Acer Aspire 5930, Aspire 5930Z, Aspire 5730Z Service Manual

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SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

Preface

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

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

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

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Special Key (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Launching Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Windows Mobility Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Utilities 39

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Intel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Remove HDD/BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 57

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Pre-disassembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the WLAN Board Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Heatsink Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the E-key Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the USB Board Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Removing the Audio Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the Subwoofer and the Bluetooth Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Removing the LCD module with the Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Removing the FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Removing the Web Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Troubleshooting 111

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Jumper and Connector Locations 131

Top and Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 135

Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Aspire 5930/5930Z/5730Z Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

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Model Definition and Configuration 146 Test Compatible Components 169

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Online Support Information 173 Index 175

Table of Contents

System Specifications

Features

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

Platform

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

K Intel® Core™2 Duo processor K Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset* K Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*, 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) K Intel® Pentium® Core processor* K Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* K Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* K Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g*

System Memory

K Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support K Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules*

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Display and graphics

K 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 K Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset (Intel® GMA X4500HD)* K NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS/9600M GT* K Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Storage subsystem

K 2.5" hard disk drives K Optical drive options:

jBlu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive jDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

K 5-in-1 card reader

Special keys and controls

K 88-/89-/93-key keyboard K Touchpad pointing device K Empowering Key K Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Acer Arcade™ K Acer MediaTouch keys: play/pause, stop, previous, next K Volume wheel K Acer Media Center remote control*

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Audio

K Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer

supporting low-frequency effects

K S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers K Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

Communication

K Acer Video Conference, featuring:

jIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam jAcer Video Conference Manager software jAcer PureZone technology jOptional Acer Xpress VoIP phone

K WLAN:

jIntel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* jAcer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N*

jAcer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* K WiFIi®/WiMAX™: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350 (Subject to availability) K WP AN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) K LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready K Modem: 56K ITU V.92

I/O Ports

K Acer EasyPort IV connector K (for Aspire 5930 series only) K ExpressCard™/54 slot K 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) K 4 USB 2.0 ports K HDMI™ port with HDCP support* K USB 2.0/ eSATA port *

NOTE: If you plug an eSATA device you will have three USB ports available in the mean time.

K Consumer infrared (CIR) port K External display (VGA) port K RF-in jack (for Aspire 5930 series only) K Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support* K Microphone-in jack K Line-in jack K Ethernet (RJ-45) port K Modem (RJ-11) port K DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

K Temperature:

jOperating: 5 °C to 35 °C

jNon-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C K Humidity (non-condensing):

jOperating: 20% to 80%

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jNon-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: "*" "Only for certain models" NOTE: 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

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Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

Icon Item Description

1 Acer PureZone Two internal stereo microphones for sound recording.

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

output.

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 6 Easy-launch

buttons 7 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

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Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

computer.

Icon Item Description

9 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

10 Click buttons (left,

center* and right)

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

11/12 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of

the computer's functions and components.

13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology

14 Acer MediaTouch

keys

For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs.

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Closed Front View

Icon Item Description

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

camera) (only for certain models).

2 Unlimited volume

control wheel

3 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.

4 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 4-pin IEEE 1394

port

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

4 Microphone-in

jack

5 Headphones/

speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

6 Bluetooth

communication switch

7 Wireless

communication switch

8 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and

Adjust the volume of the audio-out.

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

stereo walkman). Accepts input from external microphones.

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

Enable/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enable/disables the wireless function.

IR-aware computer).

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security

lock.

2 Acer EasyPort IV

connector

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

4 External display

(VGA) port

5 HDMI Connects to a television or display device with HDMI

6 USB 2.0/ e SATA

port

7 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

8 ExpressCard/54

slot

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (for Aspire 5930 series only).

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

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

input. Connects to USB 2.0 or eSATA devices (only for certain

models).

Note:

If you plug an eSATA device you will have three

USB ports available in the mean time

Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD).

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Right View

Icon Item Description

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

stereo walkman).

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Icon Item Description

Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with

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

S/PDIF support 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

indicator 4 Optical drive eject

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

button 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

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

USB camera).

7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TV-tuner devices

(for Aspire 5930 series only).

8 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.

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Rear View

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

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

prolonged use.

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Bottom View

Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

4 Memory

compartment

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

6 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output

7 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

screws).

(for Aspire 5930 series only). Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the

fan.

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Indicators

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

Icon Function Description

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is

active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is

activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is

activated.

Power Indicates the computer's power

status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery

status.

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

green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

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

The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.

Icon Function Description

Wireless communication button/indicator (manufacturing option)

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

Bluetooth communication button/indicator (manufacturing option)

Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility

Acer Empowering Technology

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

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

(only for certain models).

Launch Acer Empowering Technology (userprogrammable)

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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.

1 23 4

K Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. K 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.

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

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

Function Left button (1) Right button (4) Main touchpad (2) Center button (3)

Execute Quickly click

twice.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse

button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and

hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Scroll Swipe up/down/left/right

Click once.

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.

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

Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons.

1 23

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

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K Press the left (2) and right (3) 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.

Function Left button (2) Right button (3) 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.

Access

Click once.

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.

context menu

NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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 harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.

NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under

Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.

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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>

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

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

NOTE: <Fn> + <F11> works only for certain models.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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

Application 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 <CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (if

you are on a network) <CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to

cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described.

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

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

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

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering

Technology.

<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.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

power. Press any key to return.

<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> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume

(only for certain models).

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume

(only for certain models).

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Special Key (only for certain models)

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

upper-center of the keyboard.

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

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

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

upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies according to the language settings.

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Acer Empowering Technology

The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key, it provides access to the following utilities:

NOTE: The following content is for general reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

K Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home

Theater on your system (only for certain models).

K Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. K Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption (only for certain

models).

K Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably

and completely.

K Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.

For more information, right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then select Help. For help with a particular utility, launch the utility and click the icon at the bottom of the active window.

Launching Acer Empowering Technology

To launch Acer Empowering Technology:

1. Press the Empowering Key to display the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar on the desktop.

2. To hide the toolbar, press the Empowering Key again or click the hide button on the toolbar.

You may also launch Acer Empowering Technology by running the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu, or by double-clicking the icon if you have created a

desktop shortcut.

To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications:

1. On the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar, click the icon that corresponds to the application you want to launch.

2. When you mouse over an application icon, a quick menu appears below the toolbar. The quick menu allows you to perform certain tasks simply and quickly.

3. You may also run the application by selecting it from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in the Start menu.

NOTE: You may also double-click or right-click to run Acer eAudio Management, and right-click to

run Acer ePower Management from the system tray.

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Empowering Technology password

You must set the Empowering Technology password to use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data.

To set the Empowering Technology password:

1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management.

2. Click the Restore tab.

3. Click Password settings. The Empowering Technology Password Center dialogue box pops up.

4. Click Create a new password.

5. In the Create a New Password dialogue box, key in and confirm your password in the appropriate boxes.

Your password should have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 characters.

6. Enter a password hint that will help you remember your password.

7. Make sure the box Use for Acer eRecovery Management is checked.

8. Click OK to set the password.

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Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models)

Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome realism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround sound technology . Music mode lets you enjoy your favorite tunes, in vivid detail.

To choose your playback device, click the icon on the upper right side of the Acer eAudio Management window.

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Acer ePower Management

Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. T o access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management.

Using power plans

Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans: Balanced, High performance and Power saver.

View and adjust settings for On Battery and Plugged In modes by clicking the appropriate tabs. For more power options, click in the Acer ePower Management utility, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Power Options. You can also create customized power plans. You can create, switch between, edit, delete and restore power

plans, as described below.

To create a new power plan:

Creating customized power plans allows you to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options.

1. Click the New power plan option or icon .

2. Enter a name for your new power plan.

3. Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on.

4. If necessary, change the display, sleep and hibernation settings you want your computer to use.

5. Click OK to save your new power plan.

To switch between power plans:

1. Move your mouse over the Acer ePower Management application on the Acer Empowering Technology toolbar. The quick menu appears. Select the power plan you want to switch to.

2. You may also switch between power plans by launching the Acer ePower Management application. Select the power plan you wish to switch to, then click Apply.

To edit a power plan:

Editing a power plan allows you to adjust system settings like LCD brightness, CPU speed and Graphics power mode (only for certain models).

1. Switch to the power plan you wish to edit.

2. Adjust settings as required.

3. Click Apply or Save to save your new settings.

NOTE: You can revert to the default settings of the predefined power plans by clicking the Restore button.

To delete a power plan:

You cannot delete the power plan you are currently using. The active power plan will mark with in upper left corner of power plan icon. If you want to delete the active power plan, switch to another one first.

1. Select the power plan you wish to delete.

2. Click the Delete this plan icon.

NOTE: Y ou cannot delete the predefined power plans, but you can modify the settings of the predefined power

plans.

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Battery status

1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage.

2. You can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status panel

located just below the power plans.

3. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery status, and remaining battery life in standby and hibernate modes.

Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models)

Acer eDataSecurity Management is an encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows Explorer as a shell extension for quick data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for Lotus Notes and Microsoft Outlook.

On first use, the Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you to create the Master Password. You will use this password to access the Personal Secure Disk (PSD). The Master Password may also be used to encrypt/decrypt files by default.

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If you set a different password to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file.

NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose

the password, the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encrypted file! Be sure to safeguard all related

passwords!

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.

Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:

K Backup:

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jBack up factory default to CD/DVD jBack up drivers and applications to CD/DVD jCreate user backup jManage user backups

K Restore:

jRestore system to factory default jReinstall applications/drivers jRestore system from user backup jPassword settings

To use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data, you must first set the Empowering Technology password. To set the password, refer to the section "Empowering Technology password".

For more information, please refer to"Acer eRecovery Management" on page 62 in the Acer System

User's Guide. NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery

Management's Backup factory default to CD/DVD feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.

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Acer eSettings Management

Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options.

Acer eSettings Management also:

K Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you set an asset tag for your system.

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Windows Mobility Center

The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on/off, external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings.

Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on or off, Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities.

To launch Windows Mobility Center:

K Use the shortcut key < > + <X>. K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.

K Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu. K Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking in the system tray and select Windows Mobility

Center.

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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 BioProtection 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:

Start Control Panel Display

Settings (2)

Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply OK

Start All Programs Acer GridVista

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:

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.

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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 Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 (2.26G), P8600 (2.4

G), P9500 (2.53G), T9400 (2.53G), T9600 (2.8G) Core logic Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset CPU package Socket B (P8400, P8600, P9500) and Socket P (T9400, T9600) CPU core voltage 1.0375V to 1.3V

CPU Fan True Value Table

DTS(degree C) Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)

45-50 0-3000 29 55-66 0-3300 33 68-74 3300-3800 38 78-83 3800-4100 40 86-91 4100-4800 40

Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version 1.04c

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2048MB Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

°°

they match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 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.

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764/Broadcom BCM5765 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

specification is ratified).

Interface USB 1.1

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Connector type USB

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 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

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity

HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF

SEAGATE ST9120817AS LF

TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF

WD1200BEVS22UST0 ML125 LF

WD1600BEVT22ZCT0

HITACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF

SEAGATE SATA ST9160827AS

TOSHIBA MK1646GSX LF

SEAGATE SATA ST9250827AS

TOSHIBA MK2546GSX LF

HGST HTS542525K9SA00 LF

WD WD2500BEVS22UST0 ML125

WD WD3200BEVT22ZCT0 ML125

120000 160000 250000 320000

(MB) Bytes per

512 512 512 N/A

sector Data heads 3 3/4 4 N/A Drive Format Disks 2 2 2 N/A Spindle

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA Max. media

540 540 540 850 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements Voltage

5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% tolerance

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Optical Disc Drive

Item Specification

Vendor & model name TOSHIBA SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF

PIONEER SUPER-MULTI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF PANASONIC SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE TRAY DL 8X GSA-T50N LF HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X GSA-T50N LF SONY SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7560S LF

PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE DL 8X DS-8A2S LF Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Sustained:

Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format

CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text

DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

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) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2 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

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 &

MAX4411 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3

content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (V ariable Sampling Rate) Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1.5W speakers)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset VGA CARD NB9P-GS/Intel GMA970 VGA Memory size 512M GDDR3/

Item Specification

Chipset ICH8M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location Two on the right side/one on the front Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Mobile Intel® GM945/PM945 + ICH8M Express Chipset VGA nVidia GeForce 9300 GS/9600M GT/UMA USB 2.0 Intel ICH8M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 Wireless 802.11 b+g WLAN 802.11ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader JMicron Cardreader JMB385 Audio Codec Audio Azalia(ALC888S)

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller NS PC97541V

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Total number of keypads 84-/85-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH Number of battery cell 6/8 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

LCD 15.4” inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name CMO/AUO/LG Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4 inches Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Typical White Luminance (NIT)

220

also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response Time msec 8 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range( C)

Operating Storage (shipping)

45/45 15/35

0 to +50

-40 to +60

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/ Output 19V 4.74A 90W/19V 3.42A 65W

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System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

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

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

power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend

PCMCIA Suspend

Audio Power Down

Hard Disk Power Down

CD-ROM Power Down

Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system

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

system.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Main

CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53 GHz

2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

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

K To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. K To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. K To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. K A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. K Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. K 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.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Main

CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC 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. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE0 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. KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software construction,

Select Item Select Menu

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

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53 GHz

2.53 GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 5930 Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

-/+ 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.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security

Main

Intel

Boot Exit

System Time:

System Date:

System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory:

Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATAMode

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.

Select Item Select Menu

[]

:10:10

[]

04/28/2008

640 KB 4093 MB 512 MB

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI]

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Item Specific Help

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

F9 F10

Setup Defaults Save and Exit

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

Parameter Description Format/Option

System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

with 24-hour format.

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

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

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the

extended memory in the system.

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or

enabled.

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

Summary Screen is disabled.

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

Summary Screen is enabled. Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server). F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

function allows the user to create a hidden

partition on hard disc drive to store operation

system and restore the system to factory

defaults. SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller

should operate.

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

year) System Date

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Option: AHCI or IDE

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.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Main

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. Itcanbeusedtoboot up when Password on boot is enabled.

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

-/+ Enter

Clear Clear Clear

[]Enter [Enter] [Enter]

[Disabled]

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Supervisor Password s: User Password s: HDD Password is

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password Set Password

HDD

Password on Boot:

Help

Exit

Esc

NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS

Password.

Select Item Select Menu

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

Parameter Description Option

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

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

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

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

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

while 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 setup.

Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set

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.

Setting a Password

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

1. Use the “w” and “y” keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e 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 e.

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 u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

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

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

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

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

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

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

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

field.

4. Press e. 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 u 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 u.

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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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Intel

The Intel screen allows the user to set the Legacy OS Boot, CPU, MCH, ICH and ACPI Control Sub-Menu and the Video Repost.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Main

[]

Legacy OS Boot:

Enabled

CPU Control Sub Menu

Item Specific Help

MCH Control Sub-Menu ICH Control Sub-Menu

ACPI Control Sub-Menu

Video Repost:

[Linux]

Select Enabled to attempt Legacy OS Boot only.

Select Disabled to attempt EFI Boot first, Legacy OS Boot Second.

Help

Exit

Esc

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

Parameter Description Format/Option

Legacy OS Boot Let you choose which to boot first, EFI or Legacy

CPU Control Sub-Menu These items control various CPU parameters MCH Control Sub-Menu These items control various MCH parameters ICH Control Sub-Menu These items control various ICH parameters ACPI Control Sub-Menu These items control various ACPI parameters Video Repost Select if a Video Repost is to be performed

Select Item Select Menu

OS.

during resume from S3

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Option: Linux, Enabled or Disabled

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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 diskette drive in module bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Boot priority order:

Main

Item Specific Help

1: IDE HDD: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)

F1 Esc

IDE CD

PCI LAN: Network Boot

USB HDD:

USB FDD:

USB Key:

USB CDROM:

Help Exit

: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX

Select Item Select Menu

-/+ Enter

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

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility .

Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Information Security Intel Boot Exit

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Main

Item Specific Help

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 Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. 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

-/+ Enter

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Flash 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 Flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash 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 Flash.

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

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

screen. See the image below.

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

Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0”

2. Select “2”

3. Choose one upper-case string

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

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Remove BIOS Password:

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

screen. See the image below.

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

Key in “bios_pw 14452 0”

2. Choose one upper-case string

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

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge K Flat screwdriver K Philips screwdriver K Hex screwdriver K Plastic flat screwdriver K 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

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E13.524 B M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536 C M2 x L3 Black 86.9A522.3R0 D M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A524.4R0 E M2.5 x L10 Black 86.00F84.73A

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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.

EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY

TURN OFF POWER

AND PERIPHERALS

UNPLUG POWER

CABLES

REMOVE BATTERY

PAC K

ExpressCard

DUMMY CARD

Bx1

ODD

Cx2

OPTICAL

LOCKER

BRACKET

HDD

MODULE

Dx2

HARD DISK

BRACKET

Ax2

BOARD

WLAN

SD DUMMY CARD

Ax1

TV TUNER

MODULE

Ax2

MODEM

CARD

Captive Screwx6

LOWER COVER

DIMM

MODULES

OPTICAL DISK

DRIVE

Bx1

MODULE

Screw List

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E13.524 B M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536 C M2 x L3 Black 86.9A522.3R0 D M3 x L4 Silver 86.9A524.4R0

Ax1

HARD DISK

DRIVE

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn base unit over.

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

3. Slide the battery release latch to the release position to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery

pack from the main unit.

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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.

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

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

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2. Pull it out from the slot.

Removing the Lower Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. Remove the six captive screws and the one screw (B) on the lower cover.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x L6 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

3. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover.

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4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.

Removing the DIMM

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62..

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

4. Remove the DIMM module.

Removing the WLAN Board Modules

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

NOTE: There are 3 antenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Black antenna cable is

connected to number 1 connector, the White antenna cable is connected to number 2 connector and

the Gray antenna cable is connected to number 3 connector.

4. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the one screw (A) on the WLAN board to

release the WLAN board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

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

Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV tuner board and remove the one screw (A) to release the

board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

4. Detach the TV tuner board from the socket.

NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the TV tuner board, make sure the cable are arranged properly.

Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64..

4. Remove the two screws (A) securing the modem card.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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5. Lift the modem board from the system.

6. Disconnect the cable from the modem board.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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4. Slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector.

5. Use the plastic tab to lift the hard disk drive module and remove it from the hard disk drive bay.

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

6. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the

bracket.

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm

Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

4. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

5. Release the antenna cables from the latches as shown.

6. Remove the one screw (B) from the bottom panel.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x L6 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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7. Use a pin and push it inside the emergency eject hole to eject the odd drive tray.

8. Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the part of the module is visible and then slowly push back to

close the tray into the module with the module still partially exposed.

9. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay.

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10. Remove the two screws (C) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical

disk drive module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY

MAIN UNIT

KEYBOARD

MIDDLE COVER

Ax2

HEAT SINK FAN

MEDIA

BOARD

Ax1

USB

MODULE

Screw List

Ax3

E-KEY

BOARD

SUBWOOFER

MODULE

POWER

BOARD

Bx2, Ex2

LCD MODULE

Bx13,Ax3

UPPER CASE

Ax4

SPEAKER

MODULE

BLUETOOTH

MODULE

Ax1

MAIN

BOARD

SCREWX5(CPU)

CPU

Ax2

LAUNCH

BOARD

AUDIO

BOARD

MODULE

SCREWX4(VGA)

CPU/VGA

THERMAL MODULE

Ax2

Ax4

TOUCHPAD

BRACKET

TOUCHPAD

MODULE

VGA CARD

FINGERPRINT

MODULE

Item Screw Color Part No.

A M2 x L4 Black 86.00E13.524 B M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536 E M2.5 x L10 Black 86.00F84.73A

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. Push down on the lock and release the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case.

3. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area.

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4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard.

Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover.

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3. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover.

Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73..

3. Disconnect the cable from the Power Board connector.

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4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the Power Board to the upper case.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 x L4 (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

5. Release the Power Board from the latches and remove the Power Board from the upper case.

Removing the Heatsink Fan Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. Remove the two screws (A) securing the heatsink fan module in place.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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4. Lift the heatsink fan module and disconnect the heatsink fan connector from the main board.

5. Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module.

Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

4. Remove the four screws securing the VGA board heatsink module (Discrete Model only) and the five

screw securing the CPU heatsink module.

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5. Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system.

Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

4. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

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

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6. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU.

NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to install the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown.

Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

4. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

5. Remove the two screws (A) securing the VGA board to the main board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2 x L4 (2) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

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6. Remove the VGA board from the main board.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

11. Turn over the system and remove the two screws (B) from the bottom of the left and right hinges.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

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12. Carefully pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches.

13. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board.

14. Remove the two screws (E) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2.5 x L10 (2) Black 4.0 kgf-cm

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15. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit.

NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please note that the cable should be routed well.

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 68.

10. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

11. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

12. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.

13. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

14. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

15. See “Removing the CPU” on page 77.

16. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 78.

17. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.

18. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the TPAD1 connector on the main board.

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19. Disconnect the fingerprint cable from the FP1 connector on the main board.

20. Disconnect the launch board cable from the LAUNCH1 connector on the main board.

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21. Disconnect the power cable from the PWRCN1 connector on the main board.

22. Disconnect the media board cable from the MEDIA1 connector on the main board.

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23. Disconnect the E-key connector from the main board.

24. Disconnect the speaker cable from the INTSPK1 connector on the main board.

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25. Remove the eleven screws (11 x B) from the bottom panel.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~11 M2.5 x L6 (11) Black 3.0 kgf-cm

26. Turn the unit over and remove the 5 screws (2 x B, 3 x A) from the top panel.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~2 M2.5 x L6 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 3~5 M2 x L4 (3) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

27. Gently remove the upper case from the lower case.

Removing the Media Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 68.

10. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

11. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

12. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.

13. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

14. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

15. See “Removing the CPU” on page 77.

16. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 78.

17. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.

18. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 81.

19. Release the media board from the latches.

20. Turn over the media board to gain access to the cable.

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21. Disconnect the cable from the media board to remove the board from the upper case.

Removing the E-key Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

11. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.

12. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

13. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 77.

15. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 78.

16. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.

17. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 81.

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18. Disconnect the cable from the E-key board.

19. Remove the three screws (3 x A) securing the E-key board.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~3 M2 x L4 (3) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

20. Remove the E-key board from the upper case.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

11. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.

12. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

13. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 77.

15. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 78.

16. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.

17. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 81.

18. Remove the four screws (4 x A) securing the speaker module.

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1~4 M2 x L4 (4) Black 1.6 kgf-cm

19. Remove the cable that is glued to the speaker module.

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20. Remove the speaker module from the upper case.

Removing the Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 60.

2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 61.

3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 61.

4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 62.

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

6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 63.

7. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board Modules” on page 64.

8. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 66.

9. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 72.

10. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 73.

11. See “Removing the Power Board” on page 74.

12. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 75.

13. See “Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module” on page 76.

14. See “Removing the CPU” on page 77.

15. See “Removing the VGA Board (Discrete Model only)” on page 78.

16. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 79.

17. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 81.

18. Disconnect the cable from the launch board.

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