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... 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 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
... 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 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
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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 Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 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 Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 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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... the features and functions of the notebook. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View Table 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication...
... the features and functions of the notebook. Open Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Description Integrated webcam Web camera for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Open Front View Table 1-1. Palmrest Comfortable support area for sound recording and video communication...
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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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 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 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 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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Optical disc drive 3. Network boot 4. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8.
Optical disc drive 3. Network boot 4. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. External USB optical drive 6. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. Hard disk drive 2. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB hard drive 5. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-8.
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... display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00...
... display the command options. Unlock Key Code 3. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11. Open the computer in succession, an error is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00...
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... Utility. Clearing the BIOS Passwords 0 1. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to short the two contacts on the computer. 7. System Utilities 2-17
... Utility. Clearing the BIOS Passwords 0 1. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to short the two contacts on the computer. 7. System Utilities 2-17
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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 Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 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 Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Figure 3-6. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. 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). Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3.
Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Figure 3-6. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. 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). Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3.
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Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Figure 3-11. Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.
Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Figure 3-11. Figure 3-10. Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3.
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Figure 3-38. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables Machine Maintenance 3-31 Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case.
Figure 3-38. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (1). 12. 11. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables Machine Maintenance 3-31 Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (2). 13. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case.
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... "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described on pages 3-66 and 3-74 respectively. 12. If the issue is too dim at a time. 1. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Refer to the Online Support Information on the external display only, refer to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. If...
... "Removing the Camera Board" procedures described on pages 3-66 and 3-74 respectively. 12. If the issue is too dim at a time. 1. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. Refer to the Online Support Information on the external display only, refer to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. If...
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... date using System Restore. 10. Select Speakers and click Configure to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 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 verify that Speakers are set to configure...
... date using System Restore. 10. Select Speakers and click Configure to the Online Support Information on page 8-3 Troubleshooting 4-11 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 verify that Speakers are set to configure...
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Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11.
Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11.
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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. 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.
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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 Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 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 Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4.
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... password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. Press the button to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to turn on the computer. 7. Press F10 to save the changes you need to an electrical outlet. 6. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery...
... password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. Press the button to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to turn on the computer. 7. Press F10 to save the changes you need to an electrical outlet. 6. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery...