Acer Aspire 4230 Service Manual

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Conventions

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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.

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Utilities 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Express Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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

Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the Bluetooth board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Thermal/Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the ExpressCard Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Troubleshooting 115

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Touch Pad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

MediaTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

HDTV Switch Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Core POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Jumper and Connector Locations 143

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 147

Aspire 4530/4230 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Aspire 4530/4230 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Model Definition and Configuration 158

Aspire 4530/4230 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Test Compatible Components 183

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Online Support Information 187 Index 189

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Windows® Vista™

Platform

• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

• AMD Turion™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core mobile processor*

• Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor*

• NVIDIA® nForce® MCP77MH

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

Chapter 1

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

• NVIDIA® GeForce® 9100M G

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

• Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

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

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Chapter 1 1

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

• WLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy Control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions

• 339 (W) x 243 (D) x 29/39 (H) mm (13.35 x 9.57 x 1.14/1.54 inches)

• 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.)

Power Subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• Energy Star 4.0

Special Keys and Controls

• 88-/89-/93-key keyboard

• Touch Pad pointing de vi ce

I/O Ports

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

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

• 3 USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

• 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.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

CPU CORE / V DDNB (ISL6265A)

NB_CORE +1.1V (RT8202)

+1.1V_NB (RT8202)

DDR II SM DDR_VTERM

1.8VSUS(TP S51116REGR)

SYSTEM POWER (ISL6237)

SYSTEM CHARGER (ISL6251A)

DDRII-SODIMM1

DDRII-SODIMM2

LVDS

CRT

SATA - HDD

ODD(SATA)

DDRII 667/800 MHz

SATA0

LVDS

CRT

SATA1

S1G2 Processor

638P (uPGA)/35W

HT3 LINK

Lion Sabie

AMD Griffin

NORTH BRIDGE & SOUTH BRIDGE

MCP77M

27mm X 27mm, 836pin BGA

CPU THERMAL SENSOR

PCI-E

Mini PCI-E Card

(Wirel ess LAN) (NEW CARD)

USB2.0

USB2.0 Ports Bluetoot h PC-ca m

CPU Fan

PCIE4 PCIE3

X1 X1

Express Card

USB 8 USB 5

USB 0,1,7

X1X1

USB 6 USB 3 USB 10

X1 X1 X1

LAN

BRODCOM

BCM8764M

(10/100/GagaLAN)

PCIE2

RJ45

USB 2

Fingerprint

Card Reader

Realtek RTS5158E

(7 in 1)

PCB STACK UP

LAYER 1 : TOP LAYER 2 : GND LAYER 3 : IN1 LAYER 4 : IN2 LAYER 5 : VCC LAYER 6 : BOT

Keyboar d

14.318MHz

LPC

KBC (WPCE775C)

SPI ROMTouch Pa d

Speaker

Audio Amplifier

Az alia

Azalia AudioController Real Tek AL C2 68

SPIDF/Phone Jack

Line in

MDC 1.5

Int MIC

RJ11

MIC Jack

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 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

2 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

6 Easy-launch

buttons

7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

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

Chapter 1 5

Buttons for launching frequently used program.

you use the computer.

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

No. Icon Item Description

9 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

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

11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function.

like a computer mouse.

output.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 card

reader

2 Unlimited volume

control wheel

3 Latch Locks and releases the lid

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

Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 External display

(VGA) port

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 Modem (RJ-11)

port

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

5 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Microphone-in jack

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

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

Connects to a phone line.

USB camera). Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g. speakers, headphones).

Accepts input from external microphones.

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

6 ExpressCard/54

slot

player, stereo walkman). Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access

indicator

3 Optical drive eject

button

4 Emergency eject

hole

5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

6 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).

7 Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

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

prolonged use.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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

screws).

4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery release

latch

Houses the computer's main memory.

Releases the battery for removal.

Chapter 1 9

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

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

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.

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

green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Icon Function Description

Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empower ing Technology.

(user-programmable)

Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility

Wireless communication button/indicator

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

button/indicator

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

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

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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 Touch Pad (2) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the Touch Pad to perform selection and

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the Touch Pad 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) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (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 (1) Right Button (3) Main Touch Pad (2)

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 Touch Pad to drag the cursor.

Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

button); rest your finger on

the Touch Pad on the second

tap and drag the cursor. Access

Click once.

context menu

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.

