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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 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 6 Memory compartment...
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 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) (only for certain models). 6 Memory compartment...
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....5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches) • 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack • 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800...
....5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches) • 3.50 kg (7.71 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack • 3.40 kg (7.49 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800...
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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 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD dummy card 45 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the DIMM...
...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 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD dummy card 45 Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 46 Removing the Lower Covers 47 Removing the DIMM...
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...-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready •...
...-frequency effects True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Acer PureZone technology with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1 Wake-on-LAN ready •...
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Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Hard disk bay-Main ... disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position.
Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Hard disk bay-Main ... disk (secured with screws). Chapter 1 9 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Bottom View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position.
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... of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless...
... of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is activated. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication switch Wireless...
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Bluetooth Item Type Features MDC Module Item Features WLAN Item Type Features Power Package Battery Item Manuafacturer Configuration Capacity Specification FOXCONN FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 mini USB module • Bluetooth 1.2 qualified Embedded USB module • Extremely small size • Class 2 specification RF ...
Bluetooth Item Type Features MDC Module Item Features WLAN Item Type Features Power Package Battery Item Manuafacturer Configuration Capacity Specification FOXCONN FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 mini USB module • Bluetooth 1.2 qualified Embedded USB module • Extremely small size • Class 2 specification RF ...
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...: and moves 7: USB FDD: the device up or down. 8: USB KEY: Excluded from boot order: exclude or include the de ice to Memory). If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the Flash Utility: 1. Select...
...: and moves 7: USB FDD: the device up or down. 8: USB KEY: Excluded from boot order: exclude or include the de ice to Memory). If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as USB HDD) before you use the Flash Utility: 1. Select...
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... Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to...
... Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Observe the order of the sequence to...
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove NewCard Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove VGA Module Rem ove TV Tuner Rem ove ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove NewCard Dummy Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove DIMMs Rem ove VGA Module Rem ove TV Tuner Rem ove ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 47 Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. HDD2 Cover 5. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 44. 2. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Lower Cover 6. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 45. 3.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 47 Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. HDD2 Cover 5. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 44. 2. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Lower Cover 6. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 45. 3.
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Remove the DIMM module. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Push out the release latches on page 44. 2. Remove the Lower Cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
Remove the DIMM module. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Push out the release latches on page 44. 2. Remove the Lower Cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
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Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. 4. NOTE: To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK Quantity 2 Screw Type 50 Chapter 3 Remove the Lower cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket assembly.
Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. 4. NOTE: To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK Quantity 2 Screw Type 50 Chapter 3 Remove the Lower cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket assembly.
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Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it. 4. Pull the HDD up as shown to the carrier. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 2. Remove the Lower Cover. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it. 4. Pull the HDD up as shown to the carrier. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 2. Remove the Lower Cover. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 47. 3.
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Step ODD Module Size M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) Quantity 1 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 55 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay.
Step ODD Module Size M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) Quantity 1 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 55 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Remove the Lower Cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay.
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Remove the Battery. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Remove the HDD2 Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Remove the Battery. Screw Type Chapter 3 57 Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Remove the HDD2 Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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... the keyboard. It is recommended that only fingers are still attached on a clean dry surface. 3. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of the computer.
... the keyboard. It is recommended that only fingers are still attached on a clean dry surface. 3. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of the computer.
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See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the Power Board 1. Chapter 3 61 Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Switch Cover. 6. Expose the bottom side of the chassis.
See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 44. 2. Removing the Power Board 1. Chapter 3 61 Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 60. 3. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Switch Cover. 6. Expose the bottom side of the chassis.
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... the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this model). Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the...
... the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. On this model). Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the...