Acer Aspire V5-171 Support Question
Acer Aspire V5-171 Support Question
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Question posted by coastalbud on February 13th, 2013
How Do I Replace The Hard Drive In My Laptop?
I think the hard drive has a virus and would like to replace it. How do I do this?
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 14th, 2013 12:31 AM
tintinb
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You can follow the instructions below on how you can replace the hard disk of your Acer Aspire V5-171 laptop.
- How to Find and Replace Acer Aspire One Hard Drive
- Acer Aspire One hard drive (HD) replace or upgrade to solid state drive (SSD) How to
- Hard drive removal Acer Aspire
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Tintin
Related Acer Aspire V5-171 Manual Pages
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
...) Installation 5-97
Chapter 6. Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-2 TravelMate B113 Series 7-2
Chapter 8. Online Support Information
Introduction 8-2
iii FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Exploded Diagram 6-3 Main Assembly 6-3 Lower Case Assembly 6-5 Upper Case Assembly 6-6 LCD Assembly 6-8 HDD Assembly 6-10
FRU List 6-11 Screw List 6-16...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 10
...-backlight TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio
Privacy Control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot
Storage Subsystem
• Hard Disk Drive
320/500GB or larger
• 2-in-1 card reader, supporting:
Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMedia Card™ (MMC)
Graphics
• Dual independent display support...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
... the air vents. Hardware Specifications and Configurations
1-8 Connects to USB 2.0 devices (AO756). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. Connects to USB 3.0 devices (V5-171).
Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left View
# Icon
Item
1
Ethernet (RJ-45) Port
2
VGA Port
3
Air Vents
4
HDMI Port
5
USB Ports
Description
Connects to...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
... use your finger across the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on a mouse.
Press the right button to move the cursor.
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad sensitiveness. • When using the touchpad, keep the touchpad and your finger on the touchpad and drag the cursor. Tap...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
...
Dimensions
Length
285 mm
11.22 in
Width
202 mm
7.95 in
Height (front to rear)
20.95 mm
0.82 in
Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery)
1.4 kg
3.09 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage
18.55 V ~ 19.95V
Operating current
40W: 2.15A (Max)
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
Hard Disk Drive (List all AVL components)
Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
HTS543232A7A 384 ST320LT012 ST320LT020 WD3200LPVT22G33T
HTS545050A7E 380
WD5000LPVT22G33T
Capacity (GB)
320G
500G
Bytes per sector
512Bytes 4096Bytes 4096Bytes 4096Bytes
4096Bytes 4096Bytes
Data heads 2
2
Drive Format
Disks
1
2
Spindle
5400RPM
speed (RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size
...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
Super-Multi Drive Interface (N/A) Item
Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage
Specification
LED ...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 37
...onto the disc prior to RAM (S3)
• CPU Set Power Down • VGA Suspend • Audio Power Down • Hard Disk Power Down • CD-ROM Power Down • Super I ²t de-rating specified Meet EPA 2.0 level V
System Power...1.2A at 100V No damage; Working (G0/S0)
Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system.
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
... tabs found on primary SATA master.
Displays the model name of the system.
Displays the speed of the HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary SATA master.
Displays the ODD (optical disc drive) model name installed in the system. System Utilities BIOS Information
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter CPU Type...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 56
...
Current BIOS version: V1.01
New
BIOS version: V1.02
_Updating Block at FFFFF000
Figure 2:15. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer in drive C is USB_8GB Volume Serial Number is complete, the utility automatically updates EC. FLASHIT EXE
102,912 07-19-2011 17:49 FLASHIT.EXE
BIOS
BAT...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
... designed to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype
cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
• Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
1. LCD Picture Failure on page 411 Figure 4:8. Internal Microphone Failure on page 4-6 Figure 4:4. Cosmetic Failure on page 4-7 Figure 4:5. Troubleshooting
This chapter contains...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 82
...the power cable. If there is no power Trouble shooting
step
NG
Connect it well
NG
Replace RAM
module
NG
Connect it well
Figure 4:2. Connect an external monitor to Power On Issues on page... Issues
If the system does not display, perform the following:
Start
Replace LCD
NG
panel/cable
LCD panel/cable
ok
OK
Replace M/B
Can Power on
OK
RAM module well connected
OK
RAM module ...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 83
... marks • There are no device conflicts • No hardware is faulty and should be replaced. 3. Adjust the brightness to Maintenance Flowchart on page 5-4). 13. If the display is too dim ...DVD and follow the on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove the drives (refer to its highest level. Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Roll back ...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 85
Internal Keyboard Failure
If the internal keyboard fails, perform the following:
Start OK
Keyboard FPC
NG
well connected? NG
OK Replace M/B
Replace keyboard
Figure 4:4. OK
Connect it well
Keyboard OK? Internal Keyboard Failure
4-7
Troubleshooting
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 90
USB Failure (USB 2.0)
If the USB fails, perform the following:
Start OK
Check USB FFC to USB
Connect
NG OK
Re-assemble USB FFC
Check USB/B
NG
OK
Swap USB/B
Check USB
NG
Replace
CONN is well
USB CONN
OK
Swap M/B
Figure 4:8. USB Failure
Troubleshooting
4-12
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 95
...drive is ok. 3. Check if the test fixture is ok. 2. BIOS Problems
Forget BIOS Password
If the user forgets the BIOS password, discharge CMOS by shorting the CMOS connector. Discharge MB CMOS Refer to confirm the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following : 1. Run a complete virus...settings are still lost, replace the cables.
4-17
Troubleshooting...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 96
...FRUs for the system board
in loop mode at the time of the failure is detected, replace the FRU. Apply power to isolate the failing FRU: 1. Determine if the problem has...mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If ...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 108
Mainboard Bottom Side Overview
Service and Maintenance
5-12 The following modules are housed under the base door: • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) module (A), see HDD Module Removal on page 5-15 • DIMM (Dual-In Memory Module) (B), see DIMM Module Removal on page 5-25 • Fan module (C), see ...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 205
...
50.SGYN2.004
LVDS CABLE
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
UPPER CASE-BLACK
UPPER CASE-SILVER UPPER CASE-RED UPPER CASE-BLUE UPPER CASE-SILVER FOR V5-171 UPPER CASE-BLACK FOR TRAVELMATE
LOWER CASE
50.SGYN2.005
60.SGYN2.001
60.SGTN2.001 60.SGZN2.001 60.SH0N2.001 60.M3AN2.001...
Acer Aspire V5-171 and TravelMate B113 Series Notebook Service Guide - Page 206
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
TOUCHPAD ASSY-BLACK
TOUCHPAD ASSY-SILVER TOUCHPAD ASSY-RED TOUCHPAD ASSY-BLUE TOUCHPAD ASSY-SILVER FOR V5-171 UNILOAD DOOR
KB SUPPORT PLATE
PART NO.
60.SGYN2.003
60.SGTN2.002 60.SGZN2.002 60.SH0N2.002 60.M3AN2.002 60.... 84KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture
KB.I100A.191 KB.I100A.181 KB.I100A.186 KB.I100A.199 KB.I100A.208
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
6-13
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