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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear and Base View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock ...Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External Module Disassembly Process 41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the HDD Module 43 Removing the DIMM Module 45 Removing the WLAN Module 47 Removing the Back Cover 49 Main Unit ...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 6 Right View 7 Rear and Base View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock ...Related Information 39 General Information 40 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External Module Disassembly Process 41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the HDD Module 43 Removing the DIMM Module 45 Removing the WLAN Module 47 Removing the Back Cover 49 Main Unit ...
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... Cover 96 Replacing the Keyboard 98 Replacing the WLAN Module 99 Replacing the DIMM Module 99 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the Battery Pack 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 Power On Issue 104 No Display Issue 105 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 106 LCD Failure 107 Built...
... Cover 96 Replacing the Keyboard 98 Replacing the WLAN Module 99 Replacing the DIMM Module 99 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 101 Replacing the Battery Pack 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 Power On Issue 104 No Display Issue 105 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 106 LCD Failure 107 Built...
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....) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Acer Crystal Eye webcam, with 640 x 480 resolution, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802... Power 63 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 10-hour battery life 48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 8-hour battery life 24 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack • 4-hour battery life ENERGY STAR® I/O interface • Multi...
....) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Acer Crystal Eye webcam, with 640 x 480 resolution, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology • WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802... Power 63 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 10-hour battery life 48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 8-hour battery life 24 W 2200 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack • 4-hour battery life ENERGY STAR® I/O interface • Multi...
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..., LCD projector). Indicates the status of the Bluetooth communication. Connects to an AC adapter. Chapter 1 The left and right mouse buttons. Battery indicator HDD indicator Num Lock indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. No. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. No. 1 Icon...
..., LCD projector). Indicates the status of the Bluetooth communication. Connects to an AC adapter. Chapter 1 The left and right mouse buttons. Battery indicator HDD indicator Num Lock indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. No. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. No. 1 Icon...
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... after prolonged or cooling fan use. compartment 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 11 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased. 12 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 16 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 17 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: The...
... after prolonged or cooling fan use. compartment 8 Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 11 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Your PC may have a different battery, depending on the model purchased. 12 Battery release latch Releases the battery for certain models). 16 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 17 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: The...
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... LAN communication. Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Num Lock indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. ...Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is activated. 3G/Wireless LAN communication indicator Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates the...
... LAN communication. Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Num Lock indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. ...Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is activated. 3G/Wireless LAN communication indicator Bluetooth communication indicator Indicates the...
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OFF=80°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 90°C Acer P/N KC.ANB01.450 Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Pineview-M (N450, N470) ...Express chipset • ICH7M Intel 82801GBM • On die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache • Tiger Point Chipset (NM10) • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. • Atheros AR8132 for 10/100 LAN. • ENE UB6252 card reader...
OFF=80°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 90°C Acer P/N KC.ANB01.450 Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package Core Logic Chipset Specification Intel® Pineview-M (N450, N470) ...Express chipset • ICH7M Intel 82801GBM • On die 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache • Tiger Point Chipset (NM10) • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC. • Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. • Atheros AR8132 for 10/100 LAN. • ENE UB6252 card reader...
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... LDV 3G Card Features Item Specification • 3G card in mini-PCI card size • Control by USB interface • User accessible SIM card by battery remove • Antenna: Has to be placed on the sides of LCD in A/B cover Wireless LAN Type Features Item... Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification WiMax Intel Echo Peak 5150 • 802.16e+802.11a/g/h • 1×2 MIMO • Mini card/Half Mini card...
... LDV 3G Card Features Item Specification • 3G card in mini-PCI card size • Control by USB interface • User accessible SIM card by battery remove • Antenna: Has to be placed on the sides of LCD in A/B cover Wireless LAN Type Features Item... Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification WiMax Intel Echo Peak 5150 • 802.16e+802.11a/g/h • 1×2 MIMO • Mini card/Half Mini card...
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... bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the...
... bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the...
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... M2*4 ZK NL CR3 17 86.SAS02.002 M2*6 ZK NL CR3 12 86.SAS02.004 M3*3 NI 4 86.SAS02.006 40 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all...
... M2*4 ZK NL CR3 17 86.SAS02.002 M2*6 ZK NL CR3 12 86.SAS02.004 M3*3 NI 4 86.SAS02.006 40 Chapter 3 Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all...
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External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove HDD Remove DIMM Remove WLAN Screw List Step HDD Door HDD Carrier WLAN Module DIMM Door Back Cover ...
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove HDD Remove DIMM Remove WLAN Screw List Step HDD Door HDD Carrier WLAN Module DIMM Door Back Cover ...
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Turn the computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Turn the computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Unlock the center securing latch by pressing down with a plastic tool. Turn the computer rightside up and open Keyboard FPC securing latch. 52 Chapter 3 Grasp the Keyboard and lift upward in the center as shown. 5. Use only plastic tools. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Turn the Keyboard over and open the lid to the full extent. 3. IMPORTANT: The use of metal tools may damage the outer casing. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Unlock the center securing latch by pressing down with a plastic tool. Turn the computer rightside up and open Keyboard FPC securing latch. 52 Chapter 3 Grasp the Keyboard and lift upward in the center as shown. 5. Use only plastic tools. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Turn the Keyboard over and open the lid to the full extent. 3. IMPORTANT: The use of metal tools may damage the outer casing. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to position. the main unit (2). 1 2 102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock release position (1), then insert the battery pack in to the 2.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to position. the main unit (2). 1 2 102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock release position (1), then insert the battery pack in to the 2.
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Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer ... Issue is properly connected to the failure point. 5. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start OK Check AC/Batt only power on OK Swap AC/Battery NG OK Check Power/B Whether OK Swap Power NG SW/B Swap M/B Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following...
Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer ... Issue is properly connected to the failure point. 5. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start OK Check AC/Batt only power on OK Swap AC/Battery NG OK Check Power/B Whether OK Swap Power NG SW/B Swap M/B Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following...
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... power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 107. 5. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is selected. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the Issue is...No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Connect it well No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Replace M/B Power On? DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? No ...
... power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 107. 5. Remove any stored power by one until the failure point is selected. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the Issue is...No panel/cable LCD panel/cable ok? Connect it well No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Replace M/B Power On? DDR RAM module LCD cable well connected? No ...
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...If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should... If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 213. 10. If the Issue is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. d. If ...
...If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should... If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 213. 10. If the Issue is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. d. If ...
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... If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware ...External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to verify mouse operation. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Restart the computer. 6.
... If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware ...External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to verify mouse operation. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Restart the computer. 6.
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...disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. ...isolate the failing FRU (do the following: 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly ...
...disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. ...isolate the failing FRU (do the following: 1. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly ...
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Mainboard Bottom View Item PJP2 JCRT1 JUSB1 JUSTB2 JHDD1 JDIM1 JP12 JDIM1 Description Battery Connector CRT Connector USB Connector USB Connector HDD Connector WWAN Connector FAN Connector RAM Connector 128 Chapter 5
Mainboard Bottom View Item PJP2 JCRT1 JUSB1 JUSTB2 JHDD1 JDIM1 JP12 JDIM1 Description Battery Connector CRT Connector USB Connector USB Connector HDD Connector WWAN Connector FAN Connector RAM Connector 128 Chapter 5