Chapter 1 11

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 characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock

Scroll Lock <Fn> + <F12>

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.

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.

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

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 Start 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, some shortcuts may not function

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

as described.

Chapter 1 13

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> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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

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

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

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.

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

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Special Key

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. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: 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. 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 15

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 17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Turion / Sempron);

HT3 (1.2~2.6GT/s) (Bandwidth: 9.6GB/S to 20.8GB/s)

1.8GHz ~ 2.3GHz CPU Integrated 64bit or 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller One HyperTransport™ link to I/O devices One link, 16 bits in each direction, supporting speeds up to

800MHz (1.2GT/s) or 2.6Gigabytes/s in each direction L2 Cache 256Kb, 512Kb, or 1Mbytes The processor bus interfaces—HyperTransport 3 technology link

and DDR2 memory—are both source-synchronous Supports up to 2 unbuffered SO-DIMMs

128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 333MHz Core logic nVidia MCP77MH (North Bridge + South Bridge) CPU package 638-Pin Lidless Micro PGA package (35mm x 35mm) CPU core voltage VCC_CORE0(based on CPU)

VCC_CORE1(based on CPU)

CPU)VDDNB(based on CPU)

VLDT 1.2V_HT

VDD i/O 1.8VSUS

CPU Memory Interface SMDDR_VTEM(0.9V)

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS (degree C°) Active Fan Speed (rpm)

56-64 2900 65-74 3300 75-84 3700 >85 4000

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V1.3333 BIOS ROM type W25X80VSSIG BIOS ROM size 1Mbyte (8Mbit) BIOS package 8-pin SOIC Supported protocols SPI BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Non Cache size 256Kb, 512kb, or 1Mbytes

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System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2 GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB for 64bit OS (with two 2 GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V Supports DIMM package 200-pin DDR2-533/667 soDIMM 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

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features PCIE v1.1 compliant

Support Wake-On-Lan Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size Serial flash memory support SMBus interface supporting Alert Standard Format (ASF) v2.0 Hot plug support PCI Express CLKREQ support Energy Detect/Cable Sense Unbuffered serial flash memory support Integrated serial debug interface to ease system-level

debugging

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom BCN2045NMD

• Internal Mini USB I/F solution with antenna

• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR

• 8 wires connector for system

Data throughput Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate Protocol 802.15.1 Interface Universal Serial Bus(USB) Connector type SMT-S-F-0.8mm(SM08B-SURS-TF(CF) JST

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Atheros AR2425 Data throughput

• 802.11b : 11Mbps with fall back rates of 5.5, 2, and

1Mbps

• 802.11g : 54 Mbps with fall back rates of 48, 36, 24,

18, 1, 9, and 6Mbps Protocol 802.11a/b/g Interface PCI-Express bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Bytes per

Hitachi 5K250-250 5K250-160 5K250-120

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

512 512 512 512 512

Segate ST9160827AS ST9120817AS

Toshiba MK2546GSX MK1646GSX MK1246GSX

120

WD WD2500BEVS WD1200BEVS

250, 120 320,160

WD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT

sector Data heads

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

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Item Specifications

Drive Format Disks Spindle

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

speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal

transfer

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

typical

850 Mbits/s maximum

rate (Mbits/ sec, max)

I/O data

1.5 / 3.0 300 300 150 maximum 300 maximum

transfer rate

(Mbytes/ sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Combo Drive Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer and Model

Type Drawer loading Drawer loading Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA Data Transfer

Mode

Buffer Memory Size

Maximum Write Speed

Toshiba TS-L463A Sony DL 24X CRX890S

Gen1i 1.33 Gbits / sec

2 MB 2 MB

• CD-Recordable 3,600 KB/sec

• CD-Rewritable (Include 32X Ultra Speed

Plus) 3,600 KB/sec

• Ultra DMA mode5

• Multi-word DMA mode 2

• PIO mode 4

• DVD: 8X (10.56 Mbytes/sec)

• CD: 24X (3,600 Kbytes/sec)

850 Mbits/s maximum

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Item Specification

Maximum Read Speed

• CD-DA (Audio Play) CAV 10X

• CD-DA (DAE) CAV 24X

• Mixed CD:

• Audio CAV 24X (DAE), CAV 10X

(Audio Play)

