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Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Series

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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.

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

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

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

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

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

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

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

System Utilities 23

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

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

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

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

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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

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

Removing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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

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

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

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Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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

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

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

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

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

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

Replacing the RJ-11 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the Hinge Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

External Module Reassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Troubleshooting 139

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

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Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Bluetooth Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Easy Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Fingerprint Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

MB CMOS Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Jumper and Connector Locations 167

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

LS-4921P Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

LS-4494P Fingerprint Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

LS-4495P USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 173

Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 FRU List . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Model Definition and Configuration 186

Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Series . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Test Compatible Components 211

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212

Online Support Information 241 Index 243

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• AMD Better By Design Program, featuring:

• AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra dual-core processor*

• AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor*

• AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor*

• Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor*

• AMD M780G Chipset

• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

• Up to 4 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules*

Display and graphics

• Display

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 14" HD 1366 x 768

• Graphics

• AT I Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570*

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

• Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

Audio

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

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• True 5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

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

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

• MS-Sound compatible

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology

• WLAN:

• Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

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

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on-Ring ready

Dimensions and Weight

• 342 (W) x 239 (D) x 23/38.6 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.4 x 0.9/1.5 inches)

• 2.3 kg (5.07 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

• ENERGY STAR®*

Special keys and controls

• 86-/87-/91-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader

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

• USB 2.0 ports•HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

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• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

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.

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System Block Diagram

Pow e rXp res s (MUX )

LCD (LED BL)

CRT

HDMI Conn .

MINI Card x1

WLAN

LED

RTC CKT.

LID SW / M EDIA/ B

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Pow e r Circu it

MUX (1:2)

VRAM 512MB 64M16 x 4

ATI M92-M2 XT

uFCBGA-962

LAN (Gb E)

Athe ros AR8131

port 3port 2

RJ45

DDR2 500 MHz

Card Re ad er

JMB385

port 4

5 in 1 socket

Fan Co n t ro l

PCI-Exp re ss 1 6x

PCI-Exp re ss 1 x

optio n2

Tigris

AMD S1G3 Proce ssor

uPGA-638 Packag e

Casp ia n

Ge n2

ATI SB71 0

uFCBGA-528

Pu m a

AMD S1G2 Processor

uPGA-638 Pack age

Hyp e r Trans po rt Link 16 x 16

ATI RS780MN

uFCBGA-528

A link Express2

ATI SB700

uFCBGA-528

LPC BUS

EN E KB9 26

Tou ch Pad

In t .KBD

BIOS

Mem ory BUS (DDRII)

Dual Chann el

1.8V DDR

667/800

ATI RS880M

uFCBGA-528

USB conn X 2

USB port 0,6

3.3V 48MH

USB

3.3V 24.576MHz/48M

S-ATA

SATA HDD Conn.

port 0

CDROM Conn.

200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

Blu et oo t h Con n

USB port 1

ESA T A Conn.

port 2

Clo ck Gen e rat or

SLG8SP626VTR

Fin g e r printer AES1610

MDC 1.5 Con n

Mini card (WL)X1

HDA Codec ALC888

Audio AMP

The rm al Se nso r

ADM1032

CMOS Cam e r a

USB port 3 USB port 12 USB port 13 USB port 8

HD A ud i o

port 1

Phone Jack x 3

5 in 1 socket

Card Re ad er

RTS5159

optio n1

USB port 4

Dig ital MIC

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Your Acer Notebook tour

Following is a description of the functions and features available with this model.

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

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Web camera for video communication (only for certain models).

displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

active.

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No. Icon Item Description

7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer.

8 Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging.

2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

9 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

10 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

1 1 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad 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).

like a computer mouse.

12 +/- Volume Up/

Volume Down

13 P Programmable

Key Backup Key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-

Wireless LAN Communication button / Indicator

Bluetooth Communication button/indicator

14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

Increase system volume/decrease system volume.

User-Programmable

step data backup. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function.

Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

output.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 6-in-1 card

reader

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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MultiMediaCardplus™(MMCplus™), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and 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 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 External display

(VGA) port

4 HDMI HDMI port S upport s high definition digital video

6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices

7 Headphones/

USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

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

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

(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera)

connections (only for certain models).

(e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to audio line-out devices

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 port 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 Modem (RJ-11)

port

7 Kensington lock

slot

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.

Connects to a phone line.

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security lock.

Rear View

No. 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 release

latch

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

4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

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.

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

Wireless communication switch

Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)

Enables/disables the wireless function.

Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication

switch Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

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Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

(user-programmable)

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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad 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) 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 (2) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (1)

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.

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. Access

Click once.

context menu

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

movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’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 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 soluti on 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 symb ols 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.

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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.

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.

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor featur e 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 di splay settings indicated below:

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.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU Type AMD Griffin Turion and Sempron Core Logic

CPU Package uPGA-638 package CPU

Processor Specifications

Processor

• AMD RS780MN

• AMD SB700

• ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit

• Integrated VGA solution for RS780MN/M92M2-XT

• REALTEK ALC888 for High Definition Audio Code.

• Atheros AR8131-AL1E for Giga LAN

CPU

Speed

Cores

Bus

Speed

Mfg

Tech

Cache

Size

Package

Core

Voltage

Acer P/N

System Board Major Chips

Item Specifications

Core logic

VGA

• AMD RS780MN

• AMD SB700

• Integrated VGA solution for RS780MN

• M92M2-XT

LAN Atheros AR8131-AL1E Audio Codec REALTEK ALC888

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature (°C)

Core1 Core 2

50 50 2800 28 59 59 3100 31 68 68 3400 34 76 76 4000 37 85 85 4500 40

• Throttling 50%: On =95°C; Off=87°C

• OS Shut down: 100°C

• H/W Shut down: 92°C

Fan Speed

(rpm)

SPL Spec

(dBA)

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BIOS ROM

Item Specification

BIOS Vendor Phoenix BIOS BIOS Version V0.06 BIOS ROM Type Flash ROM BIOS ROM Size 1MB Supported Protocols SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS Password control Yes Features

• 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 Win Flash

• Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S5 in AC mode

• System information

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System Memory

Item Specifications

Memory Controller Built-in Memory Size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 Supports Memory size

per socket Support maximum

memory size Support DIMM type DDR II SDRAM Support DIMM Speed 667/800MHz Support DIMM voltage +1.8V Support DIMM

package VGA Memory 64/128/256MB Memory module

combinations

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

2GB

4GB

200-pin

You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.

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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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Hitachi HTS545050B9A300

500 320 250 160

Hitachi HTS545032B9A300

Bytes per sector Data heads

4322

Drive Format Disks

2211

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

rate (Mbytes/sec

max) DC Power Requirements Voltage

Hitachi HTS545025B9A300

512

5400

8MB

SATA

3GB/s maximum

+5.0V ± 5%.

Hitachi HTS545016B9A300

maximum

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads

Seagate ST9160310AS

160 250 320 500 512 512 512 512 2244

Seagate ST9250315AS

Drive Format Disks Spindle speed

1122 5400 5400 5400 5400

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

8 MB 8 MB 8MB 8 MB SATA SATA SATA SATA

830

1175 830 1175

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer

875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s

rate (Mbytes/sec

max) DC Power Requirements Voltage

Seagate ST9320320AS

+5.0V ± 5%.

Seagate ST9500325AS

maximum

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Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads

Toshiba MK1655GSX

160 250 320 500 512 512 512 512 2244

Toshiba MK2555GSX

Drive Format Disks

1122

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

Toshiba MK3255GSX

5400

8MB

SATA

363 ~ 952 typical

300

5V ±5%

Toshiba MK5055GSX

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB)

Western Digital WD1600BEVT22ZCTO

160 250 320 500

Western Digital WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0

Bytes per sector Data heads

2434

Drive Format Disks

1222

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

Western Digital WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0

512

5400

8 MB

SATA

N/A

300

5V ±5%

Western Digital WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0

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Super-Multi Combo Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name

TOSHIBA TSL633B

PANASONIC UJ880A

SONY AD-7590S PLDS DS-8A3S

Performance S p ecification Transfer rate (MB/

10.8 N/A N/A N/A

sec) Buffer Memory 2MB N/A N/A 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc

DVD+/-RW

format Loading mechanism Drawer-Type Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

LCD 14”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name

• Samsung LTN140AT01-G01

• AUO B140XW01

• LG LP140WH1

• CMO N140B6 - L02

Screen Diagonal (mm) 355.6 (14.0”) Display Area (mm) 309.399(H) X 173.952(V) Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.2265(H) x 0.2265(V) Display Mode Normally white

220 (typ.)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

(also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio (typical) 500 Response Time (Optical Rise

8 (typ.)

Time/Fall Time) msec Input Voltage 3.3V ±0.3V Typical Power Consumption

5W (max.)

(watt) Weight 375g (max.) Physical Size (mm) 324.0(H) x 192.5(V) x 5.2(D) Electrical Interface LVDS Support Color 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Min. T yp.

Horizontal

Vertical 10 15

CR => 10

40 45 40 45

25 30

Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 to 50°C

-20 to 60°C

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VGA Graphic Controller

Item Specification

Type

AMD M92XT

Manufacturing Tech. 55 nm Form Factor

29mm*29mm

Package M2

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard Controller ENE KB926 Total number of keypads 86-/87-/91-key keyboard Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

Yes

simultaneously

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC888 Azalia Codec Features

• HD Audio

• 97dB SNR DACs & 90dB SNR ADCs

• Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 sound

playback, plus 2channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel output

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

microphone, one for legacy mixer recording

• All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate

• All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate

• Two independent 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT converters support 44.1k/48k/

96k/192kHzsample rate, one for nominal digital audio, the other one for digital audio output to HDMI transmitter

• Enable VoIP function

• Subwoofer support

LAN

Item Specification

Type Atheros AR8131-AL1E Features

Bluetooth

Item Specification

Type Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 Supported Protocols 1.1, 1.2 & 2.0 + EDR (Extended Data Rate) Transfer Rate (max.) 3.0Mbps

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Finger Print Reader

Item Specification

Type Authentec AES1610 Power 3.0V – 3.6V single supply Detection Matrix

Features

• 128 x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi

• 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size

• Advanced security

• Next generation anti-spoofing protection

• Fast Finger Motion Capture

• TPM v1.2 support

• Graphical or scroll navigation

• Unequaled “ability to acquire”

WLAN

Item Specification

Vendor and Model Foxconn Atheros AR5B91 Protocol Interface Antenna PIFA

Battery

Item Specifications (3S2P)

Vendor & model name

• SONY AS-2007A

• Panasonic AS-2007A

• Simplo AS-2007A

• Sanyo AS-2007A

Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3S2P

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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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

SecurityInformation

Exit

CPU Type

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

Help

Exit

Esc

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 as set 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

Select Item Select Menu

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

AMD Turion(tm) X2 Ultra Dual-Core Processor ZM-84 2300 MHz

WDC WD500BEVT-22ZAT0 -(PM)

WD-WXHZ08604954

MATSHITADB-CMB UJ130AS -(PS)

V0.06 V011.016.000.021.031105

Aspire 4535 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377

39353164386665643635001EECE1D377

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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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

Main Boot

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory:

Extended Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot:

Network Boot:

F12 Boot Menu:

D2D Recovery:

SATA Mode:

SecurityInformation

[19:10:59]

[1/03/2009]

[

633 KB 4094 MB 512 MB

[Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

[Enabled]

[IDE AHCI]

Exit

Item Specific Help

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Help

Exit

Esc

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

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

Extended Memory This field reports the extended memory size. Memory

Video Memory This field reports the video Memory size. N/A Quick Boot

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables or disables the Press <F12> to displa y boot

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

is fixed to 633 MB.

size is fixed to 4094 MB.

Enables the boot sequence to skip some processes to boot up more quickly.

server).

menu message during startup.

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

operate.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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

(month/day/year) N/A

N/A

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: ACHI or IDE

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Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Supervisor Password IsSupervisor Password Is User Password IsUser Password Is

SATA Port 0 Disk Status

Set Supervisor PasswordSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordSet User Password Set SATA Port 0 HDD PasswordSet SATA Port 0 HDD Password

Password on Boot:Password on Boot:

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

ClearClear ClearClear ClearClear

Supervisor Password controls access to the

[Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter] [Enter][Enter]

setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Pawword on boot is enabled.

[Disabled][Disabled]

Help

Exit

Esc

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

NOTE: 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 setup.

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, Set, or

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set,

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

Set Hdd Password Press Enter to set the Hdd password. When Hdd

Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while the

Select Item Select Menu

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 cannot change parameters.

password is set, this password protects the Hdd from unauthorized access.

system powers on.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit

Frozen

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:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

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 setti ng 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:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passw or 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.

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Passw or 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.

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][Continue]

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.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][Continue]

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

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

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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

Main Boot

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD:

3: USB FDD:

4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB KEY:

7: USB CD/DVD ROM:

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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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

Main Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

[Enter]

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help

Exit

Esc

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 Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit

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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: 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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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the 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.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Boot

Boot priority order:

Boot priority order: 1: IDE0: WDC WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0-(S1) 2: IDE1: MATSHITABD-CMB UJ130AS-(S2 3: USB FDD:

3: USB FDD:

4: Network boot: Atheros Boot Agent 5: USB HDD:

5: USB HDD:

6: USB KEY:

7: USB CD/DVD ROM:

SecurityInformation

Exit

Item Specific Help

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <F5> to move it down the list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Help

Exit

Esc

3. Execute the KBYF010.BAT batch file to update BIOS.

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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The flash process begins as shown.

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.

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5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.

WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Start.

2. Make sure that AC power is plugged in and click OK to begin the update.

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A progress screen displays.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated along with an error code. Note down this code.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. In DOS mode, use the code generated previously to execute the command Unlock6.exe 09652 00 and

then select option 2 to get the password. Note down the password, e.g.: XXGL9XF

2. Shut down the computer by holding down the Power button for 4 seconds.

3. Power on the computer and input the HDD password from previous steps to unlock the HDD.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal instrument to short the

RST_RTC jumper.

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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Miscellaneous Utilities

Using Boot Sequence Selector

Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen.

3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for example, enter BS2 to

change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy.

Using DMITools

The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be used in the DMI pool for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Enter into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools. The following messages show dmitools usage:

• dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from memory

• dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters)

• dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to EEPROM (max. 16 characters)

• dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to EEPROM (max. 22 characters)

• dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to EEPROM (Ignore St ring)

• dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to EEPROM (max. 32 characters)

NOTE: The following write examples (2 to 5) require a system reboot to take effect

Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory

Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

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Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04 h ): Acer Asstag

Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wp AspireXXXX

Example 3: Write Serial Number to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

Example 4: Write UUID to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wu

Example 5: Write Asset Tag to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wa Acer Asstag

Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility

You can use the MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode.

1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. You can see the MAC.CFG contents

as below:

WriteData = ‘00112233 4455' MAC value StartAddr=7A MAC address WriteLeng=6 MAC value length KeepByte=0 don’t care

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2. In DOS mode, run the MAC.BAT file to write MAC values to eeprom.

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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.

NOTE: Some components may differ in appearance from those shown in the photographs in this chapter.

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

Description Quantity Acer P/N

M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 21 86.PAA02.001 M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 11 86.PAA02.002 M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3 21 86.PA A 02 .0 03 M2.5D 10.0L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3 12 86.PAA02.004 M3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 4 86.PAA02.006 M2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI 4 86.PAA02.007

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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

Remove

WLAN

Remove

DIMMs

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

HDD

Remove

SD Dummy

Remove

ODD

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

WLAN Module M2*3 2 86.PAA02.001 HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.PAA02.006 ODD Module M2.5*5 1 86.PAA02.003 ODD Bracket M2*3 2 86.PAA02.001

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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 lift out the battery pack from the main

unit (2).

