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... 3. Table of Contents Chapter 1. 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...
... 3. Table of Contents Chapter 1. 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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...: WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task. Example: At the prompt, type run [file name] -m • Keyboard keys are shown in square brackets ([ ]). Example: After entering data, press Enter. • Screen output (text that represents information displayed on the system, such as...
...: WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task. Example: At the prompt, type run [file name] -m • Keyboard keys are shown in square brackets ([ ]). Example: After entering data, press Enter. • Screen output (text that represents information displayed on the system, such as...
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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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Receives audio input for video communications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 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. The indicator lights blue when the power is on or off. Emits audio sound. Touch-sensitive pointing device that ...
Receives audio input for video communications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-6 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. The indicator lights blue when the power is on or off. Emits audio sound. Touch-sensitive pointing device that ...
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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, all alphabetic characters are typed ... Specifications and Configurations 1-12 See Windows Key on , the embedded keypad is on page 1-13. Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use with other keys, provides a variety of functions.
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, all alphabetic characters are typed ... Specifications and Configurations 1-12 See Windows Key on , the embedded keypad is on page 1-13. Use this mode when doing a lot of the current application. Keyboard Basics 5 1 23 4 Figure 1:7. When Num Lock is in uppercase. Use with other keys, provides a variety of functions.
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... simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset 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, PCI2.2. •...
... simultaneously Features Specification TM7T-A10B (wo/AL-FOIL) 103-US/104-UK /107-JA Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset 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, PCI2.2. •...
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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 Flow 3-4 Service and Maintenance 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 Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences.
Maintenance Flow 3-4 Service and Maintenance 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 Flowchart The flowchart in Figure3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences.
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Using a plastic pry, push the six (6) latches circled below to detach it from the upper case. Figure 3:38. Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2. Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: A cable is connected underneath the keyboard. From the top side of the keyboard, pull the keyboard to slightly release the keyboard from the upper case. Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Do not completely lift the keyboard. 3-30 Service and Maintenance Figure 3:39.
Using a plastic pry, push the six (6) latches circled below to detach it from the upper case. Figure 3:38. Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2. Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: A cable is connected underneath the keyboard. From the top side of the keyboard, pull the keyboard to slightly release the keyboard from the upper case. Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal on page 3-7 1. Do not completely lift the keyboard. 3-30 Service and Maintenance Figure 3:39.
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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 3. Figure 3:40.
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Figure 3:41. Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2. Push the connector clips down . Figure 3:42. Keyboard Installation 1. Push the clips 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. Align the bottom edge of 2) 3-32 Service and Maintenance Installing the Keyboard (1 of the keyboard to secure the cable.
Figure 3:41. Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2. Push the connector clips down . Figure 3:42. Keyboard Installation 1. Push the clips 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. Align the bottom edge of 2) 3-32 Service and Maintenance Installing the Keyboard (1 of the keyboard to secure the cable.
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Figure 3:43. Installing the Keyboard (2 of the upper case. Install the battery (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-33 Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of 2) 4. 3.
Figure 3:43. Installing the Keyboard (2 of the upper case. Install the battery (see Battery Pack Installation on page 3-8). Service and Maintenance 3-33 Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of 2) 4. 3.
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Figure 3:44. 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. Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case. Figure 3:45.
Figure 3:44. 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. Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case. Figure 3:45.
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Install the keyboard (see Base Door Installation on page 3-32). 7. Figure 3:55. Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6. Table 3:8. Install the base door (see Keyboard Installation on page 3-13). 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 Attach the 21 screws to secure the upper case and the lower case. 5.
Install the keyboard (see Base Door Installation on page 3-32). 7. Figure 3:55. Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6. Table 3:8. Install the base door (see Keyboard Installation on page 3-13). 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 Attach the 21 screws to secure the upper case and the lower case. 5.
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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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...8226; The diagnostic tests are intended to the problem. 3. Symptoms Power 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 Function...by step procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by repeating the operation that led to test only Acer products. Unit Thermal Failure on page 8-2. 4-2 Troubleshooting Power On Issues on page 4-4 Figure 4:3. Troubleshooting This chapter ...
...8226; The diagnostic tests are intended to the problem. 3. Symptoms Power 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 Function...by step procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by repeating the operation that led to test only Acer products. Unit Thermal Failure on page 8-2. 4-2 Troubleshooting Power On Issues on page 4-4 Figure 4:3. Troubleshooting This chapter ...
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Internal Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 OK Swap M/B NG Replace KB material Figure 4:4. 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?
Internal Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 OK Swap M/B NG Replace KB material Figure 4:4. 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?
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Mainboard Top Table 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 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 Table 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 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.