• Data CAV 24X

• Video-CD CAV 16X

• DVD-Video Play CAV 4X (SINGLE,

CD CD-ROM CD-R 5,000 rpm (10.8X ~ 24.8X CAV) CD-RW 4,200 rpm (9.1X ~ 21.1X CAV) CD-DA (DAE) 3,000 rpm (6.9X ~ 15.9X CAV) Video CD (Copy) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~ 10.7X CAV) CD-DA (Playback) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~ 10.7X CAV) Video CD (Playback) 2,150 rpm (4.7X ~ 10.7X CAV)

DUAL)

DVD DVD-5 (Single Layer): 4,800 rpm (3.5X~8.3X CAV) DVD-R 3,600 rpm (2.6X ~ 6.2X CAV) DVD+R 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.2X CAV) DVD-9 (Dual Layer) 4,000 rpm (2.6X ~ 6.2X CAV) DVD+R DL 2,600 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.2X CAV) DVD-R DL DVD-RW 3,600 rpm (2.6X ~ 6.2X CAV) DVD+RW 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.2X CAV) DVD-5 (with CSS) 2,400 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.2X CAV) DVD-9 (with CSS) 2,600 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.2X CAV) DVD-RAM 2,900 rpm (1.7X ~ 4.0X CAV)

• CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2

Formats Supported

• DVD±R Read CAV 8X

• DVD±RW Read CAV 6X

• DVD±R DL Read CAV 6X

• TOC Read CL V 4X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD)

Idle (pause) CAV 10X (CD), CAV 4X (DVD)

• Unbalanced:

• ~ 0.3gcm CAV 24X (CD), CAV 8X

(DVD)

• 0.3 ~ 0.75gcm CAV 10X (CD), CAV

4X (DVD)

• Over 0.75gcm CAV 10X (CD), CAV

4X (DVD)

• CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD

& CD-TEXT

• CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) -

Standard Data

• CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) -

Photo CD, Multi-Session

• CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2,

Ready, Bridge)

• CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio

• DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),

& Text/Video

• Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video

• CD-R (Orange Book Part II)

• CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part III

Volume1 & Volume2)

• Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

• US & US+ RW

• DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual

• DVD-Video (Book 1.1)

• DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)

• DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General &

Authoring

• DVD+R (Version 1.0)

• DVD-RW, DVD+RW

• DVD+R DL

• DVD-R DL

• Support CPRM (read)

• Support VCPS (read)

Power Supply +5V +5V Voltage

Allowance

±5% (operating)

-8% (startup)

Ripple 100 mVp-p Max, 1 KHz~10 MHz

Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CDText, UDF CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-DA, CDROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text

DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid) UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95 GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border DVDRW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM V1.0, DVDRAM V2.1.

Super Multi Drive

Item Specification

Manufacturer and

Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633A Hitachi GSA-T50N

Model

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Item Specification

Type Drawer type Drawer type Interface SATA SATA Data Transfer Modes

• PIO Mode4

• DMA Multiword Mode2

• ULTRA DMA Mode2

• ATA PIO Mode 0-4

• ATA Multi Word DMA Modes 0-2

• ATA Ultra DMA Mode 0-6

• Default ATA Ultra DMA Modes 6

Buffer Memory Size 2 MB Maximum Write

Speed Maximum Read

Speed

• CD-R Max. 24X (3,600 KB/sec)

• DVD+RW Max 8X (10,800 KB/sec)

• CD 3,600 KB/sec

• DVD 10,800 KB/sec

Format Compatibility CD

• CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard

• CD-ROM (Y ellow Book Mode1 & 2)

• CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) -

• CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1

• CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) -

• Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1

• CD-R (Orange Book Part ‡U)

• CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book

• Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid

• US & US+ RW

DVD

• DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual

• DVD-Video (Book 1.1)

• DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G)

• DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General

• DVD+R (Version 1.0)

• DVD+RW

• DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)

• DVD±R Dual

• DVD-RAM

Audio CD & CD-TEXT

- Standard Data

Photo CD, Multi-Session

& 2, Ready, Bridge)

Audio & Text/Video

Video

Part IV Volume1 & Volume2)

type

& Authoring

• CD-R Max. 24X (2,400 KB/sec)

• DVD+R Max 8X (11,080 KB/sec)

• CD 3,600 KB/sec

• DVD 11,080 KB/sec

• CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc

• CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc

• CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD

Multi-Session, Video CD

• CD-Audio Disc

• Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and

audio)

• CD-Extra

• CD-Text

• CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book

Part 2”: read & write)

• CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book

Part 3”: read & write)

DVD

• DVD-ROM:

• 4.7GB (Single Layer)

• 8.5GB (Dual Layer)

• DVD-R:

• 3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only)

• 4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring:

read only)

• 4.7GB (Ver . 2.1 for General: read

& write)

• (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)

• DVD-RW:

• 4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0,

3.0)

• DVD-RAM:

• 2.6GB/side (Ver. 1.0: read only)

• 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver.

