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... and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26 Specification Tables 1-27...
... and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26 Specification Tables 1-27...
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Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard ...
Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26 Keyboard ...
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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 ODD Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-21 Undetermined Problems 4-21 Post ... 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-15 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8951G 7-3 ix
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 Other Functions Failure 4-14 ODD Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-21 Undetermined Problems 4-21 Post ... 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 Screw List 6-15 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 8951G 7-3 ix
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... and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26 Specification Tables 1-27...
... and Control 1-8 Input and Output 1-9 Environment 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top View 1-11 Acer MediaRemote 1-13 Front View 1-17 Left View 1-18 Right View 1-19 Base View 1-20 Touchpad Basics 1-21 Using the Keyboard 1-22 Windows Keys 1-23 Hotkeys 1-24 System Block Diagram 1-26 Specification Tables 1-27...
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... STAR® Input and Control 0 103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: Video, music shortcuts Media controls: play...
... STAR® Input and Control 0 103-/104-/107-key backlit back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad Acer MediaRemote detachable touchpad with Media Console mode Media keys Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: Video, music shortcuts Media controls: play...
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.... Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . 4 Keyboard For entering data into the computer. 5 Acer MediaRemote Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions (detachable touchpad like a computer mouse*. Power indicator Enables/disables the computer's communication devices (communication devices may vary by... Power button Turns the computer on or off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for Acer clear.fi, volume (up, down) and media (play/ pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad becomes inactive when media console is charging. Fully charged: The light shows...
.... Turns the keyboard backlight on and off . 4 Keyboard For entering data into the computer. 5 Acer MediaRemote Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions (detachable touchpad like a computer mouse*. Power indicator Enables/disables the computer's communication devices (communication devices may vary by... Power button Turns the computer on or off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for Acer clear.fi, volume (up, down) and media (play/ pause, previous, next, stop). * Touchpad becomes inactive when media console is charging. Fully charged: The light shows...
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... and Configurations 1-13 Figure 1-2. Using the MediaRemote as a touchpad 0 While the MediaRemote is in the touchpad dock. Slide a finger across this surface to control cursor movements and tap the surface twice to control Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player. Figure 1-3. Acer MediaRemote 0 The detachable touchpad features a media console that allows the user to make...
... and Configurations 1-13 Figure 1-2. Using the MediaRemote as a touchpad 0 While the MediaRemote is in the touchpad dock. Slide a finger across this surface to control cursor movements and tap the surface twice to control Acer clear.fi and Windows Media Player. Figure 1-3. Acer MediaRemote 0 The detachable touchpad features a media console that allows the user to make...
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..., ensure the battery is already paired with the computer. The MediaRemote is in sleep mode. NOTE: NOTE: The Touchpad mode key is illuminated while the MediaRemote touchpad surface is active and not attached to turn the MediaRemote on the current setting. The MediaRemote is active. 1-14 ...Preparing the MediaRemote for 15 minutes and is active and attached to the computer. The MediaRemote will enter sleep mode after three minutes of the touchpad surface: Press once to activate clear.fi shortcuts. Press again to activate the media console. Press and ...
..., ensure the battery is already paired with the computer. The MediaRemote is in sleep mode. NOTE: NOTE: The Touchpad mode key is illuminated while the MediaRemote touchpad surface is active and not attached to turn the MediaRemote on the current setting. The MediaRemote is active. 1-14 ...Preparing the MediaRemote for 15 minutes and is active and attached to the computer. The MediaRemote will enter sleep mode after three minutes of the touchpad surface: Press once to activate clear.fi shortcuts. Press again to activate the media console. Press and ...
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... Open the Video section of clear.fi. Media Console Icon Item Previous Description Return to activate the media console. the blank area of the touchpad can easily open the media sections of clear.fi. Table 1-4. NOTE: NOTE: When playing a file using clear.fi, the media console will...used as a pointing device. Next Jump to toggle between clear.fi sections: Photo, Video and Music. It will turn off when the touchpad mode button is pressed. Reduce volume Reduce the media playback volume. clear.fi shortcuts Icon Item Select Main menu Description Press to the next...
