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Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
Base View Table 1-5. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery pack Battery release latch Description Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 0 Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Releases the battery for removal. 3 DIMM compartment Houses the computer's memory modules. 4 Speaker Outputs sounds.
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... 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x - 8x 24x 24x 16x 24x - 24x 2 MB Tray loading Electrical release (by eject button) Release by ATAPI command Emergency release (by emergency eject hole) 5 VDC ±0.25% Card Reader Item Controller Cards supported Manufacturing technology Specification RTL8411 ...DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-ROM Single Layer DVD-ROM Dual Layer CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Buffer memory Loading mechanism Release mechanism Power requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA Slim-type SATA Read 5x 8x ...
... 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x 8x - 8x 24x 24x 16x 24x - 24x 2 MB Tray loading Electrical release (by eject button) Release by ATAPI command Emergency release (by emergency eject hole) 5 VDC ±0.25% Card Reader Item Controller Cards supported Manufacturing technology Specification RTL8411 ...DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-ROM Single Layer DVD-ROM Dual Layer CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Buffer memory Loading mechanism Release mechanism Power requirement Specification HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA Slim-type SATA Read 5x 8x ...
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... function. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to run Flash. 1. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. System Utilities 2-13 Insert the USB device containing...
... function. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to run Flash. 1. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to any USB port. 5. System Utilities 2-13 Insert the USB device containing...
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Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Figure 3-3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery pack. 3. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Figure 3-3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to release the battery pack. 3. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-3. Lift the battery pack from its bay. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Removing the Battery Pack 0 1.
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DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-4.
DIMM Cover Screws Table 3-4. Screws Step DIMM Cover Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. DIMM Cover Machine Maintenance Remove the two screws securing the DIMM cover to release the DIMM cover, and then detach the cover from the computer. 3-10 Figure 3-5. Removing the DIMM Cover 0 1. Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on page 3-9. 2. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on the base door's notch to the lower case assembly. Figure 3-4.
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Keyboard Latches 5. 4. Figure 3-8. Gently lift the keyboard out of the keyboard. Keyboard Machine Maintenance 3-13 Figure 3-9. Use a non-marring plastic flat-blade screwdriver to push the latches on the top side of its socket and slide it toward the LCD panel. Release the connector latch (1), disconnect the cable from the mainboard (2), then detach the keyboard from the computer.
Keyboard Latches 5. 4. Figure 3-8. Gently lift the keyboard out of the keyboard. Keyboard Machine Maintenance 3-13 Figure 3-9. Use a non-marring plastic flat-blade screwdriver to push the latches on the top side of its socket and slide it toward the LCD panel. Release the connector latch (1), disconnect the cable from the mainboard (2), then detach the keyboard from the computer.
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Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-17. Figure 3-18. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 4. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Top Side Table 3-18.
Upper Case Screws - Figure 3-17. Figure 3-18. Release the connector latches from the mainboard (1), then disconnect the power button and touchpad cables (2). Power Button and Touchpad Cables 5. Screws Step Upper Case Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Machine Maintenance 3-19 4. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the lower case assembly. Top Side Table 3-18.
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Touchpad Cable 3. Figure 3-21. Touchpad Adhesive Tape Machine Maintenance 3-21 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Release the connector latch from the touchpad board. Release the touchpad cable from the adhesive tape securing it, then detach the touchpad cable from the touchpad board (1), then disconnect the touchpad cable (2). Removing the Touchpad Board 0 1. Figure 3-20.
Touchpad Cable 3. Figure 3-21. Touchpad Adhesive Tape Machine Maintenance 3-21 Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Release the connector latch from the touchpad board. Release the touchpad cable from the adhesive tape securing it, then detach the touchpad cable from the touchpad board (1), then disconnect the touchpad cable (2). Removing the Touchpad Board 0 1. Figure 3-20.
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Figure 3-24. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Power Button Cable 3. Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25.
Figure 3-24. Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-18. 2. Screw Step Power Button Board Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 Machine Maintenance Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 Removing the Power Button Board 0 1. Release the connector latch from the power button board (1), then disconnect the power button cable (2). Power Button Board Screw Table 3-25. Power Button Cable 3. Turn the upper case over. 4. Remove the screw securing the power button board to the upper case. Figure 3-25.
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Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-25. 4. Speaker Cable 7. Turn the computer over to acces the mainboard. 8. Release the LCD cable from the adhesive tape securing it (1), then disconnect the cable from the main board. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-29 Disconnect the speaker ...
Perform the "Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case" procedure described on page 3-25. 4. Speaker Cable 7. Turn the computer over to acces the mainboard. 8. Release the LCD cable from the adhesive tape securing it (1), then disconnect the cable from the main board. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-29 Disconnect the speaker ...
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Figure 3-48. Latches and Adhesive Tapes 3. remove the adhesive tapes securing the cables and release the cables from lower case; LCD Module Hinge Screws Table 3-49. Figure 3-49. Removing the LCD Module 0 1. WLAN Antenna Cables - Remove the two screws securing the LCD module. Screws Step LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2 ×3 M2.5 ×L5 3-38 Quantity 1 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Gently pull out the WLAN antenna cables from the latches. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on page 3-29. 2.
Figure 3-48. Latches and Adhesive Tapes 3. remove the adhesive tapes securing the cables and release the cables from lower case; LCD Module Hinge Screws Table 3-49. Figure 3-49. Removing the LCD Module 0 1. WLAN Antenna Cables - Remove the two screws securing the LCD module. Screws Step LCD Module Disassembly Screw M2 ×3 M2.5 ×L5 3-38 Quantity 1 1 Screw Type Machine Maintenance Gently pull out the WLAN antenna cables from the latches. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure described on page 3-29. 2.
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Release the LCD cable from the latch located near the hinge (1), then gently lift the LCD panel (2). Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure described on page 3-41. 2. LCD Panel Screws Table 3-55. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-43 Removing the LCD Panel 0 1. Remove the four screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD back cover. Screws Step LCD Panel Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-55. Figure 3-56.
Release the LCD cable from the latch located near the hinge (1), then gently lift the LCD panel (2). Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure described on page 3-41. 2. LCD Panel Screws Table 3-55. LCD Cable Machine Maintenance 3-43 Removing the LCD Panel 0 1. Remove the four screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD back cover. Screws Step LCD Panel Disassembly Screw M2 x L3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Figure 3-55. Figure 3-56.
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Microphone 3-46 Machine Maintenance Microphone Adhesive Tapes 3. Gently pry the microphone off the LCD back panel. Figure 3-62. Release the microphone cable from the adhesive tapes securing them. Removing the Microphone 0 1. Figure 3-61. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure described on page 3-43. 2.
Microphone 3-46 Machine Maintenance Microphone Adhesive Tapes 3. Gently pry the microphone off the LCD back panel. Figure 3-62. Release the microphone cable from the adhesive tapes securing them. Removing the Microphone 0 1. Figure 3-61. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure described on page 3-43. 2.
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... SY_OV9726_AU NC.21411.003 NC.21411.005 NC.21411.008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment.
... SY_OV9726_AU NC.21411.003 NC.21411.005 NC.21411.008 Test Compatible Components 7-3 Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment.