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...only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 ...32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process ...38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 ...
...only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 ...32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process ...38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 ...
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... 55. 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 81. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 40. 2. NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it. 88 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 80. 8. Removing...
... 55. 7. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 81. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 40. 2. NOTE: There is no need to remove the antenna unless you really need to replace it. 88 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 80. 8. Removing...
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...diagnostic memory in the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 91 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 104. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Chapter 4 91 A loose connection can cause an error. Memory Check Memory errors might stop ...power sources: 1. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If any of these devices do the following: • Replace the System board. • If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 92 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power ...
...diagnostic memory in the following list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 91 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 104. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter. 2. Chapter 4 91 A loose connection can cause an error. Memory Check Memory errors might stop ...power sources: 1. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If any of these devices do the following: • Replace the System board. • If the problem is not corrected, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 92 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power ...
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...information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of time. NOTE: If the system fails after recharging, replace the battery. From Hardware: 1. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. This self-acting pointer movement can also help you identify first the problem...Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the voltage is listed first. If the charge...
...information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of time. NOTE: If the system fails after recharging, replace the battery. From Hardware: 1. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. This self-acting pointer movement can also help you identify first the problem...Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If the voltage is listed first. If the charge...
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...by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error ... board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup ...
...by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error ... board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - run Setup System CMOS checksum bad - Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup ...
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...a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD... at a time until you cannot find the failing FRU. 7. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following : 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem...
...a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD... at a time until you cannot find the failing FRU. 7. If no more errors. If any FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following : 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem...
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...Index display hotkeys 6 E Euro 11 External CD-ROM Drive Check 90 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39 F Flash Utility 34 front view 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 ...I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup 9 US dollar 11 Keyboard 10, 20 removing 53 keyboard...
...Index display hotkeys 6 E Euro 11 External CD-ROM Drive Check 90 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39 F Flash Utility 34 front view 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 ...I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup 9 US dollar 11 Keyboard 10, 20 removing 53 keyboard...