Acer Aspire 5935, Aspire 5935g Service Manual

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

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

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

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

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System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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

System Utilities 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Express Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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

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Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Power Saving Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Volume Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the MIC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Removing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Removing the Hinge Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Removing the VGA/MXM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the VGA/MXM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Hinge Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Saddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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

Replacing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the MIC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Volume Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Replacing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Replacing the PCI Express Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Troubleshooting 135

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

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No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Jumper and Connector Locations 157

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

LS-5011P LCD Backlight Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

LS-5012P Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

LS-5013P Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

LS-5014P VR Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

LS-5015P Finger printer Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

LS-5016P USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

LS-5017P IO Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

LS-5018P POWER SAVING Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

LS-5019P Touch pad button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

LS-501AP HDMI Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 171

Aspire 5935 Series Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

Aspire 5935 Series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Model Definition and Configuration 182

Aspire 5935 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Test Compatible Components 211

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

Online Support Information 217 Index 219

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, featuring:

• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

• Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45 Express Chipset*

• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300*

• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Dual-Channel SDRAM support

• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768*

• 15.6" Full HD 1920 x 1080*

• Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset*

• ATI Mobility™ Radeon HD 4570*

• NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130M*

TV Tuner

• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

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

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 6-in-1 card reader

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Audio

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

• True5.1-channel surround sound output

• High-definition audio support

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

• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones

• • MS-Sound compatible

Dimensions and Weight

• 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches)

• 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

• Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*

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

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

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

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

•ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

• ENERGY STAR®

Special keys and controls

• 86-/87-/91-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*

• ExpressCard®/54 slot

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

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• USB 2.0 port

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Consumer infrared (CIR) port

• RF-in jack*

• eSATA port

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) 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. 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

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Display screen

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step

Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Wireless LAN communication button/indicator

6 TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like

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Web camera for video communication.

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary b y model s).

data backup. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only certain models).

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

a computer mouse.

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No. Icon Item Description

7 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

Battery

8 Click buttons

(left, center* and right)

9 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you

1 1 TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off.

12 Acer MediaTouch Touch sensi ti ve controls for Acer Arcade, volume

13 Acer PowerSmart

key

Indicates the computer's power status.

Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

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

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).

use the computer.

(up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); with mute and hold keys.

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio outpu t. 15 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.

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Rear View

No. Item Description

1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out

earthshaking movie-house audio.

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

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock.

Some keyless models are also available.

2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

3 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

4 External display

(VGA) port

6 7 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB

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

9 ExpressCard/54

HDMI

eSATA

HDMI port Supports high definition dig ital video connections

eSATA port Connects to eSATA devices.

Microphone jack Accepts input from external microphones.

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

slot

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

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

(only for certain models).

camera).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 6-in-1 Card Reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC),

MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCPlus), 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.

3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical disk access

5 Optical drive eject

6 Emergency eject

7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

8 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner devices

1394

4-pin IEEE 1394 port

indicator

button

hole

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

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.

camera).

(only for certain models).

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

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

4 Memory

compartment

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

screws). Houses the computer's main memory.

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

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening.

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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection finge rp r in t read er:

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

• Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapp ing on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

• Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) or the 4-way scroll (3) button (only for certain models) to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This fingerprint reader or button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (4) Main touchpad (1)

Execute Quickly click twice Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor

Access context menu

NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, 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.

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

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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 keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

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

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

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursorcontrol keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Description

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

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

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

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

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

Application key

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

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

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

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

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

as described.

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

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

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

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

power. Press any key to return.

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

<Fn> + <F9> Keyboard backlight

toggle

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

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

Turns the keyboard backlight on or off.

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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.

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Using the System Utilities

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. F inally, 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.

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, PDC/Celeron mobile processor Core Logic Intel Cantiga (GM) / ICH9M FSB 667/800/1066MHz. CPU Package uPGA-478 CPU Core Voltage See Processor Specifications below L2 cache 2/3/6MB FSB 800/1066MHz

Processor Specifications

Processor

P7450 2.13G 2 1066 45nm 3M uPGA-478 KC.86R01.DPP P8600 2.4G 2 1066 45nm 3M uPGA-478 KC.87R01.DPP P8700 2.53G 2 1066 45nm 3M uPGA-478 KC.94E01.DTP P9500 2.53G 2 1066 45nm 6M uPGA-478 KC.94E01.DTP T6400 2.0G 2 800 45nm 3M uPGA-478 KC.95501.DTP T6600 2.2G 2 800 45nm 2M uPGA-478 KC.95E01.DPP T9400 2.53G 2 1066 45nm 6M uPGA-478 KC.64001.DTP T9550 2.66G 2 1066 45nm 6M uPGA-478 KC.66001.DTP

CPU Fan True Value Table

Core 0 Core 1

58 58 2500 28 66 66 3000 31 74 74 3400 34 85 85 3800 37 100 100 4200 40

• Throttling 50%: On=100°C Off: 90°C

• OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 96°C

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor InsydeH20 BIOS Version V0.06 BIOS ROM type Flash BIOS ROM size 1MB

CPU

Speed

CPU Temperature

Cores

Bus

Speed

Mfg.

Tech.

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

Cache

Size

Package Acer P/N

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Item Specification

Features • Support ISIPP

• Support Acer UI

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Various hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3, C4 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

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Intel Cantiga (GM) / ICH9M Memory size 4GB DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB Supports DIMM type DDRIII Supports DIMM Speed 800/1066MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

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

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

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

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5764ML Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset Intel WLAN Shirley Peak Data throughput Protocol Typical Throughput

802.11a

802.11b

802.11g

802.11n

Protocols Data transmit/receive:

• IEEE WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N1, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i,

802.11h

• Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Certified* for 802.11 a, 802.11 b, 802.11 g, WMM*, WPA*, and WPA2*

• (Wi-Fi Alliance Draft-N1 and 802.11n certifications expected when available)

Security

• Authentication WPA7 and WPA27, 802.1X, LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP-TLS, and PEAP-MSCHAPv2*

• Protocols Encryption CKIP, TKIP, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (for 802.11a/b/g), AES-CCMP (for 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N)

Interface Connector interface Mini Card form factor, based on PCIe electrical interface

Microsoft WHQL YES

23 MBit/s

4.3 MBit/s 19 MBit/s 130 MBit/s

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (GB) 320, 160 250, 500 320, 250,

Segate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS

Seagate ST9250315AS ST9500325AS

Toshiba MK3255GSX MK2555GSX MK1655GSX

160

HGST HTS545050 HTS545032 HTS545025 HTS543216

WD WD5000BEVT WD3200BEVT WD2500BEVT WD1600BEVT

500, 320, 250,

160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 3, 2, 2 Drive Format Disks 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1, 1 Spindle speed

5400 5400 5400 5400 5400

(RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Interface SATA SATA SATA Internal transfer

rate (Mbits/sec,

352 395~952 typ. 850 Mbits/s

maximum max)

I/O data transfer

150 300 300 maximum

rate (Mbytes/sec

max) DC Power Requirements Voltage

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

tolerance

Blueray Combo Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model

PLDS DS-4E1S LF, Pioneer BDC-TD01RS LF, HLDS CT10 LF

name Performance

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Specification Transfer rate (MB/

sec)

Sustained:

3.5 Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA

Sustained: 10

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Item Specification

Applicable disc formats

CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM BD-ROM ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-R ver1.0 and ver2.0, UDF2.5 BD-RE ver2.0 and ver3.0, UDF2.5

BD-hybrid (only BD part) Loading mechanism Manual load/ Plunger system Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

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Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model

HLDS GT20N LF, Toshiba TS-L633B LF, Sony AD-7580S LF, PLDS DS-8A3S LF name

Performance

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Specification

Transfer rate Sustained:

3,600 kB/s (24x) max. Buffer Memory 1 MB Interface SATA Applicable disc

formats

DVD-ROM:

4.7GB (Single Layer), 8.5GB (Dual Layer)

DVD-R:

3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only), 4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read only), 4.7GB (Ver.

