Acer Travelmate 6592 Service Guide

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Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 101. 
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from 
actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then 
reboot system.
DIMM
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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 114.
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher 
than 90%.  Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge 
battery).
Battery pack
System board
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.  Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction...

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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.
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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”...

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To p  Vi e w
1 CN2 LCM Cable CNTR
2 CN3 MDC CNTR
3 CN1 MDC Cable CNTR
4 CN5 Hot key board CNTR
5 CN4 Key board FFC CNTR
6 CN6 Fine track FFC CNTR
7 CN7 Smart card FFC CNTR
8 CN8 Touch pad FFC CNTR
9 CN9 MIC cable CNTR
10 CN12 3G card CNTR
11 CN14 Blue tooth cable CNTR
12 CN11 Speaker cable CNTR
13 CN13 Speaker cable CNTR
14 CN10 5in1 card reader CNTR
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Bottom View
1 CN1004 MB & I/O board CNTR 15 Jack1003 Line-in jack
2 JACK1001 RJ-45 16 D1029 IR receiver
3 CN1001 Serial port 17 CN1016 PCI-E socket
4 CN1003 DVI port 18 CN6032 New card socket
5 CN1002 VGA port 19 CN1009 CPU socket
6 JACK1000 DC IN jack 20 CN1014 USB
7 CN1000 FAN cable CNTR 21 CN1010 USB
8 CN1005 Docking CNTR 22 CN1007 1394
9 CN1018 Second battery CNTR 23 U6002 North bridge
10 CN1008 ODD CNTR 24 U6004 South bridge
11 CN1015 Battery CNTR 25 CN1012 DIMM socket
12 CN1017 HDD...

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Connector Descriptions
CN2  LCD I/F Connector (40-PIN)
Editor Note: These are samples taken from the source file  Pantanal service _HW_SPEC-070402.doc. Are 
all of the descriptions required? CN1 RJ11 Connector (4-PIN)
PIN No.Signal nameI/OPIN No.Signal nameI/O
1 MDMRNG_DOCK I/O 3 MDMRNG_DOCK I/O
2 MDMTIP_DOCK I/O 4 MDMTIP_DOCK I/O
PIN No.Signal nameI/OPIN No.Signal nameI/O
1 +V5S - 21 LVDS_TXDL2+ I
2 INV_PWM_3 I 22 GND -
3 +V5S - 23 LVDS_TXDL2- I
4 GND - 24 LVDS_TXDL1+ I
5 BKLTEN I 25 GND...

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This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the TravelMate 6592/6592G. 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 6592/6592G Exploded Diagram
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