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

Chapter 1 9
Bottom View
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
No. Icon Item Description
1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
2 Battery release
latch
Releases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with
screws).
4 Memory
compartment
Houses the computer's main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
fan.
Icon Function Description
Wireless communication
switch
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication
switch
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)