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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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... recording and video communication. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1.
... recording and video communication. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View 0 Figure 1-1.
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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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Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. 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. External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. Hard disk drive 2. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system.
Network boot 4. Figure 2-8. 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. External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Optical disc drive 3. Hard disk drive 2. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system.
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Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Unlock Key Code 3. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options.
Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Unlock Key Code 3. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Figure 2-13. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options.
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... other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. Turn on the computer. 7. System Utilities...
... other peripherals from the hardware gap. 8. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Press F10 to load the system defaults. 11. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. Turn on the computer. 7. System Utilities...
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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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Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. 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). Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Figure 3-6. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6.
Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3. 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). Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Figure 3-6. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6.
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ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module. 6.
ODD Bezel 3-14 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-11. Pry the ODD bezel off the module. 6.
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Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-36. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11.
Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables 3-30 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-36. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11.
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... Disassembly Process. 3. Connect an external monitor to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is extensive pixel damage (i.e. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are...
... Disassembly Process. 3. Connect an external monitor to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Start the computer. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is extensive pixel damage (i.e. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are...
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... to verify that Speakers are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Confirm that the volume is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10...
... to verify that Speakers are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Confirm that the volume is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. If the issue is not muted. Click Mixer to 50. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time.
Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Card Reader Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time.
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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) No. 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. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Figure 5-3.
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) No. 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. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Figure 5-3.
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Figure 5-4. 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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No.
Figure 5-4. 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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No.
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... on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to load the system defaults. 11.
... on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter into the DC-in jack and plug one end to load the system defaults. 11.