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... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
... Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Acer Empowering Technology 16 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eNet Management 16 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eAudio Management 20 Acer ePresentation Management 20 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 21 Acer eLock Management 22 Acer eRecovery Management 23 Acer eSettings Management 24 Windows Mobility Center 25 Using ...53 General Information 54 Pre-disassembly Instructions 54 Disassembly Process 54 External Module Disassembly Process 55 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 55 Removing the Battery Pack 56 VII
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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal.
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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. 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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... when the computer cover is closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when...
... when the computer cover is closed. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's batttery status. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Chapter 1 9 Lights up when...
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... protects data with passwords and encryption. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for you to location-based networks intelligently. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then... select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your needs. 16 Chapter 1 To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management...
... protects data with passwords and encryption. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for you to location-based networks intelligently. K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then... select the "Help" or "Tutorial" function. Displayed by reformatting your needs. 16 Chapter 1 To access this utility, select "Acer eNet Management...
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.... 5. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to save your customized plan on. 4. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
.... 5. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you to save and quickly switch to save your customized plan on. 4. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user...
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...usage, refer to the panel in sleep and hibernate modes. Click "Apply" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Adjust settings as required. 3. Select the power ...plan you wish to switch to extend battery life. 1. Switch to the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. If you wish to another one first...
...usage, refer to the panel in sleep and hibernate modes. Click "Apply" to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Adjust settings as required. 3. Select the power ...plan you wish to switch to extend battery life. 1. Switch to the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. If you wish to another one first...
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... Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
... Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS PC97541V 84-/85-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Li-ion 2.0 AH SANYO...
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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do ...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 50 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do ...
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Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if ...
Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if ...
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Bx4, Captive Screwx5 LOWER COVER Ax2 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES OPTICAL DISK DRIVE MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax2 ...
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Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Push the SD dummy card all the way in to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Slide and hold the battery release latch to eject it (1, 2). 56 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the SD dummy card 1. Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57 2. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56.
Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. Chapter 3 57 2. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56.
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6. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57.. 5. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM.
6. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 57. 4. Chapter 3 59 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57.. 5. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM.
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See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. 6. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3
See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 56. 2. 6. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57. 4. Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 57. 5. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 60 Chapter 3
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... antenna away from the WLAN socket. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (A) on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6.
... antenna away from the WLAN socket. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN board and remove the two screws (A) on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 56. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6.
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Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. 7.
Remove the four screws (C) securing the hard disk to eject the optical drive tray. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Step 1~4 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (4) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Chapter 3 63 Carefully use a plastic screw driver to the bracket. 7.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD ...
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 57. Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT 5xCaptive Screws CPU/VGA THERMAL MODULE CPU KEYBOARD ...
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See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56.. 2. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 65. Slide out and remove the heatsink module. 5. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57.. 3.
See "Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module" on page 56.. 2. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 65. Slide out and remove the heatsink module. 5. Chapter 3 67 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 57.. 3.
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Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Turn over the keyboard on page 56.. 2. Chapter 3 69 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5.
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 70. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Modules" on page 56. 2. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69. 5.