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Aspire S3 MS2346 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 Software and Tools 1-6 Warranty 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Environment 1-7 Notebook Tour 1-8 Open Front View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-...
Aspire S3 MS2346 CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Operating System 1-3 Platform 1-3 System Memory 1-3 Display 1-3 Graphics 1-3 Storage Subsystem 1-4 Audio Subsystem 1-4 Communication 1-4 Privacy Control 1-4 Power Adapter and Battery 1-5 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-5 I/O Ports 1-5 Software and Tools 1-6 Warranty 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Environment 1-7 Notebook Tour 1-8 Open Front View 1-8 Rear View 1-9 Left View 1-10 Right View 1-...
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...Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 Removing the Lower Case 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 3-10 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-17...Module 3-22 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-25 Removing the Mainboard 3-27 Removing the Thermal Module 3-31 Removing the RTC Battery 3-33 Removing the WLAN Board 3-34 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-35 Removing the Keyboard 3-36 Removing the Power Button Board...
...Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 Removing the Lower Case 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 3-10 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-13 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-17...Module 3-22 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-25 Removing the Mainboard 3-27 Removing the Thermal Module 3-31 Removing the RTC Battery 3-33 Removing the WLAN Board 3-34 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-35 Removing the Keyboard 3-36 Removing the Power Button Board...
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Replacing the WLAN Board 3-50 Replacing the M-SATA Board 3-51 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-52 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-53 Replacing the Mainboard 3-55 Replacing the Card Reader Board 3-59 Replacing the HDD Module 3-61 Replacing ...-In Module (WLAN Board 3-67 Replacing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-68 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-69 Replacing the Right Speakers 3-71 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-73 Replacing the Lower Case 3-76 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 ...
Replacing the WLAN Board 3-50 Replacing the M-SATA Board 3-51 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-52 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-53 Replacing the Mainboard 3-55 Replacing the Card Reader Board 3-59 Replacing the HDD Module 3-61 Replacing ...-In Module (WLAN Board 3-67 Replacing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board 3-68 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-69 Replacing the Right Speakers 3-71 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-73 Replacing the Lower Case 3-76 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 ...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-6 Privacy Control 1-6 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-7 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-9 Dimensions and Weight 1-9 Environment 1-9 Notebook Tour 1-10 Open Front View 1-10 Rear View 1-11 Left View 1-12 Right View 1-13 Base View 1-14 Touchpad Basics 1-15 Keyboard 1-16 D2D Recovery 1-20 System Block Diagram 1-20 Specification Tables 1-21 1-2
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...;19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W 3 cell 3260 mAh 3S1P lithium polymer battery pack Battery life: 7 hours for models with SSD 6 hours for models with HDD Charging period: ...compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and ...
...;19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W 3 cell 3260 mAh 3S1P lithium polymer battery pack Battery life: 7 hours for models with SSD 6 hours for models with HDD Charging period: ...compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 84-/85-/88-key full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Overlay numeric keys Inverted "T" cursor keys Hotkeys for volume and ...
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... Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway...8.52 × 0.51/0.68 in) Weight 0 1.33 kg (2.93 lbs) (including battery) for models with SSD disk drive 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) (including battery) for models with HDD disk drive Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to ...
... Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway...8.52 × 0.51/0.68 in) Weight 0 1.33 kg (2.93 lbs) (including battery) for models with SSD disk drive 1.35 kg (2.98 lbs) (including battery) for models with HDD disk drive Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to ...
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...: The computer is charging. Rear View No. Connects to the AC adapter. Rear View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in jack 2 HDMI port 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 Battery indicator 5 Power indicator Description Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
...: The computer is charging. Rear View No. Connects to the AC adapter. Rear View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in jack 2 HDMI port 3 USB 2.0 ports 4 Battery indicator 5 Power indicator Description Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery reset pinhole 2 Strap Slot 3 Speakers Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery) For optional strap accessory. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View Table 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery reset pinhole 2 Strap Slot 3 Speakers Description Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer (simulates removing and reinstalling the battery) For optional strap accessory. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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... Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 32.2 cm 12.68 in Depth 21.85 cm 8.52 in Height 1.75 cm 0.68 in Weight (equipped with 3-cell battery pack) 1.33 kg with SSD disk drive 1.35 kg with HDD disk drive 2.93 lbs 2.98 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current...
... Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 32.2 cm 12.68 in Depth 21.85 cm 8.52 in Height 1.75 cm 0.68 in Weight (equipped with 3-cell battery pack) 1.33 kg with SSD disk drive 1.35 kg with HDD disk drive 2.93 lbs 2.98 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current...
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...; Indicator off . AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned off : Discharging state. Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of HDMI port Location System LED Indicators Specification...: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is in low power state. Item Data throughput Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AP11D Main Common ID:AP11D3F Sony AP11D Main COMMON ID:AP11D4F Lithium-polymer 3260mAh ...
...; Indicator off . AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned off : Discharging state. Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of HDMI port Location System LED Indicators Specification...: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is in low power state. Item Data throughput Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Sanyo AP11D Main Common ID:AP11D3F Sony AP11D Main COMMON ID:AP11D4F Lithium-polymer 3260mAh ...
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...;Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-12 System Utilities Release the Fn + Esc keys...
...;Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Press and hold the Fn + Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the power button. 6. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-12 System Utilities Release the Fn + Esc keys...
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...Removing the SSD Module 3-20 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-23 Removing the Mainboard 3-25 Removing the Thermal Module 3-29 Removing the RTC Battery 3-31 Removing the WLAN Board 3-32 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing ... the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the WLAN Board 3-48 Replacing the M-SATA Board 3-49 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-50 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-51 Replacing the Mainboard 3-53 Replacing the Card Reader Board 3-57 Replacing the HDD Module 3-59 Replacing the...
...Removing the SSD Module 3-20 Removing the Card Reader Board 3-23 Removing the Mainboard 3-25 Removing the Thermal Module 3-29 Removing the RTC Battery 3-31 Removing the WLAN Board 3-32 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing ... the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the WLAN Board 3-48 Replacing the M-SATA Board 3-49 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-50 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-51 Replacing the Mainboard 3-53 Replacing the Card Reader Board 3-57 Replacing the HDD Module 3-59 Replacing the...
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Replacing the Battery Pack 3-71 Replacing the Lower Case 3-74 3-3
Replacing the Battery Pack 3-71 Replacing the Lower Case 3-74 3-3
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...any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the WLAN/M-SATA board, you must first remove the battery pack, then the WLAN module, in this disassembly section illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Acer Part Number 86.EA552.4R5 86.EA552.4R5 86.EA36N.3R0 86.00E14.523 86.00E14.523 86....9A524.4R0 86.00E14.523 N/A - LOWER CASE BATTERY PACK SPEAKER MODULE WLAN MODULE WLAN / M-SATA BOARD DC-IN MODULE HDD...
...any of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the WLAN/M-SATA board, you must first remove the battery pack, then the WLAN module, in this disassembly section illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Acer Part Number 86.EA552.4R5 86.EA552.4R5 86.EA36N.3R0 86.00E14.523 86.00E14.523 86....9A524.4R0 86.00E14.523 N/A - LOWER CASE BATTERY PACK SPEAKER MODULE WLAN MODULE WLAN / M-SATA BOARD DC-IN MODULE HDD...
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Left Speaker Screws Table 3-5. Figure 3-5. Left Speaker Machine Maintenance Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Remove the two screws securing the left speaker off the upper case and temporarily place it at the side of the right speaker. 3-10 Figure 3-6.
Left Speaker Screws Table 3-5. Figure 3-5. Left Speaker Machine Maintenance Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Remove the two screws securing the left speaker off the upper case and temporarily place it at the side of the right speaker. 3-10 Figure 3-6.
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Battery Pack Screws Table 3-8. Screws Step Battery Pack Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-11 DC-In & Power Cable 5. Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8. 4. Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack.
Battery Pack Screws Table 3-8. Screws Step Battery Pack Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-11 DC-In & Power Cable 5. Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8. 4. Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack.
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Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-9. Battery Cable 7. Figure 3-10. 6. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow border in the upper case then slide it a few millimeters away from the mainboard (1). Disconnect the battery cable from the upper case. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2).
Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-9. Battery Cable 7. Figure 3-10. 6. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow border in the upper case then slide it a few millimeters away from the mainboard (1). Disconnect the battery cable from the upper case. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2).
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... Right Speakers 0 1. Figure 3-11. Screws Step Screw Right Speaker Module Disassembly M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 4. Right Speaker Machine Maintenance 3-13 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Release the speaker cable from the upper case. Perform the "Removing the...
... Right Speakers 0 1. Figure 3-11. Screws Step Screw Right Speaker Module Disassembly M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 4. Right Speaker Machine Maintenance 3-13 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Release the speaker cable from the upper case. Perform the "Removing the...
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Figure 3-14. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Figure 3-15. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1.
Figure 3-14. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Figure 3-15. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1.
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Figure 3-19. DC-In Cable (WLAN Board) 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Detach the DC-In socket from the self adhesive tape securing it (2). Disconnect the DC-In cable from the WLAN ...
Figure 3-19. DC-In Cable (WLAN Board) 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Detach the DC-In socket from the self adhesive tape securing it (2). Disconnect the DC-In cable from the WLAN ...