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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear ...Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3000/5000 3 System Block Diagram (For Aspire 3500 4 Board Layout (For Aspire 3000/5000 5 Top View 5 Bottom View 6 Panel 8 Front view 8 Closed front view 9 Left view 9 Right view 10 Rear ...Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 50 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 51 Removing the Memory 51 Removing the LCD Module 53 ...
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...Here are just a few of its many features: Microprocessor T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for...Intel® Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800) T SiSM661MX...
...Here are just a few of its many features: Microprocessor T Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000 T Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000 T Intel® Celeron® M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for...Intel® Pentium® processor (Aspire 3500 series) Data storage T T 40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk DVD-Dual or Combo drive Display and graphics T Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at -- 15" XGA (1024 X 768) -- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800) -- 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800) T SiSM661MX...
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... activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. 12 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicators The computer has three easy-to...
... activated. 2 Num Lock Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. (Fn-F11) 3 Media activity Indicates when the hard disk or optical drive is charging. Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. 12 Aspire 3000/3500//5000 Charging: the light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicators The computer has three easy-to...
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. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 Seagate N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) 60000 Bytes per sector 512 Logical heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write heads 3/3/4 ...100 MB/Sec 8MBytes ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Specification DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A...
. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634 Seagate N2 ST960821A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) 60000 Bytes per sector 512 Logical heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write heads 3/3/4 ...100 MB/Sec 8MBytes ATA/ATAPI-6 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name General Specification Interface Disc Diameter Loading Type Drive Mounting Read/Write Mounting Orientation Buffer Under Run Power consumption Interface Specification DVD/CDRW TOSHIBA TS-L462A...
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Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) Chapter 1 29 Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/.... 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the EMI requirements of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation mode. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under...
Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is not ready to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package) Chapter 1 29 Power Management Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/.... 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the EMI requirements of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation mode. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under...
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... primary IDE master. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 34 This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE... None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
... primary IDE master. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is automatically detected by the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is presenting. UUID=32bytes Chapter 2 34 This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE... None System BIOS Ver V1.0 VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A Aspire 3000 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...
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...:second) System Time Sets the system date. Memory size is set to disable or auto. If any display device is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on display will not be displayed or not; Parameter System Time System Date...
...:second) System Time Sets the system date. Memory size is set to disable or auto. If any display device is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on display will not be displayed or not; Parameter System Time System Date...
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To change , or disable hard drive passwords. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: ... enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled.
To change , or disable hard drive passwords. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: ... enter Setup immediately after turning it back on Boot Clear Clear Clear 43883445 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Item Specific Help When shown as [Locked], the hard drive password currently can not be changed or disabled.
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use to load the operating system. Info. indicate device categories. Boot order is top-down . F1 Help Esc ... move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses.
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. Use to load the operating system. Info. indicate device categories. Boot order is top-down . F1 Help Esc ... move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Devices +Hard Drive Network Boot Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to expand/collapses.
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Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. 3. Chapter 3 50 Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket. 2. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. 5. Remove the other two screw on page 50. 2. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery. Then remove the HDD cover. 4. Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. Removing the Battery 1. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD module.
Remove the screw securing the hard disk drive (HDD) cover. 3. Chapter 3 50 Remove two screw securing the HDD bracket. 2. Pull the HDD module backwards as shown. 5. Remove the other two screw on page 50. 2. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket. Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. Unlatch the battery latch then remove the battery. Then remove the HDD cover. 4. Disassembling the Hard Disc Drive Module 1. Removing the Battery 1. See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. 3. Remove the HDD module.
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See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 2. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Then remove the ODD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Removing the Memory 1. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Push...
See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 50. 2. Remove two screws securing the ODD bracket. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 3. Then remove the ODD bracket. Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Removing the Memory 1. Then remove the memory from the DIMM socket. 51 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module 1. Push...
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..." on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing ...the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. Then detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. ...
..." on page 51. 5. Remove the two screws securing the power board. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 51. 5. Remove the three screws securing the upper case assembly. 8. See "Removing the Memory" on page 50. 3. Chapter 3 58 See "Removing ...the LCD Module" on page 50. 3. Then detach the upper case assembly. See "Removing the Hard Disc Drive Module" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 50. 2. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 53. 6. ...
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..."Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. System board Chapter 4 72 "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show ....Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error...
..."Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. System board Chapter 4 72 "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show ....Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 67. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error...
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... I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System... board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages Real ...
... I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 73 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - RTC battery System... board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Error Message List Error Messages Real ...
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... Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 68. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
... Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 68. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD inverter ID LCD cable...
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English 26 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to perform system recovery. Important: This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on -screen instructions to the on your hard drive.
English 26 2 While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3 Refer to perform system recovery. Important: This feature occupies 2 to 3 GB in a hidden partition on -screen instructions to the on your hard drive.
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... watching videos, DVDs, or slideshows your hard drive or removable media • Video - watch or listen, click a content button (e.g. These functions are unavailable. listen to share or archive data • TV - To watch and/or edit video clips • Music - English 29 Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for...
... watching videos, DVDs, or slideshows your hard drive or removable media • Video - watch or listen, click a content button (e.g. These functions are unavailable. listen to share or archive data • TV - To watch and/or edit video clips • Music - English 29 Arcade (for selected models) Acer Arcade is an integrated player for...
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... you can burn and share anything on CD/DVD - Convert songs from a CD, click Rip CD. store files simply and easily Copy your computer's hard drive files for easy recovery in a snap. your world in the content area, while the left side has controls for playback on most DVD players. The... songs you can listen to rip (or click Select or Clear all ." You can be played by providing an easy and complete solution for extra hard drives. Copy non-copy protected DVDs too! Video - To rip music from your music collection to your video clips and share any CD player. Bring ...
... you can burn and share anything on CD/DVD - Convert songs from a CD, click Rip CD. store files simply and easily Copy your computer's hard drive files for easy recovery in a snap. your world in the content area, while the left side has controls for playback on most DVD players. The... songs you can listen to rip (or click Select or Clear all ." You can be played by providing an easy and complete solution for extra hard drives. Copy non-copy protected DVDs too! Video - To rip music from your music collection to your video clips and share any CD player. Bring ...
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...store the backup image on screen to proceed. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. You can create and save a backup ... from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. a Use Backup to HDD to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to store the backup disk image on...
...store the backup image on screen to proceed. Create backup You can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the process. You can create and save a backup ... from backup 3 Create factory default image CD 4 Re-install bundled software without CD 5 Change Acer eRecovery password This chapter will guide you through each process. a Use Backup to HDD to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the current system configuration to store the backup disk image on...
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... CD are not available, you can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to the Create backup section. Factory default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive (D:\).
... CD are not available, you can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5 In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disk and click Next. 6 In the Burn image to the Create backup section. Factory default image and click Next. 7 Follow the instructions on the hard drive (D:\).