Acer Travelmate 8331 Service Guide

Chapter 13
Environment
‰Temperature:
zoperating: 5°C to 35°C
z Non-operating: -20°C to 65°C
‰ Humidity (non-condensing):
zoperating: 20%~80%
z Non-operating: 20%~80%
NOTE: *  only for certain models.
NOTE:  The specifications listed above are for reference onl y. The exact configuration of your PC depends on 
the model purchased. 

4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
PLL
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P.25
266MHz+/-
100MHz+/-
48MHz
33MHz
14MHz
27MHz/96MHz+/-
x2 (CPU, NB)
x7
x2 (ICH, SC)
x6
x2 (ICH, SIO)
x1
CPUPenryn - SFF
Penryn 956Pin
Thermal
Thermal
EMC1402
FANLVDS
LCD
CRT
RGB P.16, 17
P.18
P.18
P.19-24
P.32
P.33
P.26P.27
P.37
P.28-31 P.44
P.44
P.39
P.45
P.45 P.38
P.39
P.39
P.43
P.37
P.34
SATA HDD
ICH
PMU&KBC 80Port
Analog Out
KB
MDC1.5 RJ11
IntMic
Stereo
Analog In
Audio SPK
GbE
P.43
S
ODI MM0
S
OD IMM 1
MCH
Cantiga - SFFFCBGA 569pinICH9M-SFF
DMI...

Chapter 15
Board Layout
Top View
TravelMate 8371/8331 M/B layout and  connector location
TOP view
No.NameDescription
1 CN1 CCD cable CNTR
2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR
3 CN3 LVDS cable CNTR
4 CN4 Keyboard CNTR
5 CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR
7 CN7 Card reader CNTR
8 CN8 BT cable CNTR
9 CN15 Fan cable CNTR
10 CN21 Audio board CNTR 

6Chapter 1
Bottom View
Bottom view
No.NameDescription
11 CN9 Battery CNTR
12 CN10 PCI-E socket
13 CN11 SIM card socket
14 CN12 PCI-E socket
15 CN13 Power cable CNTR
16 CN14 LVDS cable CNTR
17 CN16 DIMM socket
18 CN17 DIMM socket
19 CN19 HDD socket
20 CN20 USB board CNTR
21 U18 South Bridge
22 U14 North Bridge 

Chapter 17
Your Acer Notebook tour
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters... poster, let us show you around your new 
Acer notebook.
Top View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye  webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liqui d-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (Configuration may vary by models).
4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
5...

8Chapter 1
Closed Front View
7 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 
Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer 
FingerNav 4-way control function(only for certain 
models).
8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you  use the computer.
9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
10 HDD  Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when...

Chapter 19
Rear view
Left View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around 
an immovable object such as a table or handle of a 
locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn 
the key to secure the lock.  Some keyless models are 
also available.
2 External display  (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g.,...

10Chapter 1
Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), 
xD-Picture Card (xD).
NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card 
can operate at any given time.
2 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB  camera).
3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to  an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based 
network.
4 Acer EasyPort IV  connector Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.
5 DC-in jack Connects...

Chapter 111
Base view
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Memory 
compartment Houses the computers main memory.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with  screws).
5 Ventilation slots and  cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
NOTE:
 Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the 
fan.
6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 

12Chapter 1
Touchpad Basics(with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader.
‰ Move your finger across the touchpad  (1) to move the cursor.
‰ Press the left  (2) and right  (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the le ft and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the 
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
‰ Use Acer Bio-Protection...