eMachines D620 Series User manual

eMachines
D620
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on eMachines D620 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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.

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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
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
• Genuine Windows Vista®
Platform
•AMDAthlon
™2650e processor or higer
• AMD RS690MC/SB600 chipset
• IEEE 802.11b/g
Display and Graphics
• 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
• Built-in AMD RS690MC (Marketing name: ATI Radeon™Xpress 1200 Graphics, integrated graphics
card)
Storage Subsystem
• 2.5” hard disk drive
• Optical drive options:
•DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
•DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Audio
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High Definition Audio support
• Built-in microphone
• MS-Sound compatible
Communication
• Integrated webcam* (for selected models only, please refer to Appendix A for more details)
• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g
• LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
System Specification
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Special keys and controls
• 88-/89-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O Interface
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Power Subsystem
•ACPI3.0
• 48.8 W 4400 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
• 3-pin 65W AC adapter
Dimensions
• 331 (W) x 248 (D) x 29.7/41.08 (H) mm
(13.03 x 9.76 x 1.16/1.61 inches)
• 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Environment
• Temperature:
•Operating: 5 C to 35 C
•Non-operating: -20 C to 65 C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
•operating: 20%~80%
•Non-operating: 20%~80%
°°
°°

Chapter 1 3
Your eMachines Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new eMachines computer.
Top view
#Icon Item Description
1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain
models)
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), display computer
output
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4 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.
5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
computer.
7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
8 Click buttons (left and
right)
The left and right buttons function like the left and right
mouse buttons.
9 Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is
charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Wireless LAN
communication indicator
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
10 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

Chapter 1 5
Closed front view
Rear Panel
#Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
3 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).
4 Wireless communication
switch
Enable/disable the wireless function. (manufacturing option).
5 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
#Icon Item Description
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Left View
NOTE: Location depends on model
Right View
#Icon Item Description
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 locki nto the notch and turn the key to
secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access
indicator*
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 Optical drive eject
button*
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
5 Emergency eject hole* Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject
the optical drive tray when the computer is off.
#Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera).
2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network
3 External display (VGA)
port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD
projector).
4 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

Chapter 1 7
Bottom Panel
#Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor
responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest
provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.
• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
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NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (1)
Execute Click twice
quickly.
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-
clicking the mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold,
then use finger
on the touchpad
to drag the
cursor.
Tap twice (at the same speed as double-
clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on
the touchpad on the second tap and drag the
cursor.
Access context
menu
Click once

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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special 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 Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock
<Fn> + <F11>
When Num Lock 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.
Note: <Fn>+<F11> only for certain models.
Scroll Lock
<Fn> + <F12>
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or
down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock 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.
N/A
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Hold <Shift> while using cursor-
control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-
control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on
embedded keypad.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows
Start button; it launches the Start menu.
It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:
< > : Open or close the Start menu
< > + <D>: Display the desktop
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<>+ <F>: Search for a file or folder
<>+ <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<>+ <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network
domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a
network domain)
<>+ <M>: Minimizes all windows
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
<>+ <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<>+ <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<>+ <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
< > + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using
Windows Flip 3-D
< > + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select
Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through
programs on the taskbar by using Windows
Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may
not function as described.
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
the application's context menu.

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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn- Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Fn- Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn- Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn- Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the
upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the
upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type AMD Athlon 2650e (Acer PN:KC.AE002.265)
Clock Speeds 1.6 GHz
L2 Cache 512KB
Front Side Bus 800 MHz
Socket Interface AM 2 socket (or called Socket AM2; DT processor)
TDP (Thermal Design Power) 15W
Processor Specification
Processor# CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed Mfg Tech Cache
Size Package Acer PN
Athlon 2650e 1.6GHz N/A 800MHz N/A 512KB Socket AM2 KC.AE002.265
System Board Major Chipsets
Item Specification
System core logic ATI RS690MC+SB600
HDD controller ATI SB600
Memory controller built in AMD Athlon 2650e
Video controller ATI RadeonTM Xpress 1200 Graphics (built-in AMD RS690MC)
Audio controller Realtek ALC268 or Conexant Audio Codec CX-20561-15Z
PCMCIA controller N/A (no PCMCIA card reader avaialbe on this model)
LAN controller ATI RS690MC+Marvell8040
Modem controller N/A (no modem function available on this model)
Keyboard controller Winbond WPC8773L
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor Hitachi Travelstar 5K320
(Falcon-B)
Toshiba (Virgo BS) Western Digital (Scorpio
ML160)
Model Name HTS5
43212
L9A3
00
HTS5
43216
L9A3
00
HTS5
43225
L9A3
00
HTS5
43232
L9A3
00
MK12
52GS
X
MK16
52GS
X
MK25
52GS
X
MK32
52GS
X
WD12
00BE
VT
WD16
00BE
VT
WD35
00BE
VT
WD32
00BE
VT
Form factor
and Interface
type
2.5 inch Serial ATA
Capacity (GB) 120 160 250 320 120 160 250 320 120 160 250 320
Sector size
(Bytes)
512 512 512
Dataheads223422442234
Datadisks112211221122
Rotational
speed (RPM)
5400 5400 5400