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Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 Dummy Card Removal 5-9 Dummy Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation 5-13 HDD Module Removal 5-15 HDD Module Installation 5-16 ...
Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 Dummy Card Removal 5-9 Dummy Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation 5-13 HDD Module Removal 5-15 HDD Module Installation 5-16 ...
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... inches) Weight • 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Battery • • • 37W 2500mAh 4-cell Li-Polymer battery pack Battery life: 5.2 hours for V5-171; 4.2 hours for AO756 @MM07 utility ENERGY STAR® Power Adapter • 40W...
... inches) Weight • 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs.) with 4-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Battery • • • 37W 2500mAh 4-cell Li-Polymer battery pack Battery life: 5.2 hours for V5-171; 4.2 hours for AO756 @MM07 utility ENERGY STAR® Power Adapter • 40W...
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...; One USB 3.0 port with Two USB 2.0 ports for V5-171 • Three USB 2.0 ports for AO756 • HDMI® port with HDCP support • Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer smart handhelds • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • One... 95% Warranty • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Optional Accessories • 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 40W / 19V AC adapter • 4-cell Li-ion battery pack 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...; One USB 3.0 port with Two USB 2.0 ports for V5-171 • Three USB 2.0 ports for AO756 • HDMI® port with HDCP support • Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer smart handhelds • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • One... 95% Warranty • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Optional Accessories • 1/2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 40W / 19V AC adapter • 4-cell Li-ion battery pack 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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.... Indicates the computer power status: Power Indicator • Off: System is off. • Blue: System is on. • Amber (flashing): S3 state 2 Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. • Blue: Battery is fully charged. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2.
.... Indicates the computer power status: Power Indicator • Off: System is off. • Blue: System is on. • Amber (flashing): S3 state 2 Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. • Blue: Battery is fully charged. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Front View 1 2 Figure 1:2.
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Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. 3 Base Door Houses the computer HDD, main memory, and antenna module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. 3 Base Door Houses the computer HDD, main memory, and antenna module. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10
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... 11.22 in Width 202 mm 7.95 in Height (front to rear) 20.95 mm 0.82 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 1.4 kg 3.09 lbs Input power Operating voltage 18.55 V ~ 19.95V Operating current 40W: 2.15A (Max) Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0ºC ~ 40...
... 11.22 in Width 202 mm 7.95 in Height (front to rear) 20.95 mm 0.82 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 1.4 kg 3.09 lbs Input power Operating voltage 18.55 V ~ 19.95V Operating current 40W: 2.15A (Max) Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0ºC ~ 40...
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..., 19.5M, 26M, 39M, 52M, 58.5M, 65M Protocol 802.11 a/b/g/n Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AL12B32 Li-ion 2500 mAh 4 4S1P Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level Protocol Number of USB...
..., 19.5M, 26M, 39M, 52M, 58.5M, 65M Protocol 802.11 a/b/g/n Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AL12B32 Li-ion 2500 mAh 4 4S1P Specification USB Port Item USB compliance level Protocol Number of USB...
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...Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned NOTE: Express Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Battery in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) System LED Indicator Item Lock... System state Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off - Battery abnormal stop charging or battery in low power state Discharging • Amber color blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on...
...Not assigned DMA7 Not assigned NOTE: Express Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Battery in 1 card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card • MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) System LED Indicator Item Lock... System state Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off - Battery abnormal stop charging or battery in low power state Discharging • Amber color blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on...
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... a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain power to run a BIOS Flash update: 1.
... a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain power to run a BIOS Flash update: 1.
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AC Detect Error Message • After executing Winflash, if the AC adapter is not plugged and the battery power is low, the following message is shown: Figure 2:24. Battery Power Warning Message • Check the BIOS ROM file size. BIOS ROM File Size Error Message System Utilities 2-18 If the BIOS ROM file size is different from the ROM part size, the following message is shown: Figure 2:22. Winflash Error and Warning Messages • If the AC adapter is not plugged in before Winflash starts, the following message is shown: Figure 2:23.
AC Detect Error Message • After executing Winflash, if the AC adapter is not plugged and the battery power is low, the following message is shown: Figure 2:24. Battery Power Warning Message • Check the BIOS ROM file size. BIOS ROM File Size Error Message System Utilities 2-18 If the BIOS ROM file size is different from the ROM part size, the following message is shown: Figure 2:22. Winflash Error and Warning Messages • If the AC adapter is not plugged in before Winflash starts, the following message is shown: Figure 2:23.
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... recovery might have failed. 4. Wait for the system to turn on the USB flash Crisis disk. • Pull out the AC adapter and remove the battery to reset the embedded controller status • Repeat steps 1~5. 2-29 System Utilities Figure 2:43. BIOS.fd) is in full speed before releasing and keys...
... recovery might have failed. 4. Wait for the system to turn on the USB flash Crisis disk. • Pull out the AC adapter and remove the battery to reset the embedded controller status • Repeat steps 1~5. 2-29 System Utilities Figure 2:43. BIOS.fd) is in full speed before releasing and keys...
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Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Description Item Description Battery Connector JMINI1 Mini Card Connector Fan Connector JCRT1 D-SUB Connector RJ45 Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector DDR3 STD Connector JUSB1 USB2.0 / USB3.0 Connector DDR3 REV Connector HDD/B Connector Touchpad Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-3 Mainboard Bottom View PJP2 JFAN1 JRJ1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JHDD1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JTP1 JMINI1 Item PJP2 JFAN1 JRJ1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JHDD1 JTP1 Figure 3:2. Mainboard Bottom Table 3:2.
Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Description Item Description Battery Connector JMINI1 Mini Card Connector Fan Connector JCRT1 D-SUB Connector RJ45 Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector DDR3 STD Connector JUSB1 USB2.0 / USB3.0 Connector DDR3 REV Connector HDD/B Connector Touchpad Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-3 Mainboard Bottom View PJP2 JFAN1 JRJ1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JHDD1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JTP1 JMINI1 Item PJP2 JFAN1 JRJ1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 JHDD1 JTP1 Figure 3:2. Mainboard Bottom Table 3:2.
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LED Board Jumper Description LED/B FFC Hot-bar System State LED Battery State LED Jumper and Connector Locations 3-4 LED Board View Top View JLED1 Bottom View JLED1 LED1 LED2 Item LED1 LED2 Figure 3:3. LED Board Jumper Table 3:3.
LED Board Jumper Description LED/B FFC Hot-bar System State LED Battery State LED Jumper and Connector Locations 3-4 LED Board View Top View JLED1 Bottom View JLED1 LED1 LED2 Item LED1 LED2 Figure 3:3. LED Board Jumper Table 3:3.
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.... 2. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. If the issue is properly connected to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power SW/B Figure 4:1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issues If the system does not power...
.... 2. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. If the issue is properly connected to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power SW/B Figure 4:1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issues If the system does not power...
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...; Click and drag the Resolution slider to Maintenance Flowchart on page 8-2. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated...
...; Click and drag the Resolution slider to Maintenance Flowchart on page 8-2. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Roll back the video driver to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated...
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... is virus free. 3. Dischard MB CMOS Refer to confirm the computer is ok. 3. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. BIOS Problems Forget BIOS Password If the user forgets the BIOS password, discharge CMOS by shorting the CMOS connector. If the BIOS settings are still...
... is virus free. 3. Dischard MB CMOS Refer to confirm the computer is ok. 3. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. BIOS Problems Forget BIOS Password If the user forgets the BIOS password, discharge CMOS by shorting the CMOS connector. If the BIOS settings are still...
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... errors. NOTE: • Verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4.
... errors. NOTE: • Verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4.
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CHAPTER 5 Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance 5-3 Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 Dummy Card Removal 5-9 Dummy Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation 5-13 HDD Module Removal 5-15 HDD Module Installation 5-16 ...
CHAPTER 5 Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance 5-3 Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 Dummy Card Removal 5-9 Dummy Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation 5-13 HDD Module Removal 5-15 HDD Module Installation 5-16 ...
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It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Maintenance Flow Touchpad Service and Maintenance 5-4 Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. Battery Dummy Card Base Door HDD Module Fan DIMM Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier Upper Case Mainboard IO Board LED Board Keyboard Thermal Module Speaker LCD Module Figure 5:1.
It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Maintenance Flow Touchpad Service and Maintenance 5-4 Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. Battery Dummy Card Base Door HDD Module Fan DIMM Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier Upper Case Mainboard IO Board LED Board Keyboard Thermal Module Speaker LCD Module Figure 5:1.
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Battery Pack Removal 1. Place the computer on a flat surface with the battery side up. 2. Slide to release the lock. 3. Insert the plastic pry into the battery latch and slide to remove the battery pack Figure 5:4. Removing the Battery Pack 5-7 Service and Maintenance
Battery Pack Removal 1. Place the computer on a flat surface with the battery side up. 2. Slide to release the lock. 3. Insert the plastic pry into the battery latch and slide to remove the battery pack Figure 5:4. Removing the Battery Pack 5-7 Service and Maintenance