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... System Specifications 1 Features 1 Optical Media Drive 2 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right ...Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly Requirements 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process ...45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD Dummy Card 47 Removing the Lower Covers 48 Removing ...
... System Specifications 1 Features 1 Optical Media Drive 2 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Left View 7 Right ...Utility 32 WinFlash Utility 34 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly Requirements 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process ...45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD Dummy Card 47 Removing the Lower Covers 48 Removing ...
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... Power Board 103 Replacing the Upper Cover 105 Replacing the LCD Module 109 Replacing the Keyboard 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 115 Replacing the WLAN Module 117 Replacing the DIMM Modules 119 Replacing the ODD Module 119 Replacing the Lower Covers 120 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 120 Replacing the Battery 121 Troubleshooting 123 Common...
... Power Board 103 Replacing the Upper Cover 105 Replacing the LCD Module 109 Replacing the Keyboard 114 Replacing the Switch Cover 115 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 115 Replacing the WLAN Module 117 Replacing the DIMM Modules 119 Replacing the ODD Module 119 Replacing the Lower Covers 120 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 120 Replacing the Battery 121 Troubleshooting 123 Common...
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... 86.NAF02.006 44 Chapter 3 For example, if you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the...
... 86.NAF02.006 44 Chapter 3 For example, if you must be disassembled outside of the hardware components. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Remove the...
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Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. Chapter 3 75 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal.
Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. Chapter 3 75 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal.
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Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 121
Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 121
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. ... Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the Issue is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2.
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. ... Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the Issue is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2.
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...not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, ...abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the BIOS settings are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still ...
...not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, ...abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. If the BIOS settings are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still ...
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...fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. If the issue is ok. 3. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 233.... a known good date using System Restore. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Chapter 4 135
...fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. 1. If the issue is ok. 3. Roll back the mouse driver to Try. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 233.... a known good date using System Restore. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Chapter 4 135
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...the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4....problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic ...
...the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4....problems are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, replace the FRU. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic ...
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... Utility 31 Antennas Removing 87 Replacing 90 B Battery Replacing 121 Battery Pack Removing 46 BIOS ROM... type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Utility 23-31 Advanced 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configuration 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Board Layout Top View 145 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 82 Replacing... F Features 1 Flash Utility 31 FPC Cable Removing 85 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 55 Replacing 115 HDTV Switch Failure 135 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I...
... Utility 31 Antennas Removing 87 Replacing 90 B Battery Replacing 121 Battery Pack Removing 46 BIOS ROM... type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Utility 23-31 Advanced 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configuration 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Board Layout Top View 145 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 82 Replacing... F Features 1 Flash Utility 31 FPC Cable Removing 85 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 55 Replacing 115 HDTV Switch Failure 135 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I...
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... Support Information 233 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 119 Optical Drive Module Removing 49 P Panel 6 Bottom 9 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 69 Replacing 103 Power On Failure 124 R Replacing 103 RTC Battery Removing 75 S SD Dummy Card Removing 47 Replacing 120 Speakers 103 Removing 70 speakers ...hotkey 14 Switch Cover Removing 57 Replacing 115 System Block Diagram 5 T Test Compatible Components 219...
... Support Information 233 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 119 Optical Drive Module Removing 49 P Panel 6 Bottom 9 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 69 Replacing 103 Power On Failure 124 R Replacing 103 RTC Battery Removing 75 S SD Dummy Card Removing 47 Replacing 120 Speakers 103 Removing 70 speakers ...hotkey 14 Switch Cover Removing 57 Replacing 115 System Block Diagram 5 T Test Compatible Components 219...