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... Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Software 1-9 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Rear View 1-13 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14...
... Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Software 1-9 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Rear View 1-13 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14...
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... 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the Base Door 3-11 Removing the HDD Module 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-16 Removing the DIMM Module...
... 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the Base Door 3-11 Removing the HDD Module 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-16 Removing the DIMM Module...
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Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-42 Removing the CPU 3-44 Removing the LCD Module 3-45 LCD Module Disassembly Process...Bezel 3-65 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-67 Replacing the LCD Module 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-72 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-74 Replacing the Mainboard 3-75 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-77 Replacing the USB Board 3-78 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-80 Replacing the Power ...
Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-42 Removing the CPU 3-44 Removing the LCD Module 3-45 LCD Module Disassembly Process...Bezel 3-65 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-67 Replacing the LCD Module 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-72 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-74 Replacing the Mainboard 3-75 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-77 Replacing the USB Board 3-78 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-80 Replacing the Power ...
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Replacing the Base Door 3-101 Remove the Dummy Card 3-102 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-103 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-...
Replacing the Base Door 3-101 Remove the Dummy Card 3-102 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-103 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Software 1-9 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Rear View 1-13 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 ...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 Software 1-9 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Closed Rear View 1-13 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 ...
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... 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 resolution ...Weight 0 Discrete model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) UMA model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
... 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 resolution ...Weight 0 Discrete model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) UMA model: TBD kg (TBD lbs.) Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
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...;1.5~2 hours for 0~80%, 3~3.5 hours for 0~99%, 3.5~4 hours for 0~100% (charge-in-use) Battery 0 3S2P 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 3.4 hours ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T... GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8 cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive External USB modem 1-8...
...;1.5~2 hours for 0~80%, 3~3.5 hours for 0~99%, 3.5~4 hours for 0~100% (charge-in-use) Battery 0 3S2P 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 3.4 hours ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T... GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8 cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65/90 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive External USB modem 1-8...
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... the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is ...charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader 7 Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware...
... the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is ...charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader 7 Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator 8 Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware...
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... 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 port Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-13 Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Closed Rear View No. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
... 3 External display (VGA) port 4 HDMI port 5 USB 2.0 port Hardware Specifications and Configurations Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 1-13 Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Closed Rear View No. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
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Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 WLAN module bay Houses the computer's WLAN module. 5 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View No. compartment Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5.
Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 WLAN module bay Houses the computer's WLAN module. 5 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View No. compartment Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5.
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... computer cover is active. Table 1-6. Indicators 0 The computer has several easy-to perform selection and execution functions. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is the same as clicking the left button. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Tapping on a mouse. Indicators...
... computer cover is active. Table 1-6. Indicators 0 The computer has several easy-to perform selection and execution functions. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computerís battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is the same as clicking the left button. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Tapping on a mouse. Indicators...
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... 1.27 - 1.33 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) UMA model: TBD kg with 6-cell battery Discrete model: TBD kg with 6-cell battery UMA model: TBD lbs with 6-cell battery Discrete model: TBD lbs with 6-cell battery Input power Operating voltage 19V, 65W/90W Operating current 6.32A(Max...
... 1.27 - 1.33 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) UMA model: TBD kg with 6-cell battery Discrete model: TBD kg with 6-cell battery UMA model: TBD lbs with 6-cell battery Discrete model: TBD lbs with 6-cell battery Input power Operating voltage 19V, 65W/90W Operating current 6.32A(Max...
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... 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11 b+g, Drat-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AS10D, Sony AS10D, Samsung AS10D, Panasonic AS10D, Simplo AS10D, LGC AS10D Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P...
... 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N 802.11 b+g, Drat-N PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AS10D, Sony AS10D, Samsung AS10D, Panasonic AS10D, Simplo AS10D, LGC AS10D Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P...
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... Blue color off: System off Charging Amber solid on Blue color and amber color off: System off - Battery in low power state Discharging Amber and blinking - Discharging state. DMA5 Free DMA6 Free DMA7 Free *ExpressCard controller can use DMA... or 5. 1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A Blue color solid on: System on - System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Free DMA1 ...
