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...function (only for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk... drive is charging. 2. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons....
...function (only for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk... drive is charging. 2. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). 10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons....
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 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 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 10 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 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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...V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8... W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi...
...V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8... W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi...
Acer Aspire 4540 Series Service Guide
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...Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 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 SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Lower Covers 46 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the DIMM ...
...Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Special Key 13 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 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 SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Lower Covers 46 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the DIMM ...
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...Removing the LCD Module 62 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Finger Print Reader 70 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the RTC Battery 74 Removing the Bluetooth Module 75 Removing the USB Board 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-...Procedure 102 Replacing the CPU 102 Replacing the Thermal Module 103 Replacing the RJ-11 Port 105 Replacing the Mainboard 106 Removing the RTC Battery 108 Replacing the USB Board 108 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 109 Replacing the Modem Module 111 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 112 Replacing the ...
...Removing the LCD Module 62 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Finger Print Reader 70 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 72 Removing the RTC Battery 74 Removing the Bluetooth Module 75 Removing the USB Board 77 Removing the Modem Module 78 Removing the Mainboard 80 Removing the RJ-...Procedure 102 Replacing the CPU 102 Replacing the Thermal Module 103 Replacing the RJ-11 Port 105 Replacing the Mainboard 106 Removing the RTC Battery 108 Replacing the USB Board 108 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 109 Replacing the Modem Module 111 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 112 Replacing the ...
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... • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh...* • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port...
... • 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches) • 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh...* • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port...
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... backup. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Enables/disables... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 9 10 11 12 +/- 13 P 14 Closed Front View Battery Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Increase system volume/decrease system volume...
... backup. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1 Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Enables/disables... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. 9 10 11 12 +/- 13 P 14 Closed Front View Battery Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Increase system volume/decrease system volume...
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... Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Note:...) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). ...
... Locks the battery in position. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Note:...) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). ...
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Off=87°C Acer P/N KC.SSI02.420 KC.AQL02.640 KC.AQL02.640 KC.TRM02.720 KC.TRM02.740 KC.TZM02.820 KC.TZM02.840 KC.TZM02.860 Chapter 1 ... CPU Package Specification AMD Tigris UltraTurion-II, Turion-II, Athlon-II and Sempron • AMD RS880M • AMD SB710 • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit • Integrated VGA solution for RS880M / M92M2-XT • REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code. • Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN...
Off=87°C Acer P/N KC.SSI02.420 KC.AQL02.640 KC.AQL02.640 KC.TRM02.720 KC.TRM02.740 KC.TZM02.820 KC.TZM02.840 KC.TZM02.860 Chapter 1 ... CPU Package Specification AMD Tigris UltraTurion-II, Turion-II, Athlon-II and Sempron • AMD RS880M • AMD SB710 • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit • Integrated VGA solution for RS880M / M92M2-XT • REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code. • Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN...
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... • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A • Sanyo AS...
... • Graphical or scroll navigation • Unequaled "ability to acquire" WLAN Item Vendor and Model Antenna Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 PIFA Specification Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specifications (3S2P) • SONY AS-2007A • Panasonic AS-2007A • Simplo AS-2007A • Sanyo AS...
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... install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the...
... install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the...
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General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in... the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 21 86.PAA02.001 M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 11 86.PAA02.002 M2.5D 5L K 5.5D...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in... the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 21 86.PAA02.001 M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 11 86.PAA02.002 M2.5D 5L K 5.5D...
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove WLAN Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove HDD Rem ove ODD Screw List Step WLAN Module ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove WLAN Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove HDD Rem ove ODD Screw List Step WLAN Module ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2.
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Loosen the five captive screws in the covers as shown. 46 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Cover as shown. Remove the DIMM Cover as shown. DIMM Cover WLAN Cover 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. HDD Cover 4.
Loosen the five captive screws in the covers as shown. 46 Chapter 3 Remove the WLAN Cover as shown. Remove the DIMM Cover as shown. DIMM Cover WLAN Cover 3. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. HDD Cover 4.
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... LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Function Board Rem ove Fingerprint Reader Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove Upper Cover Lower Cover Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove Modem Module Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RJ-11 Port Rem ove Thermal Module Screw...
... LCD Module Upper Cover Rem ove Function Board Rem ove Fingerprint Reader Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove Upper Cover Lower Cover Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove Modem Module Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RJ-11 Port Rem ove Thermal Module Screw...
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Step Hinge Covers Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the inside. Slide the covers off the hinges in the direction of the arrows. Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers. IMPORTANT: The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on page 44. 2. Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly. 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Covers 1.
Step Hinge Covers Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the inside. Slide the covers off the hinges in the direction of the arrows. Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers. IMPORTANT: The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on page 44. 2. Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly. 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Covers 1.
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... casing. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to expose the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of Switch Cover, hinge cover first as shown. Step Switch Cover (red callout) Switch Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*3 M2.5*10...
... casing. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to expose the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of Switch Cover, hinge cover first as shown. Step Switch Cover (red callout) Switch Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*3 M2.5*10...
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The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. 74 Chapter 3 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. 74 Chapter 3 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
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Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. Replacing the USB Board 1. The RTC Battery is accessible through the case. 2. Insert the USB Board into the FFC connector. 108 Chapter 3 Run the cable along the casing and insert it into the casing, ensuring that the USB Port is soldered to the connections shown. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard.
Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. Replacing the USB Board 1. The RTC Battery is accessible through the case. 2. Insert the USB Board into the FFC connector. 108 Chapter 3 Run the cable along the casing and insert it into the casing, ensuring that the USB Port is soldered to the connections shown. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard.