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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
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latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
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... status of wireless LAN communication. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, ...All Programs, and then Launch Manager to -read status indicators. Increases the sound volume. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicators The computer has several ...
... status of wireless LAN communication. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, ...All Programs, and then Launch Manager to -read status indicators. Increases the sound volume. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicators The computer has several ...
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... Management allows you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of Dolby Home Theater on your new...
... Management allows you to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of Dolby Home Theater on your new...
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... the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To access this plan icon. Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. Choose a predefined...Adjust settings as described below. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to use. 5. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with in upper left corner of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 View and adjust settings for certain models). 1. ...
... the power plan you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. To access this plan icon. Enter a name for configuring your new power plan. Choose a predefined...Adjust settings as described below. To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to use. 5. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with in upper left corner of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 View and adjust settings for certain models). 1. ...
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... that protects your files from being accessed by default. You will use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. Chapter 1 19 Click the Battery tab to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. On first use this password to the...below the power plans. 3. The Master Password may also be used to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The quick ...
... that protects your files from being accessed by default. You will use , the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. Chapter 1 19 Click the Battery tab to encrypt/decrypt files by unauthorized persons. On first use this password to the...below the power plans. 3. The Master Password may also be used to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The quick ...
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... the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in parallel CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
... the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in parallel CMO/AUO/LG 15.4 inches 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.204 x 0.204 R.G.B. Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
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... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Flash. 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 44 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2.
... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Flash. 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 44 Chapter 2 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2.
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Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • ...
Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • ...
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... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE...
... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE...
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Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn base unit over. 2.
Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn base unit over. 2.
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Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Pull it out from the slot. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3
Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Pull it out from the slot. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Chapter 3 53 Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Chapter 3 53 Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. 4. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module.
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. 4. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3
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Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 7.
Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 7.
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Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
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Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on the touchpad area. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3. Chapter 3 63
Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on the touchpad area. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3. Chapter 3 63
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5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1.
5. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1.