Acer Aspire 3630 User manual

Aspire 3630/TravelMate 2430 Series
Service Guide
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Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

II
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3630 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright
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purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
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dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

IV
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

V
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

Chapter 1 1
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Microprocessor
TIntel®Pentium®M processor 735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
TIntel®Celeron®M processor 370/380/390 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/1.70 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
TSiS®M661MX/963L/302ELV (LVDS) chipset
Memory
T256 MB/512 MB or 1 GB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2 GB with dual so DIMM
modules
T512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel®Celeron®M processor; 2 MB flash ROM
BIOS for models employing Intel®Pentium®processor
Data storage
T40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk
TDVD-Dual or Combo drive
Display and graphics
TColor Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at
-- 15” XGA (1024 X 768)
-- 15.4” WXGA (1280 X 800)
-- 15.4” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)
TSiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft®DirectX®
7.0 and dual independent display support
TMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
TAcer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade)
TAcer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade)
Communication
TModem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
TLAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
TWLAN (optional): MINI PCI®802.11b/g dual-band connection, supporting Acer SignalUpTM
wireless technology (manufacturing option)
TWPAN: Bluetooth®
Audio
TAudio system with two built-in speakers
TMS-Sound compatible
System Introduction
Chapter 1

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Input devices
T88-/89-key keyboard, 2.7 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support
TTouchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
T12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows®keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric
keypad
TSix easy-launch buttoms: Empowering key, email, Internet, WLAN, Bluetooth®, user-
programmable button
I/O interface
TThree USB 2.0 ports
TEthernet (RJ-45) port
TModem (RJ-11) port
TExternal display (VGA) port
TMicrophone/line-in jack
THeadphones/speaker/line-out port
TType II PC Card slot
TDC-in jack for AC adaptor
I/O interface
TTemperature:
TOperating: 5 C to 35 C
TNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
TOperating: 20% to 80%
TNon-operating: 20% to 80%
°°
°°

Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
INTEL Mobile_479 CPU
266/333MHZ DDR
ATA 66/100
AC97
CLOCK GEN
Reltek
CPU
DDR-SODIMM1
DDR-SODIMM2
IDE-ODD
IDE-HDD
ATA 66/100
MODEM
RJ11
952023CG
CLK_SDRAM0~5,
CLK_SDRAM0~5#
LINE OUT
SIS M661MX
NB
SB
HUB I/F 66(266)MHZ
Touchpad
KBC(97551)
Keyboard
CELERON-M
CB1410
PCI BUS 33MHZ
RJ45
ENE
10/100 LAN
USB1,2,3
USB 2.0
Wireless LAN
SYSTEM 3
USB PORT
MINI-PCI
REALTEK
AMP
SPEAKERMIC IN
MDC 1.5
HOST BUS 400MHZ
LPC 33MHZ
NS
PCMCIA
RTL8201CP
TRANSFORMER
ICS
3.3V/5V/12V
2.5VSUS/+2.5/VTT
ZL6
PCI ROUTING TABLE
REQ1# / GNT1#
REQ0# / GNT0#
IDSEL
AD22
AD17
INTERUPT
INTB# , INTC#
INTD#
DEVICE
MINI-PCI
TI 1410A
NS0013
FLASH FAN
CPU CORE
+3.3V
5V_S5
+2.5V
3V_S5
2.5VSUS
5VPCU
5VSUS
3VSUS
3VPCU
+5V
VCC_CORE
RGB
LVDS
MINI-USB
USB4
MAX9755
+12V
+1.8V
BATTERY CHARGER
1.8V_S5
SMDDR_VTERM
MVREF_DM
VTT
MVREF_DM
+1.8V/1.8V_S5
SMDDR_VTERM
5VPCU/3V_ALWAYS
3V_S5/5V_S5
3VSUS/5VSUS
SiS 963L
CRT
LVDS
SiS 302ELV
+5V
+5V
+5V
+5V
+3.3V
+3.3V +3.3V
+3.3V +5V
+3.3V
+5V
+3.3V
+3.3V
5VSUS 3VSUS
+2.5V
+1.25V
+3.3V
VCC_CORE
+5V
MII PHY
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DDR CLOCK
BUFFER
ICS97322
+2.5V
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VTT
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Board Layout
Top View
13 Power Jack 14 CRT Connector
15 Battery Connector 16 ODD Connector
17 302ELV LVDS Encoder 18 RJ45 & RJ11 Connector
19 MINI PCI 20 Northbridge M760GX
21 CPU Socket 22 USB Connector
23 USB Connector 24 BIOS ROM
25 EC PC97551 26 RTC Battery
27 DDR SO-DIMM Socket1 28 LAN PHY RTL8201CP
29 DDR SO-DIMM Socket2 30 Southbridge 963L
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Chapter 1 5
Bottom View
31 PCMCIA Connector 32 HDD Connector
33 USB Connector 34 LineOut Jack
35 Microphone Jack 36 LineIn Jack
37 WLAN Button 38 Bluetooth button
39 Battery LED 40 Power LED
41 Audio Codec ALC203 42 FAN Connector
1 Lid Switch 2 Panel Connector
3 LED Board Connector 4 Modem Connector
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5 Keyboard Connector 6 Bluetooth Module Connector
7 Touchpad Board Connector 8 Internal Microphone Connector
9 Clock Generator 10 PCMCIA Connector
11 MDC Connector 12 Internal Speaker Connector

Chapter 1 7
Panel
This is a brief introduction to the I/O ports, the features and the indicators.
Front view
#Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer
output.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Keyboard For entering data into you computer.
4 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
5 Click buttons (Left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
7 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show
the status of the computer and its functions and
components.
8 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
9 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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Closed front view
Left view
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2 Power indicator Lights up when the computer is on.
3 Battery indicator Lights up when the battery is being charged.
4 Bluetooth communication button/
indicator (for selected models)
Press to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication
(optional).
5 Wireless communication button/
indicator
Press to enable/disable the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication (optional).
6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman).
7 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
8 Speaker/Line-Out/Headphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
9 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, UsB camera).
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 10
# Icon Item Description
# Item Description
# Item Description
# Item Description

Chapter 1 9
Right view
Rear view
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
#Icon Item/ Port Description
1 PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot
2 PC card slot Accepts one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100 based
network.
5 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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Bottom view
#Icon Port Description
1 Power jack Connects to an AC adaptor.
2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).
3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
#Item Description
1 Hard disc bay Houses the computer’s hard disc (secured by a screw).
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6 Memory comparment House the computer’s main memory.

Chapter 1 11
Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front
panel.
NOTE: 1. Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is charging.
NOTE: 2. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode.
#Icon Function Description
1 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
2 Num Lock
(Fn-F11)
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk or optical
drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
4 Power Lights when the computer is on.
5 Battery Lights when the battery is being charged.
Icon Function Description

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Easy-launch buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are mail,
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “ and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer eManager. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set ot email and internet programs,
but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch
Manager.
Launch key Default application
P User-programmable
Acer eManager (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4
Fn>
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1
Fn-F2
"Acer
eManager" on page 23
Fn-F3
"Acer eManager" on page
23
Fn-F4

Chapter 1 13
Using the keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Lock key Description
Caps Lock
@
When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
When ]is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function
as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode
when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to
connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
When [is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up
or down arrow keys respectively. [does not work with some applications.
Desired access Num lock on Num lock off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control
keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.

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Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on embedded
keypad.
Type the letters in a normal manner.
Keys Description
Windows logo key
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below
are a few examples:
+ <Tab> (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ <E> (Opens the My Computer window)
+ <F1> (Opens Help and Support)
+ <F> (Opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ <R> (Opens the Run dialog box)
+ <M> (Minimizes all windows)
<shift>+ +< M> (Undoes the minimize all windows)
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application’s context menu.
Desired access Num lock on Num lock off
<Fn>
Key Description
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:

Chapter 1 15
Special keys
You can locate the Euro symbol at the upper-center (for European keyboard) and/or bottom-right (Chinese
keyboard) of your keyboard. To type:
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-lHotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-mAcer eSetting Launches Acer eSetting in Acer eManager.
Fn-nAcer Power
Management
Launches Power Management options.
Fn-oSleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-pDisplay toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-qScreen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-rTouchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-sSpeaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-wVolume up Increases the sound volume.
Fn-yVolume down Decreases the sound volume.
Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-¨zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness.