Acer Aspire 4730Z, Aspire 4730ZG, Aspire 4330 Service Manual

Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series

Service Guide

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II

Copyright

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

Disclaimer

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

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

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
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III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

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

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

Touchpad 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

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

System Utilities 27

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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

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

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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 ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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

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

Removing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the HDMI Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Switch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacing the Antenna Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Troubleshooting 129

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

EasyTouch Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Sec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Jumper and Connector Locations 151

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 155

Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Exploded Diagrams ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 FRU List . ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Model Definition and Configuration 166

Aspire 4730Z/4730ZG/4330 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Test Compatible Components 177

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Online Support Information 185
Index 187

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor*

• Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core processor*

• Intel® Celeron® processor*

• Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset*

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*

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

• 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

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470*

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 stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• 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™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

• Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

• WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight

• 340.4 (W) x 247 (D) x 22.9/42.3 (H) mm (13.4 x 9.7 x 0.9/1.6 inches)

• 2.4 kg (5.29 Ibs)

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

• Energy Star 4.0

Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-/93-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

• Empowering Key

• Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, volume up and down and Bluetooth®

I/O interface

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

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

• Two USB 2.0 ports

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• 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.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

Card Reader
JMB385

Socket

DOCKING
(DVI/L AN/

CRT/USB/AUDIO)

MINI Card x2New Card

WLAN, Robson2

RTC CKT.

Power On/Off CKT.

DC/DC Interface CKT.

Power Circuit DC/DC

HDMI Conn.

TMDS

LS-4208P

Media/B Conn.

LS-4202P

BTN/B Conn.

LS-4204P

PWR/B Conn.

LS-4205P

USB/B Conn.

USB port 4

LS-4206P

UMA HDMI/B

LS-4205P

COVER LIGHT
Conn

LCD Conn.

MXM II VGA/B

LAN(GbE)

Realtek RTL8111C

RJ45

Fan Control

LVDS

port 0 port 1

SATA HDD
Conn.

CRT Conn.

LVDS

PCI-Express

16X

PCI-Exp ress

Intel Penryn Processor

uPGA-478 Package

(Socket P)

FSB

667/800/1066MHz

Intel Cantiga

uFCBGA-1329

DMI

Intel ICH9-M

S-ATA

CDROM
Conn.

Touch Pad

EC I/O Buffer

BGA-676

LPC BUS

ENE KB926

CIR

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

C-Link

Int.KBD

BIOS

Thermal Sensor

EMC1402-1-ACZL

Memory BUS(DDRII)

Dual Channel

1.8V DDRII 533/667

USB conn x2

USB port 0, 2

3.3V 48M Hz

USB

3.3V 24.576M Hz/48M hz

GMCH HDA

Clock G enerator

ICS9LPRS387

200pin DDRII-SO-DIMM X2

BANK 0, 1, 2, 3

HD Audio

CMOS
Camera

HDA Codec

ALC888S-VC

Bluetooth
Conn

MDC 1.5
Conn

Audio AMP

Phone Jack x3

LS-4201P

Finger Print

AES1610

MXM HDA

4 Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

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

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

5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

6 Wireless

communication
button

7VOL+

VOL-

8 Bluetooth

Chapter 1 5

Volume Up/
Volume Down

communication
button

Enables/disables the wireless function.

Increase system volume/decrease system
volume.

Enables/disables the 3G/Bluetooth function.

No. Icon Item Description

9 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

10 Click buttons

(left and right)

1 1 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

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

14 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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

you use the computer.

output.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 card

reader

2 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: 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 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

2 External display

(VGA) port

3 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse,

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

5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

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

USB camera).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

6 Headphones/

speaker/line-out
jack

7 ExpressCard/54

slot

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

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Chapter 1 7

Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

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 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.

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.

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 release

latch

3 Memory

compartment

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

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

screws).

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

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

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

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 battery light show s 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 Empowering Technology.

(user-programmable)

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

Bluetooth communication
switch

Wireless communication
switch

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enables/disables the wireless function.

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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 (2) to move the cursor.

• Press the left (1) 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 (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (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 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.

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

<Fn> + <F11>

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> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad 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:

16 Chapter 1

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

Core logic

CPU package Micro uPGA-478 package CPU

CPU Fan True Value Table DIS SKU

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

50 50 3000 31
60 60 3400 34
70 70 3800 37
77 77 4200 40
85 85 4200 40

• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celero n pro ce sso r an d Inte l ®

Pentium processor, 667-MHz FSB support on Cantiga GL40 platform

• Intel® Core™2 Duo processors and Intel® Core™2 Extreme processors, 667-

MHz, 800-MHz and 1066-MHz FSB support on Cantiga PM40 platform

• Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported)/ Intel Cantiga PM40 (667/800/

1066MHz FSB supported)

• ICH9-M

• ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.

• JMICRON JMB385 for Card Reader, 5 in 1 controller.

• Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40/ External VGA card for CANTIGA PM

• REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec.

• REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for Giga LAN

Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

• OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

CPU Fan True Value Table UMA SKU

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

50 50 3000 31
60 60 3400 34
70 70 3700 37
77 77 4000 40
85 85 4000 40

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

• OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

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BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor InsydeH20
BIOS Version v1.03-T2
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 1 MB
Supported protocols

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3

and S3, S4 for mobile CPU

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built in
Cache size L2 Cache dependent on CPU

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built in
Memory size 0 MB on board
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4 GB
Supports DIMM type GL40 supporting DDR II 667 SDRAM memory interface / PM40

supporting DDR II 667/800 SDRAM memory interface

Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz

Chapter 1 19

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.

Graphics Controller

Item Specification

Chipset

Features

• Cantiga GL: Intel Integrated Graphic

• Cantiga PM: MXM Graphic Adopter

• Estimated 400-MHz core render clock @ 1.05-V core

voltage

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8111C-GR
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Left side
Features PCI-E Giga LAN

Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)
No ASF 2.0/iAMT 4.0

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom 2045 & Broadcom 2070
Protocol Bluetooth 2.0
Interface Mini USB modul e and built-in antenna
Connector type Mini USB

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Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Intel Shirley Peak and Echo Peak (for Centrino platform)

Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 (for

Non-Centrino)
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N
Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N
Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name Hitachi

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

Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 320, 160, 120 250, 160, 120 320, 160
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 3, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 3, 2 4, 2
Drive Format
Disks 2, 2, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 1 2 or 1, 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA
Internal transfer rate

(Mbits/sec, max)
I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

643 ~ 665 674 ~ 729 778 352

150 / 300 300 300 150

Hitachi
5K350-250
5K350-160
5K350-120

Segate
ST9250827AS
ST9160827AS
ST9120817AS

Segate
ST9320320AS
ST9160310AS

Item Specifications

Vendor & Model Name Toshiba

MK2546GSX
MK1646GSX

MK1246GSX
Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 120 250, 120 320, 160
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 3, 2 2 4, 2 4, 2
Drive Format
Disks 2, 2, 1 1 2, 1 2, 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA

Chapter 1 21

Toshiba
MK1252GSX

WD
WD2500BEVS
WD1200BEVS

WD
WD3200BEVT
WD1600BEVT

Item Specifications

Internal transfer rate
(Mbits/sec, max)

I/O data transfer rate

370 ~ 730

typical

400 ~ 794
typical

850 Mbits/s
maximum

850 Mbits/s
maximum

300 300 150 maximum 300 maximum
(Mbytes/sec max)

DC Power Requirements
Voltage 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

Combo Drive Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 24X CRX890S

Toshiba DL 24X TS-L463A
Type Drawer type
Interface SATA
Data Transfer Mode PIO Mode4
Buffer Memory Size 2 MB
Maximum Write Speed
Maximum Read Speed

• CD 3,600 KB/sec

• CD 3,600 KB/sec

• DVD 10,800 KB/sec

Formats Supported CD

• 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 & Text/Video

• Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video

• CD-R (Orange Book Part ‡U)

• CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part‡V Vol ume1 &

Volume2)

• Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

• 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 & Authoring

• DVD+R (Version 1.0)

• DVD-RW, DVD+RW

• DVD+R DL

• DVD-R DL

• Support CPRM (read)

• Support VCPS (read)

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

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

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Super-Multi Combo Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 8X AD-7560S

Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633A
Type Drawer type Drawer loading
Interface SATA Serial ATA Revision 2.6
Data Transfer Modes

• PIO Mode4

• DMA Multiword Mode2

• ULTRA DMA Mode2

Buffer Memory Size 2 MB 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 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 & Text/Video

• Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1

Video

• CD-R (Orange Book Part ‡U)

• CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part

IV Volume1 & Volume2)

• Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

• 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 &

Authoring

• DVD+R (Version 1.0)

• DVD+RW

• DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)

• DVD±R Dual

• DVD-RAM

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

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

Pioneer DVR-TD08RS

Gen1i 1.5Gbits / sec

• 8X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R,

DVD+RW

• 6X Zone CLV at DVD-R DL / +R DL,

DVD-RW

• 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM

• 24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW

• 8X CAV at DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R /

+R, -RW / +RW, DVD-ROM DL,
DVD-R DL / +R DL

• 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM

• 24X CAV at CD-ROM, CD-R / RW

• KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-

session

• CD Extra (CD PLUS)

• Video CD

• CD text data (Read / Write)

• CD-R discs (Read / Write)

• CD-RW discs (Read / Write)

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General

(Read / Write)

• DVD-R DL Ver.3.0 (Read/Write)

• DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read /

Write)

• DVD+R Ver.1.3 (Read/Write)

• DVD+R DL Ver1.0 & 1.1 (Read /

Write)

• DVD+RW Ver.1.3 (Read/Write)

• DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/

Write)

• DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2

±5% (operating)

-8% (startup)

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Item Specification

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

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicable media types:

Writing:

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

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

3.0.

Reading:

DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer

DVD+R single/double layer

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

CD-DA

CD-ROM

CD-ROM/XA

Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD

CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW
Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

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

Sustained:
Max 10 Mbytes/sec

Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset JMICRON JMB385
Features Combo (SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo/MS-HG (1/4/8-bit) & xD

access) supports D3 Enhancement (D3E) mode

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 2 Channel
Internal microphone 1 x Analog MIC
Internal speaker / Quantity 2 x stereo speaker

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USB Interface

Item Specification

Chipset ICH9M
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
Number of USB port 2
Location Left Side

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB926
Total number of keypads 88/89/93
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work

Yes

simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo AS07A

Sony AS07A
Simplo AS07A

Panasonic AS07A
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4400 mAh
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in

parallel

LCD 14.1”

Item Specification

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

Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 303.74 x 189.84 mm
Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA
Pixel Pitch 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Transmissive mode, normally white

2

200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max.
Contrast Ratio 300 minimum
Response Time (Optical Rise

16
Time/Fall Time) msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 1.4W max.
Weight (without inverter) 400g max.
Physical Size (mm) 319.5 (±0.5) x 205.5 (± 0.5) x 5.5 max.
Electrical Interface 3.3V LVDS interface with 1 pixel/clock

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Item Specification

Support Color g reater than 262144
Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower

Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45

Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35
Temperature Range (°C)

Operating
Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

LCD Camera

Item Specification

Vendor Bison

BN30V4O7-010

Sirtek
CN0314-SN30-OV03-1

Suyin

CN1014-S36B-OV01
Focusing range Fixed 40 cm to infinity 40 cm to infinity
Dimension

(L x W x H mm)
Sensor Up to SXGA (1280x1024)

W9 * L65 * H5.3 mm 65 * 9.0 * 5.30 mm

+/-0.20 mm
OV7725 CMOS Sensor

size CMOS sensor

350K Pixel

65 * 9.0 * 5.26 mm

1.0 Megabit CMOS

Sensor
Pixel Resolution 640(H) * 480(V) VGA 640 * 480 1280X800
Pixel Size 6.0µm * 6.0µm 6.0 µm * 6.0 µm 3.0µm * 3.0µm

LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name YEC YNV-C01H
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~20(V)
Input current (mA) Typical 0.33(mA)
Output voltage (V, rms) Typical 650 Vrms
Output current (mA, rms) MAX. 6.8mA
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 45~65 (KHz)

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.5A
Inrush current No damage
Efficiency Meet EPA level-4 requirement

System Power Management

Item Specification

Features

• Mech. Off (G3)

• Soft Off (G2/S5)

• Working (G0/S0)

• Suspend to RAM (S3)

• Save to Disk (S4)

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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.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Inform a tion Main Security Boot Exit

CPU Type: Int el (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz
CPU Speed: 2.26GHz

HDD Mod e l Name: W DC WD1 6 0 0 BE VT-22 ZCT0
HDD Se r ial Number : WD-WXHY073 7 3 69 3
ATAPI Model Name: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A

System BIOS Version: v1.03-T2
VGA BIOS Version: Intel V1625
Seri al Number: LXJAW50 0068221C97C1601
Ass et Tag Number:
Product Name: A spire 4730Z
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Defaul t
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 S ave 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.
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 Th is 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.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Informati on Main Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

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

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

is from 0 to 23.

Total Mem ory 2047 M B INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
Video M em ory [64M B ]

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

F1 Help ↑↓ Selec t Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit

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

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

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

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

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

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

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

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Selec t Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and E xit

←→

Format: HH:MM:SS

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 2047 MB.
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=64 MB

decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

server).

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

operate.

(hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year)
N/A

N/A
Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE Mode

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

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

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Security

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

Insy deH20 Set up Ut ili t y Rev. 3. 5

Informati on Main Security Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Supervis or P as sword Is: Clear Instal l or Change the
User P assword Is: Clear password and t he lengt h
HDD Pas sword Is: Clear of password m us t be l es s

than eight words .

Set S upervis or Pas sword

Set User Password

Set Hdd Password

Power on pas sword [Enabl ed]

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

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

Parameter Description Option

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

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

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

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit

←→

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

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

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

Enabled or
Disabled

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

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

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Setting a Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.

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

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

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

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Changing a Password

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

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and 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.

Insy deH20 S et up Ut ili t y Rev. 3. 5

Informati on Main Sec urit y Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

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

a device, t hen pres s

1. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BE V T-22ZCT0 <F5> t o m ove it down the

2. IDE1 : TSS Tcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A li s t , or <F 6> t o m ove

3. US B F DD : it up t he list . P res s

4. Net work B oot : Realt ek B oot A gent <E s c> t o es c ape t he m enu

5. US B HDD :

6. USB CDRO M :

F1 Help ↑↓ Selec t Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit

Selec t Menu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit

←→

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Exit

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

Insy deH20 S et up Ut ilit y Rev. 3. 5

Inform at ion Main S ec urity Boot Exit

Item S pec ific Help

Exit S aving Changes Ex it S y st em S et up and

Exit Dis carding Changes save your changes t o
Load Set up Defaults CMOS.
Discard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help ↑↓ Selec t Item F5/F6 Change Valies F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

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

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

Select M enu Enter SelectXSubMenu F10 Save and Exit

←→

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

34 Chapter 2

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

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

Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility:

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

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

USB HDD to position 1.

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

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

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the following message displays.

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

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

• If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. See the image

below.

To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows:

1.

Key in hdd_pw 15494 0

2. Press 2.

3. Select one upper-case string from the list.

4. Reboot system and key in the selected string (0KJFN42 or UVEIQ96) on the HDD User

Password screen.

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Remove BIOS Password:

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

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

1.

Key in bios_pw 14452 0

2. Select one string from the list.

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

password.

Removing 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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Chapter 3

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.

IMPORTANT:Various images depict the use of a regular metal screwdriver, however, a plastic screwdriver is

advised when disassembling parts near or around the motherboard and to prevent scratching of the
computer surface.

Chapter 3 41

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

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

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

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

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

4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

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

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*8 (NL) 15 86.AR102.001
M2.5*5 (NL) 22 86.AR102.002
M2*3 (NL) 36 86.AR102.004
M2*6 (NL) 4 86.AR102.007
M2*4-NI (NL) 5 86.AR102.006
M3*3 (NL) 4 86.AR102.009
M2.5*6.5 4 86.AR102.012

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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 sys tem
and peripheral s

power

Disconnect power
and signal cables

from system

Remove Battery

Express Dummy

Remove

Remove

Remove

HDD

Remove

Card

Remove

ODD Module

Remove

ODD

Remove

ODD Bracket

Remove

DIMM Modul es

Remove

SD Dummy Card

WLAN Antenna

WLAN Board

Remove

Remove

Remove

Lower Covers

HDD Module

HDD Bracket

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Color Part No.

Memory Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.001
WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 1 Black 86.AR102.001
WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.004
HDD Carrier M3*3 (NL) 4 Silver 86.AR102.009
ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1 Black 86.AR102.002
ODD Bracket M2*3 (NL) 3 Black 86.AR102.004

Chapter 3 43

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 SD dummy card

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

2. Pull it out from the slot.

Chapter 3 45

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

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

2. Pull it out from the slot.

46 Chapter 3

Removing the Lower Covers

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

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 46.

4. Remove the three screws from the memory and WLAN bays and loosen the two captive screws on the HDD

cover.

Memory
Cover

WLAN
Cover

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Memory Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 2

WLAN Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 1

5. Carefully open the memory cover.

HDD
Cover

Chapter 3 47

6. Remove the HDD cover as shown.

7. Remove the WLAN cover as shown.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

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

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

3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module.

4. Remove the DIMM module.

5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module

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

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

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*3 (NL) 2

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5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN board, make sure the cables are sitting in the housing

to prevent damage.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

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

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

3. Use the pull-tab to pull and lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay.

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 securing the hard disk to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 (NL) 4

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5. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

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

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

3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*5(NL) 1

4. Carefully insert a screw driver to release the locking latch.

NOTE: A plastic screw driver is recommended to prevent scratching the surface of the computer.

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5. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis.

6. Remove the three 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 (NL) 3

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

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8. 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

Switch Cover

Remove

Touchpad

Bracket

Remove

Finger Print

Reader

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Launch Board

Upper
Cover

Speaker Module

Remove

Remove

Antenna

Remove

Switch Board

Remove

LCD Module

I/O Board

Thermal Module

Remove

Remove

Remove

CPU

Remove

Upper Cover

Lower
Cover

Remove

Bluetooth Board

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

CPU Fan

Remove

Modem Board

Remove

HDMI Module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Color Part No.

Switch Cover M2*3 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.004
LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 4 Black 86.AR102.001

M2.5*5 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.002

Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 8 Black 86.AR102.001

M2.5*5 (NL) 7 Black 86.AR102.002
Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.004
Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2 Black 8 6.AR102.004
Speaker M2*3 (NL) 4 Black 86.AR102.004
I/O Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black 86.AR102.002
Bluetooth Board M2*3 (NL) 1 Black 86.AR102.004
Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.004
Mainboard M2.5*5 (NL) 1 Black 86.AR102.002
Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4 Black 86.AR102.012
CPU Fan M2*4-NI (NL) 3 Black 86.AR102.006
HDMI Module M2*4-NI (NL) 2 Black 86.AR102.006

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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 you only use your fingers to remove the Switch Cover.

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

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2*3(NL) 2

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

4. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, and move from right to left side.

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5. Turn the Switch Cover over to expose the FFC cable and detach it using the tweezers.

6. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

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

2. Using a plastic pry, push in the two securing latches and slide the pry under the keyboard.

3. Once both latches are released, lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown.

4. Turn the keyboard over on the Touch Pad area to expose the FFC cable.

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5. Using a pry, pull both sides of the retainer to disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard.

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Removing the Antenna

1. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing pins as shown.

2. Turn the computer over. Remove the adhesive strips holding the antenna cables.

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3. Feed the antenna cables from the underside of the computer.

4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the securing pins as shown.

5. Pull the cables through the speaker panel as shown.

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6. Fully remove the antenna cables and move them out of the way to prevent damage.

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Removing the LCD Module

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

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

3. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 50.

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61.

5. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 63.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*8(NL) 2

7. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the three LCD interface cables from the chassis.

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8. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*8 (NL) 2

LCD Module M2.5*5 (NL) 2

9. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

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Removing the Upper Cover

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

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

5. See “Removing the DIMM Modules” on page 49.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

9. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 59.

10. See “Removing th e Keyboard” on page 61.

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

12. Turn the computer over. Remove the eight screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*8 (NL) 8

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*5 (NL) 7

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14. Disconnect the five cables from the mainbo ard as shown.

A

E

D

B

C

Disconnect A as shown. Release the securing latches and disconnect B as

shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect C as
shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect D as
shown.

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Release the securing latches and disconnect E as shown.

15. Remove the upper cover by lifting upward from the chassis, rear edge first.

16. Turn the upper cover over. The upper cover appears as follows.

NOTE: Avoid pulling on the cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on the FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage to the FFC cables.

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Removing the Touch Pad Bracket

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

2. Disconnect the Touch Pad cable from the Touch Pad board.

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3. Move the Finger Print Reader FFC cable out of the way to prevent damage.

4. Remove the two securing screws from the Touch Pad bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Touch Pad Bracket M2*3 (NL) 2

5. Remove the Touch Pad bracket.

IMPORTANT:The Touch Pad cannot be removed individually. To replace the Touch Pad, replace the entire

Upper Cover.

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Removing the Finger Print Reader

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

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

3. Remove the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Launch Board

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

2. Remove the two screws from the Launch Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Launch Board M2*3 (NL) 2

3. Remove the Launch Board from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Speaker Module

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

2. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable.

3. Remove the four screws holding the Speaker Module in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker M2*3 (NL) 4

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4. Remove the Speaker Module from the upper cover.

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Removing the Switch Board

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

2. Ensure the Switch Board cable is free from any obstructions.

3. Turn the Upper Cover. Remove the Switch Board as shown.

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Removing the Touch Pad Board

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

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

IMPORTANT:The MOSFET pad is attached to the Upper Cover and is reusable. If the replacement Upper

Cover does not have a MOSFET pad (see highlighted area below), remove the MOSFET pad from
the replaced Upper Cover and stick it to the new Upper Cover.

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

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 46.

4. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

5. See “Removing the DIMM Modules” on page 49.

6. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 50.

7. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 52.

8. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 55.

9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 61.

10. See “Removing th e LCD Module” on page 66.

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

12. See “Removing the Touch Pad Bracket” on page 72.

13. See “Removing the Finger Print Reader” on page 74.

14. See “Removing th e Launch Board” on page 75.

15. See “Removing the Speaker Module” on page 76.

16. See “Removing th e Switch Board” on page 78.

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Removing the I/O Board

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

2. Remove the securing screw from the I/O Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

I/O Board M2.5*5 (NL) 1

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

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4. Disconnect the I/O Board cable and remove the board.

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Removing the Bluetooth module

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

2. Remove the securing screw from the Bluetooth module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Board M2*3 (NL) 1

3. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the mainboard and disconnect the mainboard cable.

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4. Disconnect the cable from the mainboard.

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Removing the Modem Module

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

2. Remove the adhesive strip securing the Modem cable to the Lower Cover.

3. Remove the RJ-11 port from the leftside of the Lower Cover.

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4. Disconnect the Modem cable from the Modem module.

5. Remove the two screws securing the Modem module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2*3 (NL) 2

6. Remove the Modem module from the Lower Cover.

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Removing the Main Board

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

2. Disconnect the power jack from the power port on the Lower Cover.

3. Lift the cabling clear of the securing pins and ensure it is free of obstruction.

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4. Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*5 (NL) 1

5. Remove the main board, rightside first, as shown.

6. Release the securing latches and remove the Switch Cover FFC.

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7. Turn the Mainboard over. Disconnect the I/O Cable from the Mainboard.

8. Disconnect the DC IN Cable from the Mainboard.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 86.

2. Remove the four securing screws from the Thermal Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4

3. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 86.

2. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 89.

3. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU.

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4. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.

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