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...If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered .... Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible...
...If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered .... Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible...
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... Password Check 142 Clear CMOS Jumper 142 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 143 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 Base Assembly 148 Rear Assembly 149 Aspire 5517 FRU List 150 Model Definition and Configuration 160 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
... Password Check 142 Clear CMOS Jumper 142 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 143 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5517 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 Base Assembly 148 Rear Assembly 149 Aspire 5517 FRU List 150 Model Definition and Configuration 160 Test Compatible Components 163 Microsoft® Windows® Vista...
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..., high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz • On-board memory with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800. • Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On...
..., high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333 MHz • On-board memory with up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR II 667/800. • Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On...
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...; LAN • Atheros AR8132L for 10/100 LAN • PCI-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem •... AS2009A Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Multi-language support I/O interface • VGA port, 15 pins • DC-IN port for...
...; LAN • Atheros AR8132L for 10/100 LAN • PCI-E 10/100M LAN • WOL (AC mode S5) support • Modem • External USB 2.0 modem • Support Wake on Ring (S3) Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem •... AS2009A Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Support for Home key and Application keys for Windows XP/Linux version • Multi-language support I/O interface • VGA port, 15 pins • DC-IN port for...
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.... No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates when the...
.... No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates when the...
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... symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1.
... symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1.
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... ROM type Features System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot...
... ROM type Features System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Specification Flash • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot...
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Item Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45/45/45° 0 to +50 -20 to +60 5-in1 card reader Built-in • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification Specification Chapter 1 23
Item Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (with inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features 500:1 8 5.75 500 359.3 x 209.5 x 5.9 LVDS 262K 20/45/45/45° 0 to +50 -20 to +60 5-in1 card reader Built-in • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification Specification Chapter 1 23
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... Exit Chapter 2 31 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Press to support boot. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu.
... Exit Chapter 2 31 Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Press to support boot. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu.
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...121 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which... page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power...
...121 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which... page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power...
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... are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. 122 Chapter 4 Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on...
... are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. 122 Chapter 4 Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the outlet. 3. Power On Issue If the system doesn't power on...
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... computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 122. 3. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is selected. Reseat the...
... computer has power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 122. 3. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is selected. Reseat the...
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... follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. b. d. Abnormal Video Display If video displays...Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. 124 Chapter 4 c. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 5. If the computer is faulty ...
... follow the onscreen prompts. 11. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the application. b. d. Abnormal Video Display If video displays...Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. 124 Chapter 4 c. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 5. If the computer is faulty ...
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...prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Chapter 4 127 Navigate to complete the test. 8. Ensure that other audio applications are set mid range: a. b. Select ... not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the taskbar and drag the slider to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Test the microphone hardware:...
...prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Chapter 4 127 Navigate to complete the test. 8. Ensure that other audio applications are set mid range: a. b. Select ... not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the taskbar and drag the slider to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Test the microphone hardware:...
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...Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Click Next. Select ...2. d. Click Next. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. When complete, click Finish. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. For more information see Windows Help and...
...Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Click Next. Select ...2. d. Click Next. Restart the computer and press F2 to resolve the problem. 4. When complete, click Finish. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: a. For more information see Windows Help and...
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...1. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Chapter 4 133 Reinstall the program experiencing... Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. If the issue is OK. 2. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Check Drive whether is not fixed, repeat the preceding...
...1. Check Test Fixture is a good connection. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Chapter 4 133 Reinstall the program experiencing... Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. If the issue is OK. 2. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Check Drive whether is not fixed, repeat the preceding...
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... isolate non-defective FRU). Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any problems are supported by a variety of the following : 1. Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the... replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module...
... isolate non-defective FRU). Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any problems are supported by a variety of the following : 1. Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the... replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 134 Chapter 4 Follow these procedures to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module...
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... any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are : • Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all...
... any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. Online Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are : • Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all...
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... 116 Memory Check 122 Model Definition 160 N No Display Issue 123 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 6, 10 O 170 ODD Failure 129 Online Support Information 167 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 117 Optical Drive Module Removing 47 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 65 Replacing 104 Power On...
... 116 Memory Check 122 Model Definition 160 N No Display Issue 123 Notebook Manager hotkey 14 num lock on indicator 6, 10 O 170 ODD Failure 129 Online Support Information 167 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 117 Optical Drive Module Removing 47 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 65 Replacing 104 Power On...