Acer X1200 ED5200A Support Question
Acer X1200 ED5200A Support Question
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Question posted by sk5ffex5 on June 3rd, 2011
How To Remove The Hard Disk Acer Aspire X1200
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Answer #1: Posted by bpshbp on June 3rd, 2011 8:26 AM
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Review the contents of the hard drive and select any files you wish to transfer over to the new drive. Copy the selected files over to an external hard drive or burn them onto a blank CD or DVD. Eject any installed discs from the optical drive.
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Exit any currently active applications and shut down the computer. Disconnect the power cord from the port on the rear of the computer's case. Unplug all cables attached to the computer's front and rear panels.
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Inspect the rear panel of the computer and note the location of the interface ports. Remove the screws installed in the side panel located opposite of the interface ports. Slide the side panel towards the rear of the computer case, then lift the panel upwards until it comes free. Touch a nearby metal surface, such as the interior of the computer case, to discharge any static electricity.
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Unplug the power and data cables from the rear panel of the installed hard drive. Slide the hard drive frame free of the computer case. Separate the drive rails from the hard drive and hard drive frame. Remove the hard drive from the frame.
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Examine the jumper configuration on the rear of the hard drive. Configure the replacement hard drive in a similar manner. Install the new hard drive in the frame. Reinstall the previously removed drive rails. Connect the power and data cables to the rear panel of the new hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive frame in the computer case.
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Insert the tabs on the bottom edge of the side panel into slots on the bottom edge of the computer case. Slide the side panel towards the front of the computer. Reinstall the previously removed screws in the rear of the side panel.
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Reconnect all of the computer's cables and turn on the power. Insert the operating system installation disc and follow the on-screen instructions. Install any required applications. Transfer over the data you previously saved onto an external hard drive or blank CD or DVD.
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Related Acer X1200 ED5200A Manual Pages
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Acer Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 7
...Removing the Side Panel
34
Removing the Font Bezel
35
Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly
36
Removing the Processor
38
Removing the Optical Drive
40
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
42
Removing the Power Supply
46
Removing the Memory Modules
49
Removing the PCI Card
51
Removing...
Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 Exploded Diagram
74
Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 FRU List (81.3V001.010G)...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 9
... nForce MCP78
Memory subsystem
T Supports up to two DDR2-667 registered ECC modules
Media storage
T DVD-ROM SATA drive T Super-Multi SATA DVD drive T 160 GB SATA hard disk drive
Serial ATA controller
T Embedded SATA2 controller T Two SATA ports
Networking
T One Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45)
PCI I/O
T One PCI Express x16 bus...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 11
Aspire ASX1200/3200 Tour
This section is a virtual tour of the ASX1200/3200 system's interior and exterior components. Media card reader
USB 2.0 ports Headphone/Speaker-out/...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 20
... the system to configure the CPU Virtualization and AMD K8 Cool and Quiet Control features.
If enabled, BIOS will decrease the time needed to select hard disk boot device priority. But when set to write data into this area.
If disabled, the BIOS will repeat the keystroke if you press it continuously...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 22
Use the up or down on the list. l
14
Chapter 2 Hard Disk Boot Priority
The Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu allows you to move it up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the key or the key to specify the sequence of loading the OS from the installed hard drives.
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 26
... Auto Disabled 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7 Disabled SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP 3 1
18
Chapter 2
When enabled, the BIOS will automatically detect if your hard disk supports block transfers and set to access the MCP Storage Config submenu.
Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.
Press Enter to access the IDE...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 27
... disables the IDE controller to Auto, BIOS setup automatically detects if the installed hard
disk supports the function. If supported, it allows for all IDE drives. Enabled ...disables DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers for faster data recovery and
read/write timing that reduces hard disk activity time. IDE Function Setup
Parameter OnChip IDE Channel 0 Primary Master PIO
Primary Slave PIO...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 30
..., press any key or click the mouse will power down • Suspend mode Determines the manner when the monitor goes blank. Set a time when the hard disk drives will wake system from a power saving mode through an event on scheduled date/time. Saving Max Saving DPMS Support Blank Screen V/H Sync + Blank Disabled...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 41
... representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY
MAIN UNIT
Ax2 SIDE PANEL
FRONT BEZEL
HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY
CPU
OPTICAL DISK DRIVE
Ax1 HDD-ODD BRACKET
Ax4 POWER SUPPLY
Bx1 HDD MODULE
HDD
Screw List
A B C D
MEMORY MODULES...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 50
....B60
42
Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 40. 6. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1)
Color Black
Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 2. Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1. a.
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 54
... cable from the mainboard.
8. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. Removing the Power Supply
1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 38. 5. Disconnect the 8-pin power supply cable from the mainboard.
46
Chapter 3 See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 57
... Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Processor" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 34. 2. Chapter 3
49 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to create a backup...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 59
... Fan Assembly" on page 42. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 34. 2. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1)
Color Black
Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 38. 5.
Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 61
... of the I /O and Card Reader Boards
1. See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 7.
See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 35. 3. Chapter 3
53 See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 49. 8. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 65
... Optical Drive" on page 51. 9. See "Removing the PCI Card" on page 40. 6. Remove the three screws (C, D) from the mainboard.
11. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 53. 10. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 42. 7. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 BZN (1) Hex screw (2)
Chapter 3
Color Black Silver
Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 68
...seated. 8. Turn off the system and all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Place the system unit on the system. 12. ...to their behaviour, see "System LED Indicators" on page 6.
2.
System Internal Inspection
1. For instructions on removing system covers, refer to "System Disassembly"
on page 25. 7. For the LED locations and description of ...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 81
... 6
73
You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office on your regional Acer office to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional...List
This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in the FRU list of the Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 desktop computer. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it .
NOTES:
T When ordering FRU...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 83
... board and 2 LED board cable
POWER BOARD&LED BOARD CABLE
C.A. SATA ODD BOXER VSO
50.SAR01.004
SATA HDD - Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 FRU List (81.3V001.010G)
Component
QTY
Part Name
Description
Acer Part Number
Board
Front I/O board
1
FRONT I/O BOARD
DA078L/BOXER FRONT I /O holder
1
IO HOLDER
SHIELDING REAR IO BOXER95
33.SAR01...
Aspire X1200 / X3200 Service Guide - Page 85
... WD WD5000AAJS-
Component Sempron, 45W Optical drive DVD-RW drive
Hard disk drive 160 GB 250 GB 320 GB
500 GB
QTY
Part Name
1
CPU AMD 2.2G SDH1250IAA4DP
SEMPRON LE-1250...
1
CPU AMD 2.5G G2
SDH1300IAA4DP SEMPRON LE-
1300
Description IC CPU SEMPRON LE-1250 2.2G
IC CPU SEMPRON LE-1300 2.5G G2
Acer...
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