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... extend the functionality of customer machines. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may not be noted in... bold italics. iii Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in constant width. If, for repair and service of a machine (such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and...
... extend the functionality of customer machines. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office may not be noted in... bold italics. iii Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are shown in constant width. If, for repair and service of a machine (such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and...
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... 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the...
... 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the...
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... 3-27 Removing the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board 3-40 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 3-42 Removing the Keyboard 3-45 Removing the IO Board 3-46 vi
... 3-27 Removing the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board 3-40 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 3-42 Removing the Keyboard 3-45 Removing the IO Board 3-46 vi
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... Replacing the Bottom Case 3-87 Replacing the CPU 3-90 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the... DIMM Module 3-125 Replacing the Main Door 3-127 Replacing the Battery 3-128 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 vii
... Replacing the Bottom Case 3-87 Replacing the CPU 3-90 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the... DIMM Module 3-125 Replacing the Main Door 3-127 Replacing the Battery 3-128 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 vii
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...Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the... Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-24 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 System ...
...Dimensions and Weight 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Closed Front View 1-13 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the... Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-24 Specification Tables 1-25 Computer specifications 1-25 System ...
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... 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack 9000 mAh 9-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function...
... 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack 9000 mAh 9-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function...
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Keyboard View Table 1-2. Keyboard View No Icon Item 1 Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard View 0 Figure 1-2.
Keyboard View Table 1-2. Keyboard View No Icon Item 1 Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 4 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard View 0 Figure 1-2.
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Keyboard Lock Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Using the Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys. Figure 1-8.
Keyboard Lock Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Using the Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys. Figure 1-8.
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...is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT used for all alphabetic characters are disabled. The key...Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When on, all applications. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations If an external keyboard or keypad is not changed by default. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are in uppercase. Scroll Lock When On, the screen moves one line up or down when...
...is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. Shift state is NOT used for all alphabetic characters are disabled. The key...Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When on, all applications. 1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations If an external keyboard or keypad is not changed by default. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are in uppercase. Scroll Lock When On, the screen moves one line up or down when...
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... focus to provide a variety of Access Center Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 it...
... focus to provide a variety of Access Center Application key This key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-10. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 it...
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... off . + + + < △ > Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Press any key to access most computer controls. Turns the speakers on and off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between...
... off . + + + < △ > Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Increases the sound volume. 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Press any key to access most computer controls. Turns the speakers on and off Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between...
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Specification Atheros AR8151L RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Specification Chicklet keyboard 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from... Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) ...
Specification Atheros AR8151L RJ45 RJ45 at the left side Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Specification Chicklet keyboard 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to Acer BIOS specification. Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from... Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification Insyde UEFI WINBOND W25Q32BVSSIG 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) ...
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... Direct memory access controller Not applicable Not Assigned Not Assigned System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ08 IRQ12 System function System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard System CMOS/real time clock ELAN PS/2 Port Smart-Pad 1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification...
... Direct memory access controller Not applicable Not Assigned Not Assigned System Interrupt Specification Hardware IRQ IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ08 IRQ12 System function System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard System CMOS/real time clock ELAN PS/2 Port Smart-Pad 1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification...
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... the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board 3-40 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 3-42 Removing the Keyboard 3-45 Removing the IO Board 3-46 Removing the Motherboard 3-48 Removing the Thermal Module 3-52 Removing the CPU 3-54 Removing the Bottom Case...
... the Touchpad Switch Board 3-30 Removing the Top Case 3-33 Removing the Speaker Module 3-37 Remove the Power Switch Board 3-40 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 3-42 Removing the Keyboard 3-45 Removing the IO Board 3-46 Removing the Motherboard 3-48 Removing the Thermal Module 3-52 Removing the CPU 3-54 Removing the Bottom Case...
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Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the ODD Module 3-116 Replacing the WLAN Card 3-119 Replacing the HDD Module 3-121 Replacing the DIMM Module 3-125 Replacing the Main Door 3-127 Replacing the Battery 3-128 3-3
Replacing the Thermal Module 3-92 Replacing the Motherboard 3-95 Replacing the IO Board 3-98 Replacing the Keyboard 3-100 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-103 Replacing the Speaker Module 3-105 Replacing the Top Case 3-108 Replacing the Top Case Palmrest 3-111 Replacing the ODD Module 3-116 Replacing the WLAN Card 3-119 Replacing the HDD Module 3-121 Replacing the DIMM Module 3-125 Replacing the Main Door 3-127 Replacing the Battery 3-128 3-3
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Main Screw List M3*3 Screw Quantity 4 Acer Part Number M2.5*5 18 M2.5*7 19 M2*2.2+5.7 4 M1.6*2.5 9 M2*3 37 3-7 Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: External...;Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Table 3-1. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence...
Main Screw List M3*3 Screw Quantity 4 Acer Part Number M2.5*5 18 M2.5*7 19 M2*2.2+5.7 4 M1.6*2.5 9 M2*3 37 3-7 Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following sections: External...;Main unit disassembly LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Table 3-1. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence...
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Screws Step Top Case and Palmrest Disassembly Touchpad Switch Board Disassembly Top Case Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Power Switch Board Disassembly Keyboard Bracket Disassembly IO Board Disassembly Motherboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly M2.5*7 M2*3 M2*2 M2*3 Screw M2.5*5 M2*2.2+5.7 M2*3 M2*3 M1.6*2.5 M2.5*5 M2.5*5 M2*3 3-26 Quantity 19 5 2 2 1 4 2 6 9 1 4 6 Part No. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-8. Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 Figure 3-36.
Screws Step Top Case and Palmrest Disassembly Touchpad Switch Board Disassembly Top Case Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Power Switch Board Disassembly Keyboard Bracket Disassembly IO Board Disassembly Motherboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly M2.5*7 M2*3 M2*2 M2*3 Screw M2.5*5 M2*2.2+5.7 M2*3 M2*3 M1.6*2.5 M2.5*5 M2.5*5 M2*3 3-26 Quantity 19 5 2 2 1 4 2 6 9 1 4 6 Part No. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-8. Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 Figure 3-36.
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Power Switch Board FFC 2. Remove 1 screw from motherboard. Figure 3-47. Disconnect the power switch board cable from the keyboard bracket. 3-33 Speaker Cable 3. Figure 3-48. Disconnect the speaker cable from motherboard. Removing the Top Case 0 1.
Power Switch Board FFC 2. Remove 1 screw from motherboard. Figure 3-47. Disconnect the power switch board cable from the keyboard bracket. 3-33 Speaker Cable 3. Figure 3-48. Disconnect the speaker cable from motherboard. Removing the Top Case 0 1.
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Figure 3-49. Use a plastic pry slice to insert to the gap between top case and bottom case, pry to remove this screw. 4. Screws Step Top Case Disassembly M2.5*5 Screw Quantity 1 Screw Type + IMPORTANT: Do not forget to release all latches. 3-34 Figure 3-50. Top Case Keyboard Bracket Screw Table 3-11.
Figure 3-49. Use a plastic pry slice to insert to the gap between top case and bottom case, pry to remove this screw. 4. Screws Step Top Case Disassembly M2.5*5 Screw Quantity 1 Screw Type + IMPORTANT: Do not forget to release all latches. 3-34 Figure 3-50. Top Case Keyboard Bracket Screw Table 3-11.
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Keyboard cable 7. Top Case 6. Lift to reveal the keyboard connector. Figure 3-51. Disconnect the keyboard cable from motherboard. 5. Figure 3-52. Lift the upper edge of top case to an about 60-degree angle to remove the top case. 3-35
Keyboard cable 7. Top Case 6. Lift to reveal the keyboard connector. Figure 3-51. Disconnect the keyboard cable from motherboard. 5. Figure 3-52. Lift the upper edge of top case to an about 60-degree angle to remove the top case. 3-35