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
2 Chapter 1
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*
• WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)
• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)*
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
• Modem: 56K ITU V.92
Privacy control
• Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)*
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight
• 338 (W) x 247 (D) x 31/41 (H) mm (13.31 (W) x 9.72 (D) x 1.22/1.61 (H) inches)
• 2.35 kg (5.17 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack*
• 2.51 kg (5.53 lbs.) with 9-cell battery pack*
Power subsystem
• ACPI 3.0
• 48.8W 4400 mAh
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*
• Energy Star 4.0
Input Devices
• 88-/89-/93-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
I/O interface
• Acer EasyPort IV connector
• PC Card slot (Type II)
• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
• 3 USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support*
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack