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... Utility 39 System Diagnostic Diskette 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/MDC (Modem/Bluetooth)/HDD Module 46 Removing the Keyboard/ODD Module/FDD Module 47 Disassembling the Main Unit 49 Disassembling...
... Utility 39 System Diagnostic Diskette 39 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41 General Information 42 Before You Begin 42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Memory/MDC (Modem/Bluetooth)/HDD Module 46 Removing the Keyboard/ODD Module/FDD Module 47 Disassembling the Main Unit 49 Disassembling...
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... release Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the latch battery to remove it from the unit. 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 6 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to shut down in the event of ...
... release Slide and hold the latch, and then pull the latch battery to remove it from the unit. 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 6 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to shut down in the event of ...
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... palm rest area. Indicators Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Function Power mode Battery mode Wireless LAN mode Description Steady green - low on Flashing orange - The three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to inducate status of wireless...
... palm rest area. Indicators Your computer provides an array of six indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information: Icon Function Power mode Battery mode Wireless LAN mode Description Steady green - low on Flashing orange - The three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to inducate status of wireless...
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... Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS PC87570 Sunrex 86/87-key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Simplo Li-ion 4400mAH 1.85 V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Li...
... Total number of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously NS PC87570 Sunrex 86/87-key Yes Yes Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Simplo Li-ion 4400mAH 1.85 V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Li...
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... a specified period. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) 24 Chapter 1 VDE 243/1991 class B requirements. 3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. 3. during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is about to 115Vac(60Hz) and 230Vac(50Hz) respectively. FCC class B requirements. 2. Or When the computer is invalid or...
... a specified period. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) 24 Chapter 1 VDE 243/1991 class B requirements. 3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. 3. during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is about to 115Vac(60Hz) and 230Vac(50Hz) respectively. FCC class B requirements. 2. Or When the computer is invalid or...
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... S-video port, One VGA (external monitor) port, One Parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant), One DC-in jack for AC adapter One Plastic Power Mode LED, Battery Charge, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, FDD activity, HDD activity, ODD activity Power Function DMA controller Programmable interrupt controller System timer Keyboard controller NS...
... S-video port, One VGA (external monitor) port, One Parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant), One DC-in jack for AC adapter One Plastic Power Mode LED, Battery Charge, Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, FDD activity, HDD activity, ODD activity Power Function DMA controller Programmable interrupt controller System timer Keyboard controller NS...
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... may not boot the system because the BIOS is not ready as it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to CSD... of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is ready. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 1350 series notebook machine.
... may not boot the system because the BIOS is not ready as it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to CSD... of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is ready. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer Aspire 1350 series notebook machine.
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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... in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery F*2 HDD Module K*4 HDD Bezel HDD HDD Bracket Hinge caps A*1 Middle Cover *2 Dimm Door A*2 Modem Card Memory F*2 Routing Plate G*4 Launch Board A*3 Keyboard Wireless LAN Card F*4 F*2 F*1 LCD...
... in that need to remove the system board, you on the components that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery F*2 HDD Module K*4 HDD Bezel HDD HDD Bracket Hinge caps A*1 Middle Cover *2 Dimm Door A*2 Modem Card Memory F*2 Routing Plate G*4 Launch Board A*3 Keyboard Wireless LAN Card F*4 F*2 F*1 LCD...
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Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery latch. 2. Then remove the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery latch. 2. Then remove the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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... supply check in the test items. 4. Replace the keyboard. 3. Press F2 in the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the connector on the computer using each of these devices do the following power sources: 1. Power System ... See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Replace the main board. Go to correct the problem. Remove the battery pack. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make...
... supply check in the test items. 4. Replace the keyboard. 3. Press F2 in the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. Follow the instructions in the connector on the computer using each of these devices do the following power sources: 1. Power System ... See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Replace the main board. Go to correct the problem. Remove the battery pack. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do not work or an unexpected character appears, make...
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...properly. 5. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. 62 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger ... then replace switch board. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. Touchpad Check If the ...
...properly. 5. After you identify first the problem is still less than 50% of time. 62 Chapter 4 This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC/DC charger ... then replace switch board. Check out the Power Management in a short period of the total power remaining when installed in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is not a hardware problem. Touchpad Check If the ...
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RTC batter Main baord. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 64 Chapter 4 Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Invalid System Configuration Data "Load Default Settings" in ...properly identified. Default configuration used "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Previous boot incomplete - Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action ...
RTC batter Main baord. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 64 Chapter 4 Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Invalid System Configuration Data "Load Default Settings" in ...properly identified. Default configuration used "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Previous boot incomplete - Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action ...
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... and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 61 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ...
... and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Main board. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 61 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board ...
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... Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. See ..."Power System Check" on page 61. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors...
... Action in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 61. Battery pack AC adapter See if the thermal module is OK. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. See ..."Power System Check" on page 61. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Reconnect the LCD connectors...
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...The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 67 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA ... in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 62. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. RAM module Main board...
...The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in upper case Main board Chapter 4 67 Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA ... in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 62. Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. RAM module Main board...
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...Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes ...Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board Main board 68 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Check if the battery is low. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup ...
...Error Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes ...Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board Main board 68 Chapter 4 Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Check if the battery is low. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup ...
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...-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly Chapter 4 71 Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Follow these procedures...
...-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly Chapter 4 71 Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T PC Cards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Follow these procedures...
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Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1350 series Appendix A Model Number 1351X 1351FX 1351FXV 1351FXC 1351XC 1351LC 1351LM 1353LC 1353LM 1355LC 1355LM 1356LC 1356LMi CPU AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ AMD Athlon XP-M ....0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA ODD CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM Memory 128M 128M/ 256M 128M HDD 20G 20G 20G Battery NiMH/ Li-Ion NiMH/ Li-Ion Li-Ion Wireless LAN N/A N/A N/A DVD/CD-RW combo DVD/CD-RW combo DVD/CD-RW combo DVD-RW 256M...
Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1350 series Appendix A Model Number 1351X 1351FX 1351FXV 1351FXC 1351XC 1351LC 1351LM 1353LC 1353LM 1355LC 1355LM 1356LC 1356LMi CPU AMD Athlon XP-M 2000+ AMD Athlon XP-M ....0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA 15.0" XGA ODD CD-ROM CD-ROM CD-ROM Memory 128M 128M/ 256M 128M HDD 20G 20G 20G Battery NiMH/ Li-Ion NiMH/ Li-Ion Li-Ion Wireless LAN N/A N/A N/A DVD/CD-RW combo DVD/CD-RW combo DVD/CD-RW combo DVD-RW 256M...
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... Do not use other kinds of batteries. • Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Clean with a soft cloth moistened with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. • Dispose of batteries according to the chapter entitled "Frequently.... Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your battery pack It is important that you follow these steps: • Turn off before removing or replacing the...
... Do not use other kinds of batteries. • Turn the power off the computer and remove the battery. • Disconnect the AC adapter. • Clean with a soft cloth moistened with the battery. Keep the battery away from children. • Dispose of batteries according to the chapter entitled "Frequently.... Cleaning and servicing When cleaning your computer, it is also important that you look after your computer's battery pack. • Use the correct battery model for your battery pack It is important that you follow these steps: • Turn off before removing or replacing the...