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...Power Board 74 Removing the Touch Pad FFC 76 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only 78 Removing the USB Board 80 Removing theBluetooth Board 82 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 84 Removing the Mainboard 85 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 91 ...122 Replacing the CPU 125 Replacing the Thermal Module 127 Replacing the Mainboard 129 Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 133 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 134 Replacing the USB Board 135 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only 137 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 139 Replacing the Power Board...
...Power Board 74 Removing the Touch Pad FFC 76 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only 78 Removing the USB Board 80 Removing theBluetooth Board 82 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 84 Removing the Mainboard 85 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 91 ...122 Replacing the CPU 125 Replacing the Thermal Module 127 Replacing the Mainboard 129 Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only 133 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 134 Replacing the USB Board 135 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only 137 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 139 Replacing the Power Board...
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...164 Microphone Record Failure 166 USB Failure (Right side 167 HDD Not Operating Correctly 168 ODD Failure 169 Wireless Function Failure 172 Bluetooth Function Test Failure 172 2 in 1 card Function Test Failure 173 Thermal Unit Failure 173 External Mouse Failure 174 Cosmetic Failure...197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible Components 273 ...
...164 Microphone Record Failure 166 USB Failure (Right side 167 HDD Not Operating Correctly 168 ODD Failure 169 Wireless Function Failure 172 Bluetooth Function Test Failure 172 2 in 1 card Function Test Failure 173 Thermal Unit Failure 173 External Mouse Failure 174 Cosmetic Failure...197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible Components 273 ...
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...8482; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: • Bluetooth® 3.0+HS • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control... supports Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes Battery • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery life: 3 hours Power adapter • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: ...
...8482; Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: • Bluetooth® 3.0+HS • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control... supports Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes Battery • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • ENERGY STAR® • 5742, 5742Z • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 5742G, 5742ZG • Battery life: 3 hours Power adapter • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: ...
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Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Atheros AR3011, Broadcom BCM2070, Broadcom BCM2046 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 3.0+HS USB 2.0 SM08B-...
Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Atheros AR3011, Broadcom BCM2070, Broadcom BCM2046 TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbits/sec 3.0+HS USB 2.0 SM08B-...
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...® HM55 Express Chipset VGA ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 NVIDIA N11P-GE LAN BCM57780 USB 2.0 Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Super I/O controller N/A Bluetooth 3.0 Foxconn AR3011 or BCM2070 Wireless Atheros HB93/ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192 PCMCIA N/A Audio codec Realtek ALC272X-GR Card reader Realtek RTS5137-GR(UMA...
...® HM55 Express Chipset VGA ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 NVIDIA N11P-GE LAN BCM57780 USB 2.0 Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Super I/O controller N/A Bluetooth 3.0 Foxconn AR3011 or BCM2070 Wireless Atheros HB93/ HB97, Broadcom BCM943225/ BCM43225, Realtek RTL8192 PCMCIA N/A Audio codec Realtek ALC272X-GR Card reader Realtek RTS5137-GR(UMA...
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Discrete UMA NOTE: The location of the Bluetooth module may vary depending on the lower cover. Pry the Bluetooth module from the adhesive as shown. Removing theBluetooth Board 1. Locate the Bluetooth module on your model. 4. Discrete UMA 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the USB Board" on page 67. (UMA Only) 2. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 80. (Discrete Only) NOTE: This procedure is necessary for discrete models only 3.
Discrete UMA NOTE: The location of the Bluetooth module may vary depending on the lower cover. Pry the Bluetooth module from the adhesive as shown. Removing theBluetooth Board 1. Locate the Bluetooth module on your model. 4. Discrete UMA 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the USB Board" on page 67. (UMA Only) 2. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 80. (Discrete Only) NOTE: This procedure is necessary for discrete models only 3.
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Remove the Bluetooth module and release the cable from the connector as shown. Discrete UMA Chapter 3 83 5. Discrete UMA NOTE: Do not pull directly on the cable itself as shown. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides as this may damage the connection. 6.
Remove the Bluetooth module and release the cable from the connector as shown. Discrete UMA Chapter 3 83 5. Discrete UMA NOTE: Do not pull directly on the cable itself as shown. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides as this may damage the connection. 6.
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CAUTION: Do not remove the mainboard completely. Remove the mainboard from the main board connector. 8. Locate the Bluetooth cable connection on a clean, flat surface as shown. The mainboard is still connected to the lower cover. 7. Chapter 3 87 Locate the DC-In cable and disconnect it onto the protective cover. 6. While holding the lower cover with one hand, separate the mainboard from the lower cover and place it from the chassis and place it on the mainboard.
