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... These localized features are not covered in this information and the product it supports, read the following general information. In such cases, contact your regional office or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the functionality of customer machines. You must use the list .... General information 0 Before using this printed service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on cards, modems, or ...
... These localized features are not covered in this information and the product it supports, read the following general information. In such cases, contact your regional office or the responsible personnel/channel to extend the functionality of customer machines. You must use the list .... General information 0 Before using this printed service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to -date information available on cards, modems, or ...
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... Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance 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...
... Tools 2-16 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-16 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance 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...
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... 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 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12...
... 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 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12...
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... Utility. 2-8 System Utilities Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press Enter...
... Utility. 2-8 System Utilities Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 4. Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] Figure 2-4. Passwords are not case sensitive and the length must not exceed eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 4. Press Enter...
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Replacement Requirements 3-3 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-4 Disassembly Process 3-5 Removing the Lower Case 3-7 Removing the Battery Pack 3-8 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-13 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-15 Removing ...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-3 Recommended Equipment 3-3 Replacement Requirements 3-3 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-4 Disassembly Process 3-5 Removing the Lower Case 3-7 Removing the Battery Pack 3-8 Removing the Left and Right Speakers 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-13 Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board 3-15 Removing ...
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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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Machine Maintenance 3-7 Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. 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 / SSD ...remove the battery pack, then the WLAN module, in this disassembly section illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Screw List Step Lower Case Disassembly Battery Pack Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly DC-In Module Disassembly HDD/SSD Module Disassembly Card Reader Board Disassembly...
Machine Maintenance 3-7 Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. 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 / SSD ...remove the battery pack, then the WLAN module, in this disassembly section illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Screw List Step Lower Case Disassembly Battery Pack Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly DC-In Module Disassembly HDD/SSD Module Disassembly Card Reader Board Disassembly...
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Gently lift the lower case and lay it down beside the main unit. Figure 3-3. Lower Case Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Lower Case 0 1. Lower Case Screws Table 3-3. Remove the twelve screws securing the lower case. Figure 3-4. Screws Step Lower Case Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 12 Screw Type 2.
Gently lift the lower case and lay it down beside the main unit. Figure 3-3. Lower Case Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Lower Case 0 1. Lower Case Screws Table 3-3. Remove the twelve screws securing the lower case. Figure 3-4. Screws Step Lower Case Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 12 Screw Type 2.
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Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Left Speaker Screws Table 3-5. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-5. 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 Machine Maintenance
Lift the left speaker to the upper case. Screws Step Left Speaker Module Disassembly Screw M1.4 x L3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Left Speaker Screws Table 3-5. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Figure 3-5. 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 Machine Maintenance
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Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack. Figure 3-8. Screws Step Battery Pack Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-11 4. Battery Pack Screws Table 3-8. Figure 3-7. DC-In & Power Cable 5.
Remove the two screws securing the battery pack to the upper case. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack. Figure 3-8. Screws Step Battery Pack Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-11 4. Battery Pack Screws Table 3-8. Figure 3-7. DC-In & Power Cable 5.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the upper case. Figure 3-10. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2). 6. Figure 3-9. 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). Battery Cable 7.
Disconnect the battery cable from the upper case. Figure 3-10. Remove the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Lift the battery pack off its socket in Figure 3-10. Detach the battery pack from the WLAN board (2). 6. Figure 3-9. 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). Battery Cable 7.
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... (2). 5. Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Removing the Left and Right Speakers 0 1. Remove the two screws securing the right speakers to the upper case (1). Figure 3-11. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Figure 3-12. Release the speaker cable from the upper...
... (2). 5. Right Speaker Screws and Adhesive Tape Table 3-11. Removing the Left and Right Speakers 0 1. Remove the two screws securing the right speakers to the upper case (1). Figure 3-11. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Figure 3-12. Release the speaker cable from the upper...
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Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-14. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Figure 3-15. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-14. WLAN Module Antennas + IMPORTANT: For reference during machine reassembly, note which cable color corresponds to the main (black) and auxiliary (white) connectors. 4. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes Machine Maintenance 3-15 Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Release the antenna cables from the WLAN module. Figure 3-15. Unplug the two antenna cables from the adhesive tapes securing it. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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.... Figure 3-18. DC-In Machine Maintenance 3-17 Disconnect the DC-In cable from the WLAN board (1) then release the DC-In cable from the upper case. Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page 3-18, "Removing the DC-In...
.... Figure 3-18. DC-In Machine Maintenance 3-17 Disconnect the DC-In cable from the WLAN board (1) then release the DC-In cable from the upper case. Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page 3-18, "Removing the DC-In...
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Disconnect the DC-In cable from the M-SATA board & the mainboard (1) then release the DC-In cable from the upper case. Figure 3-20. DC-In 3-18 Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Detach the DC-In socket from the self adhesive tape securing it (2). Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. DC-In Cable (M-SATA Board) 4. Figure 3-21. Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) 0 1.
Disconnect the DC-In cable from the M-SATA board & the mainboard (1) then release the DC-In cable from the upper case. Figure 3-20. DC-In 3-18 Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Detach the DC-In socket from the self adhesive tape securing it (2). Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. DC-In Cable (M-SATA Board) 4. Figure 3-21. Removing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) 0 1.
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Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. HDD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-22. Release the HDD cable from its connector. HDD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-23. Removing the HDD Module 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to disengage the HDD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to page 3-22, "Removing the SSD Module". 1.
Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. HDD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-19 Figure 3-22. Release the HDD cable from its connector. HDD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-23. Removing the HDD Module 0 NOTE: NOTE: For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to disengage the HDD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to page 3-22, "Removing the SSD Module". 1.
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Figure 3-24. HDD Module 3-20 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-25. Remove the screw securing the HDD module to the upper case. Screw Step HDD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 6. 5. HDD Module Screw Table 3-24. Detach the HDD module from the upper case.
Figure 3-24. HDD Module 3-20 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-25. Remove the screw securing the HDD module to the upper case. Screw Step HDD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 6. 5. HDD Module Screw Table 3-24. Detach the HDD module from the upper case.
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Figure 3-29. Removing the SSD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. SSD Cable 3-22 Machine Maintenance Release the SSD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to disengage the SSD cable from its connector. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-28. SSD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Figure 3-29. Removing the SSD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. SSD Cable 3-22 Machine Maintenance Release the SSD cable from the adhesive tape securing it to disengage the SSD cable from its connector. Grasp the plastic tab and use it . Figure 3-28. SSD Cable Adhesive Tape 4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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SSD Module Screw Table 3-30. Detach the SSD module from the upper case. SSD Module Machine Maintenance 3-23 Figure 3-30. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the upper case. Screw Step SSD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 6. 5. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-31.
SSD Module Screw Table 3-30. Detach the SSD module from the upper case. SSD Module Machine Maintenance 3-23 Figure 3-30. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the upper case. Screw Step SSD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 6. 5. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-31.
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Card Reader Board Screws Table 3-35. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Disconnect the card reader cable from the mainboard and the card reader board. Figure 3-35. Figure 3-34. Remove the two screws securing the card reader board to the upper case. Card Reader Cable 4. Screws Step Card Reader Board Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-25 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Card Reader Board 0 1.
Card Reader Board Screws Table 3-35. Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-10. 3. Disconnect the card reader cable from the mainboard and the card reader board. Figure 3-35. Figure 3-34. Remove the two screws securing the card reader board to the upper case. Card Reader Cable 4. Screws Step Card Reader Board Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-25 Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Card Reader Board 0 1.