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...12 Lock Keys 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 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...Disassembly Requirements 47 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 Lower Covers 52 Removing the Optical Drive Module 53 Removing the ...
...12 Lock Keys 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 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...Disassembly Requirements 47 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 Lower Covers 52 Removing the Optical Drive Module 53 Removing the ...
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...Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly ...121 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 123 Replacing the Battery 124 Troubleshooting 125 Common Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 ...
...Removing the Left Speaker Module 72 Removing the Right Speaker Module 74 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 76 Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the RTC Battery 79 Removing the Thermal Module 80 Removing the CPU Fan 81 Removing the CPU 83 LCD Module Disassembly Process 84 LCD Module Disassembly ...121 Replacing the DIMM Modules 121 Replacing the ODD Module 122 Replacing the Lower Covers 122 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 123 Replacing the Battery 124 Troubleshooting 125 Common Problems 125 Power On Issue 126 No Display Issue 127 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 128 LCD Failure 129 ...
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... Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control...
... Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Wireless • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N • LAN • Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control...
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Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the ...). Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right...
Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the ...). Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item Click buttons (left and right) Palmrest HDD Description The left and right...
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Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Lights up when the optical drive is off . Chapter 1 Note: Wrap the computer... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Releases the battery for removal. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is...
Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Lights up when the optical drive is off . Chapter 1 Note: Wrap the computer... security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Releases the battery for removal. Connects to secure the lock. Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is...
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Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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... & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model ...
... & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model ...
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... NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable...
... NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable...
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Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the ...
Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the ...
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... power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
... power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 50 Chapter 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over.
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Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 Quantity 3 3. Screw Type 4. Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 52 Chapter 3
Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 Quantity 3 3. Screw Type 4. Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 52 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Chapter 3 53 Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Chapter 3 53 Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module.
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... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
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Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to the outer casing. Insert a suitable plastic tool (or finger) and pry the Switch Cover upward, away ...
Turn the computer over. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to the outer casing. Insert a suitable plastic tool (or finger) and pry the Switch Cover upward, away ...
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The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
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Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 124 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 124 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
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... "Disassembly Process" on page 129. 5. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 215. If the Issue is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Chapter 4 127 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
... "Disassembly Process" on page 129. 5. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 215. If the Issue is by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Chapter 4 127 Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
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...If the Issue is only 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. If the computer is correctly configured: a. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48...of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty...
...If the Issue is only 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. If the computer is correctly configured: a. See "Disassembly Process" on page 48...of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty...