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... 3-34 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-35 Removing the Keyboard 3-36 Removing the Power Button Board 3-38 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-41 Reassembly Process 3-43 Replacing the LCD Module 3-43 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-45 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-47 Replacing the Keyboard 3-48 vi
... 3-34 Removing the M-SATA Board 3-35 Removing the Keyboard 3-36 Removing the Power Button Board 3-38 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-41 Reassembly Process 3-43 Replacing the LCD Module 3-43 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-45 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-47 Replacing the Keyboard 3-48 vi
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... 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 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure...
... 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 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure...
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...; HM77 (6MB BIOS ROM) Chipset System Memory 0 On board, up to 8pcs DDRIIIL (4GB) Display 0 13.3-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: Intel...
...; HM77 (6MB BIOS ROM) Chipset System Memory 0 On board, up to 8pcs DDRIIIL (4GB) Display 0 13.3-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 Graphics controller: Intel...
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... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Open Front View Table 1-1. Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for your hands when you use the...
... Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Open Front View Table 1-1. Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View No. 1 2 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen 3 Power button Description Web camera for your hands when you use the...
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... the key in Sleep mode. Table 1-9. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications...
... the key in Sleep mode. Table 1-9. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Function Fn+F3 Communication device toggle Fn+F4 Sleep Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Display off the LCD back light Switches the display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) or both. Turns the touchpad On or Off. 1-16 Hardware Specifications...
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... the computer. 2. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. System Block Diagram 0... HDMI 51 LCD 49 Left Side: USB 3.0x 2 CAMERA 49 Internal Digital MIC HP1 2CH SPEAKER Intel CPU SNB/ IVB FSB: 1066 MHz DDRIII ...
... the computer. 2. This will display the eRecovery Management window. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer. 1. D2D Recovery 0 The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to factory condition. System Block Diagram 0... HDMI 51 LCD 49 Left Side: USB 3.0x 2 CAMERA 49 Internal Digital MIC HP1 2CH SPEAKER Intel CPU SNB/ IVB FSB: 1066 MHz DDRIII ...
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... Item Controller Cards supported Manufacturing technology Specification RTS 5209 MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™) Secure Digital™ (SD) 65 nm LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio B133XTF01.0 LF 337.8 mm (13...
... Item Controller Cards supported Manufacturing technology Specification RTS 5209 MultiMediaCard™ (MMC) MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™) Secure Digital™ (SD) 65 nm LCD Panel Item Vendor and models Screen size (diagonal) Active area Display resolution (pixels) Pixel pitch Viewing angle (H/V) Brightness Contrast ratio B133XTF01.0 LF 337.8 mm (13...
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... M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-37 Removing the LCD Module 3-39 Reassembly Process 3-41 Replacing the LCD Module 3-41 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-43 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the WLAN Board...
... M-SATA Board 3-33 Removing the Keyboard 3-34 Removing the Power Button Board 3-36 Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-37 Removing the LCD Module 3-39 Reassembly Process 3-41 Replacing the LCD Module 3-41 Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 3-43 Replacing the Power Button Board 3-45 Replacing the Keyboard 3-46 Replacing the WLAN Board...
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... / M-SATA BOARD DC-IN MODULE HDD / SSD MODULE CARD READER BOARD THERMAL MODULE POWER BUTTON BOARD MAIN BOARD RTC BATTERY KEYBOARD MIDDLE COVER LCD MODULE Figure 3-2. 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...
... / M-SATA BOARD DC-IN MODULE HDD / SSD MODULE CARD READER BOARD THERMAL MODULE POWER BUTTON BOARD MAIN BOARD RTC BATTERY KEYBOARD MIDDLE COVER LCD MODULE Figure 3-2. 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...
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Figure 3-42. LCD Cable Adhesive Tape 8. Disconnect the LCD cable from the adhesive tape securing it. Figure 3-41. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-29 7. Release the LCD cable from the mainboard.
Figure 3-42. LCD Cable Adhesive Tape 8. Disconnect the LCD cable from the adhesive tape securing it. Figure 3-41. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-29 7. Release the LCD cable from the mainboard.
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...excessive force when removing. 1. Perform the "Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board)" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Gently lift the LCD cable off the upper case. Keyboard Adhesive Tape Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-17. 6. ...the "Removing the WLAN Board" procedure described on page 3-27. 9. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on page 3-34. 10. LCD Cable 11. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-13. 4. Perform the "Removing the Left and Right Speakers" ...
...excessive force when removing. 1. Perform the "Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board)" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Gently lift the LCD cable off the upper case. Keyboard Adhesive Tape Machine Maintenance Perform the "Removing the Lower Case" procedure described on page 3-17. 6. ...the "Removing the WLAN Board" procedure described on page 3-27. 9. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on page 3-34. 10. LCD Cable 11. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-13. 4. Perform the "Removing the Left and Right Speakers" ...
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12. Upper Case Assembly 13. Detach the middle cover assembly from the upper case. Middle Cover Assembly 3-40 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-62. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assembly. Figure 3-61.
12. Upper Case Assembly 13. Detach the middle cover assembly from the upper case. Middle Cover Assembly 3-40 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-62. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assembly. Figure 3-61.
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Removing the LCD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board)" procedure described on page 3-15. 5. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-.... Perform the "Removing the HDD Module" procedure described on page 3-25. 8. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 45° angle with the LCD assembly. Perform the "Removing the Card Reader Board" procedure described on page 3-19. 7. Perform the "Removing the Middle Cover Assembly" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Perform...
Removing the LCD Module 0 1. Perform the "Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board)" procedure described on page 3-15. 5. Perform the "Removing the WLAN Module" procedure described on page 3-.... Perform the "Removing the HDD Module" procedure described on page 3-25. 8. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 45° angle with the LCD assembly. Perform the "Removing the Card Reader Board" procedure described on page 3-19. 7. Perform the "Removing the Middle Cover Assembly" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Perform...
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Figure 3-64. Screws Step LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 14. Upper Case Screws - Gently detach the LCD cable from the upper case (1) and lift the upper case away from the LCD module (2). 13. LCD Hinges Table 3-64. Figure 3-65. LCD Module + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is not entangled with the upper case and take extra care not to the LCD hinges. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to scratch the LCD cable. 3-42 Machine Maintenance
Figure 3-64. Screws Step LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 14. Upper Case Screws - Gently detach the LCD cable from the upper case (1) and lift the upper case away from the LCD module (2). 13. LCD Hinges Table 3-64. Figure 3-65. LCD Module + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is not entangled with the upper case and take extra care not to the LCD hinges. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to scratch the LCD cable. 3-42 Machine Maintenance
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Machine Maintenance 3-43 Upper Case 2. Figure 3-66. Upper Case + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is not entangled with the screw holes in the LCD hinge as shown. Tilt the LCD hinge approximately at a 45° angle then insert the upper case and align the screw posts of the upper case with the upper case and take extra care not to scratch the LCD cable. Figure 3-67. Reassembly Process 0 Replacing the LCD Module 0 1. Verify that the LCD cable is looped properly in the LCD hinges.
Machine Maintenance 3-43 Upper Case 2. Figure 3-66. Upper Case + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is not entangled with the screw holes in the LCD hinge as shown. Tilt the LCD hinge approximately at a 45° angle then insert the upper case and align the screw posts of the upper case with the upper case and take extra care not to scratch the LCD cable. Figure 3-67. Reassembly Process 0 Replacing the LCD Module 0 1. Verify that the LCD cable is looped properly in the LCD hinges.
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Upper Case - Screws Step Upper Case Reassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-44 Machine Maintenance LCD Hinge Screws Table 3-68. 3. Figure 3-68. Secure the upper case to the LCD hinges using four screws.
Upper Case - Screws Step Upper Case Reassembly Screw M2 x L4.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-44 Machine Maintenance LCD Hinge Screws Table 3-68. 3. Figure 3-68. Secure the upper case to the LCD hinges using four screws.
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Figure 3-70. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assembly Figure 3-69. Middle Cover Assembly Machine Maintenance 3-45 Upper Case Assembly 2. Insert the middle cover assembly in its slot. Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 0 1.
Figure 3-70. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assembly Figure 3-69. Middle Cover Assembly Machine Maintenance 3-45 Upper Case Assembly 2. Insert the middle cover assembly in its slot. Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 0 1.
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Secure the middle cover assembly to the upper case using four screws. 3. Upper Case Assembly 4. Figure 3-72. Screws Step Middle Cover Reassembly Screw M2 x L3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-46 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-71. Middle Cover Assembly Screws Table 3-72. Pull the upper case downward until it sits parallel with the LCD assembly.
Secure the middle cover assembly to the upper case using four screws. 3. Upper Case Assembly 4. Figure 3-72. Screws Step Middle Cover Reassembly Screw M2 x L3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-46 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-71. Middle Cover Assembly Screws Table 3-72. Pull the upper case downward until it sits parallel with the LCD assembly.
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Figure 3-78. 3. LCD Cable + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is installed as highlighted in Figure 3-78 to the upper case. Machine Maintenance 3-49 Fix the LCD cable to avoid damaging the LCD cable. Figure 3-77. Secure the keyboard to the upper case using adhesive tape. Keyboard 4.
Figure 3-78. 3. LCD Cable + IMPORTANT: Make sure that the LCD cable is installed as highlighted in Figure 3-78 to the upper case. Machine Maintenance 3-49 Fix the LCD cable to avoid damaging the LCD cable. Figure 3-77. Secure the keyboard to the upper case using adhesive tape. Keyboard 4.
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Secure the LCD cable to the mainboard. LCD Cable 4. Figure 3-91. LCD Cable Adhesive Tape 3-56 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-90. Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard using adhesive tape. 3.
Secure the LCD cable to the mainboard. LCD Cable 4. Figure 3-91. LCD Cable Adhesive Tape 3-56 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-90. Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard using adhesive tape. 3.