2.1 for General: read & write) (DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)

DVD-RW:

4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0)

DVD-RAM:

2.6GB/side (Ver. 1.0: read only) 1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. 2.2)

DVD+R:

4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)(DL)8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)DVD+RW:4.7GB (Vol.1 Ver.1.3)

Sustained: 1 1 .08 Mbytes/s (8x) max.

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc

CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc

CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-Session, Video CD

CD-Audio DiscMixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio)

CD-ExtraCD-Text

CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”: read & write)

D-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”: read & write) Loading mechanism Drawer type manual load / Electrical release Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek IC ALC889X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec Audio onboard or optional Onboard Mono or Stereo Ste reo Internal Microphone ·AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum Internal Speaker / Quantity 2.1 speaker configuration: 2X 4Ohm 2W Main Speakers,

·22Ohm 3Watt 50cc Chamber Subwoofer

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic • Intel Cantin a GM (800/1066MHz FSB supported)

• ICH9-M

• Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GM LAN • BCM5764ML for GIGA LAN WLAN

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Item Controller

Audio Codec • REALTEK IC ALC889X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec

with Dolby Digital Live

Keyboard • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management

Unit

Card Reader • JMB380 card reader

Keyboard

Item Specification

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

Yes

simultaneously

Battery

Item

6 Cell 8 Cell

Vendor & model name Sanyo, Sony, Panasonic,

Specification

Sanyo, Sony, Simplo

Samsung, Simplo Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh 4800 mAh Number of battery cell 6 8 Package configuration 3S2 4S2P

LCD 15.6" HD

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO B156XW02 CMO N156B3-L02 Screen Diagonal (mm) 394.9 394.9 Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x 3 (RGB) x 768 1366 x R.G.B. x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.255 x 0.255 0.252 (H) x 0.252 (V) Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe RGB vertical stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally white

Typical White Luminance (cd/m also called Brightness

220 typ. (5 points average)

)

187 min. (5 points average)

220 typ. (5 points average) 200 min. (5 points average)

Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. (5 points) TBD Contrast Ratio 400 typ 500 typ. Response Time (Optical Rise

8 typ / 15 Max 7 typ / 12 Max

Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3 typ. +3.3 typ. Typical Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right): 45

CR = 10 (Left): 45 Vertical (Upper): 15 CR = 10 (Lower): 35

Horizontal (Right): 45 CR = 10 (Left): 45 Vertical (Upper): 20 CR = 10 (Lower): 45

Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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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 th e up and down arrow keys.

• To chang e 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

Main Boot

CPU Type

CPU Speed

HDD Model Name:

HDD Serial Number:

ATAPI Model Name:

System BIOS Version:

VGA BIOS Version:

Serial Number:

Asset Tag Number:

Product Name:

Manufacturer Name:

UUID:

SecurityInformation Advanced Power

Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo CPU T6400 @ 2.00GHz

2.00GHz

ST9250320AS

5SW1P2VA

HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20N

V0.06

Intel V1706

Aspire

Acer

03630D6D-5C62-4E4B-B59D-001EECE076C6

Exit

Help

Exit

ESC

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

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

Select Item Select Menu

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

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

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.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Advanced PowerMain

System Time:

System Time: System Date:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quick Boot

Network Boot

F12 Boot Menu

D2D Recovery

SATA Mode

Display Mode

SecurityInformation

[19:10:59]

[19:10:59] [01/09/2009]

[01/09/2009]

4095 MB

512 MB

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[AHCI]

[iGPU]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

This is the help for the hour field. Valid range is from 0 to 23. INCREASE/REDUCE

: F5/F6

Help

Exit

ESC

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

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

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

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

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

Video Memory This field reports the memory allocated for video

Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting,

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

F12 Boot Menu Enable the Press <F12> to display Boot Menu message

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Display Mode Configures the mode of operation for the display Option: iGPU or ?

Select Item Select Menu

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 2047 MB.

graphics. Memory size is fixed to 64 MB.

decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

server).

during boot.

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

operate.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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

(month/day/year) N/A

N/A

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE

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Advanced

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

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Advanced PowerMain

X Boot Configuration

X Boot Configuration X Peripheral Configuration

X Peripheral Configuration

X IDE Configuration

X Video Configuration

X USB Configuration

X Chipset Configuration

X ACPI Table/Features Control

Express Card

X PCI Express Root Port 1

X PCI Express Root Port 2

X PCI Express Root Port 3

X PCI Express Root Port 4

X PCI Express Root Port 5

X PCI Express Root Port 6

X ASF Configuration

SecurityInformation

[Disabled][Disabled]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Configures Boot Settings.

Help

Exit

ESC

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

Parameter Description Submenu Items

Boot Configuration Enter the Boot Configuration menu. • Numlock Peripheral

Configuration

IDE Configuration Enter the IDE Configuration menu. • IDE Controller

Select Item Select Menu

Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. • Serial Port A

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

• Infrared Port

• Azalia

•Lan

• HDC Configure as

• AHCI Option ROM Support

• SATA Port 0, 1, 4, 5 HotPlug

• Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

Video Configuration

USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. • USB Legacy

Chipset Configuration

ACPI Table/ Features Control

Express Card Disabled • N/A PCI Express Root

Port 1 ~ 6

ASF Configuration Enter the ASF Configuration Menu • Mini WatchDog Timeout

Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render Standby

• IGD—Device2, Function1

• IGD—Pre-allocat Memory

• IGD—DVMT Size

• Clock Chip Initialize

• Enabled CK SSC

• IGD—Boot Type

• IGD—LCD Panel Type

• IGD—TV

• IGD—PAVP Mode

•EHCI 1, 2

• UHCI 1 ~ 5

• Per-Port Control

• USB Port 0~7

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. • Port 80h Cycles

• DMI Link ASPM Control

• Automatic ASPM

• PCI Latency Timer

•VT-d

•iTPM

Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control menu.

Enter the PCI Express Root Port Menu • PCI Express Root Port 1

• FACP—C2 Latency Value

• FACP—C3 Latency Value

• FACP—RTC S4 Wa keup

• APIC—IO APIC Mode

• HPET—HPET Support

• Base Address select

• VC1 Enable

• ASPM

• Automatic ASPM

• ASPM L0s

• ASPM L1

•URR

•FER

•NFER

•CER

•CTO

• SEFE

• SENFE

• SECE

• PME Interrupt

•PMI SCI

• Hot Plug SCI

• BIOS Boot Timeout

• OS Boot Timeout

• Power-on wait time

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Security

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Supervisor Password Is:

User Password Is:

HDD Password Is:

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Set User Password

Set HDD Password

Power on password

AdvancedMain Boot

Security Power

Clear

[Disabled]

Exit

Item Specific Help

Install or Change the password and the length of password must be less than eight words.

Help

Exit

ESC

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

Parameter Description Option

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

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

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

Select Item Select Menu

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.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

N/A

Disabled or Enabled

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

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

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Setting a Password

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

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password [ ][ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

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

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

3. Press Enter. After 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:

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

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

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

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

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

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Changing a Password

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password [ ][ ]

Enter New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ][ ]

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

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

field.

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

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

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

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

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue][Continue]

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

Setup Warning.

Setup Warning

Invalid Password.

[Continue][Continue]

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

Setup Warning

Passwords do not match.

Re-enter password.

[Continue][Continue]

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Power

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

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Advanced PowerMain

X Advanced CPU Control

X Advanced CPU Control X Platform Power Management

X Platform Power Management

X Break Event

ACPI S3:

Wake on PME

Wake on Modem Ring

Quickly S4 Resume

Auto wake on S5

SecurityInformation

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

These items control various CPU parameters.

Help

Exit

ESC

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

Parameter Description Submenu Items

Advanced CPU Control

Platform Power Management

Select Item Select Menu

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

Enter the Platform Power Management menu.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

• Boot performance mode

• Thermal Mode

• CMP Support

• Use XD capability

• VT Support

• SMRR Support

•C-States

• Enhanced C-States

• C-State Pop Up Mode

• C-State Pop Down Mode

• C4 Exit Timing Mode

• Deep C4

• Hard C4E

• Enable C6

• PCI Clock Run

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

Break Event Enter the Break Event menu • Storage Break Event

• PCIE Break Event

• PCI Break Event

• EHCI Break Event

• UHCI Break Event

• HDA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State. N/A Wake on PME Disable or Enable wake up when the

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

Wake on Modem Ring

Quickly S4 Resume

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

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

Disable or Enable optional quick boot from S4 Resume.

and time or at a fixed time everyday.

N/A

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Boot

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Boot priority order:

AdvancedMain Boot

Security Power

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE0 : ST9250320AS

2. IDE1 : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20N

3. USB FDD :

4. Network Boot : MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0500

5. USB HDD :

6. USB CDROM :

F1 ESC

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

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

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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Exit

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

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Information

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

AdvancedMain Boot

Security Power

Exit

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

Select Item Select Menu

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

F9 F10

Setup Default Save and Exit

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BIOS Flash Utilities

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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

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

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not

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

1. Prepare a bootable diskette.

2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

IMPORTANT:Use USB KEY, USB HDD, DVD-RW, and HDDs that can boot to DOS mode.

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.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information

Boot priority order:

AdvancedMain Boot

Security Power

Exit

Item Specific Help

1. IDE0 : ST9250320AS

2. IDE1 : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT20N

3. USB FDD :

4. Network Boot : MBA v11.0.3 Slot 0500

5. USB HDD :

6. USB CDROM :

Help

Exit

ESC

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

Select Item Select Menu

F5/F6 Enter

Change Values Select SubMenu

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

Setup Default

Save and Exit

F10

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

connected, the following warning displays:

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WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.

2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS password method:

Remove HDD Password:

If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated.

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. After the error is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on th e screen.

2. An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities. Note down this key.

3. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD

[Encode code] with the code noted in the previous step, as follows:

UnlockHD 76943488

4. The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD.

Password : 46548274

5. Key in the password from the previous step to unlock the HDD as shown.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

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

RTC_RST jumper as shown below.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, 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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Using Boot Sequence Selector

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

1. Enter into DOS.

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

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

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

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Using DMITools

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

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

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Boot into DOS.

2. Execute dmitools.exe. The following messages are displayed on the screen to prompt the dmitools

mode.

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

• dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom

• dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom

• dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to eeprom

• dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom

• dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom

The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.

Read DMI Information from Memory

Input:

dmitools /r

Output:

Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag

Write Product Name to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wp Acer

Write Serial Number to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789

4). Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf)

Input:

dmitools /wu

5). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM

Input:

dmitools /wa Acet Asstag

NOTE: When using any of the Write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective.

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Using the ICW50/ICY70 LAN MAC Utility

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

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

as below:

WriteData = ‘001122334455' MAC value StartAddr=7A MAC address WriteLeng=6 MAC value length KeepByte=0 don’t care

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

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.

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.

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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 th e 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

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External Module Disassembly Process

IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model.

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

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

Turn off system and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove

Battery

Remove

ODD

Remove

Dummy Cards

Remove

HDD

Remove

Lower Covers

Remove

DIMMs

Remove

TV Tuner

Remove

WLAN

NOTE: Items enclosed with broken lines (— - - —) are optional and may not be present. Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD M2.5*5 1

M2*3 2 HDD M3*3 4 TV Tuner

M2*3 2 (optional)

WLAN Module M2*3 2

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the computer over.

2. Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position.

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

unit (2).

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Removing the Express Dummy Card

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

2. Pull the card out from the slot.

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

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

2. Pull the card out from the slot.

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Removing the Lower Covers

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48.

2. Loosen the four captive screws in the Memory/HDD and WLAN covers.

WLAN Cover

3. Carefully open the Memory/HDD cover.

Memory/ HDD Cover

4. Carefully open the WLAN cover.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.

2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*5 1

3. Insert a suitable object in to the Lower Cover to push the ODD Module clear of the casing.

4. Pull the ODD Module out of the chassis.

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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD Bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2*3 2

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

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

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.

2. Use the pull-tab to lift the HDD and disconnect the interface.

3. Lift the hard disk drive module out of the bay. NOTE: To prev ent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.

4. Remove the vertical interface connector as shown.

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5. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

6. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.

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

3. Remove the DIMM module.

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

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Removing the WLAN Module

IMPORTANT: If the model purchased supports TV Tuner functionality, remove the TV Tuner Module before removing the WLAN Module.

1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 51.

2. Remove the two screws securing the Mini-Card Bracket an d WLAN Module to the Mainboard

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*3 2

3. Remove the Mini-Card Bracket as shown.

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4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN Module.

IMPORTANT: The black cable attaches to the MAIN terminal and the white cable attaches to the AUX terminal.

5. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket.

NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Media Board

Remove

Launch Board

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

Power Saving

Boar d

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Upper Cover M2.5*8 18

M2.5*5 2 M2.5*3 3

M2.5*5 1 Speaker Module M2.5*3 4 Power Saving Board M2.5*3 2 Volume Control Board M2.5*3 2 Button Board M2.5*5 2 Finger Print Reader M2*3 2 TouchPa d Bracket M2.5*3 2

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

Volume Control

Boar d

Lower Cover

(see page 54)

Remove

MIC Board

Remove

Button Board

Remove

Finger Print

Reader

Remove

TouchPad

Bracket

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Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Upper Cover

Remove

Saddle

Remove

USB Board

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

RTC Battery

Remove

Subwoofer

Remove

Hinge Wells

Remove

Bluetooth Modu le

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

VGA/MXM Card

Remove

Card Reader

Boar d

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Module M2.5*5 4 Right Saddle M2.5*5 2 USB Board M2.5*3 1 Card Reader Board M2.5*3 4 Hinge Wells M2.5*3 2 Mainboard M2.5*3 1 VGA/MXM M2.5*3 1 or 2 Thermal Module CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 5

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Removing the Keyboard

1. Locate the five securing clips on the top edge of the Keyboard.

2. Starting with the central clip, release all five securing clips by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool.

3. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard as shown.

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4. Rotate the Keyboard upward away from the Upper Cover and place it face down on the TouchPad area.

5. Open the Keyboard backlight FFC connector and disco nnect the FFC.

6. Open the Keyboard FFC connector and disconnect the FF C.

7. Remove the Keyboard from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Upper Cover

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

2. Turn the computer over. Remove the twenty-three screws on the bottom panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover (red callout)

M2.5*8 18

Upper Cover (blue callout)

Upper Cover (green callout)

3. Turn the computer over. Open the Launch Board FFC connector and disconnect the FFC.

M2.5*5 2

M2.5*3 3

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4. Remove the single screw securing the Keyboard Cover to the Upper Cover, and remove the Keyboard Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Keyboard Cover M2.5*5 1

5. Disconnect the following FFCs (A, B, D, and E) and cables (C, F, and G) from the Mainboard.

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

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6. Starting on the front left side of the casing and working along toward the right, pry the upper and lower covers apart as shown.

7. Work along the casing on the right and left sides toward the back edge, prying apart the casing.

8. Remove the Upper Cover as shown.

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Removing the Media Board

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

2. Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Media Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive.

3. Turn the Upper Cover over. Lift the Media Board cover, left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper

Cover.

4. Press down the securing latch (1) and push the Media Board in the direction of the arrow (2) to disengage the securing clips.

Securing Clip

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5. Lift the Media Board away from the Upper Cover (1) and feed the FFC through the Upper Cover (2) to remove the Media Board.

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Removing the Launch Board

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

2. Turn the Upper Cover over and lift the Launch Board FFC to disconnect the adhesive.

3. Turn the Upper Cover over. Lift the Launch Board cover, left side first, and remove the cover from the Upper

Cover.

4. Press down the securing latch (1) and push the Launch Board in the direction of the arrow (2) to disengage the securing clips.

Securing Clip

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5. Lift the Launch Board away from the Upper Cover.

6. Feed the FFC through the Upper Cover to remove the Launch Board

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Removing the Speaker Module

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

2. Lift the mylar covering to expose the Speaker cable as shown.

3. Remove the Speaker cable from the cable channel as shown.

4. Remove the four securing screws from the Speaker module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Module M2.5*3 4

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5. Using both hands, lift the Speaker Module upward to remove it from the Upper Cover.

