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Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 SD Card Removal 5-9 SD Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation ...26 WLAN Module Installation 5-28 Keyboard Removal 5-30 Keyboard Installation 5-32 Upper Case Removal 5-34 Upper Case Installation 5-38 RTC Battery Removal 5-41 RTC Battery Installation 5-42 Mainboard Removal 5-43 Mainboard Installation 5-47 Fan Removal 5-51 Fan Installation 5-53 Thermal Module Removal 5-55 Thermal...
Service and Maintenance Introduction 5-3 Recommended Equipment 5-3 Maintenance Flowchart 5-4 Getting Started 5-6 Battery Pack Removal 5-7 Battery Pack Installation 5-8 SD Card Removal 5-9 SD Card Installation 5-10 Base Door Removal 5-11 Base Door Installation ...26 WLAN Module Installation 5-28 Keyboard Removal 5-30 Keyboard Installation 5-32 Upper Case Removal 5-34 Upper Case Installation 5-38 RTC Battery Removal 5-41 RTC Battery Installation 5-42 Mainboard Removal 5-43 Mainboard Installation 5-47 Fan Removal 5-51 Fan Installation 5-53 Thermal Module Removal 5-55 Thermal...
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...; 381.2 (L) x 253 (W) x 33.2 (H) mm (15.01 x 9.97 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.462 kg (5.43 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery • Battery • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation powersaving modes 48W 4400mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard...174; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer smart handhelds • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls ...
...; 381.2 (L) x 253 (W) x 33.2 (H) mm (15.01 x 9.97 x 1.30 inches) Weight • 2.462 kg (5.43 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery • Battery • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation powersaving modes 48W 4400mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard...174; port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for Acer smart handhelds • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Special Keys and Controls ...
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...: 5% to 95% Warranty • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Optional Accessories • 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 65 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...: 5% to 95% Warranty • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Optional Accessories • 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 65 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • HDD pack • CD-ROM Module 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... status: • Off: System is off. • Blue: System is on. • Amber (flashing): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: Only one card can be inserted at a time. HDD Indicator Indicates hard...
... status: • Off: System is off. • Blue: System is on. • Amber (flashing): S3 state Indicates the computer battery status: Battery Indicator • Amber (flashing): Battery low. • Amber: Battery is charging. 2 • Blue: Battery is active. 1-7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: Only one card can be inserted at a time. HDD Indicator Indicates hard...
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Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory.
Cover Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-10 Base View 1 2 3 Figure 1:5. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack. 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery. HDD and Memory 3 Compartment Houses the computer HDD and main memory.
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... Height (front to rear) 25.85~33.2 mm 1.018~1.307 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.462 kg 5.43 lbs Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and without battery) 2.102 kg 4.63 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V DC @ 3.42 A - 65 W Operating current 3.42A Temperature Operating (not...
... Height (front to rear) 25.85~33.2 mm 1.018~1.307 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.462 kg 5.43 lbs Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and without battery) 2.102 kg 4.63 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19.0 V DC @ 3.42 A - 65 W Operating current 3.42A Temperature Operating (not...
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... Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Video Interface (N/A) Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate VRAM (N/A) Item Chipset Memory Size Interface 1-27 SANYO AS10D31 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 ...
... Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Video Interface (N/A) Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling rate VRAM (N/A) Item Chipset Memory Size Interface 1-27 SANYO AS10D31 Li-ion 4400 mAh 6 ...
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... controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color and amber color off: System off • Amber color blinking: S3 state ...HDD or Card reader access Amber color if a wireless device is active • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off - Battery full • Amber color blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on -
... controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5. 1-31 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Specification N/A • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color and amber color off: System off • Amber color blinking: S3 state ...HDD or Card reader access Amber color if a wireless device is active • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off - Battery full • Amber color blinking - Battery charging with AC • Blue color solid on -
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... Flash utility is used . BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain power to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD. 2. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of the...
... Flash utility is used . BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain power to the bootable USB HDD/FDD. Prepare a bootable USB HDD/FDD. 2. Perform the following conditions: • New versions of the...
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... is shown: Figure 2:26. When the update completes, WinFlash will close the lid, dock/undock the system, insert or remove USB, 1394, or PC card. 4. Battery Power Warning Message • Check the BIOS ROM file size. BIOS ROM File Size Error Message 2-19 System Utilities If the BIOS ROM file size...
... is shown: Figure 2:26. When the update completes, WinFlash will close the lid, dock/undock the system, insert or remove USB, 1394, or PC card. 4. Battery Power Warning Message • Check the BIOS ROM file size. BIOS ROM File Size Error Message 2-19 System Utilities If the BIOS ROM file size...
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Under the memory module slots, locate the CMOS jumper. 4. CMOS Jumper System Utilities 2-26 Remove the base cover door and the memory module (refer to bridge the two points of the jumper. Figure 2:41. Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password Clearing the Password Check The password check can be removed by shorting the "RTC_RST" point with a metal instrument. 1. Use an electronic conductivity tool to DIMM Module Removal on page 5-7). 2. Remove the battery (refer to Battery Pack Removal on page 5-21). 3.
Under the memory module slots, locate the CMOS jumper. 4. CMOS Jumper System Utilities 2-26 Remove the base cover door and the memory module (refer to bridge the two points of the jumper. Figure 2:41. Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password Clearing the Password Check The password check can be removed by shorting the "RTC_RST" point with a metal instrument. 1. Use an electronic conductivity tool to DIMM Module Removal on page 5-7). 2. Remove the battery (refer to Battery Pack Removal on page 5-21). 3.
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... disk made in this case, "Crisis_Data_v1.06.zip"). 7. Turn off the target machine and unplug the AC adapter from the power source and remove the battery. Using the Crisis Utility Disk 1. Check power and charging LED are OFF! Figure 2:51. 6. NOTE: Do not save another ROM (*.FD) file ...in ! Remove Battery! Plug the USB flash disk where the crisis utility is Off 2. Plug in the USB flash disk root directory. Copy Figure 2:50. Ensure Power is...
... disk made in this case, "Crisis_Data_v1.06.zip"). 7. Turn off the target machine and unplug the AC adapter from the power source and remove the battery. Using the Crisis Utility Disk 1. Check power and charging LED are OFF! Figure 2:51. 6. NOTE: Do not save another ROM (*.FD) file ...in ! Remove Battery! Plug the USB flash disk where the crisis utility is Off 2. Plug in the USB flash disk root directory. Copy Figure 2:50. Ensure Power is...
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... 3~5 minutes for 3~5 seconds to make sure the system fan is correct on the USB flash disk. • Pull out the AC adapter and remove the battery to reset the embedded controller status • Repeat steps 1~5. Continue pressing and . Hold Down + and Plug AC Adapter 4. Figure 2:54. Press the Power Button 5. Please...
... 3~5 minutes for 3~5 seconds to make sure the system fan is correct on the USB flash disk. • Pull out the AC adapter and remove the battery to reset the embedded controller status • Repeat steps 1~5. Continue pressing and . Hold Down + and Plug AC Adapter 4. Figure 2:54. Press the Power Button 5. Please...
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SW2 SW1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 JREAD1 JBATT1 JPWR1 Item Description Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button Suspend LED Battery charge LED Media LED WLAN LED Power LED Battery LED Media LED Card Reader Connector CMOS Battery Connector Power Board Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-3
SW2 SW1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 JREAD1 JBATT1 JPWR1 Item Description Touchpad Right Button Touchpad Left Button Suspend LED Battery charge LED Media LED WLAN LED Power LED Battery LED Media LED Card Reader Connector CMOS Battery Connector Power Board Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-3
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Mainboard Bottom View PJP2 PJP1 JRJ45 JODD1 JHDD1 JFAN1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 Item PJP1 PJP2 JRJ45 JFAN1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMINI1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 Figure 3:2. Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Description Item Description AC-IN Jack JMIC1 MIC-in Connector Battery Connector JHP1 Headphone/SPDIF Connector LAN Connector JDIMM1 RAM Connector FAN Connector JDIMM2 RAM Connector CRT Connector JMINI1 WLAN Connector HDMI Connector JHDD1 HDD Connector USB Connector JODD1 ODD Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-4 Mainboard Bottom Table 3:2.
Mainboard Bottom View PJP2 PJP1 JRJ45 JODD1 JHDD1 JFAN1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 Item PJP1 PJP2 JRJ45 JFAN1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMINI1 JDIMM2 JDIMM1 Figure 3:2. Mainboard Bottom Jumper and Connectors Description Item Description AC-IN Jack JMIC1 MIC-in Connector Battery Connector JHP1 Headphone/SPDIF Connector LAN Connector JDIMM1 RAM Connector FAN Connector JDIMM2 RAM Connector CRT Connector JMINI1 WLAN Connector HDMI Connector JHDD1 HDD Connector USB Connector JODD1 ODD Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 3-4 Mainboard Bottom Table 3:2.
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... to the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power/B Figure 4:1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issues Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system...
... to the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to Online Support Information on NG OK Swap AC/Battery Check Power/B Whether OK OK Swap M/B NG Swap Power/B Figure 4:1. Remove any recently installed software. 7. Power On Issues Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system...
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... following: • Fans start up • Status LEDs illuminate 3. If there is selected. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 9. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. No Display Issues If the system...
... following: • Fans start up • Status LEDs illuminate 3. If there is selected. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery. Disconnect the power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. 9. Reference Product pages for 10 seconds. 5. No Display Issues If the system...
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If the issue is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/ mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: • Minimize ...
If the issue is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/ mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 5. Check the display resolution is correctly configured: • Minimize ...
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.... 6. Refer to Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password on page 8-2. 4-17 Troubleshooting If HDD information is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Swap the mainboard. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following : 1. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is...
.... 6. Refer to Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password on page 8-2. 4-17 Troubleshooting If HDD information is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Swap the mainboard. If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following : 1. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is...
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... the removed devices until failing FRU is operating correctly. (refer to System Utilities on page 4-3). Perform the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should be...
... the removed devices until failing FRU is operating correctly. (refer to System Utilities on page 4-3). Perform the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should be...