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...Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the...1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard 1-26 Battery 1-27 AC Adapter 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29 v
...Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 Using the...1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard 1-26 Battery 1-27 AC Adapter 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29 v
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...3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Battery Pack Removal 3-10 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-11 Keyboard Removal 3-13 Base Door Removal 3-14 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal ... Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 vii
...3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Battery Pack Removal 3-10 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-11 Keyboard Removal 3-13 Base Door Removal 3-14 WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal ... Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 vii
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... Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing the IO Board 3-63 Replacing the Upper Case 3-65 External Module Reassembly Process 3-67... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module3-70 Replacing the Base Door 3-71 Replacing the Keyboard 3-72 Replacing the ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module 3-74 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-76 Replacing the Dummy Card 3-77 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting viii
... Support Bracket 3-53 Replacing the DC-in Jack 3-54 Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing the IO Board 3-63 Replacing the Upper Case 3-65 External Module Reassembly Process 3-67... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module3-70 Replacing the Base Door 3-71 Replacing the Keyboard 3-72 Replacing the ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module 3-74 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-76 Replacing the Dummy Card 3-77 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting viii
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...Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 ... Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard 1-26 Battery 1-27 AC Adapter 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29...
...Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Touchpad Basics 1-17 ... Fan True Value Table 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Memory Combinations 1-25 Video Interface 1-26 BIOS 1-26 Keyboard 1-26 Battery 1-27 AC Adapter 1-27 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-29...
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...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 ...: 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 27.2/33.4 (H) mm (13.5 x 9.6 x 1.07/1.31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter 3-pin 65W AC adapter: 133...
...™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN support PCI Express 1.1 support Privacy Control 0 ...: 342 (W) x 245 (D) x 27.2/33.4 (H) mm (13.5 x 9.6 x 1.07/1.31 inches) Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter 3-pin 65W AC adapter: 133...
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..., Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India..., Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, US only) Optional Items 0 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery...
..., Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, India..., Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, US, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, MX only) Netflix shortcut (Canada, Latin America, US only) Optional Items 0 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery...
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... to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). ...Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 5-in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G...
... to remove/install the card. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 Card Reader Power indicator Battery indicator 2 HDD/SSD/Card Reader activity indicator Communication indicator Description Accepts various media card formats (MS, MS PRO, SD3.0, MMC, xD). ...Closed Front View # Icon Item 1 5-in AC mode. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations Indicates the computer's wireless (3G...
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Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. Figure 1-3. Rear View Table 1-3.
Rear View # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Note: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery than the one in the picture. Figure 1-3. Rear View Table 1-3.
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.... Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 5 Ventilation slot and cooling fan prolonged use. Base View Table 1-6. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
.... Enable the computer to stay cool, even after 5 Ventilation slot and cooling fan prolonged use. Base View Table 1-6. Base View # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Speakers Emits audio from your computer. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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... specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.4 kg with battery 5.29 lbs with battery Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 3.42A Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to...
... specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.4 kg with battery 5.29 lbs with battery Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 3.42A Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 The adapter efficiency shall be more than 87%, that is the average value of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D31 / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51 / Samsung AS10D61 / Simplo AS10D73, AS10D75 / LGC AS10D81 Lithium-Ion 4400mAh 6... 264 Vrms 264 Vac (Cold/Hot start) No damage; meet fuse and bridge diode I2t de-rating. Meets EPA 2.0 level V requirement. Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load with both 115Vac/60Hz and 230Vac/50Hz input voltage condition.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27 The adapter efficiency shall be more than 87%, that is the average value of battery cell Package configuration Specification SANYO AS10D31 / SONY AS10D41 / Panasonic AS10D51 / Samsung AS10D61 / Simplo AS10D73, AS10D75 / LGC AS10D81 Lithium-Ion 4400mAh 6... 264 Vrms 264 Vac (Cold/Hot start) No damage; meet fuse and bridge diode I2t de-rating. Meets EPA 2.0 level V requirement. Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% load with both 115Vac/60Hz and 230Vac/50Hz input voltage condition.
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... Maximum supported size Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification AU6435 LQFP 48P 16G 5-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure ... solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Orange Battery low = Breeze mode Orange (1 sec on, 3 sec off) Battery critical low = Blinking mode Orange (1 sec on, 1 sec off) Back up active = Blue Arcade module...
... Maximum supported size Features System LED Indicator Lock Item System state HDD access state ODD activity state Communication state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Specification AU6435 LQFP 48P 16G 5-in-1 card reader controller, supporting: Secure ... solid on: System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Orange Battery low = Breeze mode Orange (1 sec on, 3 sec off) Battery critical low = Blinking mode Orange (1 sec on, 1 sec off) Back up active = Blue Arcade module...
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... becomes corrupted. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1. Copy Flash Utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Use the Flash...
... becomes corrupted. Boot system from bootable USB HDD. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1. Copy Flash Utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. Use the Flash...
