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Table of Contents Features 1 System Specifications 1 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top view 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed front view 7 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 9 Base view 9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 BIOS Setup Utility ...and Replacement 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the Optical Drive Module 37 Removing the Back Cover 38 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 39 Removing the Wireless LAN Card...
Table of Contents Features 1 System Specifications 1 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Top view 5 Hotkeys 6 Closed front view 7 Rear view 7 Left view 7 Right view 9 Base view 9 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 BIOS Setup Utility ...and Replacement 33 General Information 34 Pre-disassembly Instructions 34 Disassembly Process 34 External Module Disassembly Process 35 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 35 Removing the Battery Pack 36 Removing the Optical Drive Module 37 Removing the Back Cover 38 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 39 Removing the Wireless LAN Card...
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Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Chapter 1 5 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Top view 1 8 2 3 4 5...'s power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the computer on and off...
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Chapter 1 5 Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Top view 1 8 2 3 4 5...'s power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the computer on and off...
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... card can operate at any given time. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. # Item 1 Battery bay Left view 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 12 Item DC-in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Communication indicator Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator Rear view Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to remove/install...
... card can operate at any given time. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. # Item 1 Battery bay Left view 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. # Icon 1 2 3 4 HDMI 12 Item DC-in -1 card reader Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), ...PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Communication indicator Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator Rear view Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Supports high definition digital video connections. Connects to an AC adapter. Connects to remove/install...
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...: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support USB 2.0/3.0* Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole...
...: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support USB 2.0/3.0* Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 10 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. # Icon 2 4 5 Item Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Description Releases the battery for removal.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 10 Chapter 1 Houses the computer's main memory. # Icon 2 4 5 Item Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Description Releases the battery for removal.
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Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. NOTE: If you ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. NOTE: If you ...
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax1 ODD MODULE Cx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx1 HDD MODULE Ax3 BACK COVER DIMM MODULES Cx1 WLAN BOARD ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax1 ODD MODULE Cx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx1 HDD MODULE Ax3 BACK COVER DIMM MODULES Cx1 WLAN BOARD ...
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Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 36 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Use a pen to slide the battery release latch to release the battery from the battery bay. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Remove the battery from the battery bay. 3. Turn base unit over. 2.
Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 36 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Use a pen to slide the battery release latch to release the battery from the battery bay. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Remove the battery from the battery bay. 3. Turn base unit over. 2.
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Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Remove the one screw (A) securing the optical drive module to the system. Slowly pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 37
Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 3. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Remove the one screw (A) securing the optical drive module to the system. Slowly pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 37
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Remove the one screw (C) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. 4. Release the three screws (A) and four captive screws securing the back cover. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 Removing the Back Cover 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (3) Color Black 38 Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3
Remove the one screw (C) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. 4. Release the three screws (A) and four captive screws securing the back cover. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 Removing the Back Cover 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (3) Color Black 38 Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 Chapter 3 39 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 3. Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover. 3.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00F80.723 Chapter 3 39 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 3. Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover. 3.
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Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Lift the tab and slide the module away from the connector and remove it . 5. Part No. 86.9A524.4R0 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Remove the two screws (B) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it from the bracket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the hard disk drive bay.
Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Lift the tab and slide the module away from the connector and remove it . 5. Part No. 86.9A524.4R0 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Remove the two screws (B) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it from the bracket. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the hard disk drive bay.
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5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Remove the wireless LAN card. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM; then remove the DIMM module from the socket. 42 Chapter 3
5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 36. 2. Remove the wireless LAN card. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 38. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM; then remove the DIMM module from the socket. 42 Chapter 3
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Turn the system over and release the latches securing the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (2) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 3. Part No. 86.00E12.536 44 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws (A) from the bottom cover. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Turn the system over and release the latches securing the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 36. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (2) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 3. Part No. 86.00E12.536 44 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws (A) from the bottom cover. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 3. Chapter 3 45 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 36. 2. Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 39. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the Lower Case 1. 4. Carefully lift up the lift the keyboard and place in on page 42. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on top of the palmrest. 5.
See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 3. Chapter 3 45 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 36. 2. Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 39. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the main board and detach the keyboard. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the Lower Case 1. 4. Carefully lift up the lift the keyboard and place in on page 42. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on top of the palmrest. 5.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. Remove the one screw (A) securing the the upper case to the system. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 36. 2. 10. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 11. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 37. 3. Chapter 3 47 Part No. 86.00E12.536 Removing the Touchpad Boards 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. Remove the one screw (A) securing the the upper case to the system. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 36. 2. 10. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 11. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 37. 3. Chapter 3 47 Part No. 86.00E12.536 Removing the Touchpad Boards 1.
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 5. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 42. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from the power button board. Removing the Left and Right Speakers 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 9. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 37. 3.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 39. 5. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 42. 7. See "Separating the Upper Case from the power button board. Removing the Left and Right Speakers 1. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 36. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 9. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 37. 3.
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... from the Lower Case" on page 45. 9. Removing the Power Button Board 1. See "Removing the Left and Right Speakers" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 37. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 2. See "Separating the Upper Case from the upper cover. See "Removing the...
... from the Lower Case" on page 45. 9. Removing the Power Button Board 1. See "Removing the Left and Right Speakers" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 37. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 36. 2. See "Separating the Upper Case from the upper cover. See "Removing the...
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Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 3. Release the latch and remove the power button cable from the upper cover. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 36. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the power button board and remove the power button board from the power button board. 11. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 52 Part No. 86.00F80.723 Chapter 3
Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 38. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 37. 3. Release the latch and remove the power button cable from the upper cover. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 36. 2. Remove the one screw (C) securing the power button board and remove the power button board from the power button board. 11. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 39. 52 Part No. 86.00F80.723 Chapter 3