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... 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...
... 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...
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Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-...
Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 Machine Maintenance 5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-...
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... 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 vii
... 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 vii
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... 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 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory...
... 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 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory...
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...;Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 ...
...;Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel Display 0 15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio 16.7 million colors, 200-nit brightness Graphics 0 ...
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Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Dimensions and Weight 0 Dimensions 0 Width × Depth × 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 ...
Warranty 0 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) Dimensions and Weight 0 Dimensions 0 Width × Depth × 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 ...
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Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Base View Table 1-5. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. Base View Table 1-5. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
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The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Specification Tables 0 Computer Specifications Item Metric Imperial 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, ... to 60 °C -4 to 140 °F Relative humidity Operating 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 to 3,048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 to 12,192 m -50 to 40,000 ft Shock Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine...
The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. Specification Tables 0 Computer Specifications Item Metric Imperial 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, ... to 60 °C -4 to 140 °F Relative humidity Operating 10% to 90% Nonoperating 5% to 95% Maximum altitude (unpressurized) Operating -15 to 3,048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Nonoperating -15 to 12,192 m -50 to 40,000 ft Shock Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine...
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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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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. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 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. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Unlock Key Code 3.
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. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 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. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Unlock Key Code 3.
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... in the DMI pool for hardware management. Used in MAC address. 9. LAN EEPROM Utility 0 LAN EEPROM Utility enables to use the LAN EEPROM Utility: 1. Figure 2-15. Reboot when the process has completed. 2-18 System Utilities Perform the following steps to change the MAC address. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD. 2. Execute the...
... in the DMI pool for hardware management. Used in MAC address. 9. LAN EEPROM Utility 0 LAN EEPROM Utility enables to use the LAN EEPROM Utility: 1. Figure 2-15. Reboot when the process has completed. 2-18 System Utilities Perform the following steps to change the MAC address. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD. 2. Execute the...
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Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. Detach the bracket from the module. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Figure 3-12. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 5.
Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 6. Detach the bracket from the module. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-13. Remove the two screws securing the ODD module to the bracket. Figure 3-12. ODD Bracket Screws Table 3-12. ODD Bracket Machine Maintenance 3-15 5.
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...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 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Machine Maintenance 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly...MAIN BOARD TOUCHPAD BOARD WLAN BOARD POWER BUTTON BOARD BATTERY CONNECTOR LCD MODULE THERMAL MODULE SPEAKER MODULE DC IN MODULE Figure 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly...
...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 - 86.9A552.3R0 86.00J51.535 - Machine Maintenance 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-15. Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly...MAIN BOARD TOUCHPAD BOARD WLAN BOARD POWER BUTTON BOARD BATTERY CONNECTOR LCD MODULE THERMAL MODULE SPEAKER MODULE DC IN MODULE Figure 3-15. Screw List Step Palmrest Module/Upper Case Disassembly Upper Case Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Power Button Board Disassembly WLAN Module Disassembly...
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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 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 BIOS Beep Codes 4-20 POST Codes 4-25 Component Codes 4-25 Progress Codes 4-30 4-2
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 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Other Functions Failure 4-17 Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 BIOS Beep Codes 4-20 POST Codes 4-25 Component Codes 4-25 Progress Codes 4-30 4-2
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Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure Troubleshooting 4-15 Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-10.
Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Card Reader Failure Troubleshooting 4-15 Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-10.
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Code 5 LCD1 6 KB2 7 KB1 8 CARD1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector Keyboard cable connector Card reader connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Mainboard Top View (UMA) Table 5-1. Mainboard Top View (UMA) No. Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 0 Figure 5-1. Code 1 PWRCN1 2 WLAN1 3 TPAD1 4 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) No.
Code 5 LCD1 6 KB2 7 KB1 8 CARD1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector Keyboard cable connector Card reader connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Mainboard Top View (UMA) Table 5-1. Mainboard Top View (UMA) No. Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Layout 0 Figure 5-1. Code 1 PWRCN1 2 WLAN1 3 TPAD1 4 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) No.
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Code 5 PWRCN1 2 KB2 3 KB1 Backlight keyboard cable 6 connector Keyboard cable connector 7 WLAN1 TPAD1 4 CARD1 Card reader connector 8 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-2. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) No. Code 1 LCD1 Component LCD cable connector No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) Table 5-2.
Code 5 PWRCN1 2 KB2 3 KB1 Backlight keyboard cable 6 connector Keyboard cable connector 7 WLAN1 TPAD1 4 CARD1 Card reader connector 8 TPAD2 Component Power button board cable connector Mini card slot (for wireless module) Touchpad cable connector (15" models) Touchpad cable connector (14" models) 5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-2. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) No. Code 1 LCD1 Component LCD cable connector No. Mainboard Top View (Discreet) Table 5-2.
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Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) 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 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.
Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) 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 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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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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Figure 5-4.
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 Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Figure 5-4.
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... (left) 9 Antenna WIFI aux. (right) 10 Keyboard 11 Power board 12 Power board EMI shield / mylar 13 Touch pad bracket assembly 14 Touch pad module 15 Upper case assembly 16 DC-In cable 17 Wireless LAN card 18 Mainboard 19 Battery 20 ODD bracket 21 ODD module 22 ODD bezel assembly...
... (left) 9 Antenna WIFI aux. (right) 10 Keyboard 11 Power board 12 Power board EMI shield / mylar 13 Touch pad bracket assembly 14 Touch pad module 15 Upper case assembly 16 DC-In cable 17 Wireless LAN card 18 Mainboard 19 Battery 20 ODD bracket 21 ODD module 22 ODD bezel assembly...