DM1 DIMM Socket 1 U59 Card Bus Controlle
DM2 DIMM Socket 2 U64 South Bridge
U36 VCH Controller 

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Hard Disk Transfer Board Top view
ItemDescriptionItemDescription
CN1 Right Speaker CN3 Microphone Cable Connector
CN2 Left Speaker CN4 HDD Transfer Board Cable Connector