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...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 ...Disassembly Requirements 47 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD Dummy Card 51 Removing the Lower Covers 52 Removing the Optical Drive Module 53 Removing the ...
...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 ...Disassembly Requirements 47 Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD Dummy Card 51 Removing the Lower Covers 52 Removing the Optical Drive Module 53 Removing the ...
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...Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly ...121 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 123 Replacing the Battery 124 Troubleshooting 125 Common Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 ...
...Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly ...121 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 123 Replacing the Battery 124 Troubleshooting 125 Common Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 ...
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... audio support • MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet;
... audio support • MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet;
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...Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover... is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed 6 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...
...Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover... is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed 6 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 card Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...
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... or DVDs. Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Right View 1 2 34 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Optical disk...
... or DVDs. Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Right View 1 2 34 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 Item Description Optical drive Optical disk...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position.
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Num Lock is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated.
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... device Supply Current Total number of keypads 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "Hot Keys" on page 14. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item...
... device Supply Current Total number of keypads 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Yes Hotkeys See "Hot Keys" on page 14. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item...
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... utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
... utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any part of the LCD Module is divided into the following : 1. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: ...
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any part of the LCD Module is divided into the following : 1. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: ...
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... the components that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
... the components that need to be removed during servicing. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
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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 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
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 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
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Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 Quantity 3 3. Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Screw Type 4. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 Quantity 3 3. Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Screw Type 4. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
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Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Chapter 3 53
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Chapter 3 53
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... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
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Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently prying up the ...
Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to expose the cutout. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently prying up the ...
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The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard.
The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard.
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Replacing the Battery 1. 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. Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 124 Chapter 3
Replacing the Battery 1. 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. Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 124 Chapter 3
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... up If there is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 126. 3. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any stored power by checking at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and...
... up If there is still not resolved, see "Disassembly Process" on page 126. 3. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove any stored power by checking at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect power and...
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... • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not normal, right-click on page 215. 128 Chapter 4 Replace ... should be replaced. If display size is virus free. 3. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at...
... • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not normal, right-click on page 215. 128 Chapter 4 Replace ... should be replaced. If display size is virus free. 3. If HDD information is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at...