... Open the Video section of clear.fi. Media Console Icon Item Previous Description Return to activate the media console. the blank area of the touchpad can easily open the media sections of clear.fi. Table 1-4. NOTE: NOTE: When playing a file using clear.fi, the media console will...used as a pointing device. Next Jump to toggle between clear.fi sections: Photo, Video and Music. It will turn off when the touchpad mode button is pressed. Reduce volume Reduce the media playback volume. clear.fi shortcuts Icon Item Select Main menu Description Press to the next...
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...MediaRemote (at least three seconds. Press the left and right click buttons for at least 30º) for a couple of the touchpad controls. G-sensor 0 While the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with the computer, pair the devices. Turn off... button for three seconds). Press and hold the left click button key once. Press the mode button on the touchpad. The status light will change the orientation of seconds. Pairing the MediaRemote 0 If the MediaRemote is detached, it may be...
...MediaRemote (at least three seconds. Press the left and right click buttons for at least 30º) for a couple of the touchpad controls. G-sensor 0 While the MediaRemote is fully charged but does not work correctly with the computer, pair the devices. Turn off... button for three seconds). Press and hold the left click button key once. Press the mode button on the touchpad. The status light will change the orientation of seconds. Pairing the MediaRemote 0 If the MediaRemote is detached, it may be...
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Only one card can be removed. Front View No Icon Item 1 Communication key 2 Multi-in to be installed at any given time. NOTE: Push in -1 card reader 3 Touchpad release latch Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Lifts the touchpad and allows it to remove/install the card. Front View Table 1-6. Front View 0 Figure 1-4.
Only one card can be removed. Front View No Icon Item 1 Communication key 2 Multi-in to be installed at any given time. NOTE: Push in -1 card reader 3 Touchpad release latch Description Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.) Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Lifts the touchpad and allows it to remove/install the card. Front View Table 1-6. Front View 0 Figure 1-4.
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... the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad's responsiveness. Touchpad Basics 0 1 3 2 Figure 1-8. Access context menu Click once. The TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button. NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Quickly click twice. Tapping on a mouse. Table...1-10. and fingers - These two buttons are the equivalent of the left (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to finger movement; rest a finger on the TouchPad on the Touchpad to drag the cursor. Drag Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);...
... the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad's responsiveness. Touchpad Basics 0 1 3 2 Figure 1-8. Access context menu Click once. The TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button. NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Quickly click twice. Tapping on a mouse. Table...1-10. and fingers - These two buttons are the equivalent of the left (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to finger movement; rest a finger on the TouchPad on the Touchpad to drag the cursor. Drag Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button);...
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... To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both Turns the display screen backlight off . Table 1-14.... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press any key to return Turns the touchpad on and off + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off + 1-24 Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off ...
... To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both Turns the display screen backlight off . Table 1-14.... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Press any key to return Turns the touchpad on and off + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off + 1-24 Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off ...
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... Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD Module Installation 3-13 HDD Brackets Removal 3-14 HDD Brackets Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26...
... Drive) Module Removal 3-13 HDD Module Installation 3-13 HDD Brackets Removal 3-14 HDD Brackets Installation 3-14 WLAN Module Removal 3-15 WLAN Module Installation 3-15 Touchpad Removal 3-16 Touchpad Installation 3-17 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-18 ODD Module Installation 3-20 Keyboard Assembly Removal 3-21 Keyboard Assembly Installation 3-24 Keyboard Removal 3-26...
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Touchpad Removal Switch 2. Removing Touchpad 3. Figure 3-13. Remove touchpad. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures Move and hold switch as shown in Figure 3-13. Touchpad Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate touchpad removal switch (A). (Figure 3-12) A Figure 3-12.
Touchpad Removal Switch 2. Removing Touchpad 3. Figure 3-13. Remove touchpad. 3-16 Machine Maintenance Procedures Move and hold switch as shown in Figure 3-13. Touchpad Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Cable Removal 1. Locate touchpad removal switch (A). (Figure 3-12) A Figure 3-12.