2.2)

• DVD+R:

• 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)

• (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)

• DVD+RW:

• 4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)

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Item Specification

Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A DC +5V Voltage Allowance DC +5V

±5% Ripple

(5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start Up))

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 2.1 Compatibility

• Headphone-out with S/PDIF, Line-In and Microphone-

• 2 stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format,one

for mono microphone, one legacy mixer recording Sampling rate

• All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz

sample rate

• All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz

sample rate

• One independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/

20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate Internal Microphone Analog Microphone Internal Speaker/Quantity Two Med-High Speakers (2W/4 ohm)

Video Memo ry

Item Specification

Chipset Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Memory size 64 - 256 MB

USB Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Integrated with MCP77MH chipset USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI Dual USB 2.0 EHCI and USB 1.1 Number of USB port 3 Location Two on the left side/one on the right side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

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System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic VGA Integrated with MCP77MH chipset LAN Broadcom BCM5764M / BCM5787M USB 2.0 Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Super I/O controller N/A MODEM Lite-on T60M955.04(AD60M955002) Bluetooth Broadcom BCN2045NMD Wireless 802.11 b+g Atheros AR2425 5 in 1 Card Reader Integrated with MCP77MH chipset Audio Codec Realtek ALC268/ALC888S-VC Azadia Codec

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Winbond WPC775LDG Total number of keypads 88-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

simultaneously

AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series-Turion/Sempron)

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SANYO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell

SONY AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell PANASONIC AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell

SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P PANASONIC 6 cell Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type

SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type

PANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type

SIMPLO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal Type Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 12.6V

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LCD 14.1”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4,

Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 Screen Diagonal 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 303.36 H) x 189.6 (V) Display Area 353.45 (H) x 198.72(V) Display resolution (pixels) WXGA (1280 x 800 Pixels) Pixel Pitch 0.2370 (H) x 0.2370 (V) (TYP.) Pixel Arrangement RGB Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally white

200 cd/m2 (Typ.)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness

)

170 cd/m2 (Min.) Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max (5 point) Contrast Ratio 500:1(Typ.), 300:1(Min.) Response Time (Optical Rise

16 msec (Typ.), 25msec(Max.) Time/Fall Time) msec

Normal Input Voltage +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 331mA x 3.3V = 1.09 W (Typ.) Weight (with inverter) 400g (Typ.)

420g (Max.) Physical Size (mm) Horizontal (H): 320 (W)

Vertical (V): 206 (H)

Depth (D): 5.5 (T) Electrical Interface R/G/B Data, 3 Sync, signals Clock(4pairs LVDS) Support Color 262,144 colors Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal Right/Left : 45/45 degree

Vertical Upper/Lower : 20/35 degree Temperature Range (°C) Storage: -20 ~ 60 °C

Operating: 0 ~ 50 °C

LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Foxconn/T18l095.00, Delta/DAC-08N035, SUMIDA/TWS-

449-308, TDK/TBD485NR Brightness conditions PWM (10Level) Input voltage (V) 8V~20V Input current (mA) 7.5W (395 mA ~ 938 mA) Output voltage (V, rms) 612 Vrms ~ 945 Vrms Output current (mA, rms) 2.3 mArms ~ 6.5 mArms Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 52 KHz ~ 64 KHz

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Adapter DELTA 65W / SADP-65KB DFA LF level 4

Adapter Lite-ON 65W / PA-1650-02AC LF level 4

Adapter HIPRO 65W / HP-OK065B13 LED LF level 4 Input rating 90V ~ 240V Maximum input AC current 1.5A ~ 1.6A Inrush current 220A Efficiency >85%

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off

completely

Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power

managed in this state

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system

states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system

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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.

