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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-...
CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-...
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... Codec 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Webcam 1-35 LAN 1-35 Wireless LAN 1-36 USB Interface 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 Expansion Card 1-37 System LED Indicators 1-37 Battery Pack 1-38 AC Adapter 1-38 System Power Management 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-39 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities...
... Codec 1-35 Audio Interface 1-35 Webcam 1-35 LAN 1-35 Wireless LAN 1-36 USB Interface 1-37 HDMI Port 1-37 Expansion Card 1-37 System LED Indicators 1-37 Battery Pack 1-38 AC Adapter 1-38 System Power Management 1-38 System DMA Specification 1-39 System Interrupt Specification 1-39 System IO Address Map 1-39 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities...
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... 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 Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing... TPM Board 3-30 Removing the Mainboard 3-31 Removing the Thermal Module 3-34 Removing the CPU 3-36 Removing the RTC Battery 3-37 Removing the Speakers 3-38 Removing the DC In Module 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly ...
... 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 Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17 Removing... TPM Board 3-30 Removing the Mainboard 3-31 Removing the Thermal Module 3-34 Removing the CPU 3-36 Removing the RTC Battery 3-37 Removing the Speakers 3-38 Removing the DC In Module 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly ...
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...Reassembly Process 3-61 Replacing the LCD Module 3-61 Replacing the DC In Module 3-63 Replacing the Speakers 3-64 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the CPU 3-66 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-67 Replacing the Mainboard 3-69 Replacing the TPM Board 3-72 Replacing... 3-82 Replacing the DIMM Modules 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the HDD Module 3-87 Replacing the Base Door 3-91 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-92 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 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 ...
...Reassembly Process 3-61 Replacing the LCD Module 3-61 Replacing the DC In Module 3-63 Replacing the Speakers 3-64 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the CPU 3-66 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-67 Replacing the Mainboard 3-69 Replacing the TPM Board 3-72 Replacing... 3-82 Replacing the DIMM Modules 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the HDD Module 3-87 Replacing the Base Door 3-91 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-92 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting 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 ...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-...
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-8 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-8 I/O Ports 1-9 Software and Tools 1-9 Optional Items 1-10 Warranty 1-11 Dimensions and Weight 1-11 Environment 1-11 Notebook Tour 1-12 Open Front View 1-...
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...: 12 hours 43.8 Wh 2960 mAh 4-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 6 hours ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 88-/89-/93-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for...
...: 12 hours 43.8 Wh 2960 mAh 4-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 6 hours ACPI 3.0-compliant power management system ENERGY STAR compliant Keyboard and Pointing Device 0 Keyboard 0 88-/89-/93-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with international language support Hotkeys for...
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...Internet Security Suite Trial Multimedia 0 Corel® WinDVD® Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Web links and utilities 0 ... shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Optional Items 0 Acer ProDock 8-cell Li-ion 6000 mAh battery pack 4-cell Li-ion 2960 mAh battery pack 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 320/500 GB hard ...
...Internet Security Suite Trial Multimedia 0 Corel® WinDVD® Communication and ISP 0 Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conference Manager Microsoft® Silverlight™ Skype™ Web links and utilities 0 ... shortcut (Canada, Latin America, United States only) Optional Items 0 Acer ProDock 8-cell Li-ion 6000 mAh battery pack 4-cell Li-ion 2960 mAh battery pack 2/4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 320/500 GB hard ...
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... × Height: 325 × 235 × 18.9/24.8 mm (12.79 x 9.25 x 0.74/0.97 in) Weight 0 with 4-cell battery pack: 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack: 1.90 kg (4.19 lbs.) Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to 40 °C Non-operating: -20 to...
... × Height: 325 × 235 × 18.9/24.8 mm (12.79 x 9.25 x 0.74/0.97 in) Weight 0 with 4-cell battery pack: 1.72 kg (3.79 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack: 1.90 kg (4.19 lbs.) Environment 0 Temperature: Operating: 0 to 40 °C Non-operating: -20 to...
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... 1-2. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View No. 1 Icon Item Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 3 HDD indicator Indicates the hard disk...
... 1-2. Close Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Close Front View No. 1 Icon Item Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 3 HDD indicator Indicates the hard disk...
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... Houses the computer's main memory. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery lock Description Locks the battery pack in position 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Acer ProDock Connects to the optional Acer ProDock. compartment 6 Speakers Emit stereo sound. 7 HDD/WLAN module Houses the computer's hard disk...
... Houses the computer's main memory. Base View No. Base View 0 Figure 1-5. Icon Item 1 Battery lock Description Locks the battery pack in position 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Acer ProDock Connects to the optional Acer ProDock. compartment 6 Speakers Emit stereo sound. 7 HDD/WLAN module Houses the computer's hard disk...
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...status. When the AC adapter is connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is at full capacity. Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in abnormal stop charge or battery is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned... Blinking amber: The computer is hard drive activity. Indicators Table 1-6. When the AC adapter is disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is an active wireless connection. Flashes blue when there is in low power state. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicators 0 The ...
...status. When the AC adapter is connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is at full capacity. Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in abnormal stop charge or battery is in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is turned... Blinking amber: The computer is hard drive activity. Indicators Table 1-6. When the AC adapter is disconnected: Blinking amber: Battery charge is an active wireless connection. Flashes blue when there is in low power state. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Indicators 0 The ...
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....5 cm 12.79 in Depth 23.5 cm 9.25 in Height 1.89/2.48 cm 0.74/0.97 in Weight 1.72 kg with 4-cell battery pack 1.90 kg with 8-cell battery pack Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current (max) 3.42 A Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0 to 35 °C 32.../min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. with 8-cell battery pack 3.79 lbs. with 4-cell...
....5 cm 12.79 in Depth 23.5 cm 9.25 in Height 1.89/2.48 cm 0.74/0.97 in Weight 1.72 kg with 4-cell battery pack 1.90 kg with 8-cell battery pack Input power Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W Operating current (max) 3.42 A Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0 to 35 °C 32.../min sweep rate NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this range of temperatures. with 8-cell battery pack 3.79 lbs. with 4-cell...
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... in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is hard drive activity. Battery status AC adapter connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is at full capacity. Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in abnormal stop charge or battery is in low power state. AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber...
... in power-saving mode. Indicator off: The computer is hard drive activity. Battery status AC adapter connected: Solid blue: The battery charge is at full capacity. Solid amber: Battery charging. Blinking amber: Battery is in abnormal stop charge or battery is in low power state. AC adapter disconnected: Blinking amber...
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...Soft Off - Also known as hibernation state. OS initiated shutdown. It is not safe to the mainboard. The computer consumes a minimal amount of battery cell 4 or 8 Package configuration 3S2P AC Adapter 0 Item Specification Input rating 65 W Input AC current (max) 100-240 V, 1.5 A,...Mechanical Off - The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute. Battery Pack Item 0 Specification Vendor and models SANYO AS2009B Li-Ion 4S1P PANASONIC AS10I Li-Ion 4S2P Battery type Lithium-ion Pack capacity 4 cell: 2960 mAH 8 ...
...Soft Off - Also known as hibernation state. OS initiated shutdown. It is not safe to the mainboard. The computer consumes a minimal amount of battery cell 4 or 8 Package configuration 3S2P AC Adapter 0 Item Specification Input rating 65 W Input AC current (max) 100-240 V, 1.5 A,...Mechanical Off - The computer dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute. Battery Pack Item 0 Specification Vendor and models SANYO AS2009B Li-Ion 4S1P PANASONIC AS10I Li-Ion 4S2P Battery type Lithium-ion Pack capacity 4 cell: 2960 mAH 8 ...
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...: D2D Recovery: Wake on LAN: Wake on WLAN: SATA Mode: Wi-Fi: Bluetooth: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Camera: USB Ports: Power Off USB Charge: Battery Threshold: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [20%] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5...
...: D2D Recovery: Wake on LAN: Wake on WLAN: SATA Mode: Wi-Fi: Bluetooth: Card Reader: Wired LAN: Audio: Camera: USB Ports: Power Off USB Charge: Battery Threshold: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [AHCI Mode] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [20%] F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5...
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... LAN Option to enable the external USB ports. Option: Enabled or Disabled USB Ports Option to enable the wired LAN device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the audio device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Audio Option to set...
... LAN Option to enable the external USB ports. Option: Enabled or Disabled USB Ports Option to enable the wired LAN device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Battery Threshold Option to enable the audio device. Option: Enabled or Disabled Audio Option to set...
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... required for the following to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-12 System...
... required for the following to any USB port. 5. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . If battery pack does not contain power to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files. 3. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-12 System...
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...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 Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17... the TPM Board 3-30 Removing the Mainboard 3-31 Removing the Thermal Module 3-34 Removing the CPU 3-36 Removing the RTC Battery 3-37 Removing the Speakers 3-38 Removing the DC In Module 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Process...
...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 Base Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the WLAN Module 3-15 Removing the DIMM Modules 3-17... the TPM Board 3-30 Removing the Mainboard 3-31 Removing the Thermal Module 3-34 Removing the CPU 3-36 Removing the RTC Battery 3-37 Removing the Speakers 3-38 Removing the DC In Module 3-39 Removing the LCD Module 3-40 LCD Module Disassembly Process...
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... Bezel 3-59 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-61 Replacing the LCD Module 3-61 Replacing the DC In Module 3-63 Replacing the Speakers 3-64 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the CPU 3-66 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-67 Replacing the Mainboard 3-69 Replacing the TPM Board 3-72 Replacing the RF Key Control Board... the Keyboard 3-82 Replacing the DIMM Modules 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the HDD Module 3-87 Replacing the Base Door 3-91 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-92 3-3
... Bezel 3-59 Main Unit Reassembly Process 3-61 Replacing the LCD Module 3-61 Replacing the DC In Module 3-63 Replacing the Speakers 3-64 Replacing the RTC Battery 3-65 Replacing the CPU 3-66 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-67 Replacing the Mainboard 3-69 Replacing the TPM Board 3-72 Replacing the RF Key Control Board... the Keyboard 3-82 Replacing the DIMM Modules 3-84 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-85 Replacing the HDD Module 3-87 Replacing the Base Door 3-91 Replacing the Battery Pack 3-92 3-3
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Figure 3-3. Battery Pack 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) all the way through to the unlock position. Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-4. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-4. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack, then detach the battery pack from its bay (2).
Figure 3-3. Battery Pack 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch (1) all the way through to the unlock position. Disconnect the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Turn the computer over so that the base is facing up. 2. Machine Maintenance 3-9 Figure 3-4. Removing the Battery Pack 0 1. Battery Pack NOTE: NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle in Figure 3-4. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack, then detach the battery pack from its bay (2).