Acer Aspire 6530 Service Manual

Aspire 6530 Series

Service Guide

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Copyright

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

Disclaimer

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

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

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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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.

IV

Preface

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Utilities 27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the ExpressCard dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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

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

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

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Upper Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

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

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the TV Tuner Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the VGA Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Troubleshooting 117

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Touchpad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

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HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

USB Failure (Rightside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Modem Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

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

POST Codes Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Core POST Code Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Jumper and Connector Locations 145

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 149

Aspire 6530 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Main Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Aspire 6530 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Model Definition and Configuration 164

Aspire 6530 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Test Compatible Components 201

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Peripheral Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Online Support Information 211
Index 213

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating System

• Genuine Windows® Vista™

Platform

• AMD Better By Design program, featuring:

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

• AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*

• AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor*

• AMD M780G Chipset*

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

Chapter 1

System Memory

• Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

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

TV Tuner

• Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T*

Display and graphics

• 16:9 aspect ratio

• 16" Full HD 1920 x 1080*

• 16" HD 1366 x 768*

• AT I Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3470 Hybrid x 2*

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650*

Chapter 1 1

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive options:

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

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• 5-in-1 card reader

Audio

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

supporting low-frequency effects

• 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

Communication

• Acer Video Conference, featuring:

• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*

• Acer PureZone technology*

• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*

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

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

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

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92

Dimensions and Weight

• 385 (W) x 277.5 (D) x 41/43.9 (H) mm (15.71 x 11.49 x 1.61/1.73 inches)

• 3.80 kg (8.37 lbs.) with 2 HDDs and 8-cell battery pack

• 3.60 kg (7.48 lbs.) with 1 HDD and 6-cell battery pack

Privacy control

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution*

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

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Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 71 W 4800 mAh*

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh*

• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter*

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter*

• ENERGY STAR® 4.0

Special keys and controls

• 105/106-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• Acer EasyPort IV connector*

• ExpressCard™/54 slot

• Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader*

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

• 3 USB 2.0 ports

• USB 2.0 / eSATA port *

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

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support*

• External display (VGA) port

• Consumer infrared (CIR) port

• RF-in jack*

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

• Microphone-in jack

• Line-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• Modem (RJ-11) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C

• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. The specifications listed above are for reference

only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

4 Chapter 1

Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Acer Crystal Eye

webcam

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

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

Chapter 1 5

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

displays computer output (Configuration
may vary by models).

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

No. Icon Item Description

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when

you use the computer.

8 Click buttons

(left, center* and
right)

9 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

10 VOL + Volume Up Increase system volume/decrease system

VOL - Volume Down

11 Acer MediaT ouch

keys

12 Easy-launch

buttons

13 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

14 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

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

like a computer mouse.

volume.
For use with Acer Arcade and other media

playing programs.
Buttons for launching frequently used

programs.

output.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 5-in-1 card

reader

2 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control

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

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only
one card can operate at any given time.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

3 Acer EasyPort IV

connector

4 External display

(VGA) port

5

6

7 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices

8 Headphones/

HDMI

e SATA

HDMI port Supports high definition digital video

USB 2.0 /
e SATA port

/

speaker/line-out
jack with S/PDIF
support

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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

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

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain
models).

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

connections (only for certain models).
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.

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

(e.g., speakers, headphones).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).

9 ExpressCard/54

slot

Chapter 1 7

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module.

Right View

No. Icon Item Description

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

USB camera).
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
3 Optical disk access

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

6 Modem (RJ-11)

port

7 RF-in port Accepts input signals from digital TVtuner

Kensington lock
slot

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

turned off.

Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the

computer is off.

Connects to a phone line.

devices (only for certain models).

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

security lock.

Rear View

No. Item Description

1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking

movie-house audio.

2 Ventilation

slots

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

Bottom View

No. 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 Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

5 Hard disk bay-

Secondary

6 Memory

compartment

7 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

screws).

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

screws) (only for certain models).

Houses the computer's main memory.

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the

fan.

Chapter 1 9

Indicators

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

Icon Function Description

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.

WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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

shows green when in AC mode.

Easy-Launch Buttons

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

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

Icon Function Description

Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.

(user-programmable)

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

Bluetooth communication
switch

Wireless communication
switch

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.

Enables/disables the wireless function.

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Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader)

The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:

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

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

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

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

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

Function Left Button (1) Right Button (3) Main touchpad (2)

Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

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

finger on the touchpad to
drag the cursor.

Tap twice (at the same speed

as double-clicking a mouse

button); rest your finger on

the touchpad on the second

tap and drag the cursor.
Access

Click once.

context menu

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

movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.

Chapter 1 11

Using the Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function
and special keys.

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock

<Fn> + <F11>

Scroll Lock <Fn> +
<F12>

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

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

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

Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off

Number keys on
embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing letters on

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor­control keys.

embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor­control keys.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Description

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

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

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

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

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

Application
key

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

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

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

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

taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

as described.

Chapter 1 13

Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

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

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

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

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

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

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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

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

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

Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.

Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer
Empowering Technology.

screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.

power. Press any key to return.

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Special Key

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

The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

Chapter 1 15

Using the System Utilities

Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose
fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness
of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against
unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy
music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast
application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to
three applications/websites from a single finger swipe.

Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents
using Acer FingerNav. With Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of
protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of accessing your daily tasks with a simple
swipe of your finger!

For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.

To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:

1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.

2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's

recommended value.

Chapter 1 17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type AMD S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series-Turion/Sempron), T3(1.2~2.6G/s)

(Bandwidth:9.6GB/s to 20.8GB/s)

CPU Features • Hyper Transport 3.0 Technology.Designed to support HT Gen 3 speed form

1.2Ghz to 2.6Ghz

• 64-bit or 128-bit DDR2 Memory Interface, Two independent 64 Bit DDR2

channels

• Split Power Planes, Separate power planes providesd for each CPU core and

on die Northbridge

• Up to 2 processor core per die, Upto 1MB L2 cache per die

• Each CPU core supports up to 8 P-states: P0 (Highest performance) and

P7 (Lowest)

Power

CPU package AMD 638-pin micro PGA

CPU Fan True Value Table

• VDD0,VDD1 set according to the respective P-stage control when core VDD

are isolated and VDD set according to the CPU core in the highest
performance P-state when VDD is common

• CPU_VDDNB. VLDT 1.2V_HT, VDD I/O 1.8VSUS. CPU Memory Interface

SMDDR_VTEM

Level Fan On Temp. Fan Off Temp. RPM Throttling dB(A)

1 50 45 2300 31
2 60 55 2600 34
3 70 65 2800 37
4 80 75 3100 40

• Throttling 50%: On =100°C ; Off=90°C

• OS Shut down: 125C

• H/W Shut down: 125C

• Fan default: 5V

Northbridge

Item Specification

Chipset AMD RS780MN
Features

• CPU Hyper Transport Interface , Support 16 bit up/down Hyper transport

3.0 interface up to 5.2GT/s

• PCI Express Interface , Support PCIE GEN2 , Optimizes peer to peer and

general purpose link performance, Highly flexible PCI Express

implementation to suit a variety of platform needs
Power 1.1V,1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V
Package FCBGA 528-pin

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Southbridge

Item Specification

Chipset AMD SB 700
Features

• A-Link Express II Interface to AMD North bridge, High data transfer

Bandwidth up to 2.5GT/s/Lane

• USB controllers, 5 OHCI and 2 EHCI host controllers to support 12 USB

2.0 ports and 2 dedicated USB 1.1 ports

• SAT A controllers , Support six SATA II ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s,

Support both SATA 1.5 and SATA 3.0 compliance devives, Supports E-

SATA raid support and AHCI support

• Interrupt controller, Support IOAPIC/X APIC mode for 24 channel of

interrupt

• High definition Audio support up to 4 codec's and up to 192Khz sample

rate and 32 bit audio
Power 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V, 5V
Package FCBGA 528-pin