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Information

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

PhoenixB IOS Set up Ut i lity

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit

CPU Type: A M D Turion (t m ) X2 Dual-Core Mobi l e RM -70 CPU Speed: 2000 MHz

IDE1 Model Nam e: Hitachi HTS542525K 9S A00 -(PM ) IDE1 Seri al Num ber: 071110BB 0F 00WDGS 1K4C ATAPI M odel Name: Sl i m type DVD A DS 8A2S -(P S ) Sy stem BIOS Vers i o n: V0. 19T1 VGA BIOS Vers i on: V010. 080.000.000. 027965 Seri al Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 80EA3E0EF1F5DC11929D001E68355A41

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 S etup Defaults ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE1 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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit

Item S peci fic Help

System Time [13:04: 04] < Tab>, < S hift-Tab>, or

System Date [05/15/2008] <E nter> selects field.

Sys tem M em ory 634 KB Ext ended Mem ory 1790 MB Vi deo Memory [256 MB]

Quiet Boot : [Enabled] Network Boot : [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu: [Disabled] D2D Recovery : [Enabled] SATA Mode: [ACHI M o d e ]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 S etup Default s ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and 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-hour

format.

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

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

is fixed to 3071 MB.

Extended Memory

Video Memory Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting. Option: Enabled or

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or

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

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Option: AHCI Mode

This field reports the Extended Memory size. Memory size is fixed to 4094 MB.

Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB

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

Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

YYYY (month/day/year)

N/A

Disabled

Enabled Option: Enabled or

Disabled

or IDE Mode

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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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit

Item S peci fic He lp

USB Self-Healing Use t hi s feature t o

Secured S et up Configurati ons : [ No] t une US B t im i ng event Res et Configuration Data: [ No] for USB devices LPC Port 80: [Enabled] PCI Hot-Plug Resources: [Enabled] I/O: [256] Memory: [2M] Pre-fetchable Memory: [2M] Enable Multimedia Timer: [Yes] Watchdog Timer: [Disabled]

Hamm er Configurati on

Integrated Devices

PnP Configuration

IDE Configuration

iGPU - Chips et

LCD Panel type: [ E DID c om pli ant ]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/ F6 Change V al ues F9 S et up Default s ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Ex it

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

USB Self-Healing Enter the USB Self-Healing menu. • Self-Healing

XOCHI Self-Healing XEHCI Self-Healing

Secured Setup Configuration

Reset Configuration Data

LPC Port 80 Enable or Disable LPC Port 80. N/A PCI Hot-Plug

Resources I/O Set the amount of I/O (in bytes) available to

Memory Set the amount of Memory (in bytes)

Pre-fetchable Memory

Prevents Plug and Play devices from changing system settings.

Clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area using this option.

Enable or Disable Hot-Plug support. N/A

the Hot-Plug slots.

available to Hot-Plug slots. Set the amount of Pre-fetchable Memory (in

bytes) available to the Hot-Plug slots.

N/A

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

Enable Multimedia Timer

Watchdog Timer Disable or Enable the OS Watchdog Timer

Hammer Configuration

Integrated Devices

PnP Configuration Enter the PnP Configuration menu. XPCI Device, SLot #1

IDE Configuration Enter the IDE Confi guration menu. • Large Disk Access Mode

Enable [Yes] or Disable [No] Multimedia Timer support.

using ACPI WDAT. Enter the Hammer Configuration menu. • HT-LDT Frequency

Enter the Integrated Devices menu. • USB Control

N/A

•HT-LDT Width

• DDR2 Memory Frequency

• LS Table loading

• ISO Flow Control

• Hi Priority Channel

• Display Refresh

• Sync Flood Detection

• USB2 Control

• USB BIOS Legacy Support

•MAC LAN

• MAC Address

• Azalia Codec

• Integrated Codec

•SATA Mode

• SATA AHCI Mode

• SATA Hotplug

• Power on options

• Interrupt Mode

• PCI Express MSI

•S5 WOL

• Software Based PMU FW Loading

•SMU

• Dynamic Crush Voltage

• PMU iGPU Stutter Mode

• PMU System Stutter Mode

• PMU LMM Mode

• Dynamic FPCI Clock

XPCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion

XPCI/PNP IRQ UMB Resource Exclusion

• Local Bus IDE adapter

XPrimary Master XPrimary Slave

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

iGPU - Chipset Enter the iGPU - Chipset menu. • Integrated Graphic

• Video Memory

• Hybrid Graphics

•mGPU nPW

•MXM LVDS/TV

•MXM CRT/DVI

• Panel Scaling

• Boot Display

• Preferred TV Connector

• TV Format

LCD Panel type Select the correct LCD panel type for

testing purposes.

N/A

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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Informati on Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password Use r Passwo rd Is Clea r controls acces to the SA TA Port 0 Disk S tat us Clear setup ut ility .

Set S upervisor Pas sword [Enter]

Set User Password [Enter] Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password [Enter]

Pas sword on boot [Disabled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default s ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exi t

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 SATA Port 0 Disk Status Shows the setting of the hard disk password. Clear or Set Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When

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.

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

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.

Set SATA Port 0 HDD Password

Password on boot Defines whether a password is required or not while

Enter HDD Password. N/A

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.

N/A

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 w and y 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 e 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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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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main A dvanced Securit y Boot Power Exit

Item Specifi c Hel p

Boot priorit y order: Keys used to view or

1: IDE 4 : Toshi ba M K 16 46GS X - (S1) configure devic es:

2: IDE CD : Up and Do wn arr o ws 3: PCI BEV : MBA v11.0. 6 Slot 0800 select a device. 4: USB HDD : <F 5> and < F 6> moves 5: USB FDC : the device up or down. 6: USB KEY : <f> and <r> s pecfi es 7: USB CDROM : the device fixed or 8: remov able. Exc luded from boot order: <x> excul de or i ncl u de

the device to boot.

<Shift + 1> enabl es or

disabl es a device.

<1 - 4> Loads default

boot sequence.

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Power

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

PhoenixB IOS Setup Utility

Information Main A dvanced S ecurity B oot Power Exit

Item S pecific Help

C1E Configurat ion [Griffin M ode] Enable or Di sable

CPU Throttle: [Di sabl ed] C1E Dual-Core relat ed CPU Spread Spec trum: [ E nabled] CPU power St ate. iGP U S pread S pectrum: [2.00% Triangul ar Cent re] PCIE S pread S pectrum: [Disabl ed] Aut o enables C1E SATA Spread Spect rum: [Li near Down] if dual core is PS tate Configurat i on [Enabled] detec ted and di sables USB CSC Resume [Disabl ed] C1E if s i ngle c ore Cannot_Find_String [Dis abled] i s detec ted. HIPM [Disabled] SATA FPCI Clock: [133Mhz] PCI Clocks: [Enabled] AltVid [Disabled] ASPM (L0s/L1s) [Disabl ed L0s] PCIE Lane S wi zz le: [Disabled]

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default s ESC Exit ←→ Sel ect M enu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 S ave and 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 Option

C1E Configuration Enable or Disable C1E Dual-Core related

CPU power State. CPU Throttle Enable or disable CPU Throttle. Disabled or Enabled CPU Spread Spectrum Enable or disable CPU Spread Spectrum. Disabled or Enabled iGPU Spread Spectrum Set the iGPU Spread Spectrum percentage. 1.00%, 2.00%, 3.00%,

PCIE Spread Spectrum Enable or disable PCIE Spread Spectrum. Disabled or Enable d SATA Spread

Spectrum PState Configuration E nable or disable ACPI PState Support Enabled or Disabled USB CSC Resume Enable or disable wake up from S3 by USB

Cannot_Find_String Enable or disable the Cannot_Find_String

HIPM Enable or disable Aggressive Link Power

SATA FPCI Clock Set the SATA low power control level. 133 MHz or 200 MHz PCI Clocks Enable all PCI clocks or lock down all PCI

Enable or disable SATA Spread Spectrum. Disabled or Linear Down

plug or unplug.

message during boot.

Management (HIPM).

clocks to Port 80.

Griffin Mode or Disabled

4.00%, 5.00% or Disabled

Disabled or Enabled

Enabled or Auto

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Parameter Description Option

AltVid Enable or disable AltVid functionality. Disabled or Enabled ASPM (L0s/L1s) Enable or disable Active State Power

Management (ASPM) states for L0s and L1. PCIE Lane Swizzle Enable or disable PCIE Lane Swizzle for

PCIE x 16 slot.

Disable L0s, Disable L1, Enabled, or Disabled

Disabled or Enabled

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Exit

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Power Exit

Item Specific Help

Exi t S aving Changes Exit Sys t em Setup and

Exi t Discardi ng Changes save your changes t o Load Setup Defaults CMOS. Discard Changes Save Changes

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Val ues F9 Setup Default ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Ex i t

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.

