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... Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack...
... Utility Disk 2-26 Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16 Chapter 2. Service and Maintenance Introduction 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Getting Started 3-6 Battery Pack Removal 3-7 Battery Pack...
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Troubleshooting General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 ii DIMM Module Installation 3-22 HDD Module ... HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal ...
Troubleshooting General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 ii DIMM Module Installation 3-22 HDD Module ... HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal ...
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... server has been stopped • User input (text that is important to know for personal injury. Example: At the prompt, type run [file name] -m • Keyboard keys are shown in constant width bold. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of additional information related to input, and error messages) are shown in bold. Example...
... server has been stopped • User input (text that is important to know for personal injury. Example: At the prompt, type run [file name] -m • Keyboard keys are shown in constant width bold. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of additional information related to input, and error messages) are shown in bold. Example...
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-2 Features 1-2 Notebook Tour 1-6 Top View 1-6 Front View 1-7 Left View 1-8 Right View 1-9 Base View 1-10 Touchpad Basics 1-11 Keyboard Basics 1-12 System Block Diagram 1-15 Specifications Table 1-16
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.../speaker jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two...
.../speaker jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls Keyboard • 103/104/107-key Fine Tip keyboard • International language support • Independent standard numeric keypad, pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two...
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... like a computer mouse. Emits audio sound. Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Notebook Tour Top View 76 5 1 4 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Speaker 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Top View Description Press to enter data into the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer...
... like a computer mouse. Emits audio sound. Web camera used for sound recording or voice chatting. Notebook Tour Top View 76 5 1 4 3 2 # Icon Item 1 Power Button 2 Touchpad 3 Keyboard 4 Speaker 4 Display Screen 5 Microphone 6 Webcam Figure 1:1. Top View Description Press to enter data into the computer. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD) screen, displays computer...
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Use with other keys, provides a variety of functions. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , ... Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. See Windows Key on page 1-13. The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use with other keys, provides a variety of functions. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Keyboard # Item 1 Caps Lock Key 2 Fn Function Key 3 Windows Key 4 Application Key 5 Num Lock Key Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on , ... Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. See Windows Key on page 1-13. The keys function as clicking the right mouse button. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. Press to launch the Start menu. • When used with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
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...LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,... and Configurations 1-20 Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA ...
...LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Insyde 1.00 SPI 4MB + 1MB • Insyde code base • Flash ROM 4 MB • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3,... and Configurations 1-20 Specification Broadcom BCM57785 RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000 Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA ...
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... HDD Module Removal 3-23 HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal 3-43 Mainboard Installation 3-46...
... HDD Module Removal 3-23 HDD Module Installation 3-24 HDD Carrier Removal 3-25 HDD Carrier Installation 3-25 WLAN Module Removal 3-26 WLAN Module Installation 3-28 Keyboard Removal 3-30 Keyboard Installation 3-32 Upper Case Removal 3-34 Upper Case Installation 3-38 RTC Battery Removal 3-41 RTC Battery Installation 3-42 Mainboard Removal 3-43 Mainboard Installation 3-46...
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Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing Battery ODD Module Dummy Card Base Door Keyboard DIMM Module HDD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier Upper Cover RTC Battery USB Module Mainboard Speaker Module Power Board Touchpad FFC Fan Thermal Module LCD Module CPU Figure 3:1. Maintenance Flow 3-4 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing Battery ODD Module Dummy Card Base Door Keyboard DIMM Module HDD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier Upper Cover RTC Battery USB Module Mainboard Speaker Module Power Board Touchpad FFC Fan Thermal Module LCD Module CPU Figure 3:1. Maintenance Flow 3-4 Service and Maintenance
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Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2. From the top side of the keyboard, pull the keyboard to slightly release the keyboard from the upper case. Do not completely lift the keyboard. 3-30 Service and Maintenance Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: A cable is connected underneath the keyboard. Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Figure 3:39. Figure 3:38. Using a plastic pry, push the six (6) latches circled below to detach it from the upper case.
Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2. From the top side of the keyboard, pull the keyboard to slightly release the keyboard from the upper case. Do not completely lift the keyboard. 3-30 Service and Maintenance Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: A cable is connected underneath the keyboard. Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Figure 3:39. Figure 3:38. Using a plastic pry, push the six (6) latches circled below to detach it from the upper case.
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3. Figure 3:40. Under the bottom side of the keyboard, push the connector locks upwards to remove the keyboard cable connector from the mainboard connector. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable Service and Maintenance 3-31
3. Figure 3:40. Under the bottom side of the keyboard, push the connector locks upwards to remove the keyboard cable connector from the mainboard connector. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable Service and Maintenance 3-31
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Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2. Figure 3:41. Align the bottom edge of the keyboard to secure the cable. Push the connector clips down . Figure 3:42. Installing the Keyboard (1 of the mainboard connector up and then connect the keyboard cable connector to the mainboard connector with the coloured side down to the upper case. Keyboard Installation 1. Push the clips of 2) 3-32 Service and Maintenance
Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2. Figure 3:41. Align the bottom edge of the keyboard to secure the cable. Push the connector clips down . Figure 3:42. Installing the Keyboard (1 of the mainboard connector up and then connect the keyboard cable connector to the mainboard connector with the coloured side down to the upper case. Keyboard Installation 1. Push the clips of 2) 3-32 Service and Maintenance
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Install the battery (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-33 Installing the Keyboard (2 of the upper case. 3. Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of 2) 4. Figure 3:43.