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

2. Loosen the five captive screws in the covers as shown.

DIMM

Cover

WLAN Cover

3. Remove the DIMM Cover as shown.

HDD Cover

4. Remove the WLAN Cover as shown.

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5. Remove the HDD Cover as shown.

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place.

3. Disconnect the two Antenna cables from the WLAN Module. NOTE: The white Antenna cable connects to the upper J2 terminal and the black Antenna cable to the lower

J3 terminal.

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4. Remove the two screws securing the WLAN Module to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*3 2

5. Remove the WLAN Module as shown.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

2. Push out the release latches 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 Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

2. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector.

3. Lift the HDD up as shown to remove.

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

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4. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

5. Lift the HDD carrier to remove.

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Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46.

2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*5 1

3. Insert a suitable plastic tool as shown and push the ODD Module out of the bay.

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4. 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

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

6. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Hinge Covers

Remove

Function Board

Upper Cover

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

Fingerprint

Reader

Remove

TouchPad

Bracket

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

Bluetooth Module

Remove

RJ-11 Port

Lower Cover

Remove

Modem Module

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

Remove

RTC Battery

Remove

USB Board

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Hinge Covers M2*3 2 86.PAA02.001 Switch Cover M2.5*3 4 86.PAA02.002

M2.5*10 2 86.PAA02.004 Speaker Module M2.5*3 2 86.PAA02.002 LCD Module M2.5*5 6 86.PAA02.003 Upper Cover M2.5*10 10 86.PAA02.004

M2.5*5 6 86.PAA02.003

M2.5*3 1 86.PAA02.002 Function Board M2*3 3 86.PAA02.001 Finger Print Reader M2*3 1 86.PAA02.001 TouchPad Bracket M2*3 2 86.PAA02.001 Bluetooth Module M2*3 1 86.PAA02.001 USB Board M2.5*3 1 86.PAA02.002 Modem Module M2*3 2 86.PAA02.001 Mainboard M2.5*3 1 86.PAA02.002 Thermal Module M2.5*3.2 4 86.PAA02.007

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Removing the Hinge Covers

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

2. Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Hinge Covers M2*3 2

3. Slide the covers off the hinges in the direction of the arrows.

IMPORTANT: The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside. Ensure

that the correct cover is used during reassembly.

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Removing the Switch Cover

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

recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to remove the Switch Cover.

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

2. See “Removing the Hinge Covers” on page 56.

3. Locate and remove the six securing screws on the bottom of the computer.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover (red callout)

M2.5*3 4

Switch Cover (green callout)

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

IMPORTANT: The LCD module does not fully extend. Damage will occur if you attempt to extend the LCD module

beyond the manufacturer’s design.

5. Lift the left side of Switch Cover, hinge cover first as shown.

M2.5*10 2

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6. Lift the left side of the Switch Cover away from the Upper Cover as shown.

7. Using a side-to-side motion to release the securing clips along the length of the Switch Cover, lift the cover

away from the computer.

8. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

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

2. Lift the keyboard from the center to clear the securing tabs on both sides of the Keyboard.

3. Push the Keyboard toward the LCD screen to expose the Keyboard FFC cable.

4. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove it from the Mainboard.

5. Remove the keyboard from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Speaker Module

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

2. Remove the two securing screws from the Speaker Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2.5*3 2

3. Remove the adhesive tape securing the LCD cables to the Speaker Module.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the Speaker from the Upper Cover; the Speaker cable is attached to the Mainboard.

4. Rotate the Speaker Module upward, rear edge first to clear the LCD cables, and remove it from the chassis.

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5. Disconnect the speaker cable as shown and remove the Speaker from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Speaker Module” on page 60.

2. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover.

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the two securing screws as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5 2

4. Lift the securing tape to expose the Antenna cable as shown.

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5. Push the Antenna cables through the casing as shown.

6. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all cable clips.

7. Rest the computer on the LCD Module and push the Antenna cables through the covers as shown.

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8. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from the cable clips all the way to the hinge well.

9. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainb oard as shown.

10. Disconnect the Microphone cable from the Mainboard as shown.

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11. Remove the two securing screws from the left LCD hinge.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5 2

12. Peel back the adhesive strip from the left LCD Hinge as shown.

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13. Remove the two securing screws from the right LCD hinge.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5 2

14. Carefully remove the LCD Module from the chassis.

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Removing the Upper Cover

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62.

2. Turn the computer over. Remove the fifteen screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red call out)

M2.5*10 10

Upper Cover (green callout)

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the two securing screws on the top panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red callout)

M2.5*5 5

M2.5*5 1

Upper Cover (green callout)

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4. Turn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard.

Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect B as shown.

Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown.

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5. Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips. Pry apart the left side as shown, and lift the rear edge of the Upper Cover upward.

6. Repeat the process on the right side of the casing and remove the Upper Cover from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Function Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Remove the three screws securing the board to the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Function Board M2*3 3

3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place.

4. Remove the Function Board from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Finger Print Reader

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Remove the single securing screw on the bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Finger Print Reader

3. Lift the bracket clear of the casing.

M2*3 1

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4. Hold down the Finger Print Board and lift the FFC, as shown, to disengage the adhesive.

5. Lift the Finger Print Reader clear of the Upper Cover.

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket

IMPORTANT: The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Cover. If the TouchPad is defective, replace the entire Upper Cover.

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Open the FFC locking latch as shown and remove the FFC.

3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place.

4. Remove the adhesive strip from the TouchPad Bracket.

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5. Remove the two screws from the TouchPad Bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPad Bracket

6. Remove the TouchPad Bracket from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the RTC Battery

IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries.

The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the connections shown.

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Lower Cover.

3. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module.

4. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard.

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5. Remove the single securing screw and remove the module from the chassis.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Module M2*3 1

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Open the FFC securing latch and remove the cable from the Mainboard connector.

3. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2.5*3 1

4. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Modem Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cable to the Modem.

3. Remove the two screws securing the module to the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2*3 2

4. Lift the Modem Module clear of the Mainboard as shown.

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5. Turn the module over and disconnect the Modem cable. Remove the module from the Lower Cover.

6. Remove the Modem cable from the Mainboard cutout as shown.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 67.

2. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 79.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*3 1

4. Lift the mainboard right side first to remove it from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the RJ-11 Port

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81.

2. Turn the Lower Cover over and pull the Modem cable through the casing as shown.

3. Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel.

4. Turn the computer over. Pull the Modem cable completely through the casing as shown.

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5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the cable out of the cable channel as shown.

6. Detach the adhesive and lift the cable bundle out of the casing.

7. Remove the RJ-11 Port from the casing.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81.

2. Turn the Mainboard over and place on a clean surface.

3. Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from the mainboard.

4. Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module numerically, from 4 to 1.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module M 2.5*3.2 4

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WARNING:To prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU, hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting

both ends up and away at the same time.

5. Hold the module on both sides and lift it clear of the Mainboard.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 84.

2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° 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 LED

Panel from Main

Unit before

proceeding

Remove

LED Bezel

Remove

Camera Module

Remove

LED Panel

Remove

LED FPC Cable

Remove

LED Brackets

Remove

Antenna

Remove

MIC Module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6 86.PAA02.003 Camera Module M2.5*3 1 86.PAA02.002 LCD Panel M2.5* 5 2 86.PAA02.003

M2.5*3 1 86.PAA02.002

LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.PAA02.001

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62.

2. Remove the six screw caps and screws as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6

3. Starting at the centre of the top edge, pry the inside of the bezel away from the screen. Work round the edges to pry the bezel away from the screen as shown.

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4. Lift the bezel away from the panel.

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Removing the Camera Module

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

2. Remove the single screw from the Camera Bracket as shown.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Camera Module M2.5*3 1

3. Lift the Camera Bracket, right side first, clear of the casing.

4. Lift the Camera Module clear of the casing and disconnect the cable from the Module.

5. Remove the Camera Module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 90.

2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD hinges and the single LCD grounding screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel (red callout)

M2.5*5 2

LCD Panel (green callout)

3. Remove the Camera cable bundle from the top of the casing as shown.

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