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette 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, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not

completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

• If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

• If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW.EXE

Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0”

2. Select “2”

3. Choose one upper-case string

• Reboot system and key in “0KJFN42” or “UVEIQ96” to HDD user password.

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Remove BIOS Password:

• If you key in wrong Supervisor Password for three time, “System Disabled” would display on the

screen. See the image below.

• If you need to solve BIOS password locked problem, you can run BIOS_PW.EXE

Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”

2. Choose one upper-case string

• Reboot the system and key in “qjjg9vy” or “07yqmjd” to BIOS user password.

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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.

Chapter 3

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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 mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*4 28 86.T23V7.009 M2.5*6.5 15 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*5 12 86.ARE07.003 M2*3 11 86.A08V7.005 M3*3.5 4 86.TDY07.003 M2.5*3 9 86.A03V7.010

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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 mainboard, 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

Remove

Dummy Cards

Remove

Lower Cover

Remove

DIMM Modules

Remove

WLAN Module

Remove

HDD

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

WLAN Module M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 HDD Module M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 HDD Carrier M3*3.5 4 86.TDY07.003 ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.A08V7.005

Remove

ODD

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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).

(2)

(1)

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Removing the Express Dummy Card

1. Push the Express 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 Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the Express Dummy Card” on page 51.

3. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 52.

4. Loosen the nine (captive) screws to allow access to memory, HDD, and WLAN bays.

5. Carefully open the lower cover.

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Removing the DIMM Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53.

2. Push out the release securing clips on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

3. Remove the DIMM module.

4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53.

2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2.5*4 2

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4. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are arranged properly.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53.

2. Remove the two securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD M2.5*4 2

3. Use the pull-tab to slide and lift up the hard disk drive module to remove.

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

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4. Remove the four screws (two on each side of the bracket) securing the hard disk to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3.5 4

5. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 53.

2. Use a screw driver to push the module through the chassis.

3. Pull the optical drive module out from the main unit.

4. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray.

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5. Carefully press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover.Remove the cover.

6. 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

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modul es before

proceeding

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

I/O Board

Lower Cover

Remove

Bluetoot h Board

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

Modem Board

Remove

Launchboard

Upper Cover

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

LED Board

Remove

Fingerprint

Reader

Remove

TouchPad FFC

Screw List

Step Size Quantity Acer Part No.

Switch Cover M2.5*4 3 86.T23V7.009 LCD Module M2.5*6.5 4 86.ARE07.001

M2*3 4 86.A08V7.005 LED Board M2.5*4 1 86.T23V7.009 Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 11 86.ARE07.001

M2.5*4 7 86.T23V7.009 Launch Board M2.5*4 3 86.T23V7.009 Speaker Module M2.5*4 4 86.T23V7.009

M2.5*3 7 86.A03V7.010

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

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Step Size Quantity Acer Part No.

Finger Print Reader M2.5*4 1 86.T23V7.009 Bluetooth Board M2*3 1 86.A08V7.005 Mainboard M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 Modem Board M2.5*4 2 86.T23V7.009 I/O Board M2.5*3 2 86.A03V7.010 Thermal Module N/A 4 N/A

M2.5*4 1 86.T23V7.009

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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 50.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2.5*4 3

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

4. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, leftside first.

5. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 63.

2. Lift the keyboard up and turn over to expose the Touch Pad area.

3. Disconnect the keyboard FFC from the mainboard to remove the keyboard.

4. Lift and remove the keyboard.

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Removing the Antenna Cables

1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 64.

2. Ensure the Antenna Cables are disconnected.

3. Turn the computer over. Use the tweezers to gently pull the cable through the chassis.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 55.

2. See “Removing the Antenna Cables” on page 65.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*6.5 2

4. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following two cables from the chassis.

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5. Remove the six securing screws (including the grounding wire screw) from the LCD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module (red callout)

M2*3 4

LCD Module (green callout)

6. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

M2.5*6.5 2

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Removing the LED Board

1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 63.

2. Remove the LED board FFC.

3. Remove the securing screw and lift the LED board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LED Board M2.5*4 1

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50.

2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66.

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*6.5 1 1

4. Turn the computer over. Remove the seven screws on the top panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*4 7

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5. Locate the cables connecting the mainboard to the Upper Cover as shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect A as shown.