CAUTION: Do not remove the mainboard completely. Remove the mainboard from the main board connector. 8. Locate the Bluetooth cable connection on a clean, flat surface as shown. The mainboard is still connected to the lower cover. 7. Chapter 3 87 Locate the DC-In cable and disconnect it onto the protective cover. 6. While holding the lower cover with one hand, separate the mainboard from the lower cover and place it from the chassis and place it on the mainboard.
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9. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable connector from the mainboard connector. 88 Chapter 3 Remove the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable and the mainboard connector. 10.
9. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable connector from the mainboard connector. 88 Chapter 3 Remove the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable and the mainboard connector. 10.
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Place a protective cover on the LCD panel and the mainboard on the protective surface. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Adhere the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard connector. 2. Chapter 3 129 Connect the Bluetooth cable connector to the mainboard connector. 3.
Place a protective cover on the LCD panel and the mainboard on the protective surface. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Adhere the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard connector. 2. Chapter 3 129 Connect the Bluetooth cable connector to the mainboard connector. 3.
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Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. Discrete UMA 134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Place the Bluetooth cable into the cable guides. Discrete UMA 2. Place the Bluetooth board onto the adhesive. Discrete UMA 3.
Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. Discrete UMA 134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Place the Bluetooth cable into the cable guides. Discrete UMA 2. Place the Bluetooth board onto the adhesive. Discrete UMA 3.
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Replacing the USB Board 1. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on the USB board. Step USB Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 135 Secure the one (1) screw on your model. 2. Place the USB board in the device.
Replacing the USB Board 1. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on the USB board. Step USB Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 135 Secure the one (1) screw on your model. 2. Place the USB board in the device.
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Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRU: Bluetooth Function Test Failure If Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 172 Chapter 4
Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRU: Bluetooth Function Test Failure If Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 172 Chapter 4
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Aspire FRU List Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD Description ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.... 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D73 BATTERY SIMPLO AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2046 BT3.0 (T60H928.33) F/W:861 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH ATH AR3011 (BT3.0) FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2070 (T77H114.01) BT 3.0 POWER BOARD-UMA P/N AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.09003...
Aspire FRU List Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD Description ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.... 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D73 BATTERY SIMPLO AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2046 BT3.0 (T60H928.33) F/W:861 FOXCONN BLUETOOTH ATH AR3011 (BT3.0) FOXCONN BLUETOOTH BRM 2070 (T77H114.01) BT 3.0 POWER BOARD-UMA P/N AP.06501.026 AP.06503.024 AP.0650A.012 AP.09003...
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... East South Africa Middle East Czech Italy Turkey Turkey Turkey WW Korea Korea Country Russia Russia Russia Vietnam WW Turkey WW WW Acer Part No LX.R520 2.009 LX.R530 2.014 LX.R530 2.026 LX.R530 2.011 LX.R530 C.001 LX.R530 2....DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) Acer Part No LX.R54 01.003 LX.R54 02.005 LX.R54 01.004 LX.R52 0C.001 S2.R52 0C.001 LX.R54 ...BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 2.1 65W N 65W N 65W BT 2.1 65W BT 3.0 90W Chapter 1 251
... East South Africa Middle East Czech Italy Turkey Turkey Turkey WW Korea Korea Country Russia Russia Russia Vietnam WW Turkey WW WW Acer Part No LX.R520 2.009 LX.R530 2.014 LX.R530 2.026 LX.R530 2.011 LX.R530 C.001 LX.R530 2....DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) Acer Part No LX.R54 01.003 LX.R54 02.005 LX.R54 01.004 LX.R52 0C.001 S2.R52 0C.001 LX.R54 ...BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 2.1 65W N 65W N 65W BT 2.1 65W BT 3.0 90W Chapter 1 251
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... Belgium Germany Holland Luxembourg Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Turkey China Poland Vietnam China Vietnam China Vietnam GCTWN Vietnam Russia Russia Denmark Turkey Poland Acer Part No LX.R52 02.015 LX.R53 02.002 LX.R52 02.004 LX.R52 02.016 LX.R52 02.006 LX.R52 02... NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS Wireless LAN1 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 90W 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi...
... Belgium Germany Holland Luxembourg Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Turkey China Poland Vietnam China Vietnam China Vietnam GCTWN Vietnam Russia Russia Denmark Turkey Poland Acer Part No LX.R52 02.015 LX.R53 02.002 LX.R52 02.004 LX.R52 02.016 LX.R52 02.006 LX.R52 02... NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS NSM8XS Wireless LAN1 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 90W 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi N 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi...
