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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad...38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the CPU/the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Easy-launch Buttons 12 Touchpad...38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/ the CPU/the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the ...
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... JP21 PJP11 JP20 JP16 JP22 PCN1 JP13 JP12 JP14 JP3 JP17 JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No...
... JP21 PJP11 JP20 JP16 JP22 PCN1 JP13 JP12 JP14 JP3 JP17 JP19 Chapter 1 Fan Connector Battery Connector CPU Socket JP24 JP25 JP30 LVDS Connector JP36 VGA Board Connector IR AC-IN JP40 USB Port Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No ezDock for this model). Modem Board Connector External Display Port S-Video Port (No...
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... audio output. 4 Bluetooth® Press to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications (optional). 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 8 Chapter 1 communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of indicator Bluetoothcommunications (optional) 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. communication...
... audio output. 4 Bluetooth® Press to indicate the status of wireless indicator LAN communications (optional). 6 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 7 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 8 Chapter 1 communication button/ Lights to indicate the status of indicator Bluetoothcommunications (optional) 5 Wireless Press to enable/disable Wireless function. communication...
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3 4 5 6 Rear Panel Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Ventilation slots Kensington lock slot Ejects the optical disk from the drive (for selected models). Bottom Panel 10 Chapter 1 Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Powers the computer. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive try when the computer is turned off (for selected models).
3 4 5 6 Rear Panel Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Ventilation slots Kensington lock slot Ejects the optical disk from the drive (for selected models). Bottom Panel 10 Chapter 1 Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Powers the computer. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adaptor. 3 USB 2.0 port Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive try when the computer is turned off (for selected models).
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... active. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Chapter 1 11 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Indicators The computer has three easy-... computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
... active. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is activated. Chapter 1 11 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Indicators The computer has three easy-... computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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...Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to ru the Acer eManager. Battery Lights up when the computer is on. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is being charged. These buttons are four buttons. Press " " to email ... when in AC mode. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer eManager". Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet ...
...Power Description Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. To set to ru the Acer eManager. Battery Lights up when the computer is on. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is being charged. These buttons are four buttons. Press " " to email ... when in AC mode. The mail and Web buttons are : mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button. Lights up when the battery is charging. 2. Please see "Acer eManager". Launch key Mail Web browser P Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet ...
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...BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2000mAH US18650G4 BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500... Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel® ...
...BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2000mAH US18650G4 BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F Li-ion 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for Aspire 5500... Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Chapter 1 No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel® ...
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....2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 1.25 (5 points) 300 10/15 +3.3V Typ. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery 11.1V 12.6+-0.1v LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal...
....2373 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 185 1.25 (5 points) 300 10/15 +3.3V Typ. Battery Item Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specification 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery 11.1V 12.6+-0.1v LCD 14.1 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal...
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...Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to save power when AC is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/...any display device is NOT available (running on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on battery power). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). The system...
...Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to save power when AC is connected, the power on display LCD Auto Dim Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/...any display device is NOT available (running on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to create a hidden partition on battery power). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). The system...
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... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it will power on again automatically. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely...
... required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it will power on again automatically. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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... Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly *2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket HDD *3 Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Main Board Assembly Fan ...
... Cover I*4 Lower Case Assembly *2 Wireless LAN Cover *1 Keyboard *4 LCD Module *1 *13 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Wireless LAN Cover ODD Module *3 DIMM/HDD Cover Memory *4 HDD Module *4 HDD Bracket HDD *3 Upper Case Assembly Lower Case Main Board Assembly Fan ...
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Chapter 3 45 Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Chapter 3 45 Unlock the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test ...is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 59 Chapter 4 57 Remove the... battery pack. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that power is fully installed into...
Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test ...is supplied. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 59 Chapter 4 57 Remove the... battery pack. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. then check that power is fully installed into...
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... 59. 58 Chapter 4 T If the problem is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Check the Power...
... 59. 58 Chapter 4 T If the problem is not correct, go to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. T If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on page 70. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. Check the Power...
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... the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. Chapter 4 59 See the following : From Software: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3.... After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. No service actions are correct. 3. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the...
... the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in control Panel 2. Chapter 4 59 See the following : From Software: 1. Replace the touchpad. 3.... After you identify first the problem is applied to the touchpad pointer. No service actions are correct. 3. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the...
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... System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 61 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset...: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard error see...
... System CMOS checksum bad - System board Chapter 4 61 Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset...: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard error see...
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... System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk ... System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.
... System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk ... System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility.
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System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 57. Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Ensure every ... LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on...
System board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). But you can see POST on page 57. Reconnect the DIMM. See "Power System Check" on an external CRT. Ensure every ... LCD is connected tightly and correctly. See "Power System Check" on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. Ensure every connector is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on...
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... CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - Keyboard controller failed to be replaced when servicing a computer. The keyboard fails to battery power loss. If the symptom is connected. Others may indicate a problem with the self-test command. Beep Code short, short, short; long, short, short short...
... CONTROLLER FAULTY" "INTERRUPT CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - Keyboard controller failed to be replaced when servicing a computer. The keyboard fails to battery power loss. If the symptom is connected. Others may indicate a problem with the self-test command. Beep Code short, short, short; long, short, short short...