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Removing the Power Saving Board

1. See “Removing the Speaker Module” on page 70.

2. Remove the Power Saving Board cable from the cable channel as shown.

3. Remove the two securing screws from the board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Power Saving Board

4. Remove the board from the chassis.

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5. Disconnect the cable from the Power Saving Board as shown.

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Removing the Volume Control Board

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

2. Lift the Volume Control Board FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive.

3. Remove the two screws securing the board to the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Volume Control Board

4. Lift the board clear of the Upper Cover.

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Removing the MIC Board

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

2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the MIC cable to the Upper Cover.

3. Remove the MIC cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

4. Lift the MIC Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown.

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Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader

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

2. Lift the Button Board FFC to detach the adhesive holding it in place.

3. Remove the two screws securing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader to the Upper Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Button Board M2.5*5 2

4. Lift the modules clear of the Upper Cover.

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5. Open the FFC locking latch and disconnect the Fing er Print Reader FFC from the Button Board.

6. Remove Button Board from the bracket.

7. Turn the bracket over and remove the two screws securing the Finger Print Reader to the bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Finger Print Reader

M2*3 2

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8. Remove the Finger Print Reader from the bracket as shown.

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket

IMPORTANT: The TouchPad cannot removed from the Upper Cover. Replace the entire Upper Cover if the TouchPad malfunctions.

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

2. Lift the TouchPad FFC to detach the adhesive securing it in place.

3. Open the locking latch and disconne ct the TouchPad FFC from the TouchPad.

4. Lift the Finger Print Reader protection strip from the TouchPad Bracket as shown.

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5. Remove the two screws securing the TouchPad Bracket in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPad Bracket

6. Lift the TouchPad Bracket, front edge first, and remove it from the Upper Cover.

M2.5*3 2

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Removing the LCD Module

IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced.

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

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

3. Pull the Antenna cables through the cover as shown. Ensure that the Antennas are completely free from the

cover.

4. Disconnect the USB Board cable as shown.

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5. Remove the USB Board cable from the cable clips as shown.

6. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the USB Board and Backlight cables in place.

7. Disconnect the Backlight and USB Board cables from the Mainboard.

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8. Lift the USB Board cable to detach the adhesive securing it in place.

9. Remove the USB Board and Backlight cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all

cable clips.

10. Remove the Antenna and Backlight cables from the cable clip as shown.

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11. Pass the Antenna and Backl ight cables through the space between the Battery Bay and Hinge well as shown.

12. Remove the cables from the final cable clip as shown.

13. Disconnect the Conductive cable from the Mainboard.

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14. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard.

15. Remove the Conductive and LVDS cables from the cable channel. Ensure that the cables are free from all

cable clips.

16. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5 4

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17. Using both hand s, lift the LCD Module clear of the Lower Cover.

IMPORTANT: The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of factory conditions. If any part of the LCD

Module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced.

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Removing the Saddles

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

2. Lift the left side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown.

3. Remove the two screw securing the right side Saddle to the Lower Cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Right Saddle M2.5*5 2

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4. Lift the right side Saddle clear of the Lower Cover as shown.

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Removing the USB Board

1. See “Removing the Saddles” on page 87.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2.5*3 1

3. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover as shown.

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Removing the Subwoofer

1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 81.

2. Disconnect the Subwoofer cable from the Mainboard.

3. Remove the cable from the channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips.

4. Using both hands, lift the Subwoofer clear of the Lower Cover.

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Acer Aspire 5935, Aspire 5935g Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Front View

Closed Front View

Rear View

Left View

Right View

Bottom View

TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Special Key

Using the System Utilities

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Power

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utilities

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

General Information

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the Express Dummy Card

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Lower Covers

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the DIMM Modules

Removing the WLAN Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Upper Cover Disassembly Flowchart

Lower Cover Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the Upper Cover

Removing the Media Board

Removing the Launch Board

Removing the Speaker Module

Removing the Power Saving Board

Removing the Volume Control Board

Removing the MIC Board

Removing the Button Board and Finger Print Reader

Removing the TouchPad Bracket

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Saddles

Removing the USB Board

Removing the Subwoofer