Acer Aspire 2930, Aspire 2930z Service Manual

Aspire 2930 Series

Service Guide

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II

Copyright

Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

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Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

System Utilities 23

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the Fan/Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the LCD Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Removing the LCD MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

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Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Troubleshooting 125

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Port 80 POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

POST Keys and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Jumper and Connector Locations 147

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 151

Aspire 2930 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Upper/ Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Aspire 2930 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Model Definition and Configuration 164

Aspire 2930 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Test Compatible Components 229

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

Online Support Information 235
Index 237

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability)

System Memory

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• 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

• 12.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Graphics • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD)

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive

• 5-in-1 card reader

Audio

• Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

• MS-Sound compatible

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

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Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• Energy Star 4.0

Dimensions and weight

• 304.8 (W) 230 (D) 35.7/42.1 (H) mm (12 x 9 x 1.4/1.6 inches)

• 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350

NOTE: Subject to availability.

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)*

• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

I/O interface

• Acer EasyPort IV connector

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)

• 3 USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIFsupport

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference

only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

LED

RTC CKT.

Power On/Off CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Docking CONN

Card reader(XD/SD
MMC/MS/MS-Pro

HD SD)

New Card

Fan Control

Thermal Sensor
EMC1402-1

Card Reader

JMB385

LAN(GbE)

RTL8111C

RJ45

LVDS conn

CRT

CH7318

Touch Pad CONN.

Mini-Card X 1

SLOT1 : PCIE

Mobile Penym

uFCPGA-478 CPU

H_A#(3..35)
H_D#(0..63)

Intel Cantiga GM

FCBGA 1329

Intel ICH9-M

mBGA-676

PCI-E

EnE KB926

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BIOS

FSB

667/800/1066MHz 1.05V

DMI X4

LPC BUS

Int.KBD

Clock Generator
SLG8SP553V

DDR2 800MHz 1.8V

Dual Channel

USB2.0

Azalia

SATA0

SATA1

DDR2-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

BT Conn USB x 1

Finger printer x1

USB conn x 3(For I/O)

USB x1(Camara)

HD Codec

ALC888

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MDC CONN

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Ver 1.5

2.5" SATA HDD Connector

SATA ODD Connector

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Docking CONN

Docking cable

Audio AMP

MIC ARRAY

SM BUS

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CRT

DVI-D Conn.

10/100 LAN

USB 2.0

Headphone

MIC

Line in Jack

Line in Jack

page 26

Headphone
SPDIF Jack

MIC JACK

page 26

4 Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound

recording.

2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for

certain models).

3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

output.

5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

6 Easy-launch

buttons

7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

8 T ouch Pad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

Chapter 1 5

Buttons for launching frequently used
programs.

you use the computer.

like a computer mouse.

No. Icon Item Description

9 Click buttons

(left, center* and
right)

10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to

13 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

The left and right buttons function like the left
and right mouse buttons.

*The center button serves as Acer Bio­Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer
FingerNav 4-way control function (only for
certain models).

show the status of the computer's functions
and components.

show the status of the computer's functions
and components.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. audio CD

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

2 Microphone-in

jack

3 Headphones/

speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support

4 Unlimited volume

control wheel

5 5-in-1 card

reader

Accepts input from external microphones.

Connects to audio line-out devices
(e.g. speakers, headphones).

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro
(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card.

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 External display

(VGA) port

2 Acer EasyPort IV

connector

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

4 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

5 ExpressCard/54

slot

Connects to a display device
(e.g. external monitor, LCD projector).

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.

USB camera).
Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Note: Push to remove/install the card.

Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

6 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

7 Modem (RJ-11)

port

8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the

computer is off.

USB camera).

Connects to a phone line.

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Rear View

No. Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

prolonged use.

Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Memory

compartment

4 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

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Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the

fan.

screws).

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the
computer cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

Bluetooth communication
button/indicator

Wireless communication
button/indicator

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows

green when in AC mode.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates
the status of Bluetooth communication.

Enables/disables the wireless function. Indicates
the status of wireless LAN communication.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth 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, you can access the
Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Icon Function Description

Empowering Technology Laun ch Acer Empowering Technology.

(user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)

P Programmable key User-programmable

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Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the Touch Pad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function

(only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader
or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (4) Main Touch Pad (1) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same

speed as double-clicking

a mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold,

then use finger on
the touchpad to
drag the cursor.

Access

Click once.
context
menu

Scroll Swipe up/down/left/

Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
a mouse button); rest
your finger on the
touchpad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.

right using Acer
FingerNav 4-way
control function
(Manufacturing
option).

NOTE: When using the Touch Pad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The Touch Pad is sensitive to

finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not
increase the Touch Pad’s responsiveness.

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Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic charac ters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock

<Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on
embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution
would be to connect an external keypad.

Note: <Fn> + <F11> only for certain models.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press

the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;

it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:

<>: Open or close the S tart menu
<> + <D>: Display the desktop
<> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or

switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)

<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
<> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
<> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

Application
key

<CTRL> +
<CTRL> + <> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP, some shortcuts

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the
application's context menu.

<> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

may not function as described.

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F1> Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

<Fn> + <F7> Touch Pad toggle Turns the internal Touch Pad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + <Z> Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + <Y> Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology .

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology .

screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.

power. Press any key to return.

Special Key (only for certain models)

You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Press € at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-

center of the keyboard.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Press $at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-

center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

Chapter 1 13

Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's

recommended value.

Chapter 1 15

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Montevina Centrino/PDC/Celeron
Chipset Intel GL40+ICH9-M
Features
CPU core voltage

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR2 667/800 SDRAM memory interface design
Supports DIMM Speed 667/1066 MHz
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

•

they match the above specifications.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor &
Model
Name

Capacity

Hitachi
5K250-250
5K250-160

250, 160 250, 160, 120 160, 120 250, 120 320, 160

(MB)
Bytes per

512 512 512 512 512

sector
Data heads

4, 3 4, 3, 2 3, 2 4, 2 4, 2

Drive Format
Disks
Spindle

2, 2 2, 2, 1 2, 1 2, 1 2, 1
5400 5400 5400 5400 5400

speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications
Buffer size
Interface
Internal

8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA
643 ~ 665 778 370 ~ 730

transfer
rate (Mbits/
sec, max)

I/O data

150 / 300 300 300 150 maximum 300 maximum

transfer
rate

(Mbytes/
sec max)

DC Power Requirements
Voltage

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Segate
ST9250827AS
ST9160827AS
ST9120817AS

Toshiba
MK1646GSX
MK1246GSX

typical

WD
WD2500BEVS
WD1200BEVS

850 Mbits/s
maximum

WD
WD3200BEVT
WD1600BEVT

850 Mbits/s
maximum

Super Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A
Performance S p ecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec

Sustained:

Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA

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Item Specification

Applicable disc format Applicab le media types:

Writing:
Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL

Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version

3.0.
Reading:
DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer
DVD+R single/double layer
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
CD-DA
CD-ROM
CD-ROM/XA
Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD
CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

Emergency Release (draw open hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Combo Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sony BC-5500S
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

Max 2.4 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 4.5 MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicable media types:

BD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer)

BD-R (Single and Dual Layer)

BD-RE (Single and Dual Layer)

DVD-ROM (Single and Dual Layer)

DVD+R (Single and Double Layer)

DVD-R (Single and Dual Layer)

DVD+RW (Single Layer) and DVD-RW (Single Layer) discs

DVD-RAM (Ver.2)

CD-ROM

CD-R

CD-RW
Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

Emergency Release (draw open hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Sustained:
Max 11 Mbytes/sec

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Thermal Sensor Control

Click the red paper clip icon for more panel spec.

Item Specification

Thermal Sensor Chip
Package
Features
Interface

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS code
BIOS Version v0.17-T01
BIOS ROM type Serial Flash Memory
BIOS ROM size 1MB
BIOS package 8 pins SOIC
Supported protocols

• Flash ROM 1MB- Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBIOS 2.3,PCI2.2

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag-

Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support WinFlash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode

• System information

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

LCD 12”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode

2

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (Optical Rise

Time/Fall Time) msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD
Typical Power Consumption (watt)
Weight (without inverter)

Chapter 1 19

Item Specification

Physical Size (mm)
Electrical Interface
Support Color
Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)

KBC

Item Specification

Chipset Built in
Features

• LPC interface

Memory Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset JMicro JMB385
Features

• 5-in-1 Card Reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC, xD)

• Push-push type, with dummy card

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC888S
Features

• HD Audio- Internal Mic. Array (digital)

• 1.5Watt speaker x2-

• VC Audio Codec

• True 5.1 channel, Dolby Home Theater

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8111C-GR
Features

• PCI-E Giga LAN

Modem

Item Specification

Chipset Liteon-Agere
Features

• V.90/V.92, WWDAA

• MDC1.5 card (HD)

• Apply CISPR22

• Wake-on-Ring (S3) support

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom 2045/ 2070(NA)
Features

• Mini USB module

• Built-in 1 antenna- Bluetooth 2.0-

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Type Aspire 12"
Total number of keypads 88/89
Windows logo key Support Windows keys and Application keys
Internal & external keyboard work

simultaneously

Camera

Item Specification

Type 1.0M pixel, Fixed

Finger Print Board

Item Specification

Chipset Authentec AES1610
Features USB interface

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor Sanyo/Sony/Panasonic/Simplo
Model name AS2007A
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4400 mAh
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3S2P

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).

Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility . However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).

Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.

Chapter 2 23

Information

The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Inform a tion Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

CPU Type: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU P9500 @ 2.53GHz
CPU Speed: 2.53GHz

HDD Mod e l Name: W DC WD3 2 0 0 BE VT-22 ZCTO
HDD Se r ial Number : WD- WXEY 0 7 34 0 5 7 7
ATAPI Model Name: Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S

System BIOS Version: V0.17-T01
VGA BIOS Version: Intel V1598
Serial Number:
Ass et Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UU ID: FFFFFFFF-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-0020 0 7 0 1 1 6 0 6

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exi t

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of
the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option
and recovery.

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Informati on Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Sy st em Time [ 13: 04: 04] This i s t he help for the

Sy st em Dat e [06/ 04/ 2008] hour field. V ali d range

is from 0 t o 23.

Total Mem ory 4095 MB INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
Video M em ory [ 32M B ]

Quic k B oot [Enabl ed]
Network B oot [Enabled]
F12 B oot M enu [Disabled]
D2D Recovery [Enabl ed]
SA TA Mode [A HCI]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-

System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY

Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.

Video Memory
Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting,

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot fro m LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Ex it

←→

Format: HH:MM:SS

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB.
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB

decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

server).

allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc
drive to store operation system and restore the system
to factory defaults.

operate.

(hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year)
N/A

N/A
Option: Enabled or

Disabled
Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Enabled
Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE
Mode

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is

because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Advanced

The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless

you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the
default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or
prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to
boot up normally.

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Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item S pec ific Help

Boot Configuration Configures Boot

X

Peripheral Configuration Set t ings .

X

IDE Configuration

X

Video Configuration

X

USB Configuration

X

Chipset Configuration

X

ACP I Table/Feat ures Control

X

Expres s Card [ Dis abled]

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 1

X

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 2

X

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 3

X

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 4

X

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 5

X

PCI Ex pres s Root P ort 6

X

AS F Configuration

X

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Submenu Items

Boot
Configuration

Peripheral
Configuration

IDE
Configuration

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Ex it

←→

Enter the Boot Configuration menu. • Numlock

• Zip Emulation Type

Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. • Serial Port A

• Infrared Port

• Azalia

•LAN

Enter the IDE Configuration menu. • IDE Controller

• HDC Configure as

• ACHI Option ROM Support

• SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug

• Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

Video
Configuration

USB
Configuration

Chipset
Configuration

ACPI Table/
Features Control

Express Card Disable or Enable the Express Card

PCI Express
Root Port 1 to 6

ASF
Configuration

Enter the Video Configuration menu. • IGD Device2, Function1

• IGD Pre-allocate Memory

• IGD DVMT Size

• Clock Chip Intialize

• Enabled CK SSC

• IGD Boot Type

• IGD LCD Panel Type

• IGD TV

Enter the USB Configuration menu. • USB Driver Select

• EHCI 1 and 2

• UHCI 1 to 5

• Per-Port Control

• USB Port 1 to 11

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. • Port 80h Cycles

• DMI Link ASPM Control

• Automatic ASPM

• PCI Latency Timer

•VT-d

•iTPM

Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control
menu.

solution for windows Standby and
Hibernation.

Enter the PCI Port 1 to 6 configuration
menus.

Enter the ASF Configuration menu. • Mini Watchdog Timeout

• FACP C2 Latency Value

• FACP C3 Latency Value

• FACP RTC S4 Wakeup

• APIC IO APIC Mode

• HPET Support

• Base Address Select
N/A

• VC1 Enable

• ASPM

•URR

•FER

•NFER

•CER

•CTO

• SEFE

• SENFE

• SECE

• PME Interrupt

•PME SCI

• Hot Plug SCI

• BIOS Boot Timeout

• OS Boot Timeout

• Power-on wait time

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Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.

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Information Main A dvanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item S pec ific Help

Supervis or Pa s s word Is: Clear Ins tal l or Change the
User P as sword Is: Clear pass word and t he lengt h
HDD Pas sword Is: Clear of password m us t be less

than eight words .

Set S upervisor Pas s word

Set User Password

Set Hdd Password

Power on pas s word [E nabled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set
HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user

Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Ex it

←→

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility
from unauthorized access. The user can not either
enter the Setup menu nor change the value of
parameters.

password is set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can
enter Setup menu only and does not have right to
change the value of parameters.

the events defined in this group happened. The
following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor
password for changes and should be grayed out if the
user password was used to enter set u p.

Disabled or
Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:

2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.

3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.

The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Changing a Password

1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The
Set Password box appears.

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passwor d fi el d an d press Enter.

3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password

field.

4. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the

Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.

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Power

The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device
wakeup behavior.

Insy deH20 S et up Utilit y Rev. 3.5

Information Main Advanced S ec urity Power B oot Exit

Item S pec ific Help

Advanced CPU Cont rol These it em s c ont rol

X

Plat form P ower M anagem ent various CP U paramet ers .

X

ACP I S3: [ E nabled]
W ake on P M E [ E nabled]
W ak e on M odem Ring [E nabled]
Quickly S4 Resume [Disabled]
Aut o wak e on S 5 [Dis abled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Ex it

←→

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The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default
and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Submenu Items

Advanced CPU
Control

Platform Power
management

ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State N/A
Wake on PME Enable or Disable wake up when the

Wake on Modem
Ring

Auto wake on S5 Disable or Enable auto wake up by date

Quickly S4
Resume

Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. • P-States (IST)

• Boot performance mode

• Thermal Mode

• CMP Support

• Use XD capability

• VT Support

• SMRR Support

•C-States

• Enhanced C-States

• C-State Pop Up Mode

• C-State Pop Down Mode

• C4 Exit Timing Mode

• DeepC4

•Hard C4E

• Enable C6

•EMTTM

• Bi-directional PROCHOT#

• Dynamic FSB Switching

• Turbo Mode

• ACPI 3.0 T-States

•DTS

• DTS Calibration

• Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan
On Temp., Throttle On Temp.)

Enter the Platform Power Management
menu.

system power is off and a PCI Power
Management Enable wake up event occurs.

Enable or Disable wake up when the
system power is off and a modem attached
to the serial port is ringing.

and time or at a fixed time everyday.
Disable or Enable optional quick boot from

S4 Resume.

• PCI Clock Run

• _CST - C4 Latency Value

• C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Boot

This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.

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Informati on Main Advanced S ec urit y Power Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Boot priorit y order: Use <↑> or <↓> to select

a device, then pres s

1. US B HDD : <F 5> t o m ove it down t he

2. IDE1 : Optiarc BD ROM BC-5500S list, or <F6> to move

3. IDE0 : WDC WD3200BE V T-22ZCTO it up t he li s t . P res s

4. US B F DD : < E s c > t o es cape t he m enu

5. Net work B oot : Realt ek B oot A gent

6. USB CDRO M :

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit

←→

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Exit

The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.

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Informati on Main Advanced S ec urit y Power Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Exit Saving Changes Ex i t Sy s t em S et up and

Exit Discarding Changes save your changes t o
Load Set up Defaults CMOS .
Dis c ard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding

Changes
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.

Select M enu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Ex i t

←→

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utilities

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, the system will not boot as the BIOS is not loaded.

DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.

2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move

USB HDD to position 1.

3. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS (Read xxxxx.fd to Memory).

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4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the following message displays.

6. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.

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WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the InsydeFlash Utility:

1. Double click the InsydeFlash executable.
The InsydeFlash program begins updating the BIOS.

IMPORTANT:Do not turn off the computer during the update process.

2. When the upgrade finishes successfully, close all applications and reboot to complete the upgrade.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user.

To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.

2. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter.

An Unlock Password displays.

3. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example.

4. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt.

5. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to create an unlock code. Make a note of the
result, for example 46548274.

6. Reboot and enter the BIOS by pressing F2 when prompted.

7. Go to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password (see “Security” on page 28).

8. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example,
and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to create a new HDD password.

9. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the
image below.

To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows:

1.

Key in bios_pw 14452 0

2. Select one string from the list.

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3. Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user

password.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clear the password, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence.
Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. For example, if you
want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly
frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2*3 19 86.ART02.001
M2*4 4 86.ART02.002
M2.5*4 12 86.ART02.003
M2.5*5 17 86.ART02.004
M2.5*8 8 86.ART02.005
M3*5 3 86.ART02.006
M3*3 4 86.ART02.007

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External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you
on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main
board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Turn off system
and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove Battery

Express Dummy

Remove

Remove

Card

Remove

DIMM Module s

Remove

SD Dummy Card

WLAN Antenna

WLAN Board

Remove

Remove

Remove

Lower Covers

HDD Module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

WLAN Module M2*3 2 86.ART02.001
HDD Module M2.5*5 3 86.ART02.004
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.ART02.007
ODD Module M2.5*8 1 86.ART02.00 5
ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.ART02.001

Remove

ODD Module

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn computer over.

2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position.

3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main

unit (2).

1

2

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Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it.

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the SD dummy card

1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it.

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Lower Covers

1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Loosen the 3 captive screws on the WLAN and Memory covers.

WLAN
Cover

3. Carefully open the Memory Cover.

Memory
Cover

4. Remove the WLAN cover as shown.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. Remove the Battery Pack. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

3. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the WLAN board.

NOTE: When replacing, connect the black cable to the MAIN and the white to the AUX connector.

4. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*3 2

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5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Remove the HDD2 cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

3. Remove the three screws securing the HDD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Module M3*5 3

4. Pull the HDD out of the bay and clear out of the chassis.

NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

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5. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.

HDD right side

1

2

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

NOTE: Replace the screws according to the numbering sequence as shown in the previous image.

6. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

HDD left side

3

4

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Loosen the screw to remove the ODD cap.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*8 1

4. Using a screw driver, push the ODD module and grasp the front panel to remove from the computer.

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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive
module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2*3 2

IMPORTANT:Do not remove the ODD bezel by pulling on it entirely or damage will occur.

6. Grasp the edge of the bezel and firmly pry the top edge down and outward to remove.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

IMPORTANT:It is advisable to use a plastic pry during this procedure.

2. Use a pry to release the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket.

3. Remove the DIMM module.

4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

USB Board

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

I/O Board

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

Antenna

Lower
Cover

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

Bluetooth Board

Remove

RJ-11 Jack

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

Modem Board

Remove

LED Board

Remove

Finger Print

Reader

Remove

Touchpad

Bracket

Remove

Power Board

Remove

LCD Module

Upper

Cover

Remove

Launch Board

Remove

CPU

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Switch Cover M2.5*5 2 86.ART02.004
Speaker Module M2.5*4 4 86.ART02.003
LED Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
Power Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
LCD Module M2.5*5 2 86.ART02.004

M2.5*4 4 86.ART02.003
M2*3 1 86.ART02.001

Upper Cover M2.5*5 1 86.ART02.004

M2.5*8 7 86.ART02.005

M2.5*5 5 86.ART02.004
Finger Print Reader M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
TouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.ART02.001

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Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Launch Board M2*3 3 86.ART02.001
USB Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
I/O Board M2*3 1 86.ART02.001
Modem Module M2*3 2 86.ART02.001
Mainboard M2*3 3 86.ART02.001

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Removing the Switch Cover

CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is

recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44.

2. Locate and remove the two securing screws as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2.5*5 2

3. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to expose the Switch Cover.

4. Pry the right corner up and partially lift up. Do not pull the Switch Cover completely off at this time.
IMPORTANT:Do not remove both sides of the Switch Cover together to prevent damage to the cover. Instead

lift one end first and follow the instructions as directed.

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5. While holding the corner, firmly move the Switch Cover back (A) and forth (B) to release the locking catches

(four in front and four in back) on the back and front of the Switch Cover.

A

B

6. Repeat the wiggling procedure until the Switch Cover is removed.

7. After the Switch Cover is unlocked, lift it clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57.

2. Grasp the middle of the keyboard and firmly and lift up to remove.

3. Turn the keyboard over and unlock the connector to release the FFC from the mainboard.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

2. Remove the four securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2.5*4 4

3. Pull back the adhesive strips to expose the Speaker cabling.

4. Using the tweezers, disconnect the cabling as shown.

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5. Remove both Speaker Modules.

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Removing the Antenna

1. Remove the Memory Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

2. Remove the WLAN Module. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 48.

3. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

4. Peel back the cover to expose the Antenna cables.

5. Pull the cables completely through the housing.

6. Tilt the computer on its side and feed the cables through to remove from the housing.

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7. Place the computer rightside up, and remove the cables from the housing.

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Removing the LED Board

1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LED Board M2*3 1

4. Grasp the top side of the LED Board and pivot upwards to remove.

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Removing the Power Board

1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 59.

2. Unlock the FFC connector and remove the FFC.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Power Board M2*3 1

4. Using your finger lift the bottom side of the Power Board to remove.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. Remove the Antenna cables. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 62.

2. Remove the LED Board. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 64.

3. Remove the Power Board. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 65.

4. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5 2

5. Turn the computer over and remove the four securing screws (two on each side) from the LCD module.

6. Remove the Ground screw and Ground cable.

Ground Screw

Ground Cable

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module

(red callout)

Ground Screw

(blue callout)

M2.5*4 4

M2*3 1

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7. Disconnect the Ground cable as shown.

8. Disconnect the two cables as shown.

NOTE: The Power Board must be removed to expose the LCD cables.

9. Grip the LCD and carefully remove the modul e from th e ch assis.
IMPORTANT:Place the LCD module face up on a clean surface to prevent scratching or damage.

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. Remove the ExpressCard dummy card. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 45.

2. Remove the Switch Board. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 64.

3. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66.

4. Turn the computer over. Remove the eight (8) screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover

(blue Call out)

M2.5*5 1

Upper Cover

(red Call out)

5. Turn the computer over. Remove the five screws on the top panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*5 5

M2.5*8 7

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6. Disconnect the four cables from the mainboard as shown.

A

D

C

B

Release the securing latch and disconnect (A) as
shown.

Release the securing latch and disconnect (C) as
shown.

Release the securing latch and disconnect (B) as
shown.

Release the securing latch and disconnect (D) as
shown.

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IMPORTANT:Do not lift the entire Upper Case up at the same time or damage may occur.

7. Grasp the top right corner of the Upper Case and pivot upwards.

8. Continue prying the right upwards until the right side is at a 45 degree angle.

9. Slide the Upper Case off the lower base.

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Removing the Finger Print Reader

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the single securing screw from the Finger Print Reader bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Finger Print
Reader

3. Remove the bracket as shown.

M2*3 1

4. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket

1. Remove the Upper Cover. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 71.

2. Lift up the locking lever (1) and remove the Touch Pad FFC from the Touch Pad board (2).

2

1

NOTE: To replace the Touch Pad, the entire Upper Cover must be replaced.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPad
Bracket

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M2*3 1

4. Grasp the left side of the bracket and angle upwards to remove.

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Removing the Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the three securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Launch Board M2*3 3

3. Remove the Launch Board from the upper cover.
IMPORTANT:Take note of the FFC and ensure it does not catch on the upper cover.

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Unlock the securing latch and release the FFC.

3. Remove the securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2*3 1

4. Grasp the module by the ends and lift to remove.

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Removing the I/O Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

I/O Board M2*3 1

3. Grasp the module by the end, pivot and lift the board to remove.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. Remove the USB Board. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 75.

2. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the base.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable and remove the module.

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Removing the Modem Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Peel back the adhesive strip to expose the cabling.

3. Remove the cable as shown.

4. Remove the two securing screws from the modem module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2*3 2

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5. Lift the module from the mainboard.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 68.

2. Remove the Bluetooth Module. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 77.

3. Remove the three securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2*3 3

4. Remove the DC-IN jack from its socket.

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5. Lift the cable from the housing guide as shown.

6. Ensure the modem cable is disconnected from the bottom of the mainboard as well.

7. Pry the edge of the Lower Base outward then lift and pivot the Mainboard slightly upwards. Do not pull up

completely.

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8. Continue to pry the base outward, while lifting the mainboard at the same time.

9. Once the bottom of the mainboard is clear of the lower case, continue lifting the mainboard. Take note of the

DC-IN cable.

10. Remove the Mainboard from the lower base.

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Removing the RJ-11 Jack

1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80.

2. Locate the RJ-11 cable end and remove to the mylar cover.

3. Remove the RJ-11 jack.

4. Turn the Lower Base over and pull back the mylar cover to release the cabling.

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5. Ensure all parts of the cabling are no longer secure to the base, and pull the cable completely through to

remove.

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Removing the Fan/Thermal Module

1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80.

2. Disconnect the Fan cable from the mainboard.

3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws in numerical order from 4 to 1.

IMPORTANT:Lift the Fan/Thermal Module by the thermal assembly to avoid damage to the CPU

4. Grip the Thermal Module and pivot upwards to remove.

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Removing the CPU

1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80.

2. Take note of the indicators on the socket cam screw. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket screw

counter-clockwise until it indicates unlocked.

k

3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD

Panel from Main

Unit before

proceeding

Remove

LCD Bezel

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

LCD Panel

Remove

Inverter Board

Remove

Left/Right LCD

Bracket

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

Camera Module

Remove

Antennas

LCD

Assembly

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4 86.ART02.004
Inverter Board M2.5*4 1 86.ART02.003
Camera Board M2.5*4 1 86.ART02.003
LCD Panel M2.5*4 2 86.ART02.003
LCD Brackets M2*4 4 86.ART02.002

Remove

Internal

Microphone

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66.

2. Remove the four rubber covers and screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4

3. Starting from the inside edges, pry the inside of the bezel upwards from the panel. Continue moving left until

the bezel is removed. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.

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4. Lift up the bezel and disconnect the MIC module.

5. Remove the bezel from the LCD module.

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 88.

2. Pull back the adhesive strip to expose the cabling.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Inverter Board M2.5*4 1

4. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module.

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