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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 11 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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use.
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... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D)... 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington...
... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technolgy with two built-in stereo microphones 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65 W AC adapter Engergy Star 4.0 304.8 (W) 230 (D)... 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches) 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington...
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... numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the ...
... numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key (only for certain models 13 Using the System Utilities 14 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 45 Removing the SD dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the ...
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...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress ... controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 Dimensions and weight • 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (...
...6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology* • Optional Acer Xpress ... controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • Energy Star 4.0 Dimensions and weight • 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (...
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... fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom View Item Kensington lock...
... fan. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use . Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 Enable the computer to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Rear View No. 1 2 Bottom View Item Kensington lock...
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...-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. They are application buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons...
...-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth and Acer Empowering Technology. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Lights up when Caps Lock is closed. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. They are application buttons. The mail and Web browser buttons...
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Camera Type Item Finger Print Board Chipset Item Features Battery Item Vendor Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification Aspire 12" 88/89 Support Windows keys and Application keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes 1.0M pixel, Fixed Specification Specification Authentec AES1610 USB interface Specification Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo AS2007A Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 3S2P Chapter 1 21
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... a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to Memory). If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 35 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI...
... a Crisis Recovery Media (such as the BIOS is required for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to Memory). If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 35 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI...
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... succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack.
... succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack.
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Card Rem ove Express Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMM Modules Rem ove WLAN Antenna Rem ove HDD ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Card Rem ove Express Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMM Modules Rem ove WLAN Antenna Rem ove HDD ...
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
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Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. WLAN Cover 3. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Chapter 3 47 Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Carefully open the Memory Cover. Memory Cover 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers.
Loosen the 3 captive screws on page 44. 2. WLAN Cover 3. Remove the WLAN cover as shown. Chapter 3 47 Removing the Lower Covers 1. Remove the Battery Pack. Carefully open the Memory Cover. Memory Cover 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN and Memory covers.
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Cover. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Battery Pack. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Cover. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to the AUX connector. 4. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 48 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Battery Pack. NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to release the WLAN board. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board.
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Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it. 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the chassis. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3.
Remove the three screws securing the HDD module. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of it. 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Screw Type NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the chassis. Remove the HDD2 cover. Step HDD Module Size M3*5 Quantity 3 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3.
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Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 4. Remove the single securing screw. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 52 Chapter 3
Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 4. Remove the single securing screw. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove the ODD cap. 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Loosen the screw to remove from the computer. 52 Chapter 3
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Step Switch Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. IMPORTANT:Do not remove both sides of ...
Step Switch Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. IMPORTANT:Do not remove both sides of ...
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... problem. 1. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. If the POST or video appears on...
... problem. 1. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. If the POST or video appears on...
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.../horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is listed under Other Devices. 9....properly installed. If extensive pixel damage is faulty and should be replaced. b. If display size is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Click Apply and check the display. If the computer is only...
.../horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is listed under Other Devices. 9....properly installed. If extensive pixel damage is faulty and should be replaced. b. If display size is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Click Apply and check the display. If the computer is only...
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... updated recently. 11. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. If the issue is a good connection. Check the...
... updated recently. 11. Roll back the mouse driver to verify mouse operation. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. If the issue is a good connection. Check the...
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... problem has changed. 6. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-on page 126...
... problem has changed. 6. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-on page 126...