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...numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 43 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 44 Removing the DIMM Module 46 Main Unit Disassembly ...
...numeric keypad 10 Windows Keys 11 Special Key (only for certain models 11 Windows Mobility Center 12 Using the System Utilities 13 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility ...Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 43 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 44 Removing the DIMM Module 46 Main Unit Disassembly ...
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...92; • 1024*768 • 800*600 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104... HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in microphones Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless...
...92; • 1024*768 • 800*600 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • Multi-in-1 card reader Special keys and controls • 103-/104... HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with two built-in microphones Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11a/g/n* • Intel® Centrino® Wireless...
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... up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Top View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11...
... up when Num Lock is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Top View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11...
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... Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip...
... Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock 3 Battery release latch 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Note: Insert a paper clip...
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...buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Battery Power button / indicator HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left button. Turns.... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Tapping on the touchpad ...
...buttons are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Battery Power button / indicator HDD Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left button. Turns.... Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. Tapping on the touchpad ...
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...Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS543216L9A3 00 Seagate 2.5" ST9160310AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk1655GSX WD 2.5" WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A4SH LF 3. TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE... Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 17 SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7585H LF 4. HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GT30N LF 2. media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC...
...Hard Disk Drive Item Vendor & Model Name HGST 2.5" HTS543216L9A3 00 Seagate 2.5" ST9160310AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk1655GSX WD 2.5" WD1600BEVT22ZCTO Capacity (MB) 160000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 3/4 Drive Format Disks 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Max. PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A4SH LF 3. TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE... Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec 2MB SATA Chapter 1 17 SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7585H LF 4. HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GT30N LF 2. media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC...
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.... Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is for your reference only. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Enables, disables Boot Menu during...
.... Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is for your reference only. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Enables, disables Boot Menu during...
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Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 30 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 30 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system.
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... TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD REMOVE BATTERY PA C K OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax 1 ODD MODULE G x 1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET A x 4 Captive Screwx4 BACK COVER C x 1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES F x 1 WLAN BOARD H x 2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Item A C F G H Screw M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 Color Black Black...
... TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD REMOVE BATTERY PA C K OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Ax 1 ODD MODULE G x 1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET A x 4 Captive Screwx4 BACK COVER C x 1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES F x 1 WLAN BOARD H x 2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Item A C F G H Screw M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2 x L3 M3 x L4 Color Black Black...
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3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 Chapter 3 43 Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2.
3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 Chapter 3 43 Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2.
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4. Lift the tab and slide the module away from the connector and remove it from the bracket. Part No. 86.9A554.4R0 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it or placing heavy objects on page 40. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the hard disk drive bay. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 42. Remove the two screws (H) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it . 5. Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1.
4. Lift the tab and slide the module away from the connector and remove it from the bracket. Part No. 86.9A554.4R0 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on top of it or placing heavy objects on page 40. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the hard disk drive bay. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 42. Remove the two screws (H) securing the hard disk to device, avoid pressing down on it . 5. Size (Quantity) M3 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1.
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... cables back to the unit, please note that the cables should be routed well. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 10.... Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case 1. Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 42. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover...
... cables back to the unit, please note that the cables should be routed well. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. 58 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 53. 10.... Carefully remove the LCD module from the Lower Case 1. Separating the Upper Case from the base unit. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the CPU" on page 42. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover...
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... six screws (4 x A, 2 xF) securing the the upper case to the system. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 41. 3. Size (Quantity) M2....5 x L6 (4) M2 x L4 (2) Black Silver Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 1.6 kgf-cm 17. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 6. 16. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. 2. Chapter 3 61
... six screws (4 x A, 2 xF) securing the the upper case to the system. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 41. 3. Size (Quantity) M2....5 x L6 (4) M2 x L4 (2) Black Silver Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 1.6 kgf-cm 17. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 44. 6. 16. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 40. 2. Chapter 3 61
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... Case" on page 41. 3. Note: Circuit boards > 10cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow square as shown in the figure above. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 42. 4. See "Removing... 55. 12. Please detach the circuit boards and follow the local regulations for disposal. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 8.
... Case" on page 41. 3. Note: Circuit boards > 10cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow square as shown in the figure above. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 58. 66 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 42. 4. See "Removing... 55. 12. Please detach the circuit boards and follow the local regulations for disposal. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 8.
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... 4. Chapter 3 67 13. Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 NOTE: Be careful when removing the left speaker to the upper case. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 43. 5. Removing the USB Board Module 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 14. See "Removing the... Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 41. 3. Remove the left speaker from the upper board. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
... 4. Chapter 3 67 13. Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 NOTE: Be careful when removing the left speaker to the upper case. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 43. 5. Removing the USB Board Module 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm 14. See "Removing the... Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 41. 3. Remove the left speaker from the upper board. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. See "Removing the DIMM Module...
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 44. 6. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Silver Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86..... 10. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 42. 4. Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 13. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 43. 5. Remove the one screw (F) securing the modem board...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 44. 6. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Silver Color Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86..... 10. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 42. 4. Removing the Modem Board 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 13. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 43. 5. Remove the one screw (F) securing the modem board...
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..." on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 6. 14. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 9. Disconnect the modem cable from the lower case. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 41. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See... "Removing the Back Cover" on page 53. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 42. 4. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 5. Remove the modem board from the modem board.
..." on page 46. 7. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 44. 6. 14. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 51. 9. Disconnect the modem cable from the lower case. 15. See "Removing the CPU" on page 41. 3. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See... "Removing the Back Cover" on page 53. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 42. 4. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 43. 5. Remove the modem board from the modem board.
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... it. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 43. 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Lower Case" on page 58. 13. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. 14. Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. Remove the Bluetooth module from the lower case. See "Removing the DIMM Module" ...
... it. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 43. 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Lower Case" on page 58. 13. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 6. See "Separating the Upper Case from the main board. 14. Removing the Microphone 1. See "Removing the Optical... Drive Module" on page 53. 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41. 3. Remove the Bluetooth module from the lower case. See "Removing the DIMM Module" ...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 40. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 55. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" ... the Bluetooth Module" on page 67. 14. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Microphone" on page 49. 8. 15. Remove the microphone from...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 43. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 40. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 55. 12. See "Removing the Back Cover" ... the Bluetooth Module" on page 67. 14. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 71. 16. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 41. 3. See "Removing the Microphone" on page 49. 8. 15. Remove the microphone from...
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... lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 91. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter...
... lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 91. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter...