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... Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly Process 50 External Module Disassembly Process 51 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the SD Dummy Card 54 Removing the 3G Card 55 Removing the Keyboard 56 Removing the Lower Door 58 Removing the DIMM...
... Disassembly Requirements 49 General Information 50 Pre-disassembly Instructions 50 Disassembly Process 50 External Module Disassembly Process 51 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 51 Removing the Battery Pack 53 Removing the SD Dummy Card 54 Removing the 3G Card 55 Removing the Keyboard 56 Removing the Lower Door 58 Removing the DIMM...
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... Procedure 113 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Thermal Module 116 Replacing the Mainboard 118 Replacing the Speakers 123 Replacing the RTC Battery 124 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 125 Replacing the LED Board 126 Replacing the Button Board 127 Replacing the Upper Cover 129 Replacing the ... 139 Replacing the Lower Cover 140 Replacing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the 3G Card 142 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 143 Replacing the Battery 144 Troubleshooting 145 Common Problems 145 Power On Issue 146 No Display Issue 147 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 148 LCD Failure 149 ...
... Procedure 113 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Thermal Module 116 Replacing the Mainboard 118 Replacing the Speakers 123 Replacing the RTC Battery 124 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 125 Replacing the LED Board 126 Replacing the Button Board 127 Replacing the Upper Cover 129 Replacing the ... 139 Replacing the Lower Cover 140 Replacing the Keyboard 141 Replacing the 3G Card 142 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 143 Replacing the Battery 144 Troubleshooting 145 Common Problems 145 Power On Issue 146 No Display Issue 147 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 148 LCD Failure 149 ...
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... microphone Dimensions and weight 0 Dimensions 258.5 (W) x 185 (D) x 24 (H) mm (10.17 x 7.28 x 0.95 inches) Weight 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1
... microphone Dimensions and weight 0 Dimensions 258.5 (W) x 185 (D) x 24 (H) mm (10.17 x 7.28 x 0.95 inches) Weight 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control 0 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1
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... adapter Options and accessories 0 In-box: Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40 W eMachines MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB ODD Chapter 1 3
... adapter Options and accessories 0 In-box: Protective bag 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Optional: 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 2-pin 40 W eMachines MiniGo AC adapter External USB HDD External USB ODD Chapter 1 3
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...Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi off 3G on / Wi-Fi off 0 # Component 1 Battery bay Icon 1 Description Houses computer's battery pack. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Chapter...) port 3 USB 2.0 port 1 Icon 2 3 Description Connects to an AC adapter. Closed Front View 0 1 # Component 1 Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator Rear View Icon Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to show the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication...
...Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi on 3G off / Wi-Fi off 3G on / Wi-Fi off 0 # Component 1 Battery bay Icon 1 Description Houses computer's battery pack. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 8 Chapter...) port 3 USB 2.0 port 1 Icon 2 3 Description Connects to an AC adapter. Closed Front View 0 1 # Component 1 Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator Rear View Icon Description Light-Emitting Diodes (LED) that light up to show the status of 3G / Wi-Fi communication...
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Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for removal. Locks the battery in position. Emits audio from your computer. 10 Chapter 1 Releases the battery for certain models). Bottom and Rear View 0 6 1 2 5 4 3 # Component 1 Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan 2 Battery release latch 3 3G SIM card slot 4 Battery bay 5 Battery lock 6 Speaker Icon Description Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Accepts a 3G SIM card for 3G connectivity (only for removal. Locks the battery in position. Emits audio from your computer. 10 Chapter 1 Releases the battery for certain models). Bottom and Rear View 0 6 1 2 5 4 3 # Component 1 Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan 2 Battery release latch 3 3G SIM card slot 4 Battery bay 5 Battery lock 6 Speaker Icon Description Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache • On die 2*512-kB, 8-way L2 cache(N550) • Tiger Point Chipset (NM10) • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC • Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. • Atheros AR8152 for 10/100 LAN • ENE UB6252 card reader...
... 512-kB, 8-way L2 cache • On die 2*512-kB, 8-way L2 cache(N550) • Tiger Point Chipset (NM10) • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC • Realtek ALC272X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. • Atheros AR8152 for 10/100 LAN • ENE UB6252 card reader...
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Keyboard Controller Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New eMachines flat keyboard 84-US/85-UK keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes • 2.0+/- 3mm full...Draft-N Item Manufacturer Atheros, Broadcom, RTL Model Supported Standards HB93/HB95, 4313, 8191 802.11 b+g, Draft-N Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AL10A Li-ion 2200 mAh 3 3S1P Specification SANYO AL10B Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter...
