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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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Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position.
Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Locks the battery in position.
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. NOTE: 1. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status.
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... half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks 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. •...
... half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks 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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... stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as described below. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking ...the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as default...
... stored include network connection settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as described below. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can open Windows power options by clicking ...the appropriate tabs. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking "More Power Options". You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power plans, as default...
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... sleep settings you want your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. You can also turn on current usage, refer to edit 2....To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in sleep and hibernate modes. 20 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to another one first. 1. Switch to the power plan you are currently using. To switch between...
... sleep settings you want your new settings. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you wish to view estimated battery life in the upper half of the window. You can also turn on current usage, refer to edit 2....To delete a power plan: You cannot delete the power plan you wish to the panel in sleep and hibernate modes. 20 Chapter 1 Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to another one first. 1. Switch to the power plan you are currently using. To switch between...
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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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... following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash...
... following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash...
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Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The ...
Remove the battery pack. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The ...
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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. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 2. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 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 61. 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Carefully open the memory cover.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 4. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 2. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 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 61. 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Carefully open the memory cover.
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Removing the DIMM Module 1. Push out the release latches on page 63. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.
Removing the DIMM Module 1. Push out the release latches on page 63. 3. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Chapter 3 65 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.
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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 page 60. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the WLAN cover.
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 page 60. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Remove the WLAN cover.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. 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. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. 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. 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. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3
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Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Remove the Memory cover. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
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It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. 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
It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. 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
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Push down on page 60.. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
Push down on page 60.. 2. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3.
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See "Removing the Antenna" on page 66. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 78. 6. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 76. 5.
See "Removing the Antenna" on page 66. 4. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 78. 6. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 76. 5.
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... page 74. 10. Step 12 Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (8) Color Black Torque 84 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 82. 12.
... page 74. 10. Step 12 Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (8) Color Black Torque 84 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 82. 12.