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... Middle East Turkey Middle East Russia France Middle East Middle East Poland Spain Denmark Denmark France Germany Middle East Middle East South Africa Switzerland Turkey Acer Part No LX.R53 01.005 LX.R54 0C.004 LX.R5C 02.007 LX.R52 02.012 LX.R53 02.007 LX.R52 02... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 90W BT 2.1 65W N 90W N 65W N 90W N 65W BT 2.1 65W N 90W BT 2.1 65W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W N 90W N 90W N 65W N 90W N 65W...
... Middle East Turkey Middle East Russia France Middle East Middle East Poland Spain Denmark Denmark France Germany Middle East Middle East South Africa Switzerland Turkey Acer Part No LX.R53 01.005 LX.R54 0C.004 LX.R5C 02.007 LX.R52 02.012 LX.R53 02.007 LX.R52 02... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 90W BT 2.1 65W N 90W N 65W N 90W N 65W BT 2.1 65W N 90W BT 2.1 65W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W N 90W N 90W N 65W N 90W N 65W...
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... East Middle East Spain Korea WW Middle East Middle East Switzerland Middle East WW China Poland China China Poland Poland Vietnam Vietnam Turkey Turkey WW Acer Part No LX.R53 02.015 LX.R52 02.007 LX.R56 02.002 LX.R56 02.001 LX.R5D 02.001 LX.R56 02... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 90W N 65W N 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W N 65W N 90W...
... East Middle East Spain Korea WW Middle East Middle East Switzerland Middle East WW China Poland China China Poland Poland Vietnam Vietnam Turkey Turkey WW Acer Part No LX.R53 02.015 LX.R52 02.007 LX.R56 02.002 LX.R56 02.001 LX.R5D 02.001 LX.R56 02... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 90W N 65W N 65W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 65W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W N 65W N 90W...
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... Czech Denmark France Germany Middle East Turkey Turkey UK France Middle East Australia/ New Zealand Germany Middle East Spain Australia/ New Zealand Belgium Czech Holland Acer Part No LX.R53 01.009 LX.R53 02.006 ODD NSM8XS NBDCB4X S LX.R5C 02.004 LX.R54 0C.005 LX.R53 02.004... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 Adapter 90W N 90W N BT 2.1 N 90W 65W 90W BT 3.0 N N N BT 2.1 BT 3.0 N N N BT 2.1 N 65W 90W 90W 90W 65W 90W 90W 90W 90W 65W 90W N BT 2.1 N N 90W...
... Czech Denmark France Germany Middle East Turkey Turkey UK France Middle East Australia/ New Zealand Germany Middle East Spain Australia/ New Zealand Belgium Czech Holland Acer Part No LX.R53 01.009 LX.R53 02.006 ODD NSM8XS NBDCB4X S LX.R5C 02.004 LX.R54 0C.005 LX.R53 02.004... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 3.0 Adapter 90W N 90W N BT 2.1 N 90W 65W 90W BT 3.0 N N N BT 2.1 BT 3.0 N N N BT 2.1 N 65W 90W 90W 90W 65W 90W 90W 90W 90W 65W 90W N BT 2.1 N N 90W...
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... AS5742G5466G64Mnkk AS5742G5468G64Mnkk AS5742G5563G32Mnkk AS5742G5564G64Mnkk AS5742G5564G75Mncc Country Italy Italy Korea Luxembourg Middle East South Africa Middle East Czech Italy Turkey Turkey Turkey WW Korea Korea Acer Part No LX.R52 02.009 LX.R53 02.014 LX.R53 02.026 LX.R53 02.011 LX.R53 0C.001 LX.R53 ... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W N 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 2.1 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 2.1 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 3.0 90W...
... AS5742G5466G64Mnkk AS5742G5468G64Mnkk AS5742G5563G32Mnkk AS5742G5564G64Mnkk AS5742G5564G75Mncc Country Italy Italy Korea Luxembourg Middle East South Africa Middle East Czech Italy Turkey Turkey Turkey WW Korea Korea Acer Part No LX.R52 02.009 LX.R53 02.014 LX.R53 02.026 LX.R53 02.011 LX.R53 0C.001 LX.R53 ... BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Bluetooth N Adapter 65W N 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 2.1 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 2.1 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W BT 3.0 90W N 90W BT 3.0 90W...