Keyboard Controller Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New eMachines flat keyboard 84-US/85-UK keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes • 2.0+/- 3mm full...Draft-N Item Manufacturer Atheros, Broadcom, RTL Model Supported Standards HB93/HB95, 4313, 8191 802.11 b+g, Draft-N Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration SANYO AL10A Li-ion 2200 mAh 3 3S1P Specification SANYO AL10B Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter...
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OS initiated shutdown. All devices in low power state Discharging • Orange and blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on - Battery abnormal stop charge or battery in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) On Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State... suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio power down Hard Disk power down CD-ROM power down Super I/O low power mode Also called Hibernate state. Battery in the system are turned off completely. System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Blue...
OS initiated shutdown. All devices in low power state Discharging • Orange and blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on - Battery abnormal stop charge or battery in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) On Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State... suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio power down Hard Disk power down CD-ROM power down Super I/O low power mode Also called Hibernate state. Battery in the system are turned off completely. System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Blue...
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Note: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. Use the flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the ...
Note: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. Use the flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the ...
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Note: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the direction shown. 2. Chapter 3 53 Turn computer over. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Pull and hold the battery release latch into the open position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Slide the battery lock in the above image. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
Note: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the direction shown. 2. Chapter 3 53 Turn computer over. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Pull and hold the battery release latch into the open position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Slide the battery lock in the above image. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
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Push the SD dummy card inwards to eject it. 3. Removing the SD Dummy Card 0 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Pull the card out from the slot. 54 Chapter 3
Push the SD dummy card inwards to eject it. 3. Removing the SD Dummy Card 0 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2. Pull the card out from the slot. 54 Chapter 3
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Pull the card out from the slot. Removing the 3G Card 0 1. Chapter 3 55 Push the 3G card into the slot to eject it. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
Pull the card out from the slot. Removing the 3G Card 0 1. Chapter 3 55 Push the 3G card into the slot to eject it. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 2.
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Pull up the top center of the keyboard. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the four (4) latches holding the top center of the keyboard. 4. Removing the Keyboard 0 1. Push down on page 48. 2. Turn the keyboard over. 56 Chapter 3
Pull up the top center of the keyboard. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the four (4) latches holding the top center of the keyboard. 4. Removing the Keyboard 0 1. Push down on page 48. 2. Turn the keyboard over. 56 Chapter 3
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Break the solder and remove the RTC battery. Note: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in place. The RTC battery is soldered in the above image. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 61. 2. Removing the RTC Battery 0 1.
Break the solder and remove the RTC battery. Note: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in place. The RTC battery is soldered in the above image. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 61. 2. Removing the RTC Battery 0 1.
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Replacing the RTC Battery 0 1. Place the RTC battery onto the mainboard plus (+) side down and solder the connections to secure it in place. 124 Chapter 3
Replacing the RTC Battery 0 1. Place the RTC battery onto the mainboard plus (+) side down and solder the connections to secure it in place. 124 Chapter 3
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Replacing the Battery 0 1. Push the battery lock latch in the direction shown to secure the battery. 144 Chapter 3 Pull the battery release latch into the open position then (1) insert the battery pack and push into place (2). 2.
Replacing the Battery 0 1. Push the battery lock latch in the direction shown to secure the battery. 144 Chapter 3 Pull the battery release latch into the open position then (1) insert the battery pack and push into place (2). 2.
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.... 2. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on OK Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap AC/Battery NG OK Swap Power NG SW/B Swap M/B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to...
.... 2. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on OK Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap AC/Battery NG OK Swap Power NG SW/B Swap M/B Computer Shutsdown Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to...
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... problem. DDRRAM module OK? No Connect it well Replace Ext. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. See "Removing the HDD Module" on page 149. 6. If the Issue is no power No...
... problem. DDRRAM module OK? No Connect it well Replace Ext. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. See "Removing the HDD Module" on page 149. 6. If the Issue is no power No...
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... listed under Other Devices. 9. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. c. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. See the User Manual for instructions on page 205. 148 Chapter 4 b. See "LCD...display in the application. Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. Reboot the computer. 2. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. ...
... listed under Other Devices. 9. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. c. e. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. See the User Manual for instructions on page 205. 148 Chapter 4 b. See "LCD...display in the application. Random Loss of BIOS Settings 0 If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. Reboot the computer. 2. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. ...