Quick Start Guide
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... and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The ...right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased.
... and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. English 5 # Icon 3 Item HDD Description Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Fully charged: The ...right buttons function like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. 4 Power button Turns the computer on the model purchased.
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Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to 80% Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or ...; Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. 9 Base view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment...
Releases the battery for removal. Locks the battery in position. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to 80% Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or ...; Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's main memory. 9 Base view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment...
Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right ... Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash... 44 Disassembly Process 45 External Module Disassembly Process 46 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the SD Dummy Card 48 Removing the Optical Drive Module 49 Removing the...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right ... Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5251/5551G/5551 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash... 44 Disassembly Process 45 External Module Disassembly Process 46 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the SD Dummy Card 48 Removing the Optical Drive Module 49 Removing the...
Service Guide
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... 130 Replacing the 3G Cover 131 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 132 Replacing the ODD Module 133 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 134 Replacing the Battery 135 Troubleshooting 137 Common Problems 137 Power On Issue 138 No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD Failure 141 Built-In...
... 130 Replacing the 3G Cover 131 Replacing the Logic Lower Door 132 Replacing the ODD Module 133 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 134 Replacing the Battery 135 Troubleshooting 137 Common Problems 137 Power On Issue 138 No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD Failure 141 Built-In...
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...8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 MP webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™...slot Dimensions and weight • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (15 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.3 inches)2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)10 with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: • 108 (W) x...
...8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 MP webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™...slot Dimensions and weight • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (15 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.3 inches)2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.)10 with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: • 108 (W) x...
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... (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • External USB 56K modem Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °...
... (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • External USB 56K modem Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Closed Front View No. 1 Left View Icon Item Multi-in AC mode. Connects to HDMI devices 7 Connect to a display device (e.g. Comfortable support area ... the computer. Connects to remove/install the card. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. external monitor, LCD projector). No...
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Closed Front View No. 1 Left View Icon Item Multi-in AC mode. Connects to HDMI devices 7 Connect to a display device (e.g. Comfortable support area ... the computer. Connects to remove/install the card. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Palmrest Speakers Microphone Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: Push to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Only one card can operate at any given time. external monitor, LCD projector). No...
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... in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Battery HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. Locks the battery in AC mode. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Indicators The computer has several easy...'s wireless connectivitoy device status. Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
... in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Battery HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. Locks the battery in AC mode. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Indicators The computer has several easy...'s wireless connectivitoy device status. Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
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... SB820M South Bridge uFCBGA-605p • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650/5470 GPU with 1GB/512M DDR3 VRAM • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • Realtek RTS5160 for Card Reader, 5 in 1 controller. • Realtek ALC272-X for High Definition Audio Codec. • Broadcom ...2 MB 2 MB 2 MB Package S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 Core Voltage 35 W 25 W 25 W 25 W 35 W 35 W 35 W 25 W 25 W Acer P/N CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 100 DIS) CPU Temp (°C) Core 0 Fan Speed (rpm) 50 2500 56 2900 63 3200 70 3600 80 4000...
... SB820M South Bridge uFCBGA-605p • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650/5470 GPU with 1GB/512M DDR3 VRAM • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • Realtek RTS5160 for Card Reader, 5 in 1 controller. • Realtek ALC272-X for High Definition Audio Codec. • Broadcom ...2 MB 2 MB 2 MB Package S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 S1g4 Core Voltage 35 W 25 W 25 W 25 W 35 W 35 W 35 W 25 W 25 W Acer P/N CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 100 DIS) CPU Temp (°C) Core 0 Fan Speed (rpm) 50 2500 56 2900 63 3200 70 3600 80 4000...
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Onboard LAN Item Vendor/model name Features Wireless LAN Item Vendor/model name Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification Broadcom 57780KMLG for GIGA LAN • Integrated 10/100/10000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover function • ...
Onboard LAN Item Vendor/model name Features Wireless LAN Item Vendor/model name Protocol Interface Antenna Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification Broadcom 57780KMLG for GIGA LAN • Integrated 10/100/10000BASE-T transceiver • Automatic MDI crossover function • ...
Service Guide
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis ...
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Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 44 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 44 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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... sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove HDD/WLAN/DIM M Door Remove 3G Cover Remove ODD Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Screw List Step ODD Module ODD...
... sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove HDD/WLAN/DIM M Door Remove 3G Cover Remove ODD Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Screw List Step ODD Module ODD...
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Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 47 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 NOTE: Please follow local regulations for disposal.
Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Chapter 3 47 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 NOTE: Please follow local regulations for disposal.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 2. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 49 Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 2. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 49 Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
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... Board Remove TouchPad Bracket Remove USB Board Remove Card Reader Board Remove Mainboard Remove Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List Step Upper Cover Lower Cover Battery Bay Left Speaker Module Right Speaker Module Power Board Card Reader USB Board TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2.5*5 M2.5*8 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2...
... Board Remove TouchPad Bracket Remove USB Board Remove Card Reader Board Remove Mainboard Remove Thermal Module Remove CPU Screw List Step Upper Cover Lower Cover Battery Bay Left Speaker Module Right Speaker Module Power Board Card Reader USB Board TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2.5*5 M2.5*8 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2...
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Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the eleven (11) screws on page 46. 2. Step Lower Cover (red callout) Size M2.5*8 Battery Bay (green callout) M2*3 Quantity 11 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 61 See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Turn the computer over.
Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the eleven (11) screws on page 46. 2. Step Lower Cover (red callout) Size M2.5*8 Battery Bay (green callout) M2*3 Quantity 11 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 61 See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Turn the computer over.
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Connect A and lock as shown. 7. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. 126 Chapter 3 Connect B as shown. 8. 6.
Connect A and lock as shown. 7. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven (11) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. 126 Chapter 3 Connect B as shown. 8. 6.
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Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 135 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2.
Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 135 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2.
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Make sure that the internal display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Make sure the computer has power by ...
Make sure that the internal display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Make sure the computer has power by ...