User guide
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 Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Power Board
- Removing the Launch Board
- Removing the Antenna
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Removing the Left Speaker Module
- Removing the Right Speaker Module
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the Mainboard
- Removing the USB Board
- Removing the RJ-11 Port
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the CPU
- Removing the VGA Module
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the VGA Module
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal Module
- Replacing the RJ-11 Port
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Right Speaker Module
- Replacing the Launch Board
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Replacing the Left Speaker Module
- Replacing the Upper Cover
- Replacing the LCD Module
- Replacing the Antenna Cables
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the WLAN Module
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Replacing the DIMM Modules
- Replacing the ODD Module
- Replacing the Lower Covers
- Replacing the NewCard and SD Card Trays
- 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/WiMAX Function Failure
- Bluetooth Function Failure
- Robson Module Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- Fingerprint Reader Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- HDMI Switch 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
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® Vista™
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
System Memory
• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*
Display and graphics
• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800
• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*
• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS*
Storage subsystem
• 2.5" hard disk drive
• Intel® Turbo Memory supported*
• Optical drive options:
• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*
• 5-in-1 card reader
Audio
• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• MS-Sound compatible
• Built-in microphone
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