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... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
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...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
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... device Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer...
... device Integrated webcam Web camera for sound recording and video communication. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Front View Table 1-1. Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer...
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... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. External USB hard drive 5.
Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. External USB optical drive 6. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list. External USB hard drive 5.
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Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Figure 2-13. Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12.
Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Figure 2-13. Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12.
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... disconnect the AC adapter and all other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. System Utilities 2-17 Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and...
... disconnect the AC adapter and all other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. System Utilities 2-17 Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and...
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the ODD Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-15 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. Figure 3-6. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Machine Maintenance 3-11
Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. Figure 3-6. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Machine Maintenance 3-11
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ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance 6. Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance 6. Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module.
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Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance 11.
Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Figure 3-36. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance 11.
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... still not resolved, refer to determine that the computer is extensive pixel damage (i.e. If the POST or video appears on page 8-3. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Perform the "Reinstalling the HDD Module" and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-37 and 3-41 respectively. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process...
... still not resolved, refer to determine that the computer is extensive pixel damage (i.e. If the POST or video appears on page 8-3. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Perform the "Reinstalling the HDD Module" and "Reinstalling the ODD Module" procedures described on pages 3-37 and 3-41 respectively. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly Process...
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... to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Confirm that the volume is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Restore system and file settings... Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Follow the on-screen prompts to 50.
... to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Confirm that the volume is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Confirm that other audio applications are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to start Speaker Setup. Restore system and file settings... Information on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers do not show, right-click on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Follow the on-screen prompts to 50.
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting
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Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Figure 5-3.
Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Figure 5-3.
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Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations
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... DC-in jack and plug one end to access the Setup Utility. Turn on the hardware gap together. 5. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Press F9 to save the changes you need to short the clear password...
... DC-in jack and plug one end to access the Setup Utility. Turn on the hardware gap together. 5. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Press F9 to save the changes you need to short the clear password...