Acer Aspire 5517 Notebook Series Quick Guide
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...screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain models". The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. Follow the instructions on how to all models ... and functions of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your computer can help you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your mobile computing needs. poster helps you use Adobe ...
...screen to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for certain models". The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. Follow the instructions on how to all models ... and functions of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your computer can help you get started with language such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on how your mobile computing needs. poster helps you use Adobe ...
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... both. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest...
... both. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons The left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest...
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... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers...
... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide
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... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys... 13 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...
... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 8 Bottom View 8 Indicators 10 TouchPad Basics 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys... 13 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...
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... Replacing the Left Speaker Module 103 Replacing the 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 ... 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not Operating Correctly 128 ODD Failure 129 Wireless Function Failure 132 Thermal Unit ...
... Replacing the Left Speaker Module 103 Replacing the 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 ... 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not Operating Correctly 128 ODD Failure 129 Wireless Function Failure 132 Thermal Unit ...
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...; Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • 65W • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Multi-language...
...; Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • 65W • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Multi-language...
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... output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your new computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad...
... output. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. For entering data into your new computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad...
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...right corner of numeric data entry. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using ...the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while typing letters...
...right corner of numeric data entry. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on embedded keypad. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Using ...the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while typing letters...
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Chapter 1 13 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the ...
Chapter 1 13 it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the ...
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Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating ... to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the...
Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating ... to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the...
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... Power Rating Output Sound Pressure Level Frequency Range Distortion 4Ohm 2W Specification Microphone Item Vendor and Model Directivity Current Consumption S/N Ratio Frequency Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device Supply Current Total number of keypads 99-/100-/103-key...
... Power Rating Output Sound Pressure Level Frequency Range Distortion 4Ohm 2W Specification Microphone Item Vendor and Model Directivity Current Consumption S/N Ratio Frequency Specification Power and Keyboard Controller Item Specification Controller EM-7T Package Features • Touchpad pointing device Supply Current Total number of keypads 99-/100-/103-key...
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... flowcharts provided in that order. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. If any of factory conditions. For example, if you...
... flowcharts provided in that order. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. If any of factory conditions. For example, if you...
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For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external ...
For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external ...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ...
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... prying up the cover as shown. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the computer. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. Press down the / and * keys on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 55 Turn the computer over. The use of plastic tools or fingers...
... prying up the cover as shown. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the computer. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. Press down the / and * keys on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 55 Turn the computer over. The use of plastic tools or fingers...
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Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. 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. 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. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. 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. Removing the Keyboard 1. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3.
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Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 57 Remove the two securing screws from all cable clips. Ensure that the cables are free from the bottom of the chassis. Turn the computer over. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2.
Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 57 Remove the two securing screws from all cable clips. Ensure that the cables are free from the bottom of the chassis. Turn the computer over. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2.
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Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Chapter 3 113 NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Chapter 3 113 NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
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... symptom to determine which page to go to. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page ...122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal Speaker Failure Page 126 ODD Failure Page 129 WLAN Failure Page 132 Thermal Unit Failure Page ...
... symptom to determine which page to go to. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page ...122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal Speaker Failure Page 126 ODD Failure Page 129 WLAN Failure Page 132 Thermal Unit Failure Page ...
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LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 125 Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 125 Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.