... Blue color off: System off Charging Amber solid on Blue color and amber color off: System off - Battery in low power state Discharging Amber and blinking - Discharging state. DMA5 Free DMA6 Free DMA7 Free *ExpressCard controller can use DMA... or 5. 1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A Blue color solid on: System on - System DMA Specification Legacy Mode Power Management DMA0 Free DMA1 ...
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... it becomes corrupted. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Insert...
... it becomes corrupted. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Insert...
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...Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the Base Door 3-11 Removing the HDD Module 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-16... Board 3-31 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-42 Removing the CPU 3-44 Removing the LCD Module 3-45 LCD...
...Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Remove the Dummy Card 3-10 Removing the Base Door 3-11 Removing the HDD Module 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-16... Board 3-31 Removing the Touchpad Board 3-33 Removing the USB Board 3-35 Removing the Bluetooth Module 3-37 Removing the RTC Battery 3-38 Removing the Mainboard 3-39 Removing the Thermal Module 3-42 Removing the CPU 3-44 Removing the LCD Module 3-45 LCD...
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... LCD Bezel 3-65 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-67 Replacing the LCD Module 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-72 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-74 Replacing the Mainboard 3-75 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-77 Replacing the USB Board 3-78 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-80 Replacing the Power Button Board... DIMM Module 3-95 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-96 Replacing the HDD Module 3-98 Replacing the Base Door 3-101 Remove the Dummy Card 3-102 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-103 3-3
... LCD Bezel 3-65 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-67 Replacing the LCD Module 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-72 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-74 Replacing the Mainboard 3-75 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 3-77 Replacing the USB Board 3-78 Replacing the Touchpad Board 3-80 Replacing the Power Button Board... DIMM Module 3-95 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-96 Replacing the HDD Module 3-98 Replacing the Base Door 3-101 Remove the Dummy Card 3-102 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-103 3-3
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Battery Pack 3. Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-4. Turn base unit over. 2. Figure 3-3. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Remove the battery from the battery bay. Use a pen to slide the battery release latch to release the battery from the battery bay. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow oval in Figure 3-4.
Battery Pack 3. Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-4. Turn base unit over. 2. Figure 3-3. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Remove the battery from the battery bay. Use a pen to slide the battery release latch to release the battery from the battery bay. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow oval in Figure 3-4.
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Removing the Base Door 0 1. Base Door Table 3-3. Refer to release the base door from the computer. Figure 3-8. Base Door Machine Maintenance 3-11 Figure 3-7. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on the base door's notch to Removing the Battery Pack. 2. Screws Step Base Door Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L6 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3. Release the three (3) screws securing the base door.
Removing the Base Door 0 1. Base Door Table 3-3. Refer to release the base door from the computer. Figure 3-8. Base Door Machine Maintenance 3-11 Figure 3-7. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on the base door's notch to Removing the Battery Pack. 2. Screws Step Base Door Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L6 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3. Release the three (3) screws securing the base door.
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... EXTERNAL MODULES KEYBOARD PALMREST MODULE/ UPPER COVER POWER BUTTON BOARD SPEAKER MODULE TOUCHPAD BOARD MAINBOARD LCD MODULE USB BOARD BLUETOOTH MODULE RTC BATTERY THERMAL MODULE CPU Figure 3-26. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-9. Screw List Step Screw Keyboard Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Palmrest Module... M2 x L3 Mainboard Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Thermal Module Disassembly N/A LCD Module Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Quantity 2 10 3 4 1 1 5 4 Acer Part Number 86.00E12.536 86.00E12.536 86.FR901.001 86.FR901.001 86.FR901.001 86.00E12.536 N/A 86.00E12.536 3-22 Machine...
... EXTERNAL MODULES KEYBOARD PALMREST MODULE/ UPPER COVER POWER BUTTON BOARD SPEAKER MODULE TOUCHPAD BOARD MAINBOARD LCD MODULE USB BOARD BLUETOOTH MODULE RTC BATTERY THERMAL MODULE CPU Figure 3-26. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-9. Screw List Step Screw Keyboard Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Palmrest Module... M2 x L3 Mainboard Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Thermal Module Disassembly N/A LCD Module Disassembly M2.5 x L6 Quantity 2 10 3 4 1 1 5 4 Acer Part Number 86.00E12.536 86.00E12.536 86.FR901.001 86.FR901.001 86.FR901.001 86.00E12.536 N/A 86.00E12.536 3-22 Machine...