Acer Aspire User's Guide
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... risks. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may expose you come into the product...
... risks. Guidelines for service • the product does not operate normally after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. Do not pierce, open or disassemble the battery. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product from unexpected noise produced by other controls may expose you come into the product...
Acer Aspire User's Guide
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...battery is especially limited in summer or winter. Use of another battery may damage the battery or the connecting object. Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to interference from lightning, do not...product. A device with your pocket or purse. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your reseller for this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object...
...battery is especially limited in summer or winter. Use of another battery may damage the battery or the connecting object. Do not disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. For safety reasons, do not connect the telephone line to interference from lightning, do not...product. A device with your pocket or purse. When the operation time becomes noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery. Use only Acer approved batteries, and recharge your reseller for this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms. Warning! Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object...
Service Guide
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... and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the...41 Removing HDD Passwords 42 Removing BIOS Passwords 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 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...
... and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the...41 Removing HDD Passwords 42 Removing BIOS Passwords 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 Disassembly Requirements 47 General Information 48 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...
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Table of Contents Removing the Optical Drive Module 62 Main Unit Disassembly Process 64 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 64 Removing the Switch Cover 66 Removing the Keyboard 67 Removing the Antenna 68 Removing the LCD Module 70 Removing the Upper Cover 72 ... 92 Removing the RJ-11 Port 94 Removing the Thermal Module 95 Removing the CPU 97 Removing the VGA Module 98 LCD Module Disassembly Process 99 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 99 Removing the LCD Bezel 100 Removing the Inverter Board 101 Removing the Camera Module 103 Removing the LCD Panel 105 Removing...
Table of Contents Removing the Optical Drive Module 62 Main Unit Disassembly Process 64 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 64 Removing the Switch Cover 66 Removing the Keyboard 67 Removing the Antenna 68 Removing the LCD Module 70 Removing the Upper Cover 72 ... 92 Removing the RJ-11 Port 94 Removing the Thermal Module 95 Removing the CPU 97 Removing the VGA Module 98 LCD Module Disassembly Process 99 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 99 Removing the LCD Bezel 100 Removing the Inverter Board 101 Removing the Camera Module 103 Removing the LCD Panel 105 Removing...
Service Guide
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... Replacement Chapter 3 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ... screwdriver • Plastic flat screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size.
... Replacement Chapter 3 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ... screwdriver • Plastic flat screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to disassemble the notebook computer for the different components vary in size.
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General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part ... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part ... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is...
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...*3 M3*3 (NL) M2.5*5(NL) M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 2 4 2 1 2 4 1 3 Color Black Black Black Black Black Black Silver Black Black Chapter 3 Part No. 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
...*3 M3*3 (NL) M2.5*5(NL) M2*3 (NL) Quantity 4 2 4 2 1 2 4 1 3 Color Black Black Black Black Black Black Silver Black Black Chapter 3 Part No. 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the components that order. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you...
Service Guide
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... for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 147. 5. If the Issue is discovered. 6. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal...
... for specific model procedures. 2. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is no power, see "Disassembly Process" on page 147. 5. If the Issue is discovered. 6. Remove any stored power by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal...
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...Online Support Information" on page 48. 4. If the Issue is virus free. 3. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on page 193. 10. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following ...actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48. 3. b. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is properly...
...Online Support Information" on page 48. 4. If the Issue is virus free. 3. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on page 193. 10. NOTE: Ensure that : • The device is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following ...actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48. 3. b. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is properly...
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.... The Install Windows screen displays. c. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. i. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Check the BIOS settings are required.
.... The Install Windows screen displays. c. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. i. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Check the BIOS settings are required.
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... Devices shown if applicable. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. a. Check for broken connectors on page 48. Restart the computer and press F2 to the...drive is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. Check for bent or broken pins on page 18. 3. b. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. c. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Check for the other discs. c. If the drive works with ...
... Devices shown if applicable. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. a. Check for broken connectors on page 48. Restart the computer and press F2 to the...drive is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. Check for bent or broken pins on page 18. 3. b. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. c. See "Disassembly Process" on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. Check for the other discs. c. If the drive works with ...
Service Guide
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... indicator 10 CPU 97 D Index DIMM Module 55 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 156 Ekey Board 83 eKey Board 83 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 49 F Features 1 Fingerprint Reader Failure 157 Flash Utility 39 FPC Cable 106 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171 H Hard Disk Drive Module 60 HDD...
... indicator 10 CPU 97 D Index DIMM Module 55 Display 4 display hotkeys 14 E EasyTouch Failure 156 Ekey Board 83 eKey Board 83 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 49 F Features 1 Fingerprint Reader Failure 157 Flash Utility 39 FPC Cable 106 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171 H Hard Disk Drive Module 60 HDD...
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Keyboard 67 Keyboard Failure 147 L Launch Board 82 LCD Bezel 100 LCD Brackets 106 LCD Failure 147 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 99 LCD Panel 105 lower cover 53 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 64 Mainboard 92 media access on indicator 10 MediaTouch Button Failure 157 Memory Check 144 Model Definition 184 Modem Failure 155...
Keyboard 67 Keyboard Failure 147 L Launch Board 82 LCD Bezel 100 LCD Brackets 106 LCD Failure 147 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 99 LCD Panel 105 lower cover 53 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 64 Mainboard 92 media access on indicator 10 MediaTouch Button Failure 157 Memory Check 144 Model Definition 184 Modem Failure 155...