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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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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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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 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. Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 9
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated.
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... 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. • Acer eLock Management limits access to access frequently used functions and manage your password...
... 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. • Acer eLock Management limits access to access frequently used functions and manage your password...
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...Creating customized power plans allows you to save network settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. Acer eNet Management can save and quickly switch to a personalized set ... Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Chapter 1 19 Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3. ...
...Creating customized power plans allows you to save network settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". Choose a predefined power plan to base your power management options. Acer eNet Management can save and quickly switch to a personalized set ... Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2. Chapter 1 19 Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3. ...
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...in the upper half of the window. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to delete from the drop-down list. 2. If necessary, change the display and sleep... settings you wish to extend battery life. 1. Click "Apply". To switch between power plans: 1. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using. Switch to...
...in the upper half of the window. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to delete from the drop-down list. 2. If necessary, change the display and sleep... settings you wish to extend battery life. 1. Click "Apply". To switch between power plans: 1. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you are currently using. Switch to...
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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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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Chapter 2 51 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash ...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Chapter 2 51 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash ...
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...; LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL) 15 MA000005YG0 M2.5*5 (NL) 22...
...; LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL) 15 MA000005YG0 M2.5*5 (NL) 22...
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Turn computer over. 2. 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Turn computer over. 2. 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Carefully open the memory cover. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Carefully open the memory cover. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 61. 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
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Push out the release latches on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 65 Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 63. 3.
Push out the release latches on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 65 Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 63. 3.
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Remove the WLAN cover. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on page 63. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
Remove the WLAN cover. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on page 63. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
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Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. 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.
Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. 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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Removing the Keyboard 1. 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 Push down on page 60.. 2.
Removing the Keyboard 1. 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 Push down on page 60.. 2.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 4. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 76. 5. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Turn the computer over. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Antenna" on page 78. 6.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 66. 4. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 76. 5. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Turn the computer over. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Antenna" on page 78. 6.
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... 62. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 82. 12. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over.
... 62. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 82. 12. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over.