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Click OK to desktop. 2. A progress screen is connected. Figure 2-15. Copy the WinFlash executable ZQZ102W.EXE to begin update. System Utilities 2-17 Double-click the ZQZ102W.EXE to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is recommended to start the flash process. 3. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is shown as Figure 2-15. 4.
Click OK to desktop. 2. A progress screen is connected. Figure 2-15. Copy the WinFlash executable ZQZ102W.EXE to begin update. System Utilities 2-17 Double-click the ZQZ102W.EXE to have the AC adapter and Battery present when using WinFlash Utility. It is recommended to start the flash process. 3. System will restart automatically when the Flash Process finished. WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is shown as Figure 2-15. 4.
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...Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Battery Pack Removal 3-10 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-11 Keyboard Removal 3-13 Base Door Removal 3-14 WLAN (Wireless Local ...Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Upper Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 ...
...Recommended Equipment 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Battery Pack Removal 3-10 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-11 Keyboard Removal 3-13 Base Door Removal 3-14 WLAN (Wireless Local ...Disassembly Flowchart 3-20 Upper Case Removal 3-21 IO Board Removal 3-23 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 RTC battery Removal 3-30 Thermal Module Removal 3-32 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 3-33 DC-in Jack Removal 3-35 ...
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Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing the IO Board 3-63 Replacing the Upper Case 3-65 External Module Reassembly Process 3-67 ... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module3-70 Replacing the Base Door 3-71 Replacing the Keyboard 3-72 Replacing the ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module 3-74 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-76 Replacing the Dummy Card 3-77 3-3
Replacing the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module 3-55 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-57 Replacing the RTC battery 3-59 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-60 Replacing the Mainboard 3-61 Replacing the IO Board 3-63 Replacing the Upper Case 3-65 External Module Reassembly Process 3-67 ... (Wireless Local Area Network) Module3-70 Replacing the Base Door 3-71 Replacing the Keyboard 3-72 Replacing the ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module 3-74 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-76 Replacing the Dummy Card 3-77 3-3
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External Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Screw List Step ODD Module Removal ODD Bracket Removal Base Door Removal WLAN Module Removal HDD Module Removal Size M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*6 M2*3 M3.0*3.5 Ni Quantity 1 2 4 1 4 Acer Part No. 86.A08V7.004 86.SA107.001 86.A08V7.004 86.SA107.001 86.WFB07.001 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 SD Dummy Card Battery ODD Module Keyboard Base Door WLAN Module DIMM Module HDD Module Figure 3-2.
External Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Screw List Step ODD Module Removal ODD Bracket Removal Base Door Removal WLAN Module Removal HDD Module Removal Size M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*6 M2*3 M3.0*3.5 Ni Quantity 1 2 4 1 4 Acer Part No. 86.A08V7.004 86.SA107.001 86.A08V7.004 86.SA107.001 86.WFB07.001 3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 SD Dummy Card Battery ODD Module Keyboard Base Door WLAN Module DIMM Module HDD Module Figure 3-2.
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Place computer on flat surface, battery side is up. 2. Use the screwdriver to push and hold the battery release latch (A) to unlock position (Figure 3-4). B Figure 3-5. A Figure 3-4. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (B) disposal (Figure 3-5). 3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures The battery pack will automatically realease from battery bay (Figure 3-5). Battery Release Latch 3. Lift battery pack (B) from the battery bay. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
Place computer on flat surface, battery side is up. 2. Use the screwdriver to push and hold the battery release latch (A) to unlock position (Figure 3-4). B Figure 3-5. A Figure 3-4. Battery + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery (B) disposal (Figure 3-5). 3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures The battery pack will automatically realease from battery bay (Figure 3-5). Battery Release Latch 3. Lift battery pack (B) from the battery bay. Battery Pack Removal 0 1.
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ODD Module 3. B A Figure 3-6. Remove ODD bezel (B) from ODD module (Figure 3-7). 5. Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module (Figure 3-7). Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD bay (Figure 3-6). ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Grasp the ODD bezel (B) to remove ODD module from ODD module (Figure 3-7). 4. Remove one (1) screw (A) securing the ODD module in place (Figure 3-6). 2. B C D C Figure 3-7. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11
ODD Module 3. B A Figure 3-6. Remove ODD bezel (B) from ODD module (Figure 3-7). 5. Remove ODD bracket (D) from ODD module (Figure 3-7). Remove two (2) screws (C) from ODD bay (Figure 3-6). ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Grasp the ODD bezel (B) to remove ODD module from ODD module (Figure 3-7). 4. Remove one (1) screw (A) securing the ODD module in place (Figure 3-6). 2. B C D C Figure 3-7. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11
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... (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from the system (Figure 3-8). Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-9). 3. Keyboard Latches 2. B A C Figure 3-9. Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.
... (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from the system (Figure 3-8). Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-9). 3. Keyboard Latches 2. B A C Figure 3-9. Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1.