Install the battery (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-33 Installing the Keyboard (2 of the upper case. 3. Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of 2) 4. Figure 3:43.
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Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case. Disconnecting the Powerboard Cable 3-34 Service and Maintenance Removing the Lower Case Screws 2. Upper Case Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 Keyboard Removal on page 3-30 1. Push the clips of the mainboard connector to disconnect the powerboard cable connector. Figure 3:44. Figure 3:45.
Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case. Disconnecting the Powerboard Cable 3-34 Service and Maintenance Removing the Lower Case Screws 2. Upper Case Removal Prerequisite: Base Door Removal on page 3-11 Keyboard Removal on page 3-30 1. Push the clips of the mainboard connector to disconnect the powerboard cable connector. Figure 3:44. Figure 3:45.
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5. Install the base door (see Keyboard Installation on page 3-13). Table 3:8. Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6. Upper and Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 2.5 Quantity 3 M 2.5 x 5.0 2 M 2.5 x 8.0 16 3-40 Service and Maintenance Install the keyboard (see Base Door Installation on page 3-32). 7. Figure 3:55. Attach the 21 screws to secure the upper case and the lower case.
5. Install the base door (see Keyboard Installation on page 3-13). Table 3:8. Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6. Upper and Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type M 2.0 x 2.5 Quantity 3 M 2.5 x 5.0 2 M 2.5 x 8.0 16 3-40 Service and Maintenance Install the keyboard (see Base Door Installation on page 3-32). 7. Figure 3:55. Attach the 21 screws to secure the upper case and the lower case.
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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4-2 General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 Bluetooth Function Failure 4-14 4-in-1 Card Function Failure 4-15 Unit Thermal Failure 4-16 Cosmetic Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 BIOS Problems 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-19
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4-2 General Information 4-2 Power On Issues 4-3 No Display Issues 4-4 LCD Picture Failure 4-6 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-7 Touchpad Failure 4-8 Internal Speaker Failure 4-9 Internal Microphone Failure 4-11 USB Failure 4-12 Wireless Function Failure 4-13 Bluetooth Function Failure 4-14 4-in-1 Card Function Failure 4-15 Unit Thermal Failure 4-16 Cosmetic Failure 4-17 Other Functions Failure 4-18 BIOS Problems 4-18 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-19
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...the solution. Symptoms Power on page 4-6 Figure 4:4. LCD Picture Failure on Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure 4-in -1 Card ...page 4-7 Figure 4:5. Internal Microphone Failure on page 4-8 Figure 4:6. NOTE: • The diagnostic tests are designed to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. • Do not replace a non-...
...the solution. Symptoms Power on page 4-6 Figure 4:4. LCD Picture Failure on Issues No Display Issues LCD Picture Failure Internal Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Internal Microphone Failure USB Failure Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure 4-in -1 Card ...page 4-7 Figure 4:5. Internal Microphone Failure on page 4-8 Figure 4:6. NOTE: • The diagnostic tests are designed to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. • Do not replace a non-...
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Internal Keyboard Failure If the internal keyboard fails, perform the following: Start OK Check KB FPC well insert NG OK Re-assemble the KB FPC to M/B Is KB ok? OK Swap M/B NG Replace KB material Figure 4:4. Internal Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-7
Internal Keyboard Failure If the internal keyboard fails, perform the following: Start OK Check KB FPC well insert NG OK Re-assemble the KB FPC to M/B Is KB ok? OK Swap M/B NG Replace KB material Figure 4:4. Internal Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-7
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Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View JSPK2 JLVDS1 U1004 U1003 JMIC2 JPWR1 JSPK1 U1008 U1007 JTP1 JKB1 JBATT1 JREAD1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 SW2 LED5 LED6 LED7 SW3 Figure 5:1. Mainboard Top Jumper and Connectors Item Description JSPK1, JSPK2 Internal Speaker Connector JLVDS1 LVDS Connector U1003, U1004, U1007, U1008 VRAM JMIC2 Internal Digital MIC Connector JTP1 Touchpad Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector Jumper and Connector Locations JUSB2 JBT1 5-2 Mainboard Top Table 5:1.
Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View JSPK2 JLVDS1 U1004 U1003 JMIC2 JPWR1 JSPK1 U1008 U1007 JTP1 JKB1 JBATT1 JREAD1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 SW2 LED5 LED6 LED7 SW3 Figure 5:1. Mainboard Top Jumper and Connectors Item Description JSPK1, JSPK2 Internal Speaker Connector JLVDS1 LVDS Connector U1003, U1004, U1007, U1008 VRAM JMIC2 Internal Digital MIC Connector JTP1 Touchpad Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector Jumper and Connector Locations JUSB2 JBT1 5-2 Mainboard Top Table 5:1.