System Clock

Item Specification

Chipset SLG8SP628VTR
Clock Synthesizer

Features

• 200MHz for CPU

• 100MHz clock buffer for RS780MN, SB 700, PCIE device

• 96MHz for RS780MN

• 48MHz for USB clock inside SB700, Card reader

• 33MHz PCI clock for PC device, LPC

• Support spread spectrum function, for reducing EMI

• Support SM bus interface

Power 3.3V, 1.2V
Package 64 pin QFN

Crystal and Oscillator

Item Specification

Features

• 14.31818 MHz crystal for clock chip

• 32.768 KHz crystal for SB700 and WPCE775C

• 25Mhz crystal for LAN AR8182

• 25Mhz for SATA control inside SB700

• 12Mhz for finger printer control

System Memory

Item Specification

Features

• DDR II 667/800MHz SDRAM memory interface design

• 2 DDR SODIMM slot

• Maximum memory up to 4GB-SODIMM

Chapter 1 19

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

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

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

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

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model
Name

Capacity (MB) 250, 200,

Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 512
Data heads 4, 4, 3, 2 4, 4 or 3, 3, 2, 24, 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 4, 2 4, 3, 2, 2

Segate
ST9250827AS
ST9200827AS
ST9160827AS
ST9120817AS

160, 120

Segate
ST9320320AS
ST9250320AS
ST9200321AS
ST9160310AS
ST9120310AS

320, 250,
200, 160, 120

Toshiba
MK3252GSX
MK2552GSX
MK1652GSX
MK1252GSX

320, 250,
160, 120

WD
WD2500BEVS
WD2500BEAS
WD2000BEVS
WD2000BEAS
WD1600BEVS
WD1600BEAS
WD1200BEVS
WD1200BEAS

250, 200, 160,
120

WD
WD3200BEVT
WD2500BEVT
WD1600BEVT
WD1200BEVT

320, 250, 160,
120

Drive Format
Disks 2, 2, 2, 1 2 or 1, 2, 2, 1, 12, 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 2, 2, 1, 1

Spindle speed
(RPM)

Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 2 MB

Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA

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5400 5400 5400 5400 5400

8 MB

(WDxxxxBEAS)
8 MB

(WDxxxxBEVS)

Item Specification

Internal transfer
rate (Mbits/sec,

778 352 400 ~ 794

typical

max)
I/O data transfer

300 150 300 150 maximum 300 maximum

rate
(Mbytes/sec

max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage

5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%

tolerance

Super-Multi Combo Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer and Model Pioneer DVR-TD08RS
Type Drawer loading
Interface Serial ATA Revision 2.6
Data Transfer Mode Gen1i 1.5Gbits / sec
Buffer Memory Size 2 MB
Maximum Write Speed

Maximum Read Speed

• 8X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R, DVD+R W

• 6X Zone CLV at DVD-R DL / +R DL, DVD-RW

• 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM

• 24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW

• 8X CAV at DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R / +R, -RW / +RW,

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

• 5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM

• 24X CAV at CD-ROM, CD-R / RW

Formats Supported

• KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session

• CD Extra (CD PLUS)

• Video CD

• CD text data (Read / Write)

• CD-R discs (Read / Write)

• CD-RW discs (Read / Write)

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General (Read / Write)

• DVD-R DL Ver.3.0 (Read/Write)

• DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write)

• DVD+R Ver.1.3 (Read/Write)

• DVD+R DL Ver1.0 & 1.1 (Read / Write)

• DVD+RW Ver.1.3 (Read/Write)

• DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write)

• DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2

Power Supply 5V
Voltage Allowance ±5% (operating)

-8% (startup)

850 Mbits/s
maximum

850 Mbits/s
maximum

Chapter 1 21

Item Specification

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

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec

Sustained:

Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicable media types:

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

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

3.0.
Reading:
DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer
DVD+R single/double layer
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
CD-DA
CD-ROM
CD-ROM/XA
Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD
CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open)

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

Combo Drive Module

Item Specification

Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR
Type Drawer loading
Interface SATA
Data Transfer Modes

• PIO mode

• DMA

• Ultra DMA33

Buffer Memory Size 4.5 MB
Maximum Write Speed 11 Mbytes/sec
Maximum Read Speed 9 Mbytes/sec

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Item Specification

Formats Supported Read

• BD-Video (12cm, Single and Dual Layer), BD-ROM (12cm, Single

and Dual Layer)

