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The following conventions are shown in angle brackets (< >). Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in italics. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Variables contained within user input are used in this manual: ! ...
The following conventions are shown in angle brackets (< >). Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in italics. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of an option, or completing a task. Variables contained within user input are used in this manual: ! ...
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...Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-10 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Using the Keyboard 1-20 Windows Keys 1-22 Hotkeys 1-23 System Block Diagram 1-25 Specification Tables 1-26 Computer specifications 1-26 System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 ...Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 v
...Control 1-9 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-10 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Using the Keyboard 1-20 Windows Keys 1-22 Hotkeys 1-23 System Block Diagram 1-25 Specification Tables 1-26 Computer specifications 1-26 System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor 1-27 ...Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 v
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... Removal 3-16 ODD Module Installation 3-17 Palm Rest Cover Removal 3-18 Palm Rest Cover Installation 3-19 IO Board Removal 3-20 IO Board Installation 3-20 Keyboard Module Removal 3-21 Keyboard Module Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery...
... Removal 3-16 ODD Module Installation 3-17 Palm Rest Cover Removal 3-18 Palm Rest Cover Installation 3-19 IO Board Removal 3-20 IO Board Installation 3-20 Keyboard Module Removal 3-21 Keyboard Module Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery...
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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-6 LCD Picture Failure 4-8 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-... Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G 7-52 ix
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-6 LCD Picture Failure 4-8 Internal Keyboard Failure 4-9 Touchpad Failure 4-10 Internal Speaker Failure 4-11 Internal Microphone Failure 4-13 USB Failure 4-14 Other Functions Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-... Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-7 Screw List 6-17 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire V3-471 7-3 Acer Aspire V3-471G 7-52 ix
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...and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-10 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Using the Keyboard 1-20 Windows Keys 1-22 Hotkeys 1-23 System Block Diagram 1-25 Specification Tables 1-26 Computer specifications 1-26 System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor...27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-33 DVD...
...and Output (I/O) Ports 1-9 Software 1-10 Optional Items 1-11 Warranty 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Touchpad Basics 1-19 Using the Keyboard 1-20 Windows Keys 1-22 Hotkeys 1-23 System Block Diagram 1-25 Specification Tables 1-26 Computer specifications 1-26 System Board Major Chips 1-27 Processor...27 Processor Specifications 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table 1-29 System Memory 1-29 Memory Combinations 1-29 Video Interface 1-30 BIOS 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued 1-32 DVD Super-Multi Drive 1-33 DVD...
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... 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 International Language support Touchpad ...
... 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life: 4.5 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad Support Application keys for Windows Vista/Windows 7 International Language support Touchpad ...
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right ...
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right ...
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... Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be toggled on , the screen moves one line up or down when... the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to -full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not...
... Lock + Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the embedded keypad is on and off. When Scroll Lock is in uppercase. Using the Keyboard 0 The computer has a close-to connect an external keypad. A better solution would be toggled on , the screen moves one line up or down when... the up or down arrow keys are in numeric mode. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which can be to -full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Scroll Lock does not...
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.... Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of the key caps. It...
.... Embedded Numeric Keypad Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on embedded keypad. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded Type numbers in a normal manner. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the upper right corner of the key caps. It...
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... Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed...
... Start button; Functions supported by Windows XP: < > + : Show the System Properties dialog box < > + : Open Ease of functions. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed...
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... + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Figure 1-10.
... + Communication Enables/disables the computer's communication devices. + + + + Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Puts the computer in the hockey combination. Decreases the screen brightness. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Figure 1-10.
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... Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Built-in Intel Ivy Bridge CPU rPGA 989 LVDS / CRT 1366x768/60Hz ...W25Q32BVSSIG Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer GF4P_A10S keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad ...
... Interface Compatibility Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Built-in Intel Ivy Bridge CPU rPGA 989 LVDS / CRT 1366x768/60Hz ...W25Q32BVSSIG Insyde code base boot block non-shadow RAM support uEFI Specification Acer GF4P_A10S keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect Overlay numeric keypad ...
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... 0040 - 0043 System timer 004E - 004F Motherboard resources 0050 - 0053 System timer 0060 - 0060 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0061 - 0061 Motherboard resources 0062 - 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0063 - 0063 Motherboard resources 0064 - 0064 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0065 - 0065 Motherboard resources 0066 - 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0067 - 0067 Motherboard resources 0070 - 0070...
... 0040 - 0043 System timer 004E - 004F Motherboard resources 0050 - 0053 System timer 0060 - 0060 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0061 - 0061 Motherboard resources 0062 - 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0063 - 0063 Motherboard resources 0064 - 0064 Standard PS/2 Keyboard 0065 - 0065 Motherboard resources 0066 - 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded 0067 - 0067 Motherboard resources 0070 - 0070...
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... button. 2. Figure 2-18. Refer to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. Keyboard Key Location 3. Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 0 The BIOS password can only be removed by software utility. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. Select Boot... item 'USB HDD' as highlighted in Figure 2-19 and press Enter to Figure 2-21 5. To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 2-18).
... button. 2. Figure 2-18. Refer to exit the BIOS Boot Option menu. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. Keyboard Key Location 3. Removing Insyde BIOS Passwords 0 The BIOS password can only be removed by software utility. Execute ClearPwd.EXE under the DOS mode. Select Boot... item 'USB HDD' as highlighted in Figure 2-19 and press Enter to Figure 2-21 5. To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Press [ key before Acer logo disappears (Figure 2-18).
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... Removal 3-16 ODD Module Installation 3-17 Palm Rest Cover Removal 3-18 Palm Rest Cover Installation 3-19 IO Board Removal 3-20 IO Board Installation 3-20 Keyboard Module Removal 3-21 Keyboard Module Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery...
... Removal 3-16 ODD Module Installation 3-17 Palm Rest Cover Removal 3-18 Palm Rest Cover Installation 3-19 IO Board Removal 3-20 IO Board Installation 3-20 Keyboard Module Removal 3-21 Keyboard Module Installation 3-24 Mainboard Removal 3-25 Mainboard Installation 3-27 Speaker Module Removal 3-28 Speaker Module Installation 3-29 RTC battery Removal 3-30 RTC battery...
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Palm Rest Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Remove eight (8) screws securing the palm rest cover in place (Figure 3-15). Palm Rest Cover Screws Location 2. B C A 3-18 Figure 3-16. Disconnect Touchpad FPC (A) from Touchpad connector (B) (Figure 3-16). Touchpad FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Turn the palm rest cover over so that the palm rest cover (C) is face down on the keyboard (Figure 3-16). 3. Figure 3-15.
Palm Rest Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Remove eight (8) screws securing the palm rest cover in place (Figure 3-15). Palm Rest Cover Screws Location 2. B C A 3-18 Figure 3-16. Disconnect Touchpad FPC (A) from Touchpad connector (B) (Figure 3-16). Touchpad FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures Turn the palm rest cover over so that the palm rest cover (C) is face down on the keyboard (Figure 3-16). 3. Figure 3-15.
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Palm Rest Cover Installation 0 1. Place the palm rest cover (C) face down on the bottom of the system. 4. Connect Touchpad FPC (A) to Figure 3-16. 3. Refer to Touchpad connector (B). Install and secure eight (8) screws to the edge of the system. Refer to Figure 3-15. 5. Refer to Figure 3-16. 2. Turn the palm rest cover over and align it properly to the palm rest cover on the keyboard. ID Red Call out Green Call out Size M2.5*6 M2*3 Quantity 7 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 Install HDD Module.
Palm Rest Cover Installation 0 1. Place the palm rest cover (C) face down on the bottom of the system. 4. Connect Touchpad FPC (A) to Figure 3-16. 3. Refer to Touchpad connector (B). Install and secure eight (8) screws to the edge of the system. Refer to Figure 3-15. 5. Refer to Figure 3-16. 2. Turn the palm rest cover over and align it properly to the palm rest cover on the keyboard. ID Red Call out Green Call out Size M2.5*6 M2*3 Quantity 7 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 Install HDD Module.
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Keyboard Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Palm Rest Cover Removal 1. Figure 3-18. Keyboard Screw Location 2. B A C Figure 3-19. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove fifteen (15) screws securing the keyboard module in place (Figure 3-18). Turn the keyboard module over so that the keyboard module (C) is face down on the base assembly (Figure 3-19). 3. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-19).
Keyboard Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Palm Rest Cover Removal 1. Figure 3-18. Keyboard Screw Location 2. B A C Figure 3-19. Keyboard FPC Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 Remove fifteen (15) screws securing the keyboard module in place (Figure 3-18). Turn the keyboard module over so that the keyboard module (C) is face down on the base assembly (Figure 3-19). 3. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-19).
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Keyboard Bracket 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Figure 3-20. Gently remove the keyboard bracket (Figure 3-21). Keyboard Bracket Screw Location 6. 4. Figure 3-21. Remove fourteen (14) screws securing the keyboard bracket in place (Figure 3-20). Remove the keyboard module (C) from the base assembly (Figure 3-19). 5.
Keyboard Bracket 3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Figure 3-20. Gently remove the keyboard bracket (Figure 3-21). Keyboard Bracket Screw Location 6. 4. Figure 3-21. Remove fourteen (14) screws securing the keyboard bracket in place (Figure 3-20). Remove the keyboard module (C) from the base assembly (Figure 3-19). 5.
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D E Figure 3-22. 7. Keyboard Removal ! CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23 Remove the keyboard (E) from the keyboard frame (D) (Figure 3-22).
D E Figure 3-22. 7. Keyboard Removal ! CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23 Remove the keyboard (E) from the keyboard frame (D) (Figure 3-22).