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Locate mainboard connector (A) in touchpad bay. (Figure 3-14) A B Figure 3-14. Install logic door. Touchpad Installation 2. Touchpad Installation 0 1. Connect touchpad (B) to mainboard connector. 3. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17
Locate mainboard connector (A) in touchpad bay. (Figure 3-14) A B Figure 3-14. Install logic door. Touchpad Installation 2. Touchpad Installation 0 1. Connect touchpad (B) to mainboard connector. 3. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17
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Keyboard Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Touchpad Removal ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 1. Remove screws (C) in ODD bay from lower cover. (Figure 3-21) A C A B A Figure 3-21. Lower Cover Screws 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove screws (A) and (B) from lower cover.
Keyboard Assembly Removal 0 Prerequisite: Touchpad Removal ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal Main HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Lower Cover DIMM Module Removal 1. Remove screws (C) in ODD bay from lower cover. (Figure 3-21) A C A B A Figure 3-21. Lower Cover Screws 2. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove screws (A) and (B) from lower cover.
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Install touchpad. 12. Install ODD module 13. ID Size A M2.5x6.5 Quantity 22 Screw Type B M2.0x3.0 2 C M2.0x2.0 (Wide) 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-25 Turn computer over to show bottom of keyboard assembly until secure with upper cover. 8. Install main HDD module. 14. Install keyboard assembly flush against the upper cover. (Figure 3-22) 7. Install lower cover DIMM module. Install and secure screws (C) in ODD bay to lower cover. 11. 6. Press along edge of lower cover. 9. Install and secure screws (A) and (B) to lower cover. (Figure 3-21) 10.
Install touchpad. 12. Install ODD module 13. ID Size A M2.5x6.5 Quantity 22 Screw Type B M2.0x3.0 2 C M2.0x2.0 (Wide) 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-25 Turn computer over to show bottom of keyboard assembly until secure with upper cover. 8. Install main HDD module. 14. Install keyboard assembly flush against the upper cover. (Figure 3-22) 7. Install lower cover DIMM module. Install and secure screws (C) in ODD bay to lower cover. 11. 6. Press along edge of lower cover. 9. Install and secure screws (A) and (B) to lower cover. (Figure 3-21) 10.
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! Rotate upper cover until separated from upper cover. Lifting Upper Cover Clear of computer. 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lifting Upper Cover to Clear Touchpad Connector 13. Pull and remove side (S) of upper cover from side (T) of Connectors 15. Use caution when removing upper cover. 12. Lift side (S) of connectors. (Figure 3-41) T S Figure 3-41. Lift side (S) of upper cover until clear of upper cover until opening clears touchpad connector (U). 14. CAUTION: Touchpad connector extends out from lower cover. (Figure 3-40) U S Figure 3-40.
! Rotate upper cover until separated from upper cover. Lifting Upper Cover Clear of computer. 3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lifting Upper Cover to Clear Touchpad Connector 13. Pull and remove side (S) of upper cover from side (T) of Connectors 15. Use caution when removing upper cover. 12. Lift side (S) of connectors. (Figure 3-41) T S Figure 3-41. Lift side (S) of upper cover until clear of upper cover until opening clears touchpad connector (U). 14. CAUTION: Touchpad connector extends out from lower cover. (Figure 3-40) U S Figure 3-40.
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... connector (Q). (Figure 3-38) 6. Route WLAN main and auxiliary cables (G) through opening (H). (Figure 3-36) 10. Connect fingerprint scanner FFC (P) to mainboard connector (L). 8. Install upper cover so touchpad connector (U) is inserted through upper cover opening in upper cover. (Figure 3-40) 3. Install upper cover to guide (E). (Figure 3-35) 12. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 Secure...
... connector (Q). (Figure 3-38) 6. Route WLAN main and auxiliary cables (G) through opening (H). (Figure 3-36) 10. Connect fingerprint scanner FFC (P) to mainboard connector (L). 8. Install upper cover so touchpad connector (U) is inserted through upper cover opening in upper cover. (Figure 3-40) 3. Install upper cover to guide (E). (Figure 3-35) 12. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 Secure...