eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide
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...'s batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering...
...'s batttery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is closed up. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. communication Indicates the status of wireless LAN button/indicator communication. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 7 Keyboard For entering...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Quick Guide
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... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated webcam* WLAN...
... memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Integrated webcam* WLAN...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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... Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 45 Removing the DIMM Modules 47 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 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
... Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the Lower Covers 45 Removing the DIMM Modules 47 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 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
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... 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 the DIMM Modules 104 Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Battery 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common...
... 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 the DIMM Modules 104 Replacing the Lower Covers 105 Replacing the Battery 106 Troubleshooting 107 Common...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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... and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Audio Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Dimensions and...
... and graphics • 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800 • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Audio Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Dimensions and...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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... visible even when the computer cover is activated. No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Rear View Icon Item Latch Description Locks and releases the lid No...
... visible even when the computer cover is activated. No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Rear View Icon Item Latch Description Locks and releases the lid No...
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NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 9 Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 9 Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained transfer rate (... Specification Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained transfer rate (... Specification Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1 2 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) ...
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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... MB. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. This is because the user is the help for your reference only. The...
... MB. Sets the system date. This field reports the memory size of the system. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. This is because the user is the help for your reference only. The...
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... Agent 5. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
... Agent 5. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it. 4. Use the pull-tab to the carrier. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of the bay. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of it. 4. Use the pull-tab to the carrier. 50 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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Slide the HDD to the left to secure the carrier. 3. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 103 Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 4. Replace the four screws to secure in the HDD carrier. 2. place. Place the HDD in place.
Slide the HDD to the left to secure the carrier. 3. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Chapter 3 103 Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 4. Replace the four screws to secure in the HDD carrier. 2. place. Place the HDD in place.
eMachines D720/D520 Series Service Guide
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... test to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to verify that all of reasons that the power supply being used at...
... test to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that have nothing to verify that all of reasons that the power supply being used at...
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... Index E EasyTouch Failure 120 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 33 FPC Cable 81 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 H Hard Disk Drive Module 50 HDTV Switch Failure 120 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 122 Internal Microphone Failure 114 Internal Speaker Failure 112...
... Index E EasyTouch Failure 120 Euro 14 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Flash Utility 33 FPC Cable 81 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133 H Hard Disk Drive Module 50 HDTV Switch Failure 120 Hibernation mode hotkey 13 Hot Keys 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 122 Internal Microphone Failure 114 Internal Speaker Failure 112...
eMachines Notebook User Guide (All Series)
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Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set will play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions... times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Important! Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. English 22 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to the table below for more information.
Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set will play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions... times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Important! Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. English 22 Using software Playing DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to the table below for more information.
eMachines Notebook User Guide (All Series)
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...message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers ... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an...
...message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error messages" below. CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers ... problems. Read it before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to more serious problems require opening up the computer. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an...