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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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... Specifications and Configurations Close Front View No. Icon Item 1 Multi-in power-saving mode. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The...
... Specifications and Configurations Close Front View No. Icon Item 1 Multi-in power-saving mode. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View Table 1-2. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in AC mode. Blinking amber: The...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View Table 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds. Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 0 Base View 0 Figure 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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...Form factor Number of USB port EHCI Output current Specification USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 - AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is in critically low state Indicator off . Hardware Specifications 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 computer ...
...Form factor Number of USB port EHCI Output current Specification USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 - AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is in critically low state Indicator off . Hardware Specifications 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 computer ...
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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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... a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. System Utilities 2-13
... a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. System Utilities 2-13
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... and DIMM cover. 3. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press F9 to save the changes you made and close the ...
... and DIMM cover. 3. Reinstall the DIMM module, DIMM cover and battery pack. 9. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press F9 to save the changes you made and close the ...
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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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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. 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.
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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. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
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. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
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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. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Figure 3-4. 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. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Figure 3-4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly.
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Take care not to the lower case. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-7. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Upper Case Screws - 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. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
Take care not to the lower case. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-7. Base Side Table 3-7. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. 3-12 Machine Maintenance Upper Case Screws - 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. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2.
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... Flowchart Table 3-15. Machine Maintenance 3-17 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.... Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 EXTERNAL MODULE PALM REST / UPPER CASE HDD MODULE 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...
... Flowchart Table 3-15. Machine Maintenance 3-17 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.... Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 EXTERNAL MODULE PALM REST / UPPER CASE HDD MODULE 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...