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TravelMate 6495T/6495TG/6495Te/8473T/8473TG CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-...
TravelMate 6495T/6495TG/6495Te/8473T/8473TG CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-...
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... Utility 2-17 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ODD Module 3-10 Removing the WLAN Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17...
... Utility 2-17 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ODD Module 3-10 Removing the WLAN Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17...
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... the HDD Module 3-80 Replacing the Base Door 3-83 Replacing the Keyboard 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the ODD Module 3-87 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-89 Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB...
... the HDD Module 3-80 Replacing the Base Door 3-83 Replacing the Keyboard 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the ODD Module 3-87 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-89 Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy 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 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Open Front View 1-...
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... Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom NetLink® BCM57761 controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user,... and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W for UMA models, 90 W for Discrete models 6 cell 4400 mAh 3S2P Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 4 hours Charging period: 1.5 to 2 hours for 0-80% capacity 3 to...
... Enhancement (VQE) technology Supports 640×480 resolution online video calls Wireless and networking 0 WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Supports Acer SignalUp technology LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Broadcom NetLink® BCM57761 controller Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user,... and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power Adapter and Battery 0 19 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W for UMA models, 90 W for Discrete models 6 cell 4400 mAh 3S2P Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 4 hours Charging period: 1.5 to 2 hours for 0-80% capacity 3 to...
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...: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optional Items 0 soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65-
...: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Optional Items 0 soDIMM module Bluetooth module Wireless LAN module 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 65-
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... the computer's power status. Special Buttons No. Icon 1P Item Acer PowerSmart key P key Description Puts your hands when you use the computer. Blue: The computer is turned on. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving mode. 0 ...Figure 1-2. Open Front View No. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. Icon Item 7 Palmrest 8 Touchpad 9 Click buttons 10 HDD indicator 11 Battery indicator 12 Power indicator Special Buttons Description Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving...
... the computer's power status. Special Buttons No. Icon 1P Item Acer PowerSmart key P key Description Puts your hands when you use the computer. Blue: The computer is turned on. Indicates the computer's battery status. Blue: The computer is in power-saving mode. 0 ...Figure 1-2. Open Front View No. Blinking amber: The battery is charging. Icon Item 7 Palmrest 8 Touchpad 9 Click buttons 10 HDD indicator 11 Battery indicator 12 Power indicator Special Buttons Description Comfortable support area for your computer into power-saving...
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Icon Item 1 Battery lock Description Locks the battery pack in position 2 Battery pack Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 WLAN compartment Houses the computer's WLAN module. 5 HDD/memory Houses the computer's hard disk, and memory compartment modules. 6 Acer MediaBay Releases the Acer MediaBay module. release latch Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Base View No. Base View Table 1-6. Base View 0 Figure 1-6.
Icon Item 1 Battery lock Description Locks the battery pack in position 2 Battery pack Provides power to the computer when the power cord is unplugged. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 WLAN compartment Houses the computer's WLAN module. 5 HDD/memory Houses the computer's hard disk, and memory compartment modules. 6 Acer MediaBay Releases the Acer MediaBay module. release latch Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Base View No. Base View Table 1-6. Base View 0 Figure 1-6.
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... Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 34.3 cm 13.50 in Depth 24.8 cm 9.76 in Height 2.98~3.1 cm 1.17-1.22 in Weight (equipped with 6-cell battery pack, HDD, and ODD) UMA:2.28 kg Discrete: 2.4 kg UMA model: 5.03 lb Discrete model: 5.29 lb Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W for UMA...
... Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Width 34.3 cm 13.50 in Depth 24.8 cm 9.76 in Height 2.98~3.1 cm 1.17-1.22 in Weight (equipped with 6-cell battery pack, HDD, and ODD) UMA:2.28 kg Discrete: 2.4 kg UMA model: 5.03 lb Discrete model: 5.29 lb Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W for UMA...
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...® HM65/HM67/QM67 Express Chipset USB 2.0 - Indicator off . AC adapter connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is an active wireless connection. 1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Solid amber: Battery charging. Flashes amber when there is at full capacity. Two (left side) 2 1.0A for each connector ... of slot Supported card Specification PCI Express Mini Card 1 WLAN or WiMAX module System LED Indicators Item Power status Battery status HDD activity Wireless connectivity Specification Solid blue: The computer is hard drive activity. One (right side) USB 3.0 -
...® HM65/HM67/QM67 Express Chipset USB 2.0 - Indicator off . AC adapter connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is an active wireless connection. 1-36 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Solid amber: Battery charging. Flashes amber when there is at full capacity. Two (left side) 2 1.0A for each connector ... of slot Supported card Specification PCI Express Mini Card 1 WLAN or WiMAX module System LED Indicators Item Power status Battery status HDD activity Wireless connectivity Specification Solid blue: The computer is hard drive activity. One (right side) USB 3.0 -
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... Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration AC Adapter Item Input rating Input AC current (max) Output Specification LGC AS10D Main Common ID:AS10D81 Panasonic AS10D Main Common ID:...
... Vendor and models Battery type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration AC Adapter Item Input rating Input AC current (max) Output Specification LGC AS10D Main Common ID:AS10D81 Panasonic AS10D Main Common ID:...
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...wired LAN device. Disabled Wired LAN Option to RAM (S3), Hibernation (S4), or power off (S5) mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the finger printer device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Finger Printer Option to set the SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or... POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use the D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set battery threshold. (in DC mode) Option: 10%, 20% or 30% 2-6 System Utilities Option: Enabled or Disabled Card Reader Option to enable ...
...wired LAN device. Disabled Wired LAN Option to RAM (S3), Hibernation (S4), or power off (S5) mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the finger printer device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Finger Printer Option to set the SATA controller mode Option: AHCI or... POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use the D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled or Disabled SATA Mode Option to set battery threshold. (in DC mode) Option: 10%, 20% or 30% 2-6 System Utilities Option: Enabled or Disabled Card Reader Option to enable ...
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...: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Turn off the computer. 4. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. Perform the...
...: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . Turn off the computer. 4. Release the Fn + Esc keys after POST. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. Perform the...
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Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the computer and press F2 during bootup to an electrical outlet. 6. Reinstall the battery pack and the lower case cover. 9. Press F9 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 12. Clearing the BIOS ... been cleared. 10. If a wireless module was removed, reinstall it. 2-16 System Utilities While resting the tool on the computer. 7. Removing the battery pack and lower case cover. 3. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press the button to turn on...
Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the computer and press F2 during bootup to an electrical outlet. 6. Reinstall the battery pack and the lower case cover. 9. Press F9 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 12. Clearing the BIOS ... been cleared. 10. If a wireless module was removed, reinstall it. 2-16 System Utilities While resting the tool on the computer. 7. Removing the battery pack and lower case cover. 3. If the prompt appears, repeat steps 4-9 until the BIOS passwords have been cleared. Press the button to turn on...
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ODD Module 3-10 Removing the WLAN Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 ...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-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 ODD Module 3-10 Removing the WLAN Module 3-12 Removing the Keyboard 3-14 Removing the Base Door 3-16 Removing the HDD Module 3-17 ...
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... the HDD Module 3-80 Replacing the Base Door 3-83 Replacing the Keyboard 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the ODD Module 3-87 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-89 3-3
... the HDD Module 3-80 Replacing the Base Door 3-83 Replacing the Keyboard 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the ODD Module 3-87 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-89 3-3
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Remove the battery pack from its bay (3). Machine Maintenance 3-9 Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Slide and hold the battery release latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack (2). 4. Figure 3-3. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow oval in Figure 3-3.
Remove the battery pack from its bay (3). Machine Maintenance 3-9 Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Slide and hold the battery release latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 3. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack (2). 4. Figure 3-3. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow oval in Figure 3-3.
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Removing the ODD Module 3. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screw Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3-10 Quantity 3 Screw Type Machine Maintenance ODD Bracket Screw Table 3-3. Slide the ODD lock to the unlock position and slide out the ODD assembly from its bay. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket. Removing the ODD Module 0 1.
Removing the ODD Module 3. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screw Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2 × L3 3-10 Quantity 3 Screw Type Machine Maintenance ODD Bracket Screw Table 3-3. Slide the ODD lock to the unlock position and slide out the ODD assembly from its bay. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket. Removing the ODD Module 0 1.
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Screw Step WLAN Module Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 1 3. WLAN Module Antennas 3-12 Machine Maintenance WLAN Module Cover Table 3-4. Screw Type Figure 3-9. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-8. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module cover.
Screw Step WLAN Module Cover Disassembly Screw M2 × L4 Quantity 1 3. WLAN Module Antennas 3-12 Machine Maintenance WLAN Module Cover Table 3-4. Screw Type Figure 3-9. Unplug the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN module. Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Figure 3-8. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module cover.
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Remove the screws securing the keyboard. Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-14 Machine Maintenance Keyboard Screws Table 3-6. Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. Removing the Keyboard 0 ☞ IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Figure 3-12. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 3.
Remove the screws securing the keyboard. Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-14 Machine Maintenance Keyboard Screws Table 3-6. Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. Removing the Keyboard 0 ☞ IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Figure 3-12. Turn the computer over and open the LCD panel. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure described on page 3-9. 2. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2.5 × L7 3.