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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5 Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 ...
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...Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ...Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD ...
...Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ...Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD ...
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... 3-52 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Reinstalling the LCD Module 3-53 Reinstalling the Speaker Module 3-55 Reinstalling the Battery Connector 3-57 Reinstalling the DC In Module 3-58 Reinstalling the Thermal Module 3-59 Reinstalling the Mainboard 3-61 Reinstalling ...74 Reinstalling the ODD Module 3-74 Reinstalling the Keyboard 3-77 Reinstalling the DIMM Modules 3-79 Reinstalling the DIMM Cover 3-80 Reinstalling the Battery Pack 3-81 Troubleshooting 3 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 ...
... 3-52 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Reinstalling the LCD Module 3-53 Reinstalling the Speaker Module 3-55 Reinstalling the Battery Connector 3-57 Reinstalling the DC In Module 3-58 Reinstalling the Thermal Module 3-59 Reinstalling the Mainboard 3-61 Reinstalling ...74 Reinstalling the ODD Module 3-74 Reinstalling the Keyboard 3-77 Reinstalling the DIMM Modules 3-79 Reinstalling the DIMM Cover 3-80 Reinstalling the Battery Pack 3-81 Troubleshooting 3 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 ...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 ...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 ...
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...215;480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 4-Cell 2.8 Ah Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 4 hours Charging period: 1.5 to 2 hours for ...
...215;480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable): Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready ...;BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin 65 W AC adapter 4-Cell 2.8 Ah Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 4 hours Charging period: 1.5 to 2 hours for ...
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...; Height: 381.6 x 253 x 20.6mm (15.02 × 9.96 × 0.81 in) Weight 0 2.23 kg (4.92 lb) (including battery) for UMA models 2.28 kg (5.03 lb) (including battery) for Discrete models Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to 40 °C Non-operating: -20 to 60...
...; Height: 381.6 x 253 x 20.6mm (15.02 × 9.96 × 0.81 in) Weight 0 2.23 kg (4.92 lb) (including battery) for UMA models 2.28 kg (5.03 lb) (including battery) for Discrete models Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to 40 °C Non-operating: -20 to 60...
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... Description Supports MMC, MMCplus and SD cards. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in power-saving mode. Close Front View No. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The ...
... Description Supports MMC, MMCplus and SD cards. Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. Blinking amber: The battery is in power-saving mode. Close Front View No. Indicates the computer's power status. Blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The ...
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Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Base View Table 1-5.
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... Dimensions Width 38.2 cm 15.02 in Depth 25.3 cm 9.96 in Height 2.06 cm 0.81 in Weight (equipped with 4-cell 2.23 kg for UMA battery pack, HDD, and ODD) 2.28 kg for Discrete 4.92 lb for UMA 5.03 lb for Discrete Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current (max...
... Dimensions Width 38.2 cm 15.02 in Depth 25.3 cm 9.96 in Height 2.06 cm 0.81 in Weight (equipped with 4-cell 2.23 kg for UMA battery pack, HDD, and ODD) 2.28 kg for Discrete 4.92 lb for UMA 5.03 lb for Discrete Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current (max...
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...amber when there is hard drive activity. Flashes blue when there is an active wireless connection. AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in critically low state Indicator off . Integrated in low power state. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33 Two (left ...and location of slot Supported card Specification PCI Express Mini Card 1 WLAN or WiMAX module System LED Indicators Item Power status Battery status HDD activity Wireless connectivity Specification Solid blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The...
...amber when there is hard drive activity. Flashes blue when there is an active wireless connection. AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in critically low state Indicator off . Integrated in low power state. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33 Two (left ...and location of slot Supported card Specification PCI Express Mini Card 1 WLAN or WiMAX module System LED Indicators Item Power status Battery status HDD activity Wireless connectivity Specification Solid blue: The computer is turned on. Blinking amber: The...
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Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration AC Adapter Item Input rating Input AC current (max) Output Specification SANYO AL12A32 Li-Ion 4S1P Lithium-ion 2600 mAh 4 3S2P Specification 65 W 100-240 V, 1.6 A, 50-60 Hz 19 V, 3.42 A 1-34 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Battery Pack Item Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration AC Adapter Item Input rating Input AC current (max) Output Specification SANYO AL12A32 Li-Ion 4S1P Lithium-ion 2600 mAh 4 3S2P Specification 65 W 100-240 V, 1.6 A, 50-60 Hz 19 V, 3.42 A 1-34 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13 If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Release...
... containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. System Utilities 2-13 If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. Turn off the computer. 4. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. Release...
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... conductivity tool to turn on the hardware gap together. 5. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. System Utilities 2-17 Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. While resting the tool on the computer and press F2 during bootup...
... conductivity tool to turn on the hardware gap together. 5. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10. System Utilities 2-17 Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. While resting the tool on the computer and press F2 during bootup...
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... 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ...WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module ...
... 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ...WLAN Module 3-27 Removing the Mainboard 3-29 Removing the Thermal Module 3-32 Removing the DC In Module 3-34 Removing the Battery Connector 3-35 Removing the Speaker Module 3-36 Removing the LCD Module 3-38 LCD Module Disassembly Process 3-40 LCD Module ...
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... Camera Board 3-51 Reinstalling the LCD Bezel 3-52 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Reinstalling the LCD Module 3-53 Reinstalling the Speaker Module 3-55 Reinstalling the Battery Connector 3-57 Reinstalling the DC In Module 3-58 Reinstalling the Thermal Module 3-59 Reinstalling the Mainboard 3-61 Reinstalling the WLAN Module 3-64 Reinstalling the HDD... Module Reassembly Process 3-74 Reinstalling the ODD Module 3-74 Reinstalling the Keyboard 3-77 Reinstalling the DIMM Modules 3-79 Reinstalling the DIMM Cover 3-80 Reinstalling the Battery Pack 3-81 3-3
... Camera Board 3-51 Reinstalling the LCD Bezel 3-52 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-53 Reinstalling the LCD Module 3-53 Reinstalling the Speaker Module 3-55 Reinstalling the Battery Connector 3-57 Reinstalling the DC In Module 3-58 Reinstalling the Thermal Module 3-59 Reinstalling the Mainboard 3-61 Reinstalling the WLAN Module 3-64 Reinstalling the HDD... Module Reassembly Process 3-74 Reinstalling the ODD Module 3-74 Reinstalling the Keyboard 3-77 Reinstalling the DIMM Modules 3-79 Reinstalling the DIMM Cover 3-80 Reinstalling the Battery Pack 3-81 3-3
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Screw List Step DIMM Cover Disassembly ODD Disassembly ODD Bracket Disassembly Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 1 2 2 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 3-8 Machine Maintenance External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 REMOVE BATTERY PACK DIMM COVER DIMM MODULES KEYBOARD ODD MODULE ODD BRACKET Figure 3-2.
Screw List Step DIMM Cover Disassembly ODD Disassembly ODD Bracket Disassembly Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 x L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 1 2 2 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 3-8 Machine Maintenance External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 REMOVE BATTERY PACK DIMM COVER DIMM MODULES KEYBOARD ODD MODULE ODD BRACKET Figure 3-2.
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery pack. 3. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-3. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery pack. 3. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-3. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2.
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Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Figure 3-4. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2.
Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Figure 3-4. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2.
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Take care not to the lower case. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-7. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Upper Case Screws - Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1.
Take care not to the lower case. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Figure 3-7. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Upper Case Screws - Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard to use excessive force when removing. 1.
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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 M2 × 3 Quantity 17 3 3 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 1 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.... Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Battery Connector Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2...
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. M2 × L3 M2.5 × L5 M2 × 3 Quantity 17 3 3 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 1 Acer Part Number 86.00J51.535 86.00J51.535 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.3R0 - 86.9A552.... Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly Speaker Module Disassembly Mainboard Disassembly Thermal Module Disassembly Battery Connector Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 M2.5 × L5 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2 × L3 M2...