Quick Start Guide
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...Internal microphone for sound recording. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. For entering data into your computer. Fully charged: The light... when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Delivers audio output. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active.
...Internal microphone for sound recording. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's power status. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. For entering data into your computer. Fully charged: The light... when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Delivers audio output. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active.
Service Guide
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... 1 System Block Diagram 6 UMA 6 Discrete (nVidia 7 Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators 14 Touch Pad Basics 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys...31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47...
... 1 System Block Diagram 6 UMA 6 Discrete (nVidia 7 Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators 14 Touch Pad Basics 15 Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys...31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS Flash Utility 40 WinFlash Utility 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 42 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47...
Service Guide
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...LCD Module Disassembly Process 97 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 98 Removing the CCD Module 100 Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only 101 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 104 Removing the LCD Brackets 106 Removing the LVDS Cable 107 Removing the Microphone Cable 108 Removing the Antennas 110 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 111 Replacing... the DIMM Modules 151 Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only 152 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 153 Replacing the ODD Module 154 Replacing the Keyboard 156 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 157 Replacing the Battery 158 VIII
...LCD Module Disassembly Process 97 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 98 Removing the CCD Module 100 Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only 101 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 104 Removing the LCD Brackets 106 Removing the LVDS Cable 107 Removing the Microphone Cable 108 Removing the Antennas 110 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 111 Replacing... the DIMM Modules 151 Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only 152 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 153 Replacing the ODD Module 154 Replacing the Keyboard 156 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 157 Replacing the Battery 158 VIII
Service Guide
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... 86.R4F02.006 SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 86.R4F02.008 Chapter 3 49 Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the mainboard, you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. 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. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The ...
... 86.R4F02.006 SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 86.R4F02.008 Chapter 3 49 Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the mainboard, you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. 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. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The ...
Service Guide
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....R4F02.001 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.008 50 Chapter 3 For example, if you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly 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...
....R4F02.001 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.008 50 Chapter 3 For example, if you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly 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...
Service Guide
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Pry up the center of the keyboard and lift it up and over to remove the keyboard from the upper cover. 3. Using a flat plastic tool, release the six (6) keyboard locks to expose the keyboard FPC. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2.
Pry up the center of the keyboard and lift it up and over to remove the keyboard from the upper cover. 3. Using a flat plastic tool, release the six (6) keyboard locks to expose the keyboard FPC. 64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2.