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...and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the... HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 45 Miscellaneous Utilities 48 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 Disassembly Requirements 51 General Information 52 Pre-disassembly Instructions 52 Disassembly Process 52 External Module Disassembly Process 53 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 53 Removing the Battery Pack 54 Removing the ...
...and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the... HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 45 Miscellaneous Utilities 48 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 Disassembly Requirements 51 General Information 52 Pre-disassembly Instructions 52 Disassembly Process 52 External Module Disassembly Process 53 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 53 Removing the Battery Pack 54 Removing the ...
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Table of Contents Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the Hinge Covers 67 Removing the Switch Cover 68 Removing the Keyboard 70 Removing the Function Board 71 Removing the Speaker Module ... Module 92 Removing the Mainboard 93 Removing the RJ-11 Port 95 Removing the Thermal Module 97 Removing the CPU 99 LCD Module Disassembly Process 100 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 100 Removing the LCD Bezel 101 Removing the Camera Module 103 Removing the LCD Panel 104 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC...
Table of Contents Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 65 Removing the Hinge Covers 67 Removing the Switch Cover 68 Removing the Keyboard 70 Removing the Function Board 71 Removing the Speaker Module ... Module 92 Removing the Mainboard 93 Removing the RJ-11 Port 95 Removing the Thermal Module 97 Removing the CPU 99 LCD Module Disassembly Process 100 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 100 Removing the LCD Bezel 101 Removing the Camera Module 103 Removing the LCD Panel 104 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC...
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... • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 51 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when...
... • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Chapter 3 51 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size. Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when...
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Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M2.0D 3.0L K4.6D 0.8T ZK 17 86.AD302.001 M2.5D 3.0L...
Remove the battery pack. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M2.0D 3.0L K4.6D 0.8T ZK 17 86.AD302.001 M2.5D 3.0L...
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... 3 53 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you...
... 3 53 For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Hinge Covers Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Function Board Rem ove Speaker Module ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Hinge Covers Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Function Board Rem ove Speaker Module ...
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... display, see "Online Support Information" on page 146. 3. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 229. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 149. 5. Chapter 4 147 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing...
... display, see "Online Support Information" on page 146. 3. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 229. If the Issue is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 149. 5. Chapter 4 147 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing...
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...different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 3. If desktop display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the desktop and select ... BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same locations on page 229. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 5. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 4. d. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue ...
...different colored spots in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 3. If desktop display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the desktop and select ... BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same locations on page 229. See "Disassembly Process" on page 52. 5. See the User Manual for instructions on page 52. 4. d. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue ...
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... external devices. 2. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 52...
... external devices. 2. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on page 52...
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... the other discs. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. b. c. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Replace the ODD. c. Check for broken connectors on page 52. If the drive works with the...Information page. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Try an alternate cable, if available. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Restart the computer and press F2 to the ODD. a. Try an alternate cable, if ...
... the other discs. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. b. c. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Replace the ODD. c. Check for broken connectors on page 52. If the drive works with the...Information page. Check for bent or broken pins on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Try an alternate cable, if available. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Restart the computer and press F2 to the ODD. a. Try an alternate cable, if ...
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... indicator 10 Common Problems 146 computer on indicator 10 CPU 99 D DIMM Module 60 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 159 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 53 Index F Features 1 Fingerprint Reader Failure 160 Flash Utility 42 FPC Cable 106 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 H Hard Disk Drive Module 61... 150 J Jumper and Connector Locations 169 Top View 169 K Keyboard 70 Keyboard Failure 149 L LCD Bezel 101 LCD Brackets 106 LCD Failure 149 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 100 LCD Panel 104 lower cover 57 M Main Unit...
... indicator 10 Common Problems 146 computer on indicator 10 CPU 99 D DIMM Module 60 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 159 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 53 Index F Features 1 Fingerprint Reader Failure 160 Flash Utility 42 FPC Cable 106 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173 H Hard Disk Drive Module 61... 150 J Jumper and Connector Locations 169 Top View 169 K Keyboard 70 Keyboard Failure 149 L LCD Bezel 101 LCD Brackets 106 LCD Failure 149 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 100 LCD Panel 104 lower cover 57 M Main Unit...