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... on and off . 12 +/- Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator...
... on and off . 12 +/- Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for your hands when you use the computer. 8 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator...
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... on and off to save power. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....Increases the sound volume (only for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
... on and off to save power. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models). Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both....Increases the sound volume (only for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for certain models). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
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...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™...Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* ...
...; 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR®* • 86-/87-/91-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™...Special keys and controls I/O interface Environment Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* ...
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...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-11 Port 81 Removing ...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 Finger Print Reader 114 Replacing the Upper Cover 116 Replacing...
...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-11 Port 81 Removing ...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 Finger Print Reader 114 Replacing the Upper Cover 116 Replacing...
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...HDD Not Operating Correctly 145 ODD Failure 146 USB Failure (Rightside 149 Modem Function Failure 149 Wireless Function Failure 150 Bluetooth Function Failure 150 EasyTouch Button Failure 151 Media Board Failure 151 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 Thermal Unit Failure 152 External ... by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows®...
...HDD Not Operating Correctly 145 ODD Failure 146 USB Failure (Rightside 149 Modem Function Failure 149 Wireless Function Failure 150 Bluetooth Function Failure 150 EasyTouch Button Failure 151 Media Board Failure 151 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 Thermal Unit Failure 152 External ... by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows®...
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... 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 ... compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate...
... 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 ... compatible Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Acer PureZone technology • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate...
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... , center* and right) Touchpad Touchpad toggle Volume Up/ Volume Down Programmable Key Backup Key Wireless LAN Communication button / Indicator Bluetooth Communication button/indicator Speakers Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Note: Push to remove/install the...
... , center* and right) Touchpad Touchpad toggle Volume Up/ Volume Down Programmable Key Backup Key Wireless LAN Communication button / Indicator Bluetooth Communication button/indicator Speakers Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Note: Push to remove/install the...
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Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. These buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Wireless communication switch Web browser Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the...
Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Empowering Technology Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. These buttons are application buttons. Icon Function Wireless communication switch Web browser Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Chapter 1 9 Bottom View No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the...
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... for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps Chapter 1 21 VGA Graphic Controller Item Type Manufacturing Tech.
... for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter • Enable VoIP function • Subwoofer support LAN Item Type Features Specification Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN Bluetooth Item Type Supported Protocols Transfer Rate (max.) Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) 3.0Mbps Chapter 1 21 VGA Graphic Controller Item Type Manufacturing Tech.
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...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 List Step Hinge... Covers Switch Cover Speaker Module LCD Module Upper Cover Finger Print Reader TouchPad Bracket Bluetooth Module USB Board Modem Module Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2*3 M2.5*3 M2.5*10 M2.5*3 M2.5*5 M2.5*10 M2.5*5 M2.5*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*3 M2*3 ...
...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 List Step Hinge... Covers Switch Cover Speaker Module LCD Module Upper Cover Finger Print Reader TouchPad Bracket Bluetooth Module USB Board Modem Module Mainboard Thermal Module Screw M2*3 M2.5*3 M2.5*10 M2.5*3 M2.5*5 M2.5*10 M2.5*5 M2.5*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2.5*3 M2*3 ...
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See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 67. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 4. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Lower Cover. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Chapter 3 75
See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 67. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 4. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Lower Cover. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Chapter 3 75
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Step Bluetooth Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 76 Chapter 3 5. Remove the single securing screw and remove the module from the chassis.
Step Bluetooth Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 76 Chapter 3 5. Remove the single securing screw and remove the module from the chassis.
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Ensure the locating pins is correctly seated and replace the single securing screw. Insert the Bluetooth Module left side first so the board slides under the securing flange and lower it on the casing. 4. Chapter 3 109 Step USB Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Lock the connector and press down on the FFC securing latches to secure it into place. 3.
Ensure the locating pins is correctly seated and replace the single securing screw. Insert the Bluetooth Module left side first so the board slides under the securing flange and lower it on the casing. 4. Chapter 3 109 Step USB Board Size M2.5*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Lock the connector and press down on the FFC securing latches to secure it into place. 3.
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2. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard and insert the cable into the cable channel on the Front Cover. 4. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Module and secure the cable in place with the tape. 110 Chapter 3 Step Bluetooth Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Replace the single securing screw.
2. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard and insert the cable into the cable channel on the Front Cover. 4. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Module and secure the cable in place with the tape. 110 Chapter 3 Step Bluetooth Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Replace the single securing screw.
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... 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Use ...Internal Microphone Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 146 Rightside USB Failure Page 149 Modem Failure Page 149 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 150 Bluetooth Failure Page 150 EasyTouch Button Failure Page 151 Media Board Failure Page 151 Finger Print Reader Failure Page 152 Thermal Unit Failure ...
... 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. 3. Use ...Internal Microphone Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 146 Rightside USB Failure Page 149 Modem Failure Page 149 WLAN/WiMAX Failure Page 150 Bluetooth Failure Page 150 EasyTouch Button Failure Page 151 Media Board Failure Page 151 Finger Print Reader Failure Page 152 Thermal Unit Failure ...
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... the Antenna OK Check WLAN/Wi MAX Card NG Swap WLAN/ WiMAX Card OK Check Function Board NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the following...
... the Antenna OK Check WLAN/Wi MAX Card NG Swap WLAN/ WiMAX Card OK Check Function Board NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the following...
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View VGA UMA Chapter 5 Discrete Item SW1 JP11 JLVDS1 JP12 JP4 Description ON/OFF Button Camera Connector LCD Connector Speaker Connector Bluetooth Connector Item U7 U5 SW4 SW 2 SW 3 Description VRAM VRAM Touch Pad Lock Button Touch Pad (left) Button Touch Pad (right) Button Chapter 5 161
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View VGA UMA Chapter 5 Discrete Item SW1 JP11 JLVDS1 JP12 JP4 Description ON/OFF Button Camera Connector LCD Connector Speaker Connector Bluetooth Connector Item U7 U5 SW4 SW 2 SW 3 Description VRAM VRAM Touch Pad Lock Button Touch Pad (left) Button Touch Pad (right) Button Chapter 5 161
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Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List Category Battery Board Description Acer PN BATTERY SANYO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY SONY AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH ... 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2MAH F TYPE BT.00603.041 BT.00604.024 BT.00605.020 BT.00607.015 BT.00607.019 BT.00607.034 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 BH.21100.004 FOXCONN CONEXANT -UNIZION 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M955.0X FX.22500.025 FUNCTION BOARD W/FFC FINGER PRINT...
Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List Category Battery Board Description Acer PN BATTERY SANYO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BATTERY SONY AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH ... 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2MAH F TYPE BT.00603.041 BT.00604.024 BT.00605.020 BT.00607.015 BT.00607.019 BT.00607.034 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/ w:861 BH.21100.004 FOXCONN CONEXANT -UNIZION 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M955.0X FX.22500.025 FUNCTION BOARD W/FFC FINGER PRINT...
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... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT...
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... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N VOIP Phone N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 195 Appendix...
... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Bluetooth BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N N BT 2.1 BT 2.1 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N VOIP Phone N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 195 Appendix...