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Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for displaying system information. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth...Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right ...
Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for displaying system information. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth...Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to access most of the computer's controls like and right) the left and right ...
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... Link 5100* Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® WiFi Link 1000* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM...* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330* High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer...
... Link 5100* Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Intel® WiFi Link 1000* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM...* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330* High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive* / solid state drive* DVD-Super Multi double-layer...
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram 3 Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock ...41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the Lower Cover 43 Removing the Optical Drive Module 44 Removing the DIMM 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the SSD Module 48 Removing the RTC Battery 48 Main Unit Disassembly Process 9 Main Unit...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram 3 Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Right View 8 Indicators 11 Easy-Launch Buttons 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 11 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock ...41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the Lower Cover 43 Removing the Optical Drive Module 44 Removing the DIMM 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the SSD Module 48 Removing the RTC Battery 48 Main Unit Disassembly Process 9 Main Unit...
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...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz...768 • Screen resolution support : 800*600 1024*768 1280*720 1280*768 1366*768 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device...
...® Pentium® mobile processor* • Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Dual-Channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz...768 • Screen resolution support : 800*600 1024*768 1280*720 1280*768 1366*768 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive / solid state drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • 5-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device...
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... mode. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into...functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...
... mode. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 11 Eject button Presses to eject the optical disk from the drive. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into...functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. 9 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and...
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.... Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are : Backup and Acer PowerSmart indicators/buttons. Tapping on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status. They are application buttons. Touchpad basics (with...Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup. Power button / indicator Battery Turns the computer on the touchpad is closed. Icon Function Description WLAN/3G (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging....
.... Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located above the keyboard are : Backup and Acer PowerSmart indicators/buttons. Tapping on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status. They are application buttons. Touchpad basics (with...Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for threestep data backup. Power button / indicator Battery Turns the computer on the touchpad is closed. Icon Function Description WLAN/3G (Manufacturing option) Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging....
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... Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS543216L9A300 SEAGATE SATA ST9160310AS F/ TOSHIBA MK1655GSX WD WD1600BEVT22ZCT0 Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface...
... Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS543216L9A300 SEAGATE SATA ST9160310AS F/ TOSHIBA MK1655GSX WD WD1600BEVT22ZCT0 Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface...
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This is because the user is set to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in these cases. Parameter Description Format/Option D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Chapter 2 29 Option: AHCI or IDE NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is not allowed to factory defaults.
This is because the user is set to disable or auto. Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Control the mode in these cases. Parameter Description Format/Option D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in which the SATA controller should operate. Chapter 2 29 Option: AHCI or IDE NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is not allowed to factory defaults.
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Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Chapter 2 33 Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Chapter 2 33 Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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... Hx4 Captive Screwx4 LOWER COVER RTC BATTERY Screw List Item A C D H SSD MODULE Ax1 ODD MODULE DIMM MODULES HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw M2.5 x L6 M3 x L4 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L11 Color Black Silver Silver Black Part No. 86.00E69.736 86.9A524...
... Hx4 Captive Screwx4 LOWER COVER RTC BATTERY Screw List Item A C D H SSD MODULE Ax1 ODD MODULE DIMM MODULES HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screw M2.5 x L6 M3 x L4 M2 x L3 M2.5 x L11 Color Black Silver Silver Black Part No. 86.00E69.736 86.9A524...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 42. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to the other socket if there is any DIMM present. Lift up the hard disk module to remove from the connector. 4. Using the plastic tab, slide the hard disk drive module away from the bay. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Do the same to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 46 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 42. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to the other socket if there is any DIMM present. Lift up the hard disk module to remove from the connector. 4. Using the plastic tab, slide the hard disk drive module away from the bay. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Do the same to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 46 Chapter 3
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4. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 8. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Black 5. Detach the WLAN board from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 5. Separating the Upper Case from...
4. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 8. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Black 5. Detach the WLAN board from the Lower Case 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 44. 5. Separating the Upper Case from...
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..." on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 51. 11. See "Removing...cable from the SPK1 connector on page 50. 10. Removing the Power Button Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the lower case. 17. Chapter 3 55 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 52...
..." on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 51. 11. See "Removing...cable from the SPK1 connector on page 50. 10. Removing the Power Button Board 1. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the lower case. 17. Chapter 3 55 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 52...
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 45. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 11. Disconnect the touchpad cable from ...the Lower Case" on page 52. 12. Removing the Touchpad Module 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 4. See "Separating the Upper Case...
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 45. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 11. Disconnect the touchpad cable from ...the Lower Case" on page 52. 12. Removing the Touchpad Module 1. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 4. See "Separating the Upper Case...
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..." on page 51. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 7. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 10. Note: Circuit board >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. See "Removing ...the Battery Pack" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. Chapter 3 57 13. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it ...
..." on page 51. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 7. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 10. Note: Circuit board >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. See "Removing ...the Battery Pack" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. Chapter 3 57 13. WARNING:The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it ...
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... page 45. 6. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 44. 5. Disconnect the card reader board cable from the... upper case. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 11. Remove the two screws (B) securing the left and right speaker modules ...
... page 45. 6. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 44. 5. Disconnect the card reader board cable from the... upper case. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 11. Remove the two screws (B) securing the left and right speaker modules ...
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... the wireless antenna cables from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 4. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 8. Remove the ...two screws (A) from the latches. 14. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 58. 13. Step 1~2 Size...
... the wireless antenna cables from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 4. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 50. 10. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 48. 8. Remove the ...two screws (A) from the latches. 14. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 58. 13. Step 1~2 Size...
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... the Lower Cover" on page 58. 62 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 10. 15. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to use the UMA model (for Aspire 5810TG) looks like the picture below: 1. The discrete version (for Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 7. See.... 3. See "Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 12.
... the Lower Cover" on page 58. 62 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 10. 15. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to use the UMA model (for Aspire 5810TG) looks like the picture below: 1. The discrete version (for Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 7. See.... 3. See "Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case" on page 44. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 12.
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... the Mini Board Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 12. See "Separating the... Upper Case from the system. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Black Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 64 Chapter 3 Carefully remove the theral module from...
... the Mini Board Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 48. 8. See "Removing the SSD Module" on page 43. 3. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 6. See "Removing the DIMM" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 12. See "Separating the... Upper Case from the system. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 42. 2. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Black Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 64 Chapter 3 Carefully remove the theral module from...
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Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 85 See "Power System Check" on page 79. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is ... lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 85 See "Power System Check" on page 79. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is ... lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 79. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).