• DVD-Video (8cm/12cm, Single and Dual Layer), DVD-ROM (8cm/

12cm, Single and Dual Layer), Multi-Boarder, Multi-Session

CD Write

• CD-R Media (48x/40x/32x/24x/16x/8x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Taiyo-

Yuden, Mitsui, Ricoh, Fuji film, Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Memorex,
RITEK, CMC, P.V.C, JVC, SKC, ACER, Prime Disc, TDK

• CD-RW Media (10x/4x) Ricoh, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), ACER,

OPTROM, Memorex, P.V.C, RITEK, CMC, LEADDA TA, GigaStorage,
Prodisc, Fornex, Samsung, Philips

DVD Write

• DVD+R Media (16x/8x/4x/2.4x) Taiyo-Yuden, Mitsubishi (Verbatim),

Ricoh, TDK

• DVD+R Double Layer Media (8x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)

• DVD+RW Media (8x/4x/2.4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), Ricoh, TDK

• DVD-R Media (16x/8x/4x/2x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK, Taiyo-

Yuden, PVC, Fuji Film, Ritek

• DVD-R DL Media (8x/4x) Mitsubishi (Verbatim)

• DVD-RW Media (6x/4x/2x/1x) JVC, PVC, Mitsubishi (Verbatim), TDK

• DVD-RAM Ver2.2 Media (5x/3x/2x) Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell

Power Supply +5V (DC)
Voltage Allowance +5V (DC) ±5%

Thermal Control

Item Specification

Type GMT G781
Features

• Thermal sensor control

• Interface I

2

C bus, address: 98h

Package 8 pin MSOP

BIOS ROM

Item Specification

Type Winbond W25X80, 1Mb CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory
Features

• One 8-pin soic package 1M BIT FLASH ROMis used for BIOS, keyboard

encoder and power controller codes. It occupies system memory area
E0000-FFFFF. After posting system, the shadow RAM function will be
enabled

• 64 KB per block

Power Supply current Active current = 15 mA (Typical)

Power-down current= 4 µA (Typical)

Package 8 pin SOIC

Chapter 1 23

LCD 16”

Item Specification

Vendor/model name Samsung LTN160HT01-A02
Screen Diagonal (mm) 406.4 (16.0”)
Active Area (mm) 353.28 (H) x 198.72 (V)
Display resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080
Pixel Pitch 0.184 (H) x 0.184 (V) (TYP.)
Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe
Display Mode Normally white

2

250

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

also called Brightness
Contrast Ratio Minimum 300, Typical 600
Response Time (Optical Rise

Typical 8, Maximum 16

Time/Fall Time) msec
Input Voltage 3.0 ~ 3.6V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W
Weight (without inverter) Typical 580g, Maximum 600g
Physical Size (mm) 365 (W) x 214 (H) x 6.2 (D)
Electrical Interface LVDS
Support Color 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree) Min. Typ.

Horizontal

Vertical 50 60

CR => 10

65 75
65 75

45 55

Horizontal

Vertical 10 20

CR => 100

30 40
30 40

10 20

Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)

0 to 50°C

-20 to 60°C

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VGA Subsystem

Item Specification

Type Internal Graphic (RS780MN)
Features

• Integrated dual-link 24 bit LVDS interface

• Integrated HD audio codec support linear PCM and AC3(5.1) audio

formats for HDMI output.

Item Specification

Type Discrete Graphic (MXM)
Model MS-V122B-M82ME-XT

MS-V122B-M86ME
GPU AMD M82ME-XT/M86ME

Features

• 16 Lane PCI Express support

• VGA support

• HDMI support

EC/KBC

Item Specification

Type WPCE775L
Features

• Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support

• Media center compliant CIR port

• Fast infrared port

• High-accuracy, high-speed ADC

• Up to 95 GPIO ports (including KB scannung) with a variety of wake-up

events

• 16 bit RISC core, with up to 4Mbyte of external address space, sunning at

up to 25Mhz

Package 128 pin LQFP package

Audio Codec and Amplifier

Item Specification

Type Realtek ALC888 Azadia Codec and Amplifier G1412 (headphone), G1441

(speaker), and MAX9736B ( subwoofer)

Features

• HD Audio

• SNR > 90,High-performance DACs with 95 dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs

with 90dB SNR (A-Weighting)

