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Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Follow local regulations when disposing of the global environment, please ...contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. For safety reasons, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of them...
Use of another battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of electric shock from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/environmental.htm. Follow local regulations when disposing of the global environment, please ...contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. v Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. For safety reasons, do not use and/or before servicing. • To avoid the remote risk of them...
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...the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. x Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways... to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39...
...the computer and remove the battery pack. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Use a soft, moist cloth. Keep them away from children. • Dispose of the same kind as replacements. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Recycle if possible. x Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways... to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of used batteries according to "Frequently asked questions" on page 39...
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.... I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to fill the computer display. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on . If...mode. Easy solutions are using on your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Right-click on the battery, it is lit, check the following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is not full-screen. Resolutions lower than this ...
.... I turned on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to fill the computer display. Remove or replace it is not lit, no power is set the resolution lower than the specified resolution are not full-screen on the computer or on . If...mode. Easy solutions are using on your computer. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to bring up . Right-click on the battery, it is lit, check the following is a list of possible situations that the AC adapter is not full-screen. Resolutions lower than this ...
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...the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact... your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size...
...the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently press it down until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw. 5 Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter. 6 Turn on the computer. Please consult a qualified technician or contact... your local Acer dealer. Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size...
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... 45 Security 46 Boot 48 Exit 49 DOS Flash SOP 50 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/...ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 76 Index of Error Messages 76 POST Code 79 Index of ...
... 45 Security 46 Boot 48 Exit 49 DOS Flash SOP 50 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 General Information 54 Before You Begin 54 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 55 Disassembly Procedure 57 Removing the Battery Pack 57 Removing the HDD Module 57 Removing the RAM Module/Mini PCI Card/Thermal Module/...ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Check the Power Adaptor 73 Check the Battery Pack 74 Touchpad Check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 76 Index of Error Messages 76 POST Code 79 Index of ...
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Removing the ODD Module If you just want to replace the ODD module, you remove the battery pack and the thermal module cover, follow the steps below. 1. Please skip the anterior steps of disassembly. After you do not have to remove the anterior components. Remove the ODD module from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Release the screw securing the ODD module. 2. Push the ODD module using a screwdriver as shown. 3.
Removing the ODD Module If you just want to replace the ODD module, you remove the battery pack and the thermal module cover, follow the steps below. 1. Please skip the anterior steps of disassembly. After you do not have to remove the anterior components. Remove the ODD module from the main unit. 60 Chapter 3 Release the screw securing the ODD module. 2. Push the ODD module using a screwdriver as shown. 3.
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Remove the middle cover from the Main Unit If you just want to replace or check the LCD module, you can skip all the main unit disassembly procedures. Open the notebook as shown. 2. Carefully detach the middle cover. 4. Chapter 3 61 Slightly pull out the wireless antenna cables. Removing the LCD Module from the edge of the middle cover. 3. Carefully disconnect the LCD cable. 5. After removing the battery pack, please follow the steps below. 1.
Remove the middle cover from the Main Unit If you just want to replace or check the LCD module, you can skip all the main unit disassembly procedures. Open the notebook as shown. 2. Carefully detach the middle cover. 4. Chapter 3 61 Slightly pull out the wireless antenna cables. Removing the LCD Module from the edge of the middle cover. 3. Carefully disconnect the LCD cable. 5. After removing the battery pack, please follow the steps below. 1.
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...pin 1: +19V to "Check the Power Adaptor" and "Check the Battery Pack" in the message window. If the voltage is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems". ...• Numeric keypad • External keyboard If any of the power adaptor cable. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is not correct, replace the power adaptor. 2. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Go to the next step. Memory...
...pin 1: +19V to "Check the Power Adaptor" and "Check the Battery Pack" in the message window. If the voltage is within the range: (1) Replace the system board. (2) If the problem is still not resolved, see "Check the Battery Pack". If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems". ...• Numeric keypad • External keyboard If any of the power adaptor cable. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is not correct, replace the power adaptor. 2. NOTE: An audible noise from the diagnostic diskette and start the diagnostic programs. 2. Go to the next step. Memory...
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... identify whether you should replace the battery pack or not. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Check the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adaptor. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack. After the battery pack returns to room ...temperature, reinstall it to correct the problem. Replace the touchpad. 74 Chapter 4 From software, ...
... identify whether you should replace the battery pack or not. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 1. Check the Power Management in the screen for both battery and adaptor. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the battery pack. After the battery pack returns to room ...temperature, reinstall it to correct the problem. Replace the touchpad. 74 Chapter 4 From software, ...
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... critical high: In this situation BIOS will issue four short beeps then shut down the system, no message will be shown. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the computer. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error The ...BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of memory installed. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock ...
... critical high: In this situation BIOS will issue four short beeps then shut down the system, no message will be shown. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the computer. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error The ...BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Index of memory installed. Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Error Message List Error Message Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock ...
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...Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM ..., then reboot system. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure ...
...Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM System board Check the drive is dead Replace and run Setup System cache error - Run Setup Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended RAM ..., then reboot system. System board RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS ROM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure ...
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...of failure is inoperative. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. If the problem remains, replace 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. • System board • LCD assembly...
...of failure is inoperative. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. If the problem remains, replace 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. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. • System board • LCD assembly...