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Example: After entering data, press Enter. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in angle brackets (< >). iii The following conventions are used in this manual: ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /...
Example: After entering data, press Enter. Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in angle brackets (< >). iii The following conventions are used in this manual: ! Example: the DRS5 User's Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /...
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...Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25... 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-27 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-31 v
...Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor 1-25... 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-27 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-31 v
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... Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local...
... Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local...
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No Display Issues 4-6 LCD Picture Failure 4-8 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems ... by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-20 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-431 7-3 Acer Aspire E1-431G 7-22 Acer Aspire E1-471 7-26 Acer Aspire E1-471G 7-34 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
No Display Issues 4-6 LCD Picture Failure 4-8 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems ... by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-20 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire E1-431 7-3 Acer Aspire E1-431G 7-22 Acer Aspire E1-471 7-26 Acer Aspire E1-471G 7-34 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 ix
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... and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor...25 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-27 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-31 DVD...
... and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Windows Keys 1-20 Hotkeys 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board Major Chips 1-25 Processor...25 Processor Specifications 1-26 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-26 System Memory 1-27 Memory Combinations 1-27 Video Interface 1-27 BIOS 1-28 Keyboard 1-28 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-29 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-30 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-31 DVD...
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...Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard...45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.x/11.x ...
...Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with International Language support Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media Keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard...45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Software 0 Productivity Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 10.x/11.x ...
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Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click button The left and right buttons function like ...
Notebook Tour 0 Figure 1-1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click button The left and right buttons function like ...
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...would be toggled on embedded Type numbers in uppercase. It is in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators ...+, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hardware Specifications...
...would be toggled on embedded Type numbers in uppercase. It is in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Hold while using cursor-control keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators ...+, -, *, and /). Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Hardware Specifications...
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... XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed...
... XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it opens the application's context menu. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed...
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Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker ...
Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. + Speaker ...
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... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde 1.08 W25Q16BVSSIG (16M-bit), W25Q32BVSSIG (32M-bit) 4MB Serial Flash Memory Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer TM4T_A11B keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-...JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad ...
... logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde 1.08 W25Q16BVSSIG (16M-bit), W25Q32BVSSIG (32M-bit) 4MB Serial Flash Memory Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer TM4T_A11B keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-...JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad ...
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... 0040 - 0043 System timer 004E - 004F Motherboard resources 0050 - 0053 System timer 0060 - 0060 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0061 - 0061 Motherboard resources 0062 - 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0063 - 0063 Motherboard resources 0064 - 0064 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0065 - 0065 Motherboard resources 0066 - 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0067 - 0067 Motherboard resources 0070 - 0070...
... 0040 - 0043 System timer 004E - 004F Motherboard resources 0050 - 0053 System timer 0060 - 0060 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0061 - 0061 Motherboard resources 0062 - 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0063 - 0063 Motherboard resources 0064 - 0064 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0065 - 0065 Motherboard resources 0066 - 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0067 - 0067 Motherboard resources 0070 - 0070...
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.... Keyboard Key Location 3. Refer to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. Press Power button. 2. Figure 2-19. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 0 The BIOS password can only be removed by software utility. System Utilities 2-19 Press [ key before Acer...
.... Keyboard Key Location 3. Refer to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. Press Power button. 2. Figure 2-19. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 0 The BIOS password can only be removed by software utility. System Utilities 2-19 Press [ key before Acer...
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Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local Area ...
Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 3-10 Dummy Card Installation 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Keyboard Installation 3-12 Base Door Removal 3-13 Base Door Installation 3-13 ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal 3-14 ODD Module Installation 3-15 WLAN (Wireless Local Area ...
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Keyboard Latches 2. B A C Figure 3-7. Remove the keyboard (C) from the system (Figure 3-6). Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-7). 3. Keyboard FPC 4. Turn the keyboard over so that the keyboard (C) is face down on the five (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from base assembly (Figure 3-7). Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-7). Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Figure 3-6.
Keyboard Latches 2. B A C Figure 3-7. Remove the keyboard (C) from the system (Figure 3-6). Press downward on the palm rest (Figure 3-7). 3. Keyboard FPC 4. Turn the keyboard over so that the keyboard (C) is face down on the five (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from base assembly (Figure 3-7). Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-7). Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Figure 3-6.
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Refer to mainboard connector (B). Connect keyboard FPC (A) to Figure 3-7. 2. Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Install Battery Pack. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures Press down on the system. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Place the keyboard (C) face down to Figure 3-7. 3. Refer to secure the latches on the palm rest. CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. ! Refer to Figure 3-6. 5.
Refer to mainboard connector (B). Connect keyboard FPC (A) to Figure 3-7. 2. Turn the keyboard over and align the keyboard with the indentation in the upper cover. 4. Install Battery Pack. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures Press down on the system. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Place the keyboard (C) face down to Figure 3-7. 3. Refer to secure the latches on the palm rest. CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. ! Refer to Figure 3-6. 5.
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Upper Case Screws Location 2. Upper Case Removal 0 Prerequisite: Keyboard Removal and Base Door Removal 1. Figure 3-18. Touchpad FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Disconnect touchpad FPC (A) from the base assembly (Figure 3-18). Remove eighteen (18) screws from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-19). 3. Remove two (2) screws (C) securing the upper case in place (Figure 3-19). C C B A Figure 3-19.
Upper Case Screws Location 2. Upper Case Removal 0 Prerequisite: Keyboard Removal and Base Door Removal 1. Figure 3-18. Touchpad FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Disconnect touchpad FPC (A) from the base assembly (Figure 3-18). Remove eighteen (18) screws from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-19). 3. Remove two (2) screws (C) securing the upper case in place (Figure 3-19). C C B A Figure 3-19.
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Place the upper case on the bottom edge of the upper case. 6. Install Keyboard and Base Door. ID Red Call out Green Call out C Size M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*6 Quantity 13 5 2 Screw Type 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lift up the ...
Place the upper case on the bottom edge of the upper case. 6. Install Keyboard and Base Door. ID Red Call out Green Call out C Size M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*6 Quantity 13 5 2 Screw Type 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lift up the ...
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... troubleshooting common problems associated with the verified symptom to determine the solution. Use Table 4-1 with the notebook. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified...) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. General ...
... troubleshooting common problems associated with the verified symptom to determine the solution. Use Table 4-1 with the notebook. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Common Problems Symptoms (Verified...) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Other Functions Failure Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems 4. General ...
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Internal Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: START Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 Connect No it well Keyboard OK? No Replace keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4.
Internal Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: START Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 Connect No it well Keyboard OK? No Replace keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4.