Acer Travelmate 6493 Service Guide

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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
•Genuine Windows® Vista™
•Genuine Windows® XP
Platform
•Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology, featuring:
•Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
•Intel® 82566MM
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
•Dual-Channel DDR3 support
•Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
•14.1 WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800
•14.1 WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1440 x 900
•Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500)
Storage subsystem
•2.5 hard disk drive
•Intel® Turbo Memory supported*
•Optical drive options:
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
•5-in-1 card reader
Audio
•Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
•MS-Sound compatible
•Built-in microphone
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Communication
•Acer Video Conference, featuring:
•Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
•Optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone
•WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
•WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350
NOTE: Subject to availability.
•WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
•WWAN: UMTS/HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) (3.5G) at 2100 MHz and quad-
band GSM/ GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz*
•Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control 
•Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
•TravelMate SmartCard solution
•TravelMate TPM (Trusted Platform Module) solution
•BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight
•338 (W) x 245 (D) x 33.6/39.5 (H) mm (13.3 x 9.65 x 1.32/1.55 inches)
•2.67 kg (5.89 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack, Acer MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack and 3G
•2.56 kg (5.64 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack, optical drive and 3G
•2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack, Acer MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack and 3G
•2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack, optical drive and 3G
•2.64 kg (5.82 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and Acer MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack
•2.53 kg (5.57 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack and optical drive
•2.48 kg (5.46 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and Acer MediaBay 6-cell 2nd battery pack
•2.38 kg (5.24 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack and optical drive
Power subsystem
•ACPI 3.0
•79.9 W 4800 mAh
•58.8 W 4400 mAh
•3-pin 65W AC adapter
•Energy Star 4.0
Input Devices
•88-/89-key keyboard
•Acer FineTrack™ with two FineTrack™ buttons
•Touchpad pointing device 
						

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I/O interface
•Acer ezDock II/ II+ connector
•PC Card slot (Type II)
•Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
•TravelMate SmartCard reader
•5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
•Three USB 2.0 ports
•DVI-D port with HDCP support
•Fast infrared (FIR) port
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
•Microphone-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•Modem (RJ-11) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
•Temperature:
•Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
•Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
•Humidity (non-condensing):
•Operating: 20% to 80%
•Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference 
only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 
						

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System Block Diagram 
						

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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.
3 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
4 Productivity Keys Three productivity keys give users one-touch 
access to protection and manageability features 
for a more secure, smarter and easier way to 
work.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Fine Track Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse when used together with 
the click buttons.
7 Fine Track buttons 
(left and right)Function like the left and right mouse buttons 
when used together with the center-keyboard 
FineTrack.
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when 
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Closed Front View
9 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions 
like a computer mouse.
10 Click buttons (left, 
center*, and right)The left and right buttons function like the left 
and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer BioProtect 
fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-
way control function (only for certain models).
11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to 
show the status of the computers functions and 
components. 
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio 
output.
13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
14 Easy-launch 
buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. 
15 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
No.IconItemDescription
1 3G switch/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates the 
status of 3G communication (only for certain 
models).
2 Bluetooth 
communication 
switch/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth 
communication.
3 Wireless 
communication 
switch/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
4 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard 
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro 
(MS PRO), and xDPicture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only 
one card can operate at any given time.
5 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
6 Microphone jack  Accepts inputs from external microphones.
7 Headphones/
speaker/line-out 
jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., 
speakers, headphones).
8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,infrared 
printer and IR-aware computer).
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Left View
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).
3
DVI-DDigital Video 
Interface -Digital 
portSupports digital video connections.
4 PC Card slot  Accepts one Type II PC Card.
5 PC Card slot 
eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject 
buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 
4 Emergency eject 
holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is 
turned off. 
Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject 
hole to eject the optical drive tray when the 
computer is off.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 Kensington lock 
slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock. 
						

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Rear View
Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) 
portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based 
network.
2 Modem (RJ-11) 
portConnects to a phone line.
3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB 
mouse, USB camera).
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Shock Protection)Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and 
bumps (only for certain models).
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with 
screws). 
6 Acer MediaBay 
release latchLock or unlock Acer MediaBay device.
7 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory. 
						

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8 Acer ezDock II/II+ 
connectorConnects to Acer ezDock II/II+.
9 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
No.IconItemDescription 
						

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Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light 
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: 
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To 
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
IconFunctionDescription
Bluetooth  Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN 
communication.
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication 
switchEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Wireless communication 
switchEnables/disables the wireless function.