• Internal Digital Microphone

• Two speakers, at least 1.5W for each

• Subwoofer (tube)

• 1* Analog Microphone, 1*Headphone jack with SPDIF,1* Line in

LAN

Item Specification

Type Atheros AR8121
Features

• Support WOL from S4/S5

• File deployment support

• Cable diagnostic test (CDT) support

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Bluetooth

Item Specification

Type FOXCONN FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 mini USB module
Features

• Bluetooth 1.2 qualified Embedded USB module

• Extremely small size

• Class 2 specification RF output power (max+4 dBm)

• Full piconet and scatternet operation

• Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate

• USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface

• Very low power consumption

• Led indicator built-in

MDC Module

Item Specification

Features

• V.90/V.92 WWDAA

• MDC 3.3V card(HD)

• Wake-on ring support by S3

WLAN

Item Specification

Type

•

Features •
Power
Package

Battery

Item Specification

Manuafacturer SANYO/PANASONIC
Configuration 3S2P/4S2P
Capacity 4000 mAH/4800 mAH

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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

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

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

Navigating the BIOS Utility

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

• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.

• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.

• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.

• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.

• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.

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Information

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

PhoenixB IOS Set up Utility

Information Main Security Boot Exit

CPU Type : AMD Tur ion ( tm) X2
CPU Speed: 2300 MHz

IDE0 Model Name: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX
IDE0 Serial Number: 48CLT0G2T
IDE1 Model Name: ST9160310AS
IDE1 Serial Number: 5SV00T4L
ATAPI Model Name: Opti arc DVD RW AD-7560S
System BIOS Version: v0.2126
VGA B IOS Vers ion: v.10.94
Serial Number: ZK30S K 03C18270A 1C02500
Asset Tag Number:
Produc t Name: Aspire 6530
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: 00C565C7D09BDB119C0D001E68911A04

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

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of device installed on primary IDE master.
IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of device installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of device installed on secondary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of device installed on secondary IDE

master.
ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of

the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

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Main

The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option
and recovery.

PhoenixB IOS S et up Ut i lit y

Informati on Main Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time [13:04:04]

System Date [06/ 07/ 2008] < Tab>, < Shift-Tab>, or

<Enter> selects field.

Total Mem ory : 2048 MB
Video M em ory : [Auto]

Quiet B oot : [Enabled]
Network B oot : [Enabled]
F12 B oot M enu: [Disabled]
D2D Rec overy: [Enabled]

SA TA Mode: [A HCI Mode]

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

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

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

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

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

Video Memory

Quiet Boot Select whether to display the logo screen during boot. Option: Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST .
D2D Recovery Enables, disables the Acer D2D Recovery function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exi t

←→

Format: HH:MM:SS

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 2048 MB.
Shows the Video memory size.

server).

during POST by pressing Alt-F10.

operate.

(hour:minute:second)

(month/day/year)
N/A

Option: Auto, 32MB, 64MB,
128MB, 256MB, 512MB, or
1024MB

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option:
Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI or IDE Mode

Disabled

or Enabled

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Security

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

PhoenixB IOS S et up Ut i lit y

Informati on Main Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervis or P as sword Is: Clear
User P ass word Is: Clear Supervis or Pass word
HDD Pas sword Clear controls access to the

set up ut ili t y .

Set S upervisor Pas s word [E nt er] It can be us ed t o boot

Set User Password [ Ent er] up when Pas s word on
Se t HD D P as sword [E nt er] boot is enabl ed.

Pas sword on B oot: [Dis abled]

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

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

Parameter Description Option

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

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

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

Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exi t

←→

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

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

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

Enabled or

Disabled

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

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

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Setting a Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

2. Type the current password in the Enter Current 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.

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

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

field.

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

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

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

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

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

Setup Warning.

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

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Boot

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

PhoenixB IOS S et up Ut i lit y

Informati on Main Sec urit y Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Boot priorit y order:

1: IDE 0: TOSHIBA M K 3252GS X-(S1) Keys used t o view or

2: IDE 1: S T9160310AS -(S2) con figure devi c es :
3: IDE CDROM : Opt iarc DV D RW A D-7560S -(P U p and Do wn arrows
4: P CI LAN: At heros B oot A gent sel ec t a device.
5: US B HD D:
6: USB FDD: <F6> and < F 5> m oves
7: USB KEY: the device up or down.
8: US B CD ROM :
Ex cluded from boot order: <x> ex clude or inc l ude

the device to boot.

