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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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.... 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). Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. ...
.... 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). Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. ...
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Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View No. 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 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
Deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View No. 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 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 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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...-60 Hz 19 V, 2-pin System Power Management Item Power management system ACPI 3.0-compliant Specification 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of HDMI port Location System LED Indicators Specification Up to 16.7 million colors 1 Back Item Power ...status Battery status Specification Solid blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is in power...
...-60 Hz 19 V, 2-pin System Power Management Item Power management system ACPI 3.0-compliant Specification 1-26 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of HDMI port Location System LED Indicators Specification Up to 16.7 million colors 1 Back Item Power ...status Battery status Specification Solid blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The computer is in power...
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... Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to...
... Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to...
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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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.../ SSD MODULE CARD READER BOARD THERMAL MODULE POWER BUTTON BOARD MAIN BOARD RTC BATTERY KEYBOARD MIDDLE COVER LCD MODULE Figure 3-2. Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Machine Maintenance 3-7 Quantity 12 2 4 1 1 4 2 3 - 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 - Screw List Step Lower Case Disassembly Battery Pack Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly DC-In Module...
.../ SSD MODULE CARD READER BOARD THERMAL MODULE POWER BUTTON BOARD MAIN BOARD RTC BATTERY KEYBOARD MIDDLE COVER LCD MODULE Figure 3-2. Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Machine Maintenance 3-7 Quantity 12 2 4 1 1 4 2 3 - 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 - Screw List Step Lower Case Disassembly Battery Pack Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly DC-In Module...
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Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Left Speaker Machine Maintenance 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. Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Figure 3-5. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Left Speaker Machine Maintenance 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. Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Figure 3-5. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
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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 Figure 3-7. Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Figure 3-8. DC-In & Power Cable 5. 4. 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 Figure 3-7. Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Figure 3-8. DC-In & Power Cable 5. 4. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack.
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Figure 3-10. 6. Battery Cable 7. 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. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-9. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2). Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10. 6. Battery Cable 7. 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. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-9. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2). Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10.
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... the upper case (1). Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Detach the right speaker from the adhesive tape securing it (2). 5. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-12. Right Speaker Machine Maintenance 3-13
... the upper case (1). Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Detach the right speaker from the adhesive tape securing it (2). 5. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-12. Right Speaker Machine Maintenance 3-13
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Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Figure 3-14. Figure 3-15. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Figure 3-14. Figure 3-15. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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... (2). Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. DC-In Machine Maintenance 3-17 DC-In Cable (WLAN Board) 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page...
... (2). Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. DC-In Machine Maintenance 3-17 DC-In Cable (WLAN Board) 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page...