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...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 ...Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 Pre-...
...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 ...Exit 32 BIOS Flash Utilities 33 DOS Flash Utility 34 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 Pre-...
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... Power Board 104 Replacing the Upper Cover 104 Replacing the LCD Module 108 Replacing the Keyboard 113 Replacing the Switch Cover 114 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 114 Replacing the WLAN Module 116 Replacing the DIMM Modules 116 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common...
... Power Board 104 Replacing the Upper Cover 104 Replacing the LCD Module 108 Replacing the Keyboard 113 Replacing the Switch Cover 114 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 114 Replacing the WLAN Module 116 Replacing the DIMM Modules 116 Replacing the ODD Module 117 Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common...
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...Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the ...86.N2802.004 SCREW M3*3 4 86.N2802.005 42 Chapter 3 If any of factory conditions. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. For example, if you want to remove the mainboard, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly ...
...Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the ...86.N2802.004 SCREW M3*3 4 86.N2802.005 42 Chapter 3 If any of factory conditions. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. For example, if you want to remove the mainboard, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly ...
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Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 73 The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown.
Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 73 The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown.
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Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 119 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. Replacing the Battery 1.
Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 119 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. Replacing the Battery 1.
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... 122. 3. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove...to correct the problem. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 42). 8. Chapter 4 123 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one until the failure point ...
... 122. 3. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove...to correct the problem. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 42). 8. Chapter 4 123 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one until the failure point ...
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...Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same... Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to determine that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. b. d. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. See "Disassembly Process... 11. If HDD information is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. Reboot the computer. 2.
...Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same... Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to determine that the computer is faulty and should be replaced. b. d. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. See "Disassembly Process... 11. If HDD information is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. Reboot the computer. 2.
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... 2. Check Drive whether is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Remove any recently added software... and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Run the Event Viewer to ...
... 2. Check Drive whether is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Remove any recently added software... and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. See the mouse user manual. 3. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Run the Event Viewer to ...
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...the computer. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. Run the advanced diagnostic test ... at the time of reasons that have nothing to verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards...
...the computer. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. Run the advanced diagnostic test ... at the time of reasons that have nothing to verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards...
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A AFLASH Utility 33 Antennas Removing 86 Replacing 89 B Battery Replacing 119 Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 25-33 Boot 31 Exit 32 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 29 ...Save and Exit 32 Security 28 System Security 32 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 81 Replacing 94 caps lock...
A AFLASH Utility 33 Antennas Removing 86 Replacing 89 B Battery Replacing 119 Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 25-33 Boot 31 Exit 32 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 29 ...Save and Exit 32 Security 28 System Security 32 Board Layout Top View 139 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 81 Replacing 94 caps lock...
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... P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 65 Replacing 104 Power On Failure 122 R Right Speaker Module Removing 68 Replacing 102 RTC Battery Removing 73 S SD Dummy Card Removing 45 Replacing 118 Speakers Removing 66, 68 speakers hotkey 14 Switch Cover Removing 55 Replacing 114 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 163 Thermal Module...
... P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 65 Replacing 104 Power On Failure 122 R Right Speaker Module Removing 68 Replacing 102 RTC Battery Removing 73 S SD Dummy Card Removing 45 Replacing 118 Speakers Removing 66, 68 speakers hotkey 14 Switch Cover Removing 55 Replacing 114 System Block Diagram 4 T Test Compatible Components 163 Thermal Module...