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...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 ...38 WinFlash Utility 40 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 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 ...
...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 ...38 WinFlash Utility 40 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47 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 ...
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... Power Board 109 Replacing the Upper Cover 109 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 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...
... Power Board 109 Replacing the Upper Cover 109 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the Keyboard 118 Replacing the Switch Cover 119 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 119 Replacing the WLAN Module 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...
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the mainboard, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main ... keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to remove the mainboard, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main ... keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be replaced. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown. Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.
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Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in place. 2 1 124 Chapter 3 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 1 124 Chapter 3 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.
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.../DVD discs. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking at a ... the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is selected. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up &#...
.../DVD discs. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by checking at a ... the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is selected. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following occurs: • Fans start up &#...
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...the same location, the LCD is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1. ...If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 215. b. If HDD information is faulty and should be replaced. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD ...
...the same location, the LCD is not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. If desktop display resolution is faulty and should be replaced. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1. ...If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Replace the Motherboard. 6. See "Disassembly Process" on page 215. b. If HDD information is faulty and should be replaced. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD ...
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... Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. ...exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. If the ...
... Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is OK. 2. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. ...exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. If the ...
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... at a time. Power-on page 126.): 1. If any problems are no error is inoperative. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic..., whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do 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.
... at a time. Power-on page 126.): 1. If any problems are no error is inoperative. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any FRU. 3. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic..., whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is detected, do 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.
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... Utility 37 Antennas Removing 91 Replacing 94 B Battery Replacing 124 Battery Pack Removing 50 BIOS ROM ...type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Utility 25-37 Advanced 28 Boot 35 Exit 36 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 36 Security 30 System Security 36 Board Layout Top View 147 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 86 Replacing...F Features 1 Flash Utility 37 FPC Cable Removing 89 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 58 Replacing 119 HDTV Switch Failure 137 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I...
... Utility 37 Antennas Removing 91 Replacing 94 B Battery Replacing 124 Battery Pack Removing 50 BIOS ROM ...type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Utility 25-37 Advanced 28 Boot 35 Exit 36 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configuration 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 36 Security 30 System Security 36 Board Layout Top View 147 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 86 Replacing...F Features 1 Flash Utility 37 FPC Cable Removing 89 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 153 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 58 Replacing 119 HDTV Switch Failure 137 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I...
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... Online Support Information 215 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 122 Optical Drive Module Removing 53 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 71 Replacing 109 Power On Failure 126 R Replacing 107, 108 Right Speaker Module Removing 74 Replacing 107 RTC Battery Removing 79 S SD Dummy Card Removing 51 Replacing 123 Speakers 107, 108 Removing 72, 74...
... Online Support Information 215 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 122 Optical Drive Module Removing 53 P Panel 5 Bottom 8 PC Card 10 Power Board Removing 71 Replacing 109 Power On Failure 126 R Replacing 107, 108 Right Speaker Module Removing 74 Replacing 107 RTC Battery Removing 79 S SD Dummy Card Removing 51 Replacing 123 Speakers 107, 108 Removing 72, 74...
