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indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 6 Microphone-in Accepts input from external microphones. speakers, headphones). out jack 1. communication ...
indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 6 Microphone-in Accepts input from external microphones. speakers, headphones). out jack 1. communication ...
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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Wake-on-LAN ready 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 ...
Wake-on-LAN ready 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8(H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) 2.8 kg (6.18 lbs.) with 6 cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide
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...11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN ...
...11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 46 Removing the DIMM Modules 49 Removing the WLAN ...
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... Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In...
... Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In...
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...to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 5 No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk... drive is charging. 2. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Power Description Touch-...
...to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Chapter 1 5 No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk... drive is charging. 2. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Power Description Touch-...
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Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 9 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 9 Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2.
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... SB600 • Integrated VGA solution for RS690MC Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
... SB600 • Integrated VGA solution for RS690MC Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
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Keyboard 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 Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical ...
Keyboard 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 Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical ...
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... the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the...
... the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the...
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... and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
... and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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... example, if you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove WLAN Rem ove HDD Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove Thermal Module Screw...
... example, if you want to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove WLAN Rem ove HDD Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove Thermal Module Screw...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the six screws from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the Lower Covers 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the memory and HDD covers. Step Memory Cover Size M2.5*10 HDD Cover M2.5*10 Quantity 4 2 Memory Cover HDD Cover Screw Type 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the six screws from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the Lower Covers 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the memory and HDD covers. Step Memory Cover Size M2.5*10 HDD Cover M2.5*10 Quantity 4 2 Memory Cover HDD Cover Screw Type 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Insert a screw driver as shown, and gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. 46 Chapter 3 Step ODD Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Insert a screw driver as shown, and gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. 46 Chapter 3 Step ODD Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.
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Push out the release latches on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Chapter 3 49 Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 3.
Push out the release latches on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Chapter 3 49 Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 3.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 50 Screw Type Chapter 3 Pull back the protective cover to release the WLAN board. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to expose the WLAN board as shown. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 5.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 50 Screw Type Chapter 3 Pull back the protective cover to release the WLAN board. Move the antenna away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to expose the WLAN board as shown. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 5.
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Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of the bay. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it . 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. NOTE: To prevent damage to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of the bay. Use the pull-tab to device, avoid pressing down on it . 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. NOTE: To prevent damage to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2.
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It is recommended that you only use your fingers to the outer casing. Lift the Switch Cover from the right side first as shown. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 57 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1.
It is recommended that you only use your fingers to the outer casing. Lift the Switch Cover from the right side first as shown. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 57 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1.
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Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Screw Type 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 3. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 4. Remove the two securing screws from the cable channel as shown. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from the bottom of the chassis. Removing the LCD Module 1.