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... than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. In such cases, contact your regional office may not be noted in this printed service guide. When ... requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to the basic configuration for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on...
... than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, read the following general information. In such cases, contact your regional office may not be noted in this printed service guide. When ... requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to order FRU parts for Acer's global product offering. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to the basic configuration for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on...
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CHAPTER 6 FRU List Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-5 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 9
CHAPTER 6 FRU List Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-5 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4743/4743G/4743Z/4743ZG 7-3 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8-4 CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information Introduction 9-3 9
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... 800/1600 MHz, 35 W) Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is...model: NVidia N12PGS, N12PGV UMA model: Integrated in Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2048 x 1536:...
... 800/1600 MHz, 35 W) Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset System Memory 0 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is...model: NVidia N12PGS, N12PGV UMA model: Integrated in Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2048 x 1536:...
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...) application interface (API) HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive 0 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader...watt/15 cc chamber/speaker size 18phi True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Optical Media Drive 0 ...
...) application interface (API) HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage Subsystem 0 Hard disk drive 0 250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger Multi-in-1 card reader...watt/15 cc chamber/speaker size 18phi True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Optical Media Drive 0 ...
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...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 online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ... (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
...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 online video calls Wireless and networking 0 ... (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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...;ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T Flat keyboard support with number key, Internet scroll key, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-touch touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card...61548;Three USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port ...
...;ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 AC4T Flat keyboard support with number key, Internet scroll key, international language support Touchpad 0 Multi-touch touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip I/O Ports 0 Multi-in-1 card...61548;Three USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port ...
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... Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Deliver stereo audio output. Top View No. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when...
... Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Deliver stereo audio output. Top View No. Comfortable support area for sound recording. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when...
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Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View No. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ...
Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Left View 0 Figure 1-3. Left View No. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, ...
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Functions supported by Windows XP BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-... the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Application key Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows ...
Functions supported by Windows XP BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-... the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box Application key Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < > : Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows ...
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... to the language settings. NOTE: NOTE: This function varies according to the D2D recovery during POST Special Keys 0 On models that support the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign, the symbols can be located at the upper center and/or bottom-right of the ....com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Hotkeys Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness Up Description Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. + + Brightness...
... to the language settings. NOTE: NOTE: This function varies according to the D2D recovery during POST Special Keys 0 On models that support the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign, the symbols can be located at the upper center and/or bottom-right of the ....com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Hotkeys Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness Up Description Increases the screen brightness. + Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness. + + Brightness...
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H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2GB 4GB Support DDR III 1066/1333MHz SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333MHz 1.5V 240-pin SODIMM Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 OFF=80 °C OS shut down ...;C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 100C; Processor Specifications Item i5-560M i5-480M i3-390M i3-380M P6300...
H/W shut down at CPU 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 RAM 2 2GB 4GB Support DDR III 1066/1333MHz SDRAM memory interface design 1066/1333MHz 1.5V 240-pin SODIMM Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 OFF=80 °C OS shut down ...;C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at 100C; Processor Specifications Item i5-560M i5-480M i3-390M i3-380M P6300...
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... 2048 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 3072 2048 3072 4096 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Graphics Controller Chipset Item Memory support Specification NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12PGV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
... 2048 Total Memory (MB) 1024 2048 1024 2048 3072 2048 3072 4096 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. Graphics Controller Chipset Item Memory support Specification NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12PGV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package 512MB, 1GB, 2GB...
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... specification version 1.01 Simple boot flag specification version 2.1 System management bus specification version 2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0/2.1 support Refer to Acer BIOS specification LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros AR8151L...
... specification version 1.01 Simple boot flag specification version 2.1 System management bus specification version 2.0 AHCI support Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program Microsoft SLP 1.0 support Microsoft OA 2.0/2.1 support Refer to Acer BIOS specification LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Atheros AR8151L...
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...350 max 324 x 192.5 x 5.2 max LVDS 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz... NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12P-GV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package Yes Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits Y Y N/A Y Y 32 bits...
...350 max 324 x 192.5 x 5.2 max LVDS 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 30 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz... NVidia N12PGS A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB2-128 package NVidia N12P-GV-OP-B-A1 40nm 29mm*29mm GB1-128 package Yes Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16:9 1280x768/60Hz 16:9 16 bits Y Y N/A Y Y 32 bits...
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Resolution 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Mini Card Item Number supported Features 16 bits Y Y 32 bits Y Y Intel Y Y Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V3.0 ...
Resolution 1360x768/60Hz 16:9 1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Bluetooth Interface Chipset Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller Features Camera Item Vendor and Model Type Mini Card Item Number supported Features 16 bits Y Y 32 bits Y Y Intel Y Y Specifications Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V2.1 Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 V3.0 ...
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... feature N/A N/A Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Specification Realtek ALC271 On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33
... feature N/A N/A Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Specification Realtek ALC271 On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio interface 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz Yes Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33
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... managed. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to EPA 2.0 System Power Management Item Mech. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Realtek RTS5138 N/A N/A N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35 Also called Hibernation Mode. HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of HDMI port...
... managed. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to EPA 2.0 System Power Management Item Mech. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Realtek RTS5138 N/A N/A N/A Specification Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-35 Also called Hibernation Mode. HDMI Port Item Compliance level Data thoroughput Number of HDMI port...
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...Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Troubleshooting 4-3 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not... associated with the verified symptom to determine the solution. Table 4-1. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for Acer products only. If possible, verify the symptoms by step procedures are intended for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-...
...Failure WLAN Failure Bluetooth Failure Card Reader Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. Troubleshooting 4-3 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not... associated with the verified symptom to determine the solution. Table 4-1. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for Acer products only. If possible, verify the symptoms by step procedures are intended for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by re-...
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... Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. If the Issue is properly connected to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at intervals, perform the following. 1. Plug the computer directly...
... Thermal Unit Failure) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. If the Issue is properly connected to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at intervals, perform the following. 1. Plug the computer directly...
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...: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (refer to Online Support Information. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, refer to Disassembly Process). 11. 5. If the POST or video ...61472;Click Apply and check the display. If the display is listed under Other Devices 7. Connect an external monitor to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts ...
...: Minimize or close all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (refer to Online Support Information. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, refer to Disassembly Process). 11. 5. If the POST or video ...61472;Click Apply and check the display. If the display is listed under Other Devices 7. Connect an external monitor to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts ...