eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide
Page 3
...you get started with language such as the eMachinesSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes ...preloaded on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in ...
...you get started with language such as the eMachinesSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. The eMachines Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes ...preloaded on such subjects as eMachines Recovery Management, using the keyboard, audio, etc. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your eMachines notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in ...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide
Page 5
... shows green when in AC mode. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Click buttons (left...
... shows green when in AC mode. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 10 Click buttons (left...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide
Page 10
... 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
... 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 88-/89-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 7
... Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 5 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual... Module 50 Removing the Optical Drive Module 52 Main Unit Disassembly Process 54 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 54 Removing the Switch Cover 55 Removing the Keyboard 57 VII
... Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 5 Left View 6 Right View 7 Bottom View 8 Indicators 9 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual... Module 50 Removing the Optical Drive Module 52 Main Unit Disassembly Process 54 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 54 Removing the Switch Cover 55 Removing the Keyboard 57 VII
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 8
... Module 93 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 95 Replacing the Upper Case 95 Replacing the LCD Module 97 Replacing the Antenna Cable 99 Replacing the Keyboard 100 Replacing the Switch Cover 101 Replacing the ODD Module 102 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 103 Replacing the WLAN Module 104 Replacing ...Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 111 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly 115 VIII
... Module 93 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 95 Replacing the Upper Case 95 Replacing the LCD Module 97 Replacing the Antenna Cable 99 Replacing the Keyboard 100 Replacing the Switch Cover 101 Replacing the ODD Module 102 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 103 Replacing the WLAN Module 104 Replacing ...Troubleshooting 107 Common Problems 107 Power On Issue 108 No Display Issue 109 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 110 LCD Failure 111 Built-In Keyboard Failure 111 TouchPad Failure 112 Internal Speaker Failure 112 Internal Microphone Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly 115 VIII
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 12
... Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* Special keys and controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Line...
... Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 4.0* Special keys and controls • 88-/89-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device I/O interface • USB 2.0 port • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Line...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 14
... output. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Turns the computer on and off. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Comfortable support area for your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into...
... output. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Turns the computer on and off. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Comfortable support area for your computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. For entering data into...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 21
... moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main... keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Type the letters in uppercase. Use this mode when you need to ...
... moves one line up or down when you can toggle on and off Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Num Lock off . To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in a normal manner. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main... keyboard keys Num Lock on the upper right corner of numeric data entry. Type the letters in uppercase. Use this mode when you need to ...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 22
it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the ...
it opens the key application's context menu. 12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the ...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 24
... locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE... version. 14 Chapter 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1.
... locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE... version. 14 Chapter 1 Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The US dollar sign 1. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of your keyboard. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 26
... • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. OFF=78°C • BIOS OS shut down at 90°C; Integrated VGA...
... • Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU • DMI utility for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit. REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for High Definition Audio Codec. OFF=78°C • BIOS OS shut down at 90°C; Integrated VGA...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 29
... and Intel® Pentium processor, FSB 667MHz REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Specification KB926 88-/89-key keyboard Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD...
... and Intel® Pentium processor, FSB 667MHz REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Specification KB926 88-/89-key keyboard Chapter 1 19 Super-Multi Drive Module Item Specification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 30
Item Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (...
Item Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 52
For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly ...
For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly ...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 53
... produced model. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
... produced model. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 64
... housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Upper Case Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove Power Board Rem ove...
... housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Rem ove Switch Cover Rem ove Keyboard Rem ove Antenna Rem ove LCD Module Rem ove Upper Case Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Rem ove Speaker Module Rem ove Power Board Rem ove...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 67
Lift the keyboard away from the mainboard. 5. Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Chapter 3 57 Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the chassis as shown. 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on the TouchPad area to expose the FFC cable. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.
Lift the keyboard away from the mainboard. 5. Turn the keyboard over on page 55. 2. Chapter 3 57 Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the chassis as shown. 3. See "Removing the Switch Cover" on the TouchPad area to expose the FFC cable. 4. Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 68
Turn the computer over. Remove the adhesive strip holding the antenna cables. 4. Feed the antenna cables from the securing pins as shown. 3. Removing the Antenna 1. See See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from the underside of the computer. 58 Chapter 3
Turn the computer over. Remove the adhesive strip holding the antenna cables. 4. Feed the antenna cables from the securing pins as shown. 3. Removing the Antenna 1. See See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 2. Remove the Antenna Cables from the underside of the computer. 58 Chapter 3
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 110
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Reconnect keyboard FFC to place. 100 Chapter 3 Rotate the keyboard downward and press gently in the mounting. 3. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2.
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Reconnect keyboard FFC to place. 100 Chapter 3 Rotate the keyboard downward and press gently in the mounting. 3. Turn the keyboard over and place the front edge first in to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
Page 117
... false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 108 No Display Issue Page 109 LCD Failure Page 111 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 111 TouchPad Failure Page 112 Internal Speaker Failure Page 112 Internal Microphone Failure Page 114 ODD Failure Page 116 Modem Failure Page 119...
... false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 108 No Display Issue Page 109 LCD Failure Page 111 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 111 TouchPad Failure Page 112 Internal Speaker Failure Page 112 Internal Microphone Failure Page 114 ODD Failure Page 116 Modem Failure Page 119...