Quick Start Guide
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... hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication*. The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive...
... hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. communication Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication*. The center button serves as Acer Bio Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive...
Quick Start Guide
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... Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + Function System Properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties for certain models). Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . ... the display screen backlight off . Enables/disables the Bluetooth function*. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off. 6 English # Icon 13 14 15 Item Acer PowerSmart key Speakers Acer CineBoost Color Engine key Screen blank key Description Puts ...
... Screen blank Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkey Icon + + Function System Properties Bluetooth + Sleep Description Starts System Properties for certain models). Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . ... the display screen backlight off . Enables/disables the Bluetooth function*. Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on or off. 6 English # Icon 13 14 15 Item Acer PowerSmart key Speakers Acer CineBoost Color Engine key Screen blank key Description Puts ...
Quick Start Guide
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... mAh battery* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader Acer CineDash 2.0 ExpressCard®/54 slot Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports ... • • • I/O interface • • • • • • • • • • • • • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n* Wi-Fi®/WiMAX • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* WPAN...
... mAh battery* 3-pin 90 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader Acer CineDash 2.0 ExpressCard®/54 slot Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) Three USB 2.0 ports ... • • • I/O interface • • • • • • • • • • • • • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n* Wi-Fi®/WiMAX • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* WPAN...
Service Guide
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...the TouchPad Bracket 75 Removing the LCD Module 77 Removing the Saddles 83 Removing the USB Board 85 Removing the Subwoofer 86 Removing the Bluetooth Module 87 Removing the Card Reader Board 89 Removing the Hinge Wells 90 Removing the Mainboard 91 Removing the RTC Battery 92 Removing ...98 Replacing the VGA/MXM Card 99 Replacing the Mainboard 100 Replacing the Hinge Wells 101 Replacing the Card Reader Board 101 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 102 Replacing the Subwoofer 103 Replacing the USB Board 103 Replacing the Saddles 104 Replacing the LCD Module 105 Replacing the TouchPad ...
...the TouchPad Bracket 75 Removing the LCD Module 77 Removing the Saddles 83 Removing the USB Board 85 Removing the Subwoofer 86 Removing the Bluetooth Module 87 Removing the Card Reader Board 89 Removing the Hinge Wells 90 Removing the Mainboard 91 Removing the RTC Battery 92 Removing ...98 Replacing the VGA/MXM Card 99 Replacing the Mainboard 100 Replacing the Hinge Wells 101 Replacing the Card Reader Board 101 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 102 Replacing the Subwoofer 103 Replacing the USB Board 103 Replacing the Saddles 104 Replacing the LCD Module 105 Replacing the TouchPad ...
Service Guide
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...250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n* • Wi-Fi®/WiMAX • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link... 5150/5350* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords ...
...250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9 x 1.03/1.5 inches) • 2.8 kg (6.16 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless-WiFi Link 5100/5300 a/b/g/n* • Wi-Fi®/WiMAX • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link... 5150/5350* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords ...
Service Guide
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... (only certain models). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. No. 4 5 Icon Item Backup key Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless LAN communication button/indicator HDD1 Num Lock1 Caps Lock1 Power1 Description Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 7 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons The left...
... (only certain models). Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. No. 4 5 Icon Item Backup key Bluetooth communication button/indicator Wireless LAN communication button/indicator HDD1 Num Lock1 Caps Lock1 Power1 Description Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 7 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons The left...
Service Guide
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.... Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function*. + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + Icon Function...
.... Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Turns the speakers on or off to save power. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function*. + + + + + + < > + < > + < > Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Keyboard backlight toggle Brightness up Brightness down Decreases the screen sound volume. 14 Chapter 1 Hotkey + + Icon Function...
Service Guide
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Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove Card Reader Board Rem ove Saddle Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Hinge Wells Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove ...
Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Upper Cover Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Bluetooth Module Rem ove Card Reader Board Rem ove Saddle Rem ove Subwoofer Rem ove USB Board Rem ove Hinge Wells Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove ...
Service Guide
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Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Lift the module clear of the chassis. Chapter 3 87 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the cable from the Mainboard. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 59. 2.
Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Lift the module clear of the chassis. Chapter 3 87 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the cable from the Mainboard. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 59. 2.
Service Guide
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Ensure that the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. 3. Replace the four screws to secure the Card Reader Board to the Mainboard. 102 Chapter 3 Place the module in the Lower Cover. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel as shown. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown, and connect it to the Lower Cover.
Ensure that the module is seated correctly on the locating pins. 3. Replace the four screws to secure the Card Reader Board to the Mainboard. 102 Chapter 3 Place the module in the Lower Cover. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel as shown. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the module as shown, and connect it to the Lower Cover.
Service Guide
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... LED 9, LED 10, 11, 12, 13 22 SW2 Description Subwoofer (2P) TV Tuner Board to MB (8P) (Cable) Speaker Conn. (4P) Media Console (R) to Board Bluetooth Conn.
... LED 9, LED 10, 11, 12, 13 22 SW2 Description Subwoofer (2P) TV Tuner Board to MB (8P) (Cable) Speaker Conn. (4P) Media Console (R) to Board Bluetooth Conn.
Service Guide
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LS-5511P Switch Board Top View Bottom View 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Item Description 1 LED3 Backup Button 2 SW3 Backup LED 3 LED2 Bluetooth Button 4 SW2 Bluetooth LED 5 LED1 Wireless Button 6 SW1 Wireless LED 7 JP1 To M/B Connector Chapter 5 155
LS-5511P Switch Board Top View Bottom View 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Item Description 1 LED3 Backup Button 2 SW3 Backup LED 3 LED2 Bluetooth Button 4 SW2 Bluetooth LED 5 LED1 Wireless Button 6 SW1 Wireless LED 7 JP1 To M/B Connector Chapter 5 155
Service Guide
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...DiBCOM DIB7070P+DiB0700C rev.D DVB-T Mini-card TT-1281DA w/DiBCOM DIB7770 TU.23100.015 TU.23100.023 170 Chapter 6 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Description Acer Part Number Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897072 Lan... Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 KI.SPH01.003 KI.SPH01.005 KI.SPH01.001 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928...
...DiBCOM DIB7070P+DiB0700C rev.D DVB-T Mini-card TT-1281DA w/DiBCOM DIB7770 TU.23100.015 TU.23100.023 170 Chapter 6 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List CATEGORY BOARD Description Acer Part Number Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897072 Lan... Intel WLAN 533AN_HMWG Shirley Peak MM#895401 KI.SPH01.003 KI.SPH01.005 KI.SPH01.001 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928...
Service Guide
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...Type 90W HIPRO 90W LITE-ON 90W Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC ALC669X 6CELL2.2 SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 SANYO 6CELL2.2 SANYO 8CELL2.4 SONY 6CELL2.2 SONY 8CELL2.4 Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Chicony Suyin Card Reader CPU INTEL BT 2.1 1.0M DV 1.0M DV 5 in 1-Build in Ci3330M INTEL Ci3350M INTEL Ci5430M INTEL INTEL ... AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type Battery SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SONY 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 Chicony 1.0M DV Daisy_G Suyin 1.0M DV Tulip_G 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC,...
...Type 90W HIPRO 90W LITE-ON 90W Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC ALC669X 6CELL2.2 SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 SANYO 6CELL2.2 SANYO 8CELL2.4 SONY 6CELL2.2 SONY 8CELL2.4 Bluetooth Foxconn Camera Chicony Suyin Card Reader CPU INTEL BT 2.1 1.0M DV 1.0M DV 5 in 1-Build in Ci3330M INTEL Ci3350M INTEL Ci5430M INTEL INTEL ... AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type Battery SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P SONY 8 cell 4800mAh Main COMMON Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 Chicony 1.0M DV Daisy_G Suyin 1.0M DV Tulip_G 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pro, SD, SC,...
Service Guide
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... 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 Bluetooth Module Removing 87 Replacing 102 Board Layout Top View 153 brightness hotkeys 14 Button Board Removing 72 Replacing 108 C caps lock on indicator 6 Card Reader...
... 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 Bluetooth Module Removing 87 Replacing 102 Board Layout Top View 153 brightness hotkeys 14 Button Board Removing 72 Replacing 108 C caps lock on indicator 6 Card Reader...