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Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. compartment Hard disk bay - English 9 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. compartment Hard disk bay - English 9 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
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... those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. VI You MUST use the list provided... 2. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or ...information. 1. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be...
... those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. VI You MUST use the list provided... 2. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or ...information. 1. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be...
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...; Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • Mobile Intel® GL40...
...; Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • Mobile Intel® GL40...
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.... NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Battery HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when...
.... NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Battery HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when...
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... Vendor & Model Name WD WD1600BEVT22A23T0 HITACHI HTS545016B9A300 SEAGATE ST9160314AS TOSHIBA MK1665GSX Capacity (GB) 160GB Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in (Intel® GL40 Express Chipset...) 512MB,1GB,2GB DDR3 RAM 2 2 GB 4 GB DDR III 667/800Mhz SDRAM memory interface design 667/800Mhz SDRAM 1.5V DDRIII SDRAM 204pin Unbuffered SODIMM based Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB...
... Vendor & Model Name WD WD1600BEVT22A23T0 HITACHI HTS545016B9A300 SEAGATE ST9160314AS TOSHIBA MK1665GSX Capacity (GB) 160GB Bytes per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in (Intel® GL40 Express Chipset...) 512MB,1GB,2GB DDR3 RAM 2 2 GB 4 GB DDR III 667/800Mhz SDRAM memory interface design 667/800Mhz SDRAM 1.5V DDRIII SDRAM 204pin Unbuffered SODIMM based Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB...
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... Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) BD Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF, PANASONIC BD COMBO 12.7mm...Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session...
... Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) BD Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF, PANASONIC BD COMBO 12.7mm...Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session...
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..., Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30) • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size with ability to use on-chip memory • PCI Express® CLKREQ support • Integrated switching regulator for improved power consumption Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification...
..., Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30) • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size with ability to use on-chip memory • PCI Express® CLKREQ support • Integrated switching regulator for improved power consumption Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Specification...
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... 10 fully programmable cores • 400-MHz core render clock at 1.05-V core voltage • Supports iHDMI/DVI, LVDS, CRT • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • Video Capture via x1 concurrent PCI Express port • PAVP (Protected Audio-Video Path) support for Protected Intel® HD... DirectX10 support • Blu-ray support @ 40 Mb/s • Hardware motion compensation • Intermediate Z in classic rendering VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification 20 Chapter 1
... 10 fully programmable cores • 400-MHz core render clock at 1.05-V core voltage • Supports iHDMI/DVI, LVDS, CRT • Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) • Video Capture via x1 concurrent PCI Express port • PAVP (Protected Audio-Video Path) support for Protected Intel® HD... DirectX10 support • Blu-ray support @ 40 Mb/s • Hardware motion compensation • Intermediate Z in classic rendering VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification 20 Chapter 1
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...Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is for your reference only. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option... the default and suggested parameter settings. The notebook displays an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. Displays the available memory for the hour field. Sets the system date. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Actual values...
...Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI Mode] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is for your reference only. Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Description Sets the system time. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Format/Option... the default and suggested parameter settings. The notebook displays an illustration called the OEM screen during POST. Displays the available memory for the hour field. Sets the system date. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Actual values...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the flash utility. Then ... • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The flash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the flash utility. Then ... • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. The flash utility has auto-execution function. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. Follow the steps below to finish...
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... examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. The following steps: 1. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): AS5552 Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h):... xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp New95 Write Serial Number to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • ...
... examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. The following steps: 1. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): AS5552 Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h):... xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wm Acer Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp New95 Write Serial Number to EEPROM (Create UUID from bios • ...
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Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 45). 8. Remove the drives (see "... power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any stored power by checking at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start...
Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 45). 8. Remove the drives (see "... power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any stored power by checking at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start...
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..." on adjusting settings. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is virus free. 3. Minimize or close all Windows. b. c. Readjust if necessary. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See the User Manual for instructions on page 45...
..." on adjusting settings. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is virus free. 3. Minimize or close all Windows. b. c. Readjust if necessary. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See the User Manual for instructions on page 45...
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... displays. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. When complete, click Finish. If an issue is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Replace the HDD. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Select Repair...
... displays. Click Next. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Select Startup Repair. When complete, click Finish. If an issue is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Replace the HDD. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. Select Repair...
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Memory Initial for Normal boot. Post Code Range SEC PEI DXE BDS SMM S3 ASL Phase PostBDS Reserved POST Code Range 0x01 - 0x0F 0x70 - 0x9F 0x40 - ... Initial HyperTransport Initialization PCIE MMIO BAR Initialization North Bridge Early Initialization South Bridge Early Initialization PCIE Training TPM Initialization SMBUS Early Initialization Clock Generator Initialization Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery Simple Memory test Start to use Memory Chapter 4 153 Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST.
Memory Initial for Normal boot. Post Code Range SEC PEI DXE BDS SMM S3 ASL Phase PostBDS Reserved POST Code Range 0x01 - 0x0F 0x70 - 0x9F 0x40 - ... Initial HyperTransport Initialization PCIE MMIO BAR Initialization North Bridge Early Initialization South Bridge Early Initialization PCIE Training TPM Initialization SMBUS Early Initialization Clock Generator Initialization Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery Simple Memory test Start to use Memory Chapter 4 153 Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST.
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... PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI Post Code 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B Description Set cache for physical memory Recovery device Initialization Found Recovery image Recovery image not found Load Recovery Image completed Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image Loading BIOS image to RAM...
... PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI PEI Post Code 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B Description Set cache for physical memory Recovery device Initialization Found Recovery image Recovery image not found Load Recovery Image completed Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image Loading BIOS image to RAM...
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Bottom View PJP2 JCPU1 PJP1 U23 U11 JFAN1 JCRT1 JBATT1 JMINI1 JHDD1 JBT1 ITEM PJP2 PJP1 JDIMM1 / JDIMM2 JCRT1 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 JDIMM1/JDIMM2 DESCRIPTION Connect to battery connector DC-IN jack DDR3 memory socket ITEM JBT1 JHDD1 JMINI1 DESCRIPTION Bluetooth connector SATA HDD connector WLAN connector External CRT connector RJ45 LAN HDMI connector USB connector External microphone connector External SPDIF connector JBATT1 JCPU1 JFAN1 U23 U11 RTC battery CPU socket Connect to FAN MCH ICH9 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 158 Chapter 3
Bottom View PJP2 JCPU1 PJP1 U23 U11 JFAN1 JCRT1 JBATT1 JMINI1 JHDD1 JBT1 ITEM PJP2 PJP1 JDIMM1 / JDIMM2 JCRT1 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 JDIMM1/JDIMM2 DESCRIPTION Connect to battery connector DC-IN jack DDR3 memory socket ITEM JBT1 JHDD1 JMINI1 DESCRIPTION Bluetooth connector SATA HDD connector WLAN connector External CRT connector RJ45 LAN HDMI connector USB connector External microphone connector External SPDIF connector JBATT1 JCPU1 JFAN1 U23 U11 RTC battery CPU socket Connect to FAN MCH ICH9 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 158 Chapter 3
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Category MAINBOARD Description LED BRACKET R&L Acer Part No. 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING) LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE ....1560D.010 LK.15608.011 LK.1560A.004 MAINBOARD AS5336 INTEL GL40 V1.0 LF MB.R4G02.001 MEMORY HEATSINK MEMORY ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB M471B2873FHS-CH9 LF 128*8 46NM...
Category MAINBOARD Description LED BRACKET R&L Acer Part No. 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING) LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE ....1560D.010 LK.15608.011 LK.1560A.004 MAINBOARD AS5336 INTEL GL40 V1.0 LF MB.R4G02.001 MEMORY HEATSINK MEMORY ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB M471B2873FHS-CH9 LF 128*8 46NM...
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Brand CMO CPT LPL LPL Type NLED15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG SAMSUNG N15.6WXGAG SAMSUNG Memory NONE NONE NB Chipset INTEL ODD HLDS NLED15.6WXGAG SO1GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 GL40(A1) NSM8XS PANASONIC NSM8XS PLDS NSM8XS SONY NSM8XS SONY NSM8XS TOSHIBA NSM8XS SB ... LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 Acer Part No LK.1560D.010 LK.1560A.004 LK.15608.013 LK.15608.011 LK.15606.001 LK.15606.009 Memory NONE REG-ECC DDRIII 1066 1GB phantom p/n LF Memory NONE SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB dummy 1066 LF KN.1GB00...
Brand CMO CPT LPL LPL Type NLED15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG SAMSUNG N15.6WXGAG SAMSUNG Memory NONE NONE NB Chipset INTEL ODD HLDS NLED15.6WXGAG SO1GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 GL40(A1) NSM8XS PANASONIC NSM8XS PLDS NSM8XS SONY NSM8XS SONY NSM8XS TOSHIBA NSM8XS SB ... LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 Acer Part No LK.1560D.010 LK.1560A.004 LK.15608.013 LK.15608.011 LK.15606.001 LK.15606.009 Memory NONE REG-ECC DDRIII 1066 1GB phantom p/n LF Memory NONE SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB dummy 1066 LF KN.1GB00...
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... Removing 89 Replacing 98 Left View 8 LVDS Cable Replacing 100 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Mainboard Removing 74 Replacing 114 media access on indicator 9 Memory Replacing 132 Memory Check 140 Model Definition 188 N No Display Issue 141 O ODD Connector Board Removing 73 Replacing 117 ODD Failure 147 Online Support Information 215 Optical...
... Removing 89 Replacing 98 Left View 8 LVDS Cable Replacing 100 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 60 Mainboard Removing 74 Replacing 114 media access on indicator 9 Memory Replacing 132 Memory Check 140 Model Definition 188 N No Display Issue 141 O ODD Connector Board Removing 73 Replacing 117 ODD Failure 147 Online Support Information 215 Optical...