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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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Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. 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. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. 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. 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. latch 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 8 Chapter 1
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...set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to -read status indicators. Function Wireless...activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Decreases the sound volume. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are visible ...
...set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application. Indicates the computer's battery status. To set to -read status indicators. Function Wireless...activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Decreases the sound volume. The mail and Web browser buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are visible ...
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... Management, and right-click to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only 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 on the...
... Management, and right-click to access frequently used functions and manage your system (only 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 on the...
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... create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to use. 5. Enter a name for your mouse over the Acer ePower Management Technology toolbar. Click Apply or Save to a personalized set of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 The active power plan.... View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Click the Delete this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu...
... create a new power plan: Creating customized power plans allows you wish to use. 5. Enter a name for your mouse over the Acer ePower Management Technology toolbar. Click Apply or Save to a personalized set of the predefined power plans. 18 Chapter 1 The active power plan.... View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Click the Delete this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu...
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... panel located just below the power plans. 3. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Battery status 1. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports...
... panel located just below the power plans. 3. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). Battery status 1. Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eDataSecurity Management is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports...
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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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... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to update the...
... required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to update the...
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Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to remove ...
Remove the battery pack. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. For example, if you want to remove ...
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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 ...
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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Turn base unit over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Turn base unit over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the release position to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. 2.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lower cover. Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on page 50. 2. Step 1~6 Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L8 (6) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Cover 1. Pull it out from the slot. 2.
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3. Chapter 3 53 Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Removing the DIMM 1. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2.
3. Chapter 3 53 Use a plastic screw driver to release the DIMM. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to carefully pry open the lower cover. 4. Removing the DIMM 1. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. 4. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. 4. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the DIMM module. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2.
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Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 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. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 6. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
Step 1 Size (Quantity) M2 x L3 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. 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. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. 6. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.
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7. 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. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
7. 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. Step 1~2 Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52.
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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 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
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 Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover. 3. Removing the Middle Cover 1.
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Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. Push down on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 62. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area.
Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. Push down on page 50. 2. Chapter 3 63 Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on page 62. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area.
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Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 5. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1.
Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board to remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Lower Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 3. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. 64 Chapter 3 5. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1.