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...14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 ... 35 BIOS Flash Utility 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 General Information 38 Before You Begin 38 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the HDD and RAM 41 Remove Keyboard 45 Remove FFC of main board and sub board 46 Remove Panel 51 ...
...14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Using the system utilities 17 Acer Backup Manager 19 Power management 20 Acer PowerSmart key 20 Acer eRecovery Management 20 Burn backup discs 21 Restore 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 BIOS Setup Utility 27 ... 35 BIOS Flash Utility 36 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 General Information 38 Before You Begin 38 Disassembly Procedure Flowchard 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the HDD and RAM 41 Remove Keyboard 45 Remove FFC of main board and sub board 46 Remove Panel 51 ...
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... kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh* 3-pin 65W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 105-/106-/109-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* Multi...
... kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 62.16 W 5600 mAh* 3-pin 65W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls 105-/106-/109-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device I/O Ports Acer EasyPort IV connector Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* Multi...
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Bottom View TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location Bottom view No. Name Description 11 CN9 Battery CNTR 12 CN10 PCI-E socket 13 CN11 SIM card socket 14 CN12 PCI-E socket 15 CN13 Power cable CNTR 16 CN14 LVDS cable CNTR 17 CN16 DIMM socket 18 CN17 DIMM socket 19 CN19 HDD socket 20 CN20 USB board CNTR 21 U18 South Bridge 22 U14 North Bridge 6 Chapter 1
Bottom View TravelMate 8571/8531 M/B layout and connector location Bottom view No. Name Description 11 CN9 Battery CNTR 12 CN10 PCI-E socket 13 CN11 SIM card socket 14 CN12 PCI-E socket 15 CN13 Power cable CNTR 16 CN14 LVDS cable CNTR 17 CN16 DIMM socket 18 CN17 DIMM socket 19 CN19 HDD socket 20 CN20 USB board CNTR 21 U18 South Bridge 22 U14 North Bridge 6 Chapter 1
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... View No. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 indicator 11 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer.... Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Icon Item Description 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for ...
... View No. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Chapter 1 indicator 11 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your hands when you use the computer.... Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Icon Item Description 7 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right center* and right) mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for ...
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.../100/1000-based network. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Icon Item 1 Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. No. Chapter 1 9 No. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. No. Only one card...
.../100/1000-based network. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Acer EasyPort IV Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Icon Item 1 Battery bay Left View Description Houses the computer's battery pack. No. Chapter 1 9 No. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. No. Only one card...
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Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Base view No.
Chapter 1 11 NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. compartment 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even after cooling fan prolonged use. Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory. Base view No.
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... Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows® 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 LED Status Indicator Item 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue / flash) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) Specification Chapter 1 25
... Software Item Operation system BIOS Specification Vista SP1/SP2, XP, Windows® 7 (Ready) Insyde Power Management Item Controller Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) Specification ITE ITE8512F LPC 65W 6 cell 2.2/2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 LED Status Indicator Item 1st Battery Status HDD Caps Lock Num Lock 1 (Blue/Orange) 1 (Blue / flash) 1 (Blue) 1 (Blue) Specification Chapter 1 25
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... required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
... required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
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Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 38 Chapter 3
Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Remove the battery pack. 38 Chapter 3
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NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
NOTE: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Number 1 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Remove the screw on RAM cover and remove RAM. 2. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 Remove RTC battery. Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) 3.
Number 1 NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Remove the screw on RAM cover and remove RAM. 2. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 Remove RTC battery. Type M2*5(4.5D*0.8T) 3.
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...confirm that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in control Panel. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: z Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the message window. Chapter 4 57 Boot from... indicate a defect. 3. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Undetermined Problems" on the computer using ...
...confirm that the DIMM is supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in control Panel. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack, do the following: z Replace the System board. Check out the Power Management in the message window. Chapter 4 57 Boot from... indicate a defect. 3. then check that power is fully installed into the connector. If the operational charge does not work, see "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. This helps you suspect a power problem, see "Undetermined Problems" on the computer using ...
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...use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power ...remaining when installed in the computer. See the following actions one at a time to room temperature. Replace the touchpad. 3. Re-install the battery pack. From Hardware: 1. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure. 3. ...
...use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. If the charge indicator still does not light up , replace the battery pack. Reconnect the touchpad cables. 2. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the total power ...remaining when installed in the computer. See the following actions one at a time to room temperature. Replace the touchpad. 3. Re-install the battery pack. From Hardware: 1. If the voltage is not a hardware problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following figure. 3. ...
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... Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Unlock external keyboard. CMOS Battery Bad. System disabled. Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW. Real Time Clock Error. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
... Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Unlock external keyboard. CMOS Battery Bad. System disabled. Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Incorrect password is specified. Battery critical LOW. Real Time Clock Error. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input...
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...See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS... Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - System board Run "Load Default...
...See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Sequence Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS... Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Replace and run SETUP System cache error - System board Run "Load Default...
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...is blank. Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LED board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see if fixed disk and drive ... I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on LCD during POST...
...is blank. Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LED board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. But you can see if fixed disk and drive ... I/O device IRQ conflict Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on LCD during POST...
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... of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 57. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 67 The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly. LCD inverter ID ... or vertical lines displayed. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
... of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 57. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 67 The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly. LCD inverter ID ... or vertical lines displayed. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
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...noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. See "Power System Check" on page 57. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 57. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...then reboot system. The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). The system doesn't enter ...
...noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. See "Power System Check" on page 57. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 57. Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The...then reboot system. The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA). The system doesn't enter ...
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... keyboard cable. USB does not work . Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Printer driver...self-test. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system...
... keyboard cable. USB does not work . Action in Sequence Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Printer driver...self-test. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Battery fuel gauge in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system...
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.... 7. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do...
.... 7. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at the time of the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do...