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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 ...39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 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/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the Memory and ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 An Aspire tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 8 Left View 9 Right View 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 11 Launch Keys 12 Touchpad 13 ...39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 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/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module 46 Removing the Memory and ...
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Board Layout Top View 1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 2 MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector 3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 4 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 9 U20 RTL8100CL 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 1 LCD1 LCD Cable Connector 2 MIC1 Microphone Cable Connector 3 LID1 Lid Switch Cable Connector 4 BLUE1 Bluetooth Cable Connector 5 KB1 Keyboard Connector 6 TPAD1 Touchpad FFC Connector 4 7 BAT1 Battery Pack Connector 8 U14 ENE KB3910SF C1 9 U20 RTL8100CL 10 RTC1 RTC Battery Connector 11 PCH1 PC Card Slot 12 SPK1 Speaker Set Connector Chapter 1
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communication button/ Lights to audio line-out devices (e.g., Speakers/Line-Out jack speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 8 Chapter 1 jack 5 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status ...
communication button/ Lights to audio line-out devices (e.g., Speakers/Line-Out jack speakers, headphones). 6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged 7 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on. 8 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 8 Chapter 1 jack 5 Headphones/ Connects to indicate the status ...
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..., and four on the front panel. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the...
..., and four on the front panel. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Memory bay Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the...
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... LCD display is being charged. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the... Acer eManager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is active. Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or...
... LCD display is being charged. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. To set to run the Acer Launch Manager. 12 Chapter 1 The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the... Acer eManager. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon Function Cap lock Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated Num lock Lights when Num Lock is active. Media Activity Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or...
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... Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 15 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm...
... Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 15 inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm...
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... when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do...
... when it becomes corrupted. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 40 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do...
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Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 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.
Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Chapter 3 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.
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Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on ... that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on ... that need to remove the system board, you on rear side H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card O*4 HDD Module M*4 HDD Bracket HDD Lower Case Assembly O*2 RTC Battery Bluetooth Module Upper Case Assembly Microphone Lower Case *2 Speaker Set Main Board Assembly Upper Case Touchpad Assembly N*3 C*1 86.9A353.3R0*2 D*2 North Bridge Plate CPU Heatsink...
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Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Unlock the battery lock. 2. Chapter 3 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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... from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power...If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 58 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. ...
... from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Remove the battery pack. 2. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power...If any of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 58 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. ...
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If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the power-on page 59. 58 Chapter 4 See ...
If the operational charge does not work, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. If the voltage is not corrected, see "Check the Battery Pack" on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter cable. If the power-on page 59. 58 Chapter 4 See ...
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...do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC.../DC charger board. From Hardware: 1. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still...
...do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in control Panel 2. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the DC.../DC charger board. From Hardware: 1. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that if the parameters shown in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is still...
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...System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 61 ... Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset:...
...System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Chapter 4 61 ... Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard locked - Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset:...
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... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU... Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 System...
... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU... Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 System...
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... connectors. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No...
... connectors. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No...
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... ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 68 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.... Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function...
... ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). System board 68 Chapter 4 Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.... Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function...
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...The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 26. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk...Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size....
...The system doesn't resume from the computer. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 26. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk...Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from actual size....
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...Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. ... Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms...
...Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 72. ... Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms...
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... for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. 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 CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at...
... for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. 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 CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at...