User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- System Specifications
- System Utilities
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- Disassembly Requirements
- General Information
- External Module Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Hinge Covers
- Removing the Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Speaker Module
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the TouchPad Bracket
- Removing the RTC Battery
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
- Removing the USB Board
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the Mainboard
- Removing the RJ-11 Port
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the CPU
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal Module
- Replacing the RJ-11 Port
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Removing the RTC Battery
- Replacing the USB Board
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the TouchPad Bracket
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Upper Cover
- Replacing the LCD Module
- Replacing the Speaker Module
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the Hinge Covers
- External Module Reassembly Process
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Power On Issue
- No Display Issue
- Random Loss of BIOS Settings
- LCD Failure
- Built-In Keyboard Failure
- Touchpad Failure
- Internal Speaker Failure
- Internal Microphone Failure
- HDD Not Operating Correctly
- ODD Failure
- USB Failure (Rightside)
- Modem Function Failure
- Wireless Function Failure
- Bluetooth Function Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- Media Board Failure
- Fingerprint Reader Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- External Mouse Failure
- Other Failures
- Intermittent Problems
- Undetermined Problems
- POST Codes Tables
- Common Problems
- Jumper and Connector Locations
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- Model Definition and Configuration
- Test Compatible Components
- Online Support Information
- Index
6 Chapter 1
Closed Front View
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when
you use the computer.
8 Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
1. Charging: The light shows amber when the
battery is charging.
2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in
AC mode.
9 Click buttons
(left, center* and
right)
The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.
*The center button serves as Acer Bio-
Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
certain models).
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
12 +/- Volume Up/
Volume Down
Increase system volume/decrease system
volume.
13 P Programmable
Key
User-Programmable
Backup Key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-
step data backup.
Wireless LAN
Communication
button / Indicator
Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Bluetooth
Communication
button/indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication. (only for certain models)
14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
No. Icon Item Description
1 6-in-1 card
reader
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), MultiMediaCardplus™(MMCplus™),
Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS
PRO), and xD-Picture Card.
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.
No. Icon Item Description