Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide
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...computer mouse. 7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Press any key to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 .... 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Power button Turns the computer on and off . English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. ...
...computer mouse. 7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. Press any key to save power. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 .... 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Power button Turns the computer on and off . English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. ...
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... brightness. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up Increases the sound volume. Volume up . English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
... brightness. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up Increases the sound volume. Volume up . English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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... access Lights up when the optical drive is off . Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 8 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; Note: Wrap...
... access Lights up when the optical drive is off . Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 8 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Internal optical drive; Note: Wrap...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide
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... Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Turns...
... Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Turns...
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accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. ... latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Chapter 1 Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security...
accepts CDs or DVDs. Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. ... latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Chapter 1 Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is off . Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security...
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..., press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Decreases the screen...
..., press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Decreases the screen...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide
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... can be used for 4 seconds. 5. Password :46548274 4. Shut down the computer by pressing down this code. 2. Note down the Power button for unlocking the HDD. Turn on the computer and key in the password to obtain the password. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you key in the wrong...
... can be used for 4 seconds. 5. Password :46548274 4. Shut down the computer by pressing down this code. 2. Note down the Power button for unlocking the HDD. Turn on the computer and key in the password to obtain the password. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you key in the wrong...
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... SCREW M2.5*6 10 86.N2802.002 SCREW M2.5*8 30 86.N2802.003 SCREW M2*3 17 86.N2802.004 SCREW M3*3 4 86.N2802.005 42 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to remove the mainboard, you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced.
... SCREW M2.5*6 10 86.N2802.002 SCREW M2.5*8 30 86.N2802.003 SCREW M2*3 17 86.N2802.004 SCREW M3*3 4 86.N2802.005 42 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to remove the mainboard, you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced.
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic ...
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Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
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... finger) and pry the Switch Cover upward, away from the Upper Cover. 3. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to the outer casing. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the computer. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently...
... finger) and pry the Switch Cover upward, away from the Upper Cover. 3. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to the outer casing. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the computer. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently...
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Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4.
Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4.
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Turn the computer over. Ensure that the cables are free from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from all cable clips. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 57 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Turn the computer over. Ensure that the cables are free from the cable channel as shown. Remove the Antenna Cables from all cable clips. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. Chapter 3 57 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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Chapter 3 61 Turn the computer over . Remove the eleven screws on page 57. 2. Remove the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown. Turn the computer over . Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Removing the Upper Cover 1.
Chapter 3 61 Turn the computer over . Remove the eleven screws on page 57. 2. Remove the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown. Turn the computer over . Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 11 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Removing the Upper Cover 1.
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Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. Ensure that the cable is free from the cable channel. Locate the Right Speaker Module on page 61. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right Speaker Module cable from all cable clips. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the Upper Cover as shown. 68 Chapter 3 Turn the Upper Cover over and pass the cable through the cover as shown. 3.
Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. Ensure that the cable is free from the cable channel. Locate the Right Speaker Module on page 61. 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right Speaker Module cable from all cable clips. 4. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the Upper Cover as shown. 68 Chapter 3 Turn the Upper Cover over and pass the cable through the cover as shown. 3.
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Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from the Thermal Module. 4 2 1 3 Step Thermal Module Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 74 Chapter 3 Turn the Mainboard over to screw 1) from screw 4 to access the Thermal Module. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 1.
Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from the Thermal Module. 4 2 1 3 Step Thermal Module Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 74 Chapter 3 Turn the Mainboard over to screw 1) from screw 4 to access the Thermal Module. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 46. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 1.
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Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from the LCD Panel. 5. 4. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the panel. Chapter 3 85 Lift the cable as shown to expose the rear. Turn the LCD panel over to disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6.
Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable from the LCD Panel. 5. 4. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the panel. Chapter 3 85 Lift the cable as shown to expose the rear. Turn the LCD panel over to disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6.
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Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Ensure that the left side first on the Upper Cover 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 5. seated correctly in as shown. Replace the single screw to secure the module in the securing clip. 3. Pass the cable through the Upper Cover as shown when correctly installed. 102 Chapter 3 The cable runs as shown. 4. Place the module left side of the module is place.
Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Ensure that the left side first on the Upper Cover 2. Turn the Upper Cover over and run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 5. seated correctly in as shown. Replace the single screw to secure the module in the securing clip. 3. Pass the cable through the Upper Cover as shown when correctly installed. 102 Chapter 3 The cable runs as shown. 4. Place the module left side of the module is place.
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Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the screw holes on the rear of the cover is used. Ensure that the securing tab on the LCD Module and Upper Cover and replace the LCD Module. 2. Replace the left and right screw covers are shaped differently. Ensure that the correct cover is seated correctly in the Upper Cover. 108 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. The left screw cover as shown. Left Screw Cover Right Screw Cover 3. 10.
Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the screw holes on the rear of the cover is used. Ensure that the securing tab on the LCD Module and Upper Cover and replace the LCD Module. 2. Replace the left and right screw covers are shaped differently. Ensure that the correct cover is seated correctly in the Upper Cover. 108 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. The left screw cover as shown. Left Screw Cover Right Screw Cover 3. 10.
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Chapter 3 111 Turn the computer over. Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pass the Antenna cables through the chassis. 15. Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown when the Antenna and LCD cables are correctly installed. 16. 14. The Upper Cover appears as shown, using all available cable clips.
Chapter 3 111 Turn the computer over. Stand the computer on the LCD Panel and pass the Antenna cables through the chassis. 15. Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown when the Antenna and LCD cables are correctly installed. 16. 14. The Upper Cover appears as shown, using all available cable clips.