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

Select Menu Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exi t

←→

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Exit

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Informati on Main Securi ty Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit S aving Changes

Exit Discardi ng Changes Exit S yst em Set up and
Load Setup Defaults save your changes to
Dis card Changes CMOS.
Save Changes

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

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

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

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

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

• New versions of system programs

• New features or options

• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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

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

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

Perform the following steps to use the Flash Utility:

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

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

USB HDD to position 1.

PhoenixB IOS S et up Ut i lit y

Informati on Main Sec urit y Boot Exit

Item S pec i fic Help

Boot priorit y order:

1: US B HD D: A B C Keys used t o view or

2: IDE 0: TOSHIBA M K 3252GS X-(S1) configure devices :
3: IDE 1: S T9160310AS -(S2) Up and Down arrows
4: IDE CDROM : Opt iarc DV D RW A D-7560S -(P select a device.
5: P CI LAN: At heros B oot A gent
6: USB FDD: <F6> and < F 5> m oves
7: USB FDD: the device up or down.
8: USB KEY:
Ex clude d from boot order: <x> ex clude or inc l ude

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

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

Plug in the AC power to continue.

5. Flash is complete when the following message displays.

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

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Remove HDD/BIOS Utility

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

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

below.

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

1.

Key in hdd_pw 15494 0

2. Press 2.

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

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

Password screen.

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Remove BIOS Password:

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

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

1.

Key in bios_pw 14452 0

2. Select one string from the list.

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

password.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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

Disassembly Requirements

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

• Flat screwdriver

• Philips screwdriver

• Plastic flat screwdriver

• Plastic tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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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

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED)) 42 86.ARE07.001
M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)(NYLOK) IRON 10 86.ARE 07.002
M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 13 86.A08V7.005
M3*0.5+3.5I 8 86.TDY07.003
M2.5*2.5-I (NI)(NYLOK) 6 86.T25V7.010
M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 7 86.D01V7.001
M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYLOK) 4 86.A03V7.003
M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4 86.T48V7.001

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External Module Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

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

Turn off system
and peripherals

power

Disconnect power

and signal cables

from system

Remove

Battery

Remove

NewCard

Dummy

Remove

HDD

Remove

ODD

Remove

DIMMs

Remove

VGA Module

Remove

SD Dummy

Remove

TV Tuner

Remove

WLAN

Remove

Lower Covers

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4 86.T48V7.001
TV Tuner M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

2 86.ARE07.002

(NYLOK) IRON
WLAN Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2 86.A08V7.005
Main HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4 86.TDY07.003
ODD Module M2.5*6.5-I

1 86.ARE07.001

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)
ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

2 86.ARE07.002

(NYLOK) IRON
HDD2 Module M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

2 86.ARE07.002

(NYLOK) IRON
HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4 86.TDY07.003

Remove

HDD2

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn computer over.

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

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

unit (2).

2

1

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Removing the SD dummy card

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

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the ExpressCard dummy card

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

2. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Lower Covers

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

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

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

4. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown.

Lower
Cover

HDD2
Cover

5. Carefully open the Lower Cover.

6. Remove the HDD2 Cover as shown.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

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

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

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

4. Remove the DIMM module.

5. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module.

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Removing the VGA Module

1. Remove Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 4

3. Grasp the VGA module and pull to remove.

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Removing the TV Tuner Module

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

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

3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown.

NOTE: To ensure proper assembly, the antenna cable must be installed as shown.

4. Move the antenna cables away and remove the two screws to release the TV Tuner module and bracket

assembly.

Step Size Quantity Screw T ype

TV Tuner Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2

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5. Detach the TV Tuner module by grasping the assembly and pulling away as shown.

6. Grasp the module and pull the bracket away.

Removing the WLAN Module

1. Remove the TV Tuner module. See “Removing the TV Tuner Module” on page 50.

2. Disconnect the two antenna cables.

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3. Remove the two securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

4. Remove the WLAN module as shown.

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Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module

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

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

3. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Pull the HDD up as shown to remove.

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

4. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4

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5. Lift the HDD carrier to remove.

6. Grasp the HDD connector and pull firmly to remove.

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Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module

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

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

3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*6.5-I

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

1

4. Grasp the ODD module as shown and pull out of the bay.

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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive
module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

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

2

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

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Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module

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

2. Remove the HDD2 Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

3. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD2 Carrier M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

2

4. Grasp the Pull Tab and pull the HDD out of the bay as shown.

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5. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 4

6. Lift the HDD carrier to remove.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

Power Board

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Upper
Cover

Remove

Fingerprint

Reader

Remove

Antenna

Remove

LCD Module

USB Board

Remove

Remove

Lower
Cover

Remove

Modem Module

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

Remove

Bluetooth Modu le

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Switch Cover M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001
Power Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 3 86.ARE07.002
Speaker Module M3*3 (not available for order) 3 N/A

M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 86.D01V7.001
LCD Module M2.5*5-I (BNI)(NYLOK) 4 86.A03V7.003
Upper Cover M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 5 86.A08V7.005

M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 11 86.ARE07.001

M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 10 86.ARE07.001
F/P Reader M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 3 86.A08V7.005
USB Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 1 86.ARE07.002
Modem Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2 86.A08V7.005
Bluetooth Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 1 86.A08V7.005
Mainboard M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 3 86.D01V7.001
Thermal Module M2.5*4 .0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 2 86.D01V7.001

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Removing the Switch Cover

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

recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover.

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

2. Place the computer on a clean dry surface.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2.5*6.5-I

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

10

4. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to expose the Switch Cover.
IMPORTANT:The LCD module does not fully extend. Damage will occur if you attempt to extend the LCD

module beyond the manufacturer’s design.

5. Lift the Switch Cover as shown, and place over the keyboard.
IMPORTANT:Do not remove at this point. FFC cables are still attached on the underside.

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6. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown.

7. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

Removing the Power Board

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

2. Expose the bottom side of the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 60.

3. Unlock the connector to remove the FFC cable.

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4. Grasp the cable and disconnect from the Power Board.

5. Remove the three securing screws from the Power Board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Power Board M 2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

6. Hold the module by the sides and lift to remove.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 60.

2. Lift and turn the keyboard over (as shown) to expose the FFC.

3. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove.

4. Remove the keyboard from the chassis.

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Removing the Speaker Module

1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.

2. Remove the three securing screws (red in the following image) from the Subwoofer Module.

3. Remove the two securing screws (blue in the following image) the Speaker Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Subwoofer
Module

(red callout)

M3*3
(not available for order)

3

Speaker Module
(blue callout)

4. Disconnect the speaker cable as shown.

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5. Grasp the Subwoofer Module from the RIGHT side as shown and tilt over and to the left, as shown.

Lift to expose the
Speaker Cable.

NOTE: The Subwoofer Module is not a replacable part. Do NOT remove from the computer.

6. Grasp the Speaker Module by the right side and tilt up to remove.

Removing the Antenna Cables

1. Remove the Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 47.

1. Remove the Speaker Module. See “Removing the Speaker Module” on page 64.

2. Turn the computer upside down, and disconnect the Antenna Cables from the WLAN module.

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3. Pull back the cables away and out of the housing well.

4. Turn the computer over (upper base facing up) to expose the Antenna cables.

5. After removing the Speaker Modules, grasp the Antenna cables sitting underneath. Pull through.

6. Continue to remove the cables until they are completely out of the housing well.

NOTE: Place the cables to one side to avoid damage.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. Disconnect the Antenna cables. See “Removing the Antenna Cables” on page 65.

2. Disconnect the LCD and Power cables.

3. Remove the four securing screws (two on each hinge) from the LCD hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*5-I

(BNI)(NYLOK)

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4. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

Removing the Upper Base

1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover
(Red call out)

Upper Cover
(Blue call out)

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M2.5*6.5-I
(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

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3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the three FFC cables from the mainboard.

C

A

B

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

Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown.

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4. Remove the ten securing screws on the top panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*6.5-I

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

WARNING:Care must be taken when removing the Upper Base from the Lower Base to prevent damage or

stress to the surface.

5. Grasp the upper base by the sides and gently lift to remove.

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Removing the Finger Print Reader

1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 68.

2. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the Touch Pad FFC.

3. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the Finger Print Reader FFC.

4. Remove the three securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Finger Print
Reader

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5. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Base.

Removing the USB Board

1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 68.

2. Grasp the cable connector and pull to remove from the bottom base.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

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4. Hold the USB board by the edges and pull up to remove.

Removing the Modem Module

1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 68.

2. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem as shown.

3. Remove the two (2) securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 2

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4. Lift the module and remove from the lower cover as shown.

Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. Remove the Modem Module. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 73.

2. Grasp the cable as shown and pull to disconnect from the Bluetooth module.

3. Remove the single securing screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 1

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4. Grasp the module by the right side and lift up to remove.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67.

2. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 68.

3. Remove the See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 73.

4. Remove the Bluetooth Module. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 74.

5. Disconnect the USB and Bluetooth cables remaining on the mainboard.

6. Grasp the RJ-11 cable and remove it from the mainboard cable notch as shown.

7. Disconnect the Subwoofer cable attached to the mainboard.

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8. Remove the three securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*4.0-I

(NI)(NYLOK)

9. While holding the left side of the Lower Base, lift and pivot the mainboard to remove from the base.

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10. Grasp the mainboard by both sides and pivot upwards to remove.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 76.

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

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

4. Remove the two securing screws (red) and loosen the three captive screws (blue) found on the Thermal

Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

CPU Thermal
Module

(red call out)

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(NI)(NYLOK)

2

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

both ends up and away at the same time.

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

Removing the CPU

1. Remove the Thermal Module. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 78.

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

3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD

Panel from Main

Unit before
proceeding

Remove

LCD Bezel

Remove

LCD Assembly

LCD

Assembly

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

LCD Panel

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

Camera Module

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5-I

10 86.ARE07.001

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

LCD Panel M2.5*2.5-I

6 86.T25V7.010

(NI)(NYLOK)

LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

8 86.ARE07.002

(NYLOK) IRON

Back

Panel

Assembly

Remove

Inverter Board

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Removing the LCD Bezel

1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67.

2. Remove the four upper screw caps and screws, and the six remaining lower securing screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5-I

(BZN(NYLOK-RED)

3. Lift up the bezel, topside first, and remove it from the LCD Module.

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4. Turn the bezel and pry the left side upwards, followed by the right side.

5. After removing the top part of the bezel, grasp the bottom corners and continue lifting up the bezel as shown.

6. Lift the bezel away from the panel and lay it flat to expose the Mic cable.

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7. Disconnect the Mic cable and remove the LCD bezel.

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 81.

2. Disconnect both cables from the Inverter Board.

NOTE: If you are having difficulty removing the cables, first lift the Inverter Board from the back cover before

disconnecting the cables.

3. Remove the Inverter board from the LCD Module.

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Removing the Camera Module

1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 81.

2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.

NOTE: If necessary lift the camera module to provide better access to the cables.

3. Place your finger on the ends of the module and pry it away from the cover.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 81.

2. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2.5*2.5-I

(NI)(NYLOK)

3. Grasp the top of the LCD Panel and pivo t upwards to a 90 degree angle.

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4. Once the panel is upright, lift the panel upwards taking care of the cables located in the hinges.

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 86.

2. Dislodge the LCD cable from the left LCD hinge as shown in the following image.

3. Turn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface, and grip the LCD cable by both ends and pull it back.

4. Grip the adhesive strip and pull it back.

5. Continue to pull back the LCD cable.

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6. Peel back the adhesive strip holding the cable to the bottom.

7. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG)

(NYLOK) IRON

8. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel.

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the LCD Panel

1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown.

2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel.

3. Turn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. Secure the cable by replacing

the securing strip.

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4. Replace the remaining securing strips and press down along the length of the cable to secure it in place
ensuring the cable ends are in line with the edge of the panel.

5. Turn the LCD Panel over and re-insert the LCD cable into the hinge retainer.

6. Align the brackets with the alignment wells in the back panel and lower the LCD brackets into the bracket

wells as shown.

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