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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 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 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 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
... certain models 14 Acer Empowering Technology 15 Launching Acer Empowering Technology 15 Empowering Technology password 16 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models 17 Acer ePower Management 18 Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models 19 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Acer eSettings Management 22 ...Pre-disassembly Instructions 48 Disassembly Process 48 External Module Disassembly Process 49 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 49 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Removing the SD dummy card 51 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 51 Removing the Lower Cover 52...
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compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after and cooling fan prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
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...has several easy-to start the application. NOTE: 1. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Charging: The light shows amber ...when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon VOL+ VOL- Indicates the computer's power status. Decreases the sound volume. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Fully charged...
...has several easy-to start the application. NOTE: 1. Num Lock Caps Lock Power Battery Lights up Volume down Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option) Acer Empowering Technology Description Enables/disables the wireless function. Charging: The light shows amber ...when the battery is activated. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Icon VOL+ VOL- Indicates the computer's power status. Decreases the sound volume. Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable) Chapter 1 9 Fully charged...
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...-clicking the icon if you to run the application by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of Dolby Home Theater...
...-clicking the icon if you to run the application by pressing the Empowering Key, it easy for certain models). • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of Dolby Home Theater...
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...want to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. The active power plan will mark with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power... plans, but you wish to edit. 2. Select the power plan you wish to delete. 2. Adjust settings as described below. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3. Enter a name for configuring your customized plan on the...
...want to switch to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. The active power plan will mark with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power... plans, but you wish to edit. 2. Select the power plan you wish to delete. 2. Adjust settings as described below. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for your new power plan. 3. Enter a name for configuring your customized plan on the...
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Click the Battery tab to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Master Password may ...decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. On first use this password to create the Master Password. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes...
Click the Battery tab to the Battery status panel located just below the power plans. 3. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook. The Master Password may ...decryption and also supports on current usage. 2. On first use this password to create the Master Password. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes...
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... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (...
... Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 15.4" inch Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (...
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If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash. 1. Then boot the ...
If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the flash utilities to finish BIOS flash, you run the Flash. 1. Then boot the ...
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... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to any of...
... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to any of...
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... you want to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE...
... you want to remove the main board, you on the components that order. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD ExpressCard DUMMY CARD Captive Screwx4 Ax6 LOWER COVER Hx1 WLAN BOARD DIMM MODULES ODD MODULE Cx1 HDD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE...
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Turn base unit over. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. Removing the Lower Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. 2. Pull it out from the slot.
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See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 53 Remove the lower cover from the lower case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Removing the DIMM 1. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4.
See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 53 Remove the lower cover from the lower case. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Removing the DIMM 1. 3. Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4.
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Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. 4. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3.
Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. 4. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cable are arranged properly. Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
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Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. 7. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3
Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. 7. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover. 62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3.
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Push down on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 62. 3.
Push down on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. Removing the Keyboard 1. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 62. 3.
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Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3
Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3