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...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...Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 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 ...
...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...Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 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 ...
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... Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk 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...
... Upper Case 105 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 109 Replacing the Switch Cover 110 Replacing the Thermal Module 110 Replacing the CPU Fan Module 112 Replacing the Hard Disk 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...
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2 1 Chapter 3 117 Replacing the Battery 1.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2 1 Chapter 3 117 Replacing the Battery 1.
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...and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 121 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Make sure that the internal display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: •...; Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one of the following actions one until...
...and CD/DVD discs. Chapter 4 121 Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Make sure that the internal display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following occurs: •...; Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one of the following actions one until...
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...up-to-date software to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to ensure the computer is faulty and should be replaced. 5. Check the display resolution is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and... brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. c. e. Click Apply and check the display. Roll back the video driver to the... If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2.
...up-to-date software to its highest level. Adjust the brightness to ensure the computer is faulty and should be replaced. 5. Check the display resolution is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and... brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. c. e. Click Apply and check the display. Roll back the video driver to the... If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2.
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... a good connection. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. See the mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall ... an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove...
... a good connection. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. See the mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall ... an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Check the Device Manager to verify mouse operation. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove...
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...suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If any FRU. 3. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 120.): 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. ...to verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module •...
...suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If any FRU. 3. Power-off the computer. 2. Power-on page 120.): 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. ...to verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module •...
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A AFLASH Utility 32 Antennas 87 B Battery Pack 44 BIOS password control 16 ROM size 16 ROM type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Supports protocol 16 BIOS Utility 21-32 Advanced ... 49 Display 3 display hotkeys 13 Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC Cable 82 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Module 52 HDTV Switch Failure 132 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 134 Internal Microphone...
A AFLASH Utility 32 Antennas 87 B Battery Pack 44 BIOS password control 16 ROM size 16 ROM type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Supports protocol 16 BIOS Utility 21-32 Advanced ... 49 Display 3 display hotkeys 13 Index E EasyTouch Failure 132 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 32 FPC Cable 82 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 H Hard Disk Drive Module 52 HDTV Switch Failure 132 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 134 Internal Microphone...