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...Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
...Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
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... Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns...
... Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns...
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... The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The...Houses the computer's main memory. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Houses...
... The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The...Houses the computer's main memory. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Houses...
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... White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item...
... White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item...
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Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Power on page 107) before you use ...
Use the Flash utility to any USB port. 5. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash utility. Turn off state (i.e. Power on page 107) before you use ...
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Remove the battery pack. For example, if you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in ...
Remove the battery pack. For example, if you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in ...
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EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List ...
EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Chapter 3 45 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Chapter 3 45 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Remove the four screws (C) on page 45. 3. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Removing the Back Cover 1. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Remove the four captive screws on page 44. 2.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Remove the four screws (C) on page 45. 3. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Removing the Back Cover 1. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Remove the four captive screws on page 44. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 48. 5. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 48. 5. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1.
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7. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Remove the DIMM module(s). Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. Push out the latches on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card.
7. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Remove the DIMM module(s). Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 46. 4. Push out the latches on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card.
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... "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. The UMA version looks like the picture below: Fan Cable 1. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module.
... "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. The UMA version looks like the picture below: Fan Cable 1. For this section, we are two version of heatsink module.
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... up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM... Module" on page 45. 3. But the process in removing the CPU are the same for all the models. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51...
... up carefully to release the CPU. 9. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM... Module" on page 45. 3. But the process in removing the CPU are the same for all the models. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51...
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... Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy...
... Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy...
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... page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 54. 9. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Size (Quantity...
... page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 54. 9. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Size (Quantity...
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... "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 10.
... "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 55. 10.
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... Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull...
... Disk Drive Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2. Release the wireless antenna cables from the latches and carefully pull...
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..." on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the CPU...
..." on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. Chapter 3 63 See "Removing the CPU...
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.... See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 60. 12. 18. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard...
.... See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 60. 12. 18. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard...