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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 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. 9 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 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 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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Table of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the SD dummy card 61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 62 Removing the Lower Covers 63 Removing the DIMM Module 65 Removing ...
Table of Contents External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 59 Removing the Battery Pack 60 Removing the SD dummy card 61 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 62 Removing the Lower Covers 63 Removing the DIMM Module 65 Removing ...
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Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Locks the battery in position. Chapter 1 9 Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Releases the battery for removal. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Num Lock is closed. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
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... Empowering Technology password, there is no way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
... Empowering Technology password, there is no way to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. •...
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... password information. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save network settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking...
... password information. Using power plans Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver. NOTE: You cannot delete the predefined power plans. To create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you to save network settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking...
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...the drop-down list. 2. Switch to the power plan you want your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to switch to ...extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. 4. If you wish to another one first. 1. If necessary...
...the drop-down list. 2. Switch to the power plan you want your computer to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off system components to from the drop-down list. 2. Select the power plan you wish to switch to ...extend battery life. 1. Select the power plan you want to delete the active power plan, switch to edit 2. 4. If you wish to another one first. 1. If necessary...
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... 36 Chapter 1 L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 14.1 inches 303.74 x 189.84 mm 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm R.G.B. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution...
... 36 Chapter 1 L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 14.1 inches 303.74 x 189.84 mm 1280 x 800 WXGA 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm R.G.B. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution...
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...: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash...
...: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash...
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... and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL) 15 MA000005YG0 M2.5*5 (NL) 22 MA000007YG0 M2.5*3 (NL...
... and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following: 1. Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*8 (NL) 15 MA000005YG0 M2.5*5 (NL) 22 MA000007YG0 M2.5*3 (NL...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 60 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 60 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Turn computer over. 2.
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See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 2. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 4. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 61. 3. Carefully open the memory cover. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5.
See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 60. 2. Color Black Black Black Torque Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 62. 4. Remove the five screws from the memory, HDD, and WLAN bays. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 61. 3. Carefully open the memory cover. Step Memory Cover HDD Cover WLAN Cover Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (2) M2*6 NL (2) M2.5*8 NL (1) 5.
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Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 63. 3. Chapter 3 65 Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 63. 3. Chapter 3 65 Removing the DIMM Module 1. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2.
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Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on page 63. 3. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. Remove the WLAN cover.
Move the antenna away and remove the two screws (A) on page 63. 3. Removing the WLAN Board Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (2) Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 4. Remove the WLAN cover.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3
NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Use the mylar tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier. 68 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 60. 2. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Remove the Memory cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 4. Carefully use a plastic screw driver to release the locking catch. 70 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 63. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 2. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module fully to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Lift the Switch Cover as shown. Step 2 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x 5 (2) Color Black Torque 3. It is recommended that only fingers are used to expose the Switch Cover. 4. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown, leftside first. 74 Chapter 3 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing.
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Push down on page 60.. 2. Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
Push down on page 60.. 2. Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. 76 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the two latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1.
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See "Removing the Antenna" on page 66. 4. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 78. 6. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 63. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1.
See "Removing the Antenna" on page 66. 4. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the bottom of the chassis. See "Removing the WLAN Board Module" on page 78. 6. Step 6 Size (Quantity) M2.5*5 NL (2) Color Black Torque 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 76. 5. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60. 2. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 63. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the chassis. 82 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1.
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... the LCD Module" on page 74. 10. Step 12 Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (8) Color Black Torque 84 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 60. 2. Removing the Upper Cover 1.
... the LCD Module" on page 74. 10. Step 12 Size (Quantity) M2.5*8 NL (8) Color Black Torque 84 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 61. 3. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 60. 2. Removing the Upper Cover 1.