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... bay- 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) (for certain models only...
... bay- 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) (for certain models only...
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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 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 48 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 52 Removing the Lower Covers 53 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 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...General Information 48 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 52 Removing the Lower Covers 53 Removing the DIMM...
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... and one subwoofer* supporting low-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 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1
... and one subwoofer* supporting low-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 2 HDDs and 6-cell battery pack Privacy control • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot 2 Chapter 1
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... (secured with screws). Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard... disk (secured with screws) (only for removal. 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 9
... (secured with screws). Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery release latch Battery lock Releases the battery for certain models). Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard... disk (secured with screws) (only for removal. 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Chapter 1 9
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...battery light shows amber when the battery is active. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer...when Num Lock is closed. They are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth ...
...battery light shows amber when the battery is active. WLAN Power Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer...when Num Lock is closed. They are application buttons. Icon Function Empowering Technology Web browser Description Launch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth ...
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... Enhanced Multi Threaded • Thermal Management (EmTTM) • Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology VCC-CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0- 6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Intel 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Specification Intel Crestline PM45/GM45 • Processor host...
... Enhanced Multi Threaded • Thermal Management (EmTTM) • Support enhanced Intel Virtualization Technology VCC-CORE: voltage for the future processor will depend on VID0- 6 for battery mode and setting via software for adapter mode for the future processor Intel 479 pin Micro-FCPGA Specification Intel Crestline PM45/GM45 • Processor host...
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Item Antenna Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage 3 x3 or 2x2 Specification Specifications (3S2P) • SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-... 6 cell 4400 mAh • PANASONIC 6 cell 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V 12.6V Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specifications (4S2P) • SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P...
Item Antenna Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage 3 x3 or 2x2 Specification Specifications (3S2P) • SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-... 6 cell 4400 mAh • PANASONIC 6 cell 4400 mAh 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V 12.6V Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage Specifications (4S2P) • SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 4S2P...
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... HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to Memory). Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
... HDD) before you run the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash Utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to Memory). Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2.
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Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • ...
Remove the battery pack. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • ...
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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. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 50 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 50 Chapter 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. HDD2 Cover 5. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 50. 2. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Lower Cover 6. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 52. 4.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 3. HDD2 Cover 5. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the SD dummy card" on page 50. 2. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown. Carefully open the Lower Cover. Removing the Lower Covers 1. Lower Cover 6. See "Removing the ExpressCard dummy card" on page 52. 4.
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Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the Lower Cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
Removing the DIMM Modules 1. Remove the DIMM module. 5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the Lower Cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4. Push out the release latches on page 53. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 2.
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Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. Replace cabling as shown. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2.0*3.0-I(BKAG)(NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 Screw Type 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket assembly. Remove the Lower cover. NOTE: To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown. 4.
Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. Replace cabling as shown. Step TV Tuner Module Size M2.0*3.0-I(BKAG)(NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 Screw Type 56 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket assembly. Remove the Lower cover. NOTE: To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown. 4.
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Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Pull the HDD up as shown to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Remove the Lower Cover. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59
Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Pull the HDD up as shown to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. NOTE: To prevent damage to remove. Remove the Lower Cover. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*0.5+3.5I Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 59
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Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) Quantity 1 4. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Lower Cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) Quantity 1 4. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Screw Type Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Remove the Lower Cover. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
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Remove the HDD2 Cover. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Remove the HDD2 Cover. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown. Remove the Battery. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 53. 3. Step HDD2 Carrier Size M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON Quantity 2 4. Screw Type Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 50. 2. Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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... ten securing screws on page 50. 2. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. FFC cables are used to expose the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of the computer. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to extend the...
... ten securing screws on page 50. 2. IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. FFC cables are used to expose the Switch Cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the bottom of the computer. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to extend the...
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Chapter 3 67 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Switch Cover. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 66. 3. Expose the bottom side of the chassis. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. 6. Removing the Power Board 1.
Chapter 3 67 Lift the Switch Cover clear of the Switch Cover. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 66. 3. Expose the bottom side of the chassis. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. 6. Removing the Power Board 1.