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... snaps into place to start automatic backup procedure. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Lights up . Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Indicates the status of a button. 4 Backup key Press to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. 1. Num Lock Lights up when...
... snaps into place to start automatic backup procedure. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Caps Lock Lights up . Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Indicates the status of a button. 4 Backup key Press to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. 1. Num Lock Lights up when...
Acer Aspire 1820PT, Aspire 1820PTZ, Aspire 1420P Quick Guide
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... the screen brightness. Note: Hotkeys are not available from the virtual keyboard. Press any key to save power. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power management System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Launch Windows power management. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
... the screen brightness. Note: Hotkeys are not available from the virtual keyboard. Press any key to save power. Hotkey Icon + + + + Function Power management System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Launch Windows power management. Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off...
Acer Aspire 1820PT, Aspire 1820PTZ, Aspire 1420P Quick Guide
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... of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: •...; Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N* • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g* • Intel® WiFi Link 1000* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
... of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules 11.6" HD 1366 x 768 Convertible display Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WWAN: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* WLAN: •...; Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N* • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g* • Intel® WiFi Link 1000* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
Aspire 1420P and 1820PT Service Guide
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Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover 57 Removing the Button Board 61 Removing the I/O Board 65 Removing the Bluetooth Module 67 Removing the LED Board 68 Removing the CRT Board 71 Removing the Mainboard 73 Removing the Thermal Module 76 Removing the RTC ... Replacing the Thermal Module 112 Replacing the Speakers 113 Replacing the Mainboard 115 Replacing the CRT Board 117 Replacing the LED Board 118 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 121 Replacing the I/O Board 122 Replacing the Button Board 125 Replacing the Upper Cover 128 Replacing the Hinge Covers 131 Replacing the Keyboard...
Table of Contents Removing the Upper Cover 57 Removing the Button Board 61 Removing the I/O Board 65 Removing the Bluetooth Module 67 Removing the LED Board 68 Removing the CRT Board 71 Removing the Mainboard 73 Removing the Thermal Module 76 Removing the RTC ... Replacing the Thermal Module 112 Replacing the Speakers 113 Replacing the Mainboard 115 Replacing the CRT Board 117 Replacing the LED Board 118 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 121 Replacing the I/O Board 122 Replacing the Button Board 125 Replacing the Upper Cover 128 Replacing the Hinge Covers 131 Replacing the Keyboard...
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...: • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N* • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g* • Intel® WiFi Link 1000* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
...: • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N* • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g* • Intel® WiFi Link 1000* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
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...and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 6 Icon Item Power Description Indicated the computer's power status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Indicates the status of WLAN / 3G communication. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons... 13 Magnetic lock Closed Front View A lock that snaps into place to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. Battery Bluetooth communication indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. No. 1 2 1 2 Icon Item Communication key Description Enables / disables...
...and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. No. 6 Icon Item Power Description Indicated the computer's power status. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Indicates the status of WLAN / 3G communication. 7 Click buttons (left The left and right buttons... 13 Magnetic lock Closed Front View A lock that snaps into place to prevent the screen from inadvertently rotating. Battery Bluetooth communication indicator Communication indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. No. 1 2 1 2 Icon Item Communication key Description Enables / disables...
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...has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of Wireless LAN/3G communication. NOTE: 1. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Indicates when the hard disk... drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is...
...has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Indicates the computer's battery status. Icon Function Bluetooth Description Indicates the status of Wireless LAN/3G communication. NOTE: 1. HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Indicates when the hard disk... drive is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is closed. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is...
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... the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. 12 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication switch Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the...
... the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume. 12 Chapter 1 Bluetooth Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. communication switch Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the...
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...45 10/30 Specifications 3.3V LVDS LVDS 45/45 20/45 30/30 10/20 LVDS 45/45 15/35 Bluetooth Item Bluetooth Controller Features Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Coverage Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Working... Temperature Interface Weight Specification Foxconn T60H928.33 • Fully Qualified Bluetooth v2.1 with Class 2 specification RF output power. • Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) compliant. • Full Piconet and...
...45 10/30 Specifications 3.3V LVDS LVDS 45/45 20/45 30/30 10/20 LVDS 45/45 15/35 Bluetooth Item Bluetooth Controller Features Radio Technology Operating Frequency Channel Numbers Transmitter Output Power Coverage Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating Voltage Working... Temperature Interface Weight Specification Foxconn T60H928.33 • Fully Qualified Bluetooth v2.1 with Class 2 specification RF output power. • Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) compliant. • Full Piconet and...
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... Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Hinge Covers Remove Upper Cover Remove Button Board Remove LED Board Remove CRT Board Remove I/O Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Thermal Module Remove Mainboard Remove RTC Battery Remove Speaker Module Remove LCD Module Chapter 3 51
... Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Keyboard Remove Hinge Covers Remove Upper Cover Remove Button Board Remove LED Board Remove CRT Board Remove I/O Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Thermal Module Remove Mainboard Remove RTC Battery Remove Speaker Module Remove LCD Module Chapter 3 51
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See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 65. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the I /O board away. Chapter 3 67 Turn the LCD module. 9. 8. Lift the inside edge of the I/O board and pull the I /O Board" on page 57. 2.
See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 65. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the I /O board away. Chapter 3 67 Turn the LCD module. 9. 8. Lift the inside edge of the I/O board and pull the I /O Board" on page 57. 2.
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Removing the LED Board 1. 4. Unlock the LED cable LED board connector. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 57. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module. 5. Pry the Bluetooth module off the adhesive and remove.
Removing the LED Board 1. 4. Unlock the LED cable LED board connector. 68 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 57. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module. 5. Pry the Bluetooth module off the adhesive and remove.
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Remove the LCD connector cable clear protective cover. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 68. 5. See "Removing the LED Board" on page 67. 4. Removing the Mainboard 1. Chapter 3 73 See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 71. 6. See "Removing the CRT Board" on page 65. 3. Disconnect the touchscreen cable. 7. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 57. 2.
Remove the LCD connector cable clear protective cover. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 68. 5. See "Removing the LED Board" on page 67. 4. Removing the Mainboard 1. Chapter 3 73 See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 71. 6. See "Removing the CRT Board" on page 65. 3. Disconnect the touchscreen cable. 7. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 57. 2.
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Chapter 3 121 Adhere the Bluetooth module to the main board. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the bottom cover. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. 3.
Chapter 3 121 Adhere the Bluetooth module to the main board. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the bottom cover. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. 3.
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Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View Chapter 5 Item PJ2 PJ1 CN6 CN5 CN7 CN8 Description DC-in Battery connector LCD connector Touchscreen connector Bluetooth connector Speaker connector Item CN1 CN17 CN18 CN2 CN3 CN4 Description LED connector USB connector HDMI Keyboard connector Touchpad connector Card reader board connector Chapter 5 165
Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View Chapter 5 Item PJ2 PJ1 CN6 CN5 CN7 CN8 Description DC-in Battery connector LCD connector Touchscreen connector Bluetooth connector Speaker connector Item CN1 CN17 CN18 CN2 CN3 CN4 Description LED connector USB connector HDMI Keyboard connector Touchpad connector Card reader board connector Chapter 5 165
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... PART NAME ACER PART NO. ADAPTER DELTA 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK ADP-30JH BA LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK PA-1300-04AC LF ADAPTER HIPRO 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK HP-A0301R3 B1LF LF AP.03001.001 AP.03003.001 AP.0300A.001 BOARD Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM...
... PART NAME ACER PART NO. ADAPTER DELTA 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK ADP-30JH BA LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK PA-1300-04AC LF ADAPTER HIPRO 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK HP-A0301R3 B1LF LF AP.03001.001 AP.03003.001 AP.0300A.001 BOARD Foxconn Bluetooth FOX BRM...
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... to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire one series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. BRAND 3G Huawei Huawei A cover Accessory Adapter DELTA HIPRO Type UNDP-1 EM770W-MSFT EM770W ABS...2009F Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON Battery SIMPLO UM-2009F Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09F70 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 Chicony 0.3M LDV Lilac_3GA ( CNF9042-G ) Chicony Camera Lilac_2G Liteon 0.3M LDV Lily_2GA Liteon Camera...
... to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Refer to the Aspire one series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. BRAND 3G Huawei Huawei A cover Accessory Adapter DELTA HIPRO Type UNDP-1 EM770W-MSFT EM770W ABS...2009F Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON Battery SIMPLO UM-2009F Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09F70 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 Chicony 0.3M LDV Lilac_3GA ( CNF9042-G ) Chicony Camera Lilac_2G Liteon 0.3M LDV Lily_2GA Liteon Camera...
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.... Wireless Lan AP D-Link DAP-1353(N) BUFFALO WZR-AG300NH(N) Corega CG-WLBARN80(N) Bluetooth Bluetooth Mouse Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 5000) Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) USB Bluetooth Ambeon Bluetooth USB Adapter i-Tech BlueCON U2 ESENSE Bluetooth USB Adapter Bluetooth PDA Glofish X600 Bluetooth headphone Nokia Bluetooth Headphone HS-26W Nokia Bluetooth Headphone BH-703 Sony Ericsson Headset HBH-DS980 L2 Pass Pass L2...
.... Wireless Lan AP D-Link DAP-1353(N) BUFFALO WZR-AG300NH(N) Corega CG-WLBARN80(N) Bluetooth Bluetooth Mouse Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 5000) Bluetooth Mouse (Ferrari 1000) USB Bluetooth Ambeon Bluetooth USB Adapter i-Tech BlueCON U2 ESENSE Bluetooth USB Adapter Bluetooth PDA Glofish X600 Bluetooth headphone Nokia Bluetooth Headphone HS-26W Nokia Bluetooth Headphone BH-703 Sony Ericsson Headset HBH-DS980 L2 Pass Pass L2...
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Region check N/A N/A no support Blood Diamond must play at least 30 minutes (every discs), and N/A N/A no support 3. Check Audio and video Quality at full screen play and normal play to end. 4. Install/Uninstall Player 2. CPU Usage Test Item Driver Graceful Hot Surprise Cold S3 S3 Hibernate Hibernate Bug NO. / Level Initial Removal Insert Removal Insert Removal Insert Removal Insert Reboot Comment Expected Result Additional S/W AP Microsoft Office2010 SPECviewperf 10 or later ( OpenGL Tool) Works 9.0 or later Skype 4.0 or later MSN 9.0 or later Yahoo Messager 9.0...
Region check N/A N/A no support Blood Diamond must play at least 30 minutes (every discs), and N/A N/A no support 3. Check Audio and video Quality at full screen play and normal play to end. 4. Install/Uninstall Player 2. CPU Usage Test Item Driver Graceful Hot Surprise Cold S3 S3 Hibernate Hibernate Bug NO. / Level Initial Removal Insert Removal Insert Removal Insert Removal Insert Reboot Comment Expected Result Additional S/W AP Microsoft Office2010 SPECviewperf 10 or later ( OpenGL Tool) Works 9.0 or later Skype 4.0 or later MSN 9.0 or later Yahoo Messager 9.0...
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... vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 23-31 Advanced 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 121 brightness hotkeys 12 Button Board Removing 61 C Camera Board Removing 85, 106 caps lock on indicator 8 Common Problems 144 CRT Cable Removing...
... vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Utility 23-31 Advanced 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 121 brightness hotkeys 12 Button Board Removing 61 C Camera Board Removing 85, 106 caps lock on indicator 8 Common Problems 144 CRT Cable Removing...