Disconnect C as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect D as

Release the securing latches and disconnect B as shown.

shown.

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Disconnect E as shown.

6. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis.

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Removing the Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69.

2. Remove the three screws from the Launch Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Launch Board M2.5*4 3

3. Disconnect the Launch Board FFC as shown

4. Lift the Launch Board clear of the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69.

2. Turn the cover over and remove the four screws securing the Speakers to the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2.5*4 4

3. Lift up the left speaker to allow access to the cables.Becareful not to pull damage the speaker cables.

4. Carefully lift up the mylar cover to expose the cables. Do not remove mylar completely.

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5. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown.

6. While lifting the mylar cover, pull through the finger print reader cable and touchpad FFC to expose the

speaker cable.

7. Remove the cable from the cable channel.

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8. Remove the seven screws from the HDD plate.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2.5*3 7

9. Lift the HDD plate and continue to pull out the speaker cable.

10. Ensure the speaker cable is removed from the cable channel and lift up the right speaker.

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Removing the Finger Print Reader

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69.

2. Disconnect the Finger Print Reader cable.

3. Remove the securing screw from the Finger Print Reader board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Finger Print Reader

4. Remove the bracket.

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M2.5*4 1

5. Remove the Finger Print Reader board.

Removing the Touch Pad Module

IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad is integrated into the design of the Upper Cover. To replace the Touch Pad,

remove all components from the Upper Cover and install an entirely new Upper Cover.

1. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 76.

2. Disconnect the TouchPad cable from the TouchPad board.

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Removing the Bluetooth board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69.

2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard.

3. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Module M2*3 1

4. Carefully lift the Bluetooth board from the mainboard.

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5. Disconnect the cable from the bluetooth board.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 69.

2. Remove the two securing screws from the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*4 2

3. Ease the casing outward and remove the mainboard, rightside first, as shown.

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Removing the Modem Module

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

2. Remove the adhesive tape and two securing screws from the module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2.5*4 2

3. Lift the Modem module from the Mainboard.

4. Turn the Modem module over and disconnect the modem cable from the board.

Chapter 3 81

Removing the I/O Board

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

2. Turn the mainboard over, and remove the two securing screws from the I/O Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

I/O Board M2.5*3 2

3. Lift the I/O Board clear of the Lower cover.

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Removing the Thermal/Fan Module

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

2. Remove the five securing screws from the Fan module and heatsink.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module (red callout)

Thermal Module (green callout)

N/A 4 N/A

M2.5*4 1

3. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard.

4. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

Chapter 3 83

Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal/Fan Module” on page 83.

2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to release the CPU.

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

Inverter Board

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

Camera Module

Remove

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Step Size Quantity Acer Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6 86.ARE07.003 LCD Panel M2.5*5 6 86.ARE07.003 LCD Brackets M2*3 4 86.A08V7.005

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Removing the LCD Bezel

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

2. Remove the six rubber covers and screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6

3. Start from the edges of the bezel, use your fingers to pry the bezel upward and outward from the LCD panel. If necessary, use a plastic pry to release the corners of the bezel.

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4. Continue lifting the bezel as shown.

5. User your fingers to pry the bottom of the bezel upwards and remove it from the LCD Module.

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86.

2. Hold the Inverter board by both ends and lift up to clear the casing.

3. Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown.

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Removing the Camera Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86.

2. Lift the camera board up and away from the back cover.

3. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 86.

2. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 88.

3. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2.5*5 6

4. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.

IMPORTANT:The MIC and Antenna cables are part of the LCD Back Cover and cannot be replaced

individually. The replace the MIC or Antenna, replace the entire LCD Back Cover. See “Aspire 4530/ 4230 FRU List” on page 150 for more details on replacement part numbers.

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Acer Aspire 4230 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear View

Bottom View

Indicators

Easy-Launch Buttons

Touch Pad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key

Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Power

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Express Dummy Card

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Lower Cover

Removing the DIMM Module

Removing the WLAN Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Switch Cover

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Antenna Cables

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the LED Board

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the Launch Board

Removing the Speaker Module

Removing the Finger Print Reader

Removing the Touch Pad Module

Removing the Bluetooth board

Removing the Mainboard

Removing the Modem Module

Removing the I/O Board

Removing the Thermal/Fan Module

Removing the CPU

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Inverter Board

Removing the Camera Board

Removing the LCD Panel