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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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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Table of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the SD dummy card 61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 62 Removing the Lower Covers 63 Removing the DIMM Module 65 Removing ...
Table of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the SD dummy card 61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 62 Removing the Lower Covers 63 Removing the DIMM Module 65 Removing ...
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Locks the battery in position. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory.
Locks the battery in position. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory.
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Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
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... Empowering Technology password, there is no way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
... Empowering Technology password, there is no way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
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...power plans. You can also create customized power plans. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. View and adjust settings for ...your power management options. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from one location to a personalized set of power options. 1. Chapter 1 ...
...power plans. You can also create customized power plans. Enter a name for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. View and adjust settings for ...your power management options. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management" from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from one location to a personalized set of power options. 1. Chapter 1 ...
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...power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you to edit 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to another one first. 1. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new.... 20 Chapter 1 If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to extend battery life. 1. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click "OK" to save your computer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To switch between power plans: 1. Switch ...
...power plan: Editing a power plan allows you wish to from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you to edit 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to another one first. 1. If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you want your new.... 20 Chapter 1 If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to extend battery life. 1. Click the Delete Power Plan icon. Click "OK" to save your computer to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. To switch between power plans: 1. Switch ...
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... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel ...
... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel ...
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... not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the...
... not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Fellow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the...
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... that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4.
... that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to any of the hardware components. Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4.
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 60 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 60 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2.
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Carefully open the memory cover. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Removing the Lower Covers 1.
Carefully open the memory cover. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Removing the Lower Covers 1.
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Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.
Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the WLAN cover. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the WLAN cover. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4.
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Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to remove. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to remove. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
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Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on page 60.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. Push down on page 60.. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 5. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 78. 6. See "Removing the Antenna" on page 63. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 66. 4.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 5. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 78. 6. See "Removing the Antenna" on page 63. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 66. 4.
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... 63. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 82. 12. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 74. 10. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 66. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 61. 3. Step 12...
... 63. 5. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 82. 12. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 74. 10. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 66. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 61. 3. Step 12...