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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Rear View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 7 TouchPad Basics 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Lock ...Information 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the 3G Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 38 Removing the Upper and Lower Covers 39 LCD Module Disassembly Process 41 LCD...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Left View 5 Right View 6 Rear View 6 Bottom View 7 Indicators 7 TouchPad Basics 8 Using the Keyboard 9 Lock ...Information 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the 3G Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 38 Removing the Upper and Lower Covers 39 LCD Module Disassembly Process 41 LCD...
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... the WLAN Board 73 Replacing the LCM Module 73 Replacing the Upper Cover 75 Replacing the Keyboard 76 Replacing the 3G cover 77 Replacing the Battery 77 Troubleshooting 79 Common Problems 79 Power On Issue 80 No Display Issue 81 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 83 LCD Failure 84 Built-In...
... the WLAN Board 73 Replacing the LCM Module 73 Replacing the Upper Cover 75 Replacing the Keyboard 76 Replacing the 3G cover 77 Replacing the Battery 77 Troubleshooting 79 Common Problems 79 Power On Issue 80 No Display Issue 81 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 83 LCD Failure 84 Built-In...
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Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. USB mouse). Only one card can operate at any given time. speakers, headphones). No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Chapter 1 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack USB 2.0 ports Multi-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Note: Push to...
Connect to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. USB mouse). Only one card can operate at any given time. speakers, headphones). No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 6 Chapter 1 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack USB 2.0 ports Multi-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Note: Push to...
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Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in AC mode. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents. • Speaker grills allow audio to -read status indicators. Icon Function Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Num Lock Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Chapter 1 7 Indicators The computer...
Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in AC mode. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is ...Do not cover or obstruct the cooling vents. • Speaker grills allow audio to -read status indicators. Icon Function Battery Description Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Num Lock Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Chapter 1 7 Indicators The computer...
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... Type 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 Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 • Manufacturing option: mini-card • 802.11b/g (3rd Party) •...
... Type 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 Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 • Manufacturing option: mini-card • 802.11b/g (3rd Party) •...
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... ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. Chapter 2 27 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for example, if using USB...
... ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to position 1. 3. Chapter 2 27 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for example, if using USB...
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....004 M3*3.5 4 86.TDY07.003 34 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside...
....004 M3*3.5 4 86.TDY07.003 34 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside...
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 36 Chapter 3
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 36 Chapter 3
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Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Lift the 3G cover up to remove. Chapter 3 37 Remove the Battery Pack. Remove the two captive screws. 4. Removing the 3G Cover 1.
Loosen the ten captive screws from the Memory, HDD1, and HDD2 Covers. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Lift the 3G cover up to remove. Chapter 3 37 Remove the Battery Pack. Remove the two captive screws. 4. Removing the 3G Cover 1.
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Turn the computer upside down. Step Upper Cover Upper Cover Size M2*3 (NL) Red callout M2*5 (NL) Green callout Quantity 3 5 4. Remove the three securing screws under the battery pack. 3. Turn the computer rightside up and disconnect the TouchPad FFC. Remove the Battery Pack. Remove the two rubber foot pads and the eight securing screws. Screw Type Chapter 3 39 Removing the Upper and Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2.
Turn the computer upside down. Step Upper Cover Upper Cover Size M2*3 (NL) Red callout M2*5 (NL) Green callout Quantity 3 5 4. Remove the three securing screws under the battery pack. 3. Turn the computer rightside up and disconnect the TouchPad FFC. Remove the Battery Pack. Remove the two rubber foot pads and the eight securing screws. Screw Type Chapter 3 39 Removing the Upper and Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2.
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Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type NOTE: The antenna cables were removed during the LCD module disassembly. Chapter 3 51 The module pops up. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Remove the securing screw as shown. Remove it from the mainboard as shown. Removing the WLAN Module 1.
Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 (NL) Quantity 1 Screw Type NOTE: The antenna cables were removed during the LCD module disassembly. Chapter 3 51 The module pops up. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 36. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Remove the securing screw as shown. Remove it from the mainboard as shown. Removing the WLAN Module 1.
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Replace the 3G cover. 2. Replacing the 3G cover 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), insert 2. position. 1 2 Chapter 3 77 Replacing the Battery 1. Secure the two captive screws. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock battery in to the main unit (2).
Replace the 3G cover. 2. Replacing the 3G cover 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1), insert 2. position. 1 2 Chapter 3 77 Replacing the Battery 1. Secure the two captive screws. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock battery in to the main unit (2).
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...Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 80... or docking stations. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is selected. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. No POST or Video If ...
...Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Restart the computer. Remove the drives (see "LCD Failure" on page 80... or docking stations. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is selected. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. No POST or Video If ...
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... of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from ...the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the ...
... of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to determine that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. c. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from ...the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the ...
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... to Try. 90 Chapter 4 Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is a good connection. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the issue is listed under Other Devices. 13. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Swap M/B to the... 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 verify mouse operation. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2.
... to Try. 90 Chapter 4 Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is a good connection. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is properly installed. If the issue is listed under Other Devices. 13. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Swap M/B to the... 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 verify mouse operation. Check Test Fixture is OK. 2.
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... FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error is inoperative. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-off the computer. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered...defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do 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 ...
... FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error is inoperative. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Power-off the computer. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered...defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do 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 ...
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...check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps: • Power Off a system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. • Restart system. However, once it is cleared. Chapter 5 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you ...steps and try again. Press F2 key to BIOS Setup menu. NOTE: The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Aspire one provide one . Then remove the tool from the machine. • Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on M/B as ...
...check, users need to short the HW Gap to clear the password by the following steps: • Power Off a system, and remove HDD, AC and Battery from the HW Gap. • Restart system. However, once it is cleared. Chapter 5 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you ...steps and try again. Press F2 key to BIOS Setup menu. NOTE: The steps are only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Aspire one provide one . Then remove the tool from the machine. • Open the back cover of the machine, and find out the HW Gap on M/B as ...
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...the steps below: 1. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in another system with a workable BIOS. 5. When CRISIS is enabled, the system will force the... BIOS to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Steps for this , prepare the Crisis USB key. Save ROM file (file name: JAL90x64.fd) to initiate...
...the steps below: 1. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in another system with a workable BIOS. 5. When CRISIS is enabled, the system will force the... BIOS to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Steps for this , prepare the Crisis USB key. Save ROM file (file name: JAL90x64.fd) to initiate...
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...LED POWER BOARD W/ 5 IN 1 CARD READER 57.S0207.001 57.S0207.002 55.S0207.001 118 Chapter 6 Aspire one FRU List Category Adapter Battery Board Description ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK PA-1300-04AC LF BATTERY SIMPLO UM-2008AW LI-ION 3S1P PANASONIC 3 CELL 2200MAH MAIN COMMON MACLES / WHITE...UM-2008A LI-ION 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON MACLES Battery SIMPLO UM-2008AW Li-Ion 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON Macles / White Battery SIMPLO UM-2008A Li-Ion 3S1P PANASONIC 3 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Macles Battery SIMPLO UM-2008B Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 5200mAh Main ...
...LED POWER BOARD W/ 5 IN 1 CARD READER 57.S0207.001 57.S0207.002 55.S0207.001 118 Chapter 6 Aspire one FRU List Category Adapter Battery Board Description ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK PA-1300-04AC LF BATTERY SIMPLO UM-2008AW LI-ION 3S1P PANASONIC 3 CELL 2200MAH MAIN COMMON MACLES / WHITE...UM-2008A LI-ION 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 CELL 4800MAH MAIN COMMON MACLES Battery SIMPLO UM-2008AW Li-Ion 3S1P SAMSUNG 3 cell 2200mAh Main COMMON Macles / White Battery SIMPLO UM-2008A Li-Ion 3S1P PANASONIC 3 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Macles Battery SIMPLO UM-2008B Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell 5200mAh Main ...
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... NB Chipset Intel CS QG82945GSE MM#897840 ICH7M Antivirus application McAfee UMA PIFA Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire one White Testing Information Vendor 2nd Battery Test 60001535 PANASONIC Cover Test 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER Accessory Test 10001028 QUANTA Adapter Test 10001081 DELTA 60003544 LITE-ON OPT 60002015 HIPRO Type 6CELL2.6 White IMR...
... NB Chipset Intel CS QG82945GSE MM#897840 ICH7M Antivirus application McAfee UMA PIFA Foxconn FOX_ATH_XB63 Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire one White Testing Information Vendor 2nd Battery Test 60001535 PANASONIC Cover Test 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER Accessory Test 10001028 QUANTA Adapter Test 10001081 DELTA 60003544 LITE-ON OPT 60002015 HIPRO Type 6CELL2.6 White IMR...