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... 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on how to... use your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed ...requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer ...
... 2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide. If Adobe Reader is available in the Aspire product series. For more productive, please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. For instructions on how to... use your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your Acer notebook, we have designed ...requires Adobe Reader. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer ...
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... function. 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...
... function. 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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... mouse. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Turns the computer on and off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Indicates the...-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer.
... mouse. 5 Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Turns the computer on and off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Indicates the...-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer.
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...The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of...down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on Type numbers in...
...The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock on , all alphabetic characters typed are not printed on embedded keypad. A better solution would be to do a lot of...down when you need to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. It is on Type numbers in...
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... Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13
... Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Application This key has the same effect as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 13
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Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system ...version. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12...
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system ...version. Chapter 1 15 Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12...
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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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... LCD Module cannot be replaced. 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. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure...
... LCD Module cannot be replaced. 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. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure...
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... Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the keyboard, you want to be removed during servicing.
... Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to remove the keyboard, you want to be removed during servicing.
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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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... Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. The use of the computer.
... Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. The use of the computer.
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Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 56 Chapter 3 Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4.
Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Pry up the centre of the Upper Cover. 56 Chapter 3 Open the locking latch and disconnect the FFC from the Upper Cover. 3. Lift the keyboard clear of the Keyboard and rotate it upward away from the mainboard. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on to the TouchPad area to expose the FFC connector. 4.
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Chapter 3 57 Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from all cable clips. Ensure that the cables are free from the cable channel as shown. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
Chapter 3 57 Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from all cable clips. Ensure that the cables are free from the cable channel as shown. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the LCD Module 1.
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Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Chapter 3 113
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Turn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the Keyboard in place. 2. Chapter 3 113
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... to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Chapter 4 121 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad...Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...
... to test only Acer products. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Chapter 4 121 Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad...Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail...
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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.