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9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use.
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...be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to -read status indicators. Decreases the sound volume. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. They are called easy-launch buttons.... Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet...
...be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to -read status indicators. Decreases the sound volume. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. They are called easy-launch buttons.... Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to email and Internet programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet...
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...to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon...reference only. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that...
...to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon...reference only. You may vary. • Acer eAudio Management allows you want to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on your new Acer system. Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: 1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that...
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... this plan icon. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the Restore button. You..., change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering 2. Select the power plan you want to switch to delete. 2. To edit a power plan: ...adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. 3. Click the New power...
... this plan icon. View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the Restore button. You..., change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you wish to switch to base your customized plan on the Acer Empowering 2. Select the power plan you want to switch to delete. 2. To edit a power plan: ...adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models). 1. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your new power plan. 3. Click the New power...
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...create the Master Password. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use this password to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on -the-fly file encryption for ...quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. It is an encryption utility that protects your files from ...
...create the Master Password. On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will use this password to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on -the-fly file encryption for ...quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. It is an encryption utility that protects your files from ...
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... 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in this state. 32 Chapter 1 Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
... 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH 6/8 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in this state. 32 Chapter 1 Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
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... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Prepare a bootable...
... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Flash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. Prepare a bootable...
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Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that ...
Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that ...
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ...
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Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Pull it out from the slot.
Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Removing the Lower Cover 1. 2. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Pull it out from the slot.
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Chapter 3 53 Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. 3. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on page 50. 2. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 52.. 3.
Chapter 3 53 Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. 3. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Push out the latches on page 50. 2. Removing the DIMM 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 52.. 3.
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Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 4.
Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 4.
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6. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3.
6. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3.
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Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 7. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 7. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
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Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
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Push down on the touchpad area. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63
Push down on the touchpad area. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. 5. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. 5. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3