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... Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
... Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 1-15 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block... Diagram 1-22 Specification Tables 1-23 System Utilities 3 BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 v
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
... Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-11 Close Front View 1-12 Left View 1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram...
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...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
...;DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot Software and Tools 0 Productivity 0 Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x Adobe® Reader® 10.x AUPEO! (United States only) Bing...
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... Integrated webcam Web camera for your computer. Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for sound...
... Integrated webcam Web camera for your computer. Palmrest Comfortable support area for video communication. Integrated microphone Internal microphone for Webcam device Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Display screen Also called liquid crystal display (LCD), displays computer output. Power button Turns the computer on and off. 8 Integrated LED light Light for sound...
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... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
... data rates supported Interface Form factor Antennae Specification Foxconn BCM 43228 Foxconn Atheros WB222 Lite-On Atheros WB222 2.4 GHz 802.11b - 1-11 Mbps 802.11g - 6-54 Mbps 802.11n - 6.5-300 Mbps PCI Express Compact Half-Mini Card Yes, two routed in the display assembly 1-32...
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS Menus 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-11 Exit 2-12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-13 DOS Flash Utility 2-14 WinFlash Utility 2-14 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-15 Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 Using DMI Tools 2-18 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18 2-2
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Figure 2-8. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Network boot 4. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list.
Figure 2-8. Hard disk drive 2. Optical disc drive 3. External USB bootable device Press to select a device and press F5 or F6 to boot the operating system. Network boot 4. Boot 0 Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in the following order: 1. External USB hard drive 5. BIOS Boot System Utilities 2-11 External USB optical drive 6. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in which the Setup Utility attempts to move it up or down the list.
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Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11.
Unlock Key Code 3. Password Encoding System Utilities 2-15 Type the following command: A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00 Figure 2-12. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Figure 2-13. Removing the HDD Password 0 NOTE: NOTE: If the incorrect HDD password is entered three times in a DOS environment. 2. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section explains how to display the command options. Open the computer in succession, an error is generated. (Figure 2-11) Password Error Status HDD password error code Figure 2-11.
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... two contacts on the computer. 7. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. System Utilities 2-17 Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10.
... two contacts on the computer. 7. After the BIOS POST, remove the tool from the computer. 2. Use an electrical conductivity tool to load the system defaults. 11. System Utilities 2-17 Remove the battery pack and DIMM cover. 3. If no password prompt appears, the BIOS passwords have been cleared. 10.
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...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
...-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Battery Pack 3-9 Removing the DIMM Cover 3-10 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-11 Removing the Keyboard 3-12 Removing the ODD Module 3-14 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-17 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-17 Removing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case...
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Figure 3-6. Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3.
Figure 3-6. Push out the latches on page 3-10. 2. DIMM Modules NOTE: NOTE: A circuit board that is > 10cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in Figure 3-6. Removing the DIMM Modules 0 1. Repeat Step 2 to remove the remaining DIMM module. Machine Maintenance 3-11 Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of the DIMM slot (1) until the module tilts upward, then detach the DIMM module from the slot (2). Perform the "Removing the DIMM Cover" procedure described on both sides of circuit board. 3.
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Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-10. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Figure 3-11.
Turn the computer over to the upper case assembly. Screw Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure described on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-10. ODD Module 3-14 Machine Maintenance Gently pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay. Remove the screw securing the ODD module to acces the base side of the lower case assembly. 4. Removing the ODD Module 0 1. ODD Module Screw Table 3-10. Figure 3-11.
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Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. Figure 3-38. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables Machine Maintenance 3-31 Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13. 11.
Disconnect the DC-In cable from the mainboard (1). 12. Figure 3-38. HDD, Battery and DC-In Cables Machine Maintenance 3-31 Disconnect the HDD cable from the mainboard (3), then lift the mainboard out of the lower case. Disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard (2). 13. 11.
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... Online Support Information on the screen). Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. The same goes for when there is still not resolved, refer to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. If permanent...
... Online Support Information on the screen). Refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Connect the power cable and reboot the computer. 5. Reinstall the memory modules. 11. The same goes for when there is still not resolved, refer to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. If permanent...
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... system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Confirm that the volume is not muted. Click Mixer to verify that Speakers are set to the Online...
... system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. Confirm that the volume is not muted. Click Mixer to verify that Speakers are set to the Online...
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Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time.
Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time.
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Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Figure 5-3.
Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) Table 5-3. Mainboard Bottom View (UMA) No. Code 1 LCD1 2 KB2 3 CPU1 4 WLAN1 5 FT1 Component LCD cable connector Backlight keyboard cable connector CPU Mini card slot (for wireless module) Feature port No. Code 9 AUSB3 10 LOUT1 11 DM2 12 DM1 13 SPK1 6 HDMI1 7 AUSB1 8 AUSB2 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port 14 HDD2 15 RTC1 16 ODD1 Component USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector HDD cable connector RTC battery ODD connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Figure 5-3.
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Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4.
Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) No. Code 9 DM2 10 DM1 11 SPK1 4 HDMI1 5 AUSB1 6 AUSB2 7 AUSB3 8 LOUT1 HDMI port USB 3.0 port USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Headphones/ speaker/ line-out jack port 12 RTC1 13 HDD2 14 ODD1 15 VGA1 16 BAT2 Component DIMM slot 2 DIMM slot 1 Speaker cable connector RTC battery HDD cable connector ODD connector VGA Battery connector 5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Bottom View (Discrete) Table 5-4. Code 1 DCIN1 2 CPU1 3 FT1 Component DC-In cable connector CPU Feature port No. Figure 5-4.
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... on the hardware gap together. 5. Press F10 to save the changes you need to an electrical outlet. 6. Press the button to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to turn on the mainboard. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Jumper and...
... on the hardware gap together. 5. Press F10 to save the changes you need to an electrical outlet. 6. Press the button to load the system defaults. 11. Press F9 to turn on the mainboard. If the DIMM2 slot is occupied, remove the installed DIMM module and locate the G2201 gap. 4. Jumper and...