Acer D720, D520 User Manual

eMachines D720/D520 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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III

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

IV

Preface

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 21

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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 Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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Removing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Speaker Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Removing the MIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the CPU Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Replacing the Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Troubleshooting 107

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Modem Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Sec: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Jumper and Connector Locations 129

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 133

eMachines D720/D520 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

eMachines D720/D520 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Model Definition and Configuration 142

eMachines D720/D520 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Model Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Test Compatible Components 153

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Online Support Information 161
Index 163

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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® Pentium® dual-core processor*

• Intel® Celeron® processor*

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

• IEEE 802.11b/g

System Memory

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• Dual-channel support

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

Display and graphics

• 14.1" WXGA 1280 x 800

• Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset

Storage subsystem

• 2.5" hard disk drive

• Optical drive option:

• DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive*

• DVD/CD-RW combo drive*

Audio

• Two built-in stereo speakers

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

• Built-in microphone

Dimensions and Weight

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

• 2.40 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

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Communication

• Integrated webcam*

• WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g

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

Privacy control

• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords

• Kensington lock slot

Power subsystem

• ACPI 3.0

• 48.8 W 4400 mAh

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• ENERGY STAR® 4.0*

Special keys and controls

• 88-/89-key keyboard

• Touchpad pointing device

I/O interface

• USB 2.0 port

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

• 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.

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System Block Diagram

Chapter 1 3

Your Acer Notebook tour

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

Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

2 Integrated

webcam

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

4 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

5 Wireless LAN

communication
button/indicator

6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

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

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Web camera for video communication
(for selected models).

displays computer output.

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

output.

you use the computer.

No. Icon Item Description

9 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions

like a computer mouse.

10 Click buttons (left

and right)

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

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

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

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

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Latch Locks and releases the lid

Rear View

No. Icon Item Description

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

prolonged use.

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Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

2 External display

(VGA) port

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

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

Microphone-in
jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based
network.

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

USB camera).

player, stereo walkman, mp3 player).
Accepts input from external microphones.

Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack

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

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Right View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Kensington lock

slot

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

indicator

4 Optical drive eject

button

5 Emergency eject

hole

8 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter

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.

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.

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Bottom View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release

latch

3 Memory

compartment

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

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Ventilation slots

and cooling fan

Releases the battery for removal.

Houses the computer's main memory.

screws).

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

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the
fan.

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Indicators

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

Icon Function Description

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

green when in AC mode.

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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 (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and

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

Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main TouchPad (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.

Access
context menu

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.

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.

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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 cha ra c ters 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.

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Hot Keys

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

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

Hotkey Icon Function Description

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

<Fn> + <F2> Acer eSettings

Management

<Fn> + <F3> Acer ePower

Management

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

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display outp ut 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.

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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. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Penryn based Intel® Celeron Processor and Intel® Pentium

Processor

Core logic Intel Cantiga GL40 (667MHz FSB supported)

ICH9-M
ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit.
Integrated VGA solution for CANTIGA GL40
REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec.
REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for Giga LAN

CPU package Micro uPGA-478

CPU Fan True Value Table

CPU Temperature

Core 0 Core 1

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

Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)

• Throttling 50%: On= 85°C; OFF=78°C

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

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version V0.15T2
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 1 MB
Supported protocols

• Flash ROM 1MB

• Support multi-boot

• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)

• Va rious hot-keys for system control

• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3

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

and S3, S4 for mobile CPU

• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag

• Support PXE

• Support Y2K solution

• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3

• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode

• System information

BIOS password control BIOS user, Supervisor and HDD passwords

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System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SODIMM)
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

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.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN Chipset REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN
Supports LAN protocol PCI-E 10/100/1000 MB LAN
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Left side
Features Support Wake-On-Lan (AC mode S5)

Wireless Module 802.11b/g

Item Specification

Chipset
Data throughput
Protocol
Interface

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.4 SATA
Model Name ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817AS
Capacity (MB) 250 160 120
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4 3 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 2 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5 ,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate (Mbits/

sec max)
Sustained transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

778

58

300

Item Specification

Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.5 SATA
Model Name ST9320320AS ST9250320AS ST9160310AS ST9120310AS
Capacity (MB) 320 250 160 120
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4 4 or 3 2 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 or 1 2 1 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate

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

(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%

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150

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Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

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

Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec

Sustained:

Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA
Applicable disc format Applicab le 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%

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Compatibility MIC IN—AC-coupled input,100mV

LINE IN—AC-coupled input,100mV
Headphone out—1V

P-P

maximum

P-P

maximum

P-P

Build-in Speaker—4 ohm, 2W Main Speaker

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic Intel® Core™2 Duo processor based Intel® Celeron

processor and Intel® Pentium processor, FSB 667MHz
LAN REALTEK RTL8111C-GR for GIGA LAN
Audio Codec REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB926
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key keyboard

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Item Specification

Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work

Yes
simultaneously

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo, Sony, Panasonic, Simplo
Battery Type Li Ion
Pack capacity 2400/4400 mAh
Number of battery cell 6
Package configuration 3S2P

LCD 14.1”

Item Specification

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

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

2

200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point)

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

)

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

16
Time/Fall Time) msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 1.4W max.
Weight (without inverter) 400g max.
Physical Size (mm) 319.5 (±0.5) x 205.5 (± 0.5) x 5.5 max.
Electrical Interface 3.3V LVDS interface with 1 pixel/clock
Support Color g reater than 262144
Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower

Minimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45

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

Operating
Storage (shipping)

0 to +50

-20 to +60

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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

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

CPU Type: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz
CPU Speed: 2.40GHz

HDD Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00
HDD Serial Number: 071129BB0C02WGHDKKGC
ATAPI Model Name: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S

System BIOS Version: V0.15T2
VGA BIOS Version: Intel V1588
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name: Aspire 4930
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC

F1 Help
ESC Exit ←→ Select Menu Ente

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 Number Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

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

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Main

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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

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time

System Date [04/21/2008] hour field. Valid range

Total Memory 3017 MB INCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
Video Memory [32MB]

Quick Boot [Enabled]
Network Boot [Enabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Disabled]
D2D Recovery [Enabled]
SATA Mode [ACHI]

[13:04:04]

This is the help for the

is from 0 to 23.

F1 Help
ESC Exit

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

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Format/Option

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

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

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

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

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot fro m LAN (remote

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

hour format.

Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB.
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MB

decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

server).

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

operate.

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

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

(month/day/year)
N/A

N/A
Option: Enabled or

Disabled
Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Enabled
Option: Enabled or

Disabled

Option: AHCI Mode or IDE
Mode

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

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

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Advanced

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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

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

X

Boot Configuration

X

Peripheral Configuration

X

IDE Configuration

X

Video Configuration

X

USB Configuration

X

Chipset Configuration

X

ACPI Table/Features Control

Express Card [Disabled]

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

Configures Boot

Settings.

X

ASF Configuration

F1 Help
ESC Exit

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

Peripheral
Configuration

IDE
Configuration

Video
Configuration

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

Enter the Boot Configuration menu. • Numlock

Enter the Peripheral Configuration menu. • Serial Port A

Enter the IDE Configuration menu. • IDE Controller

Enter the Video Configuration menu. • IGD Device2, Function1

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

• Zip Emulation Type

• Infrared Port

• Azalia

•LAN

• HDC C onfigure as

• ACHI Option ROM Support

• SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug

• Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave

• IGD Pre-allocate Memory

• IGD DVMT Size

• Clock Chi p Inti a l ize

• Enabled CK SSC

• IGD Boot Type

• IGD LCD Panel T ype

• IGD TV

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

USB
Configuration

Chipset
Configuration

ACPI Table/
Features Control

Express Card Disable or Enable the Express Card

PCI Express
Root Port 1 to 6

ASF
Configuration

Enter the USB Configuration menu. • USB Driver Select

• EHCI 1 and 2

• UHCI 1 to 5

• Per-Port Control

Enter the Chipset Configuration menu. • Port 80h Cycles

• DMI Link ASPM Control

• PCI Latency Timer

•VT-d

Enter the ACPI Table/Features Control
menu.

solution for windows Standby and
Hibernation.

Enter the PCI Port 1 to 6 configuration
menus.

Enter the ASF Configuration menu. • Mini Watchdog Timeout

• FACP C2 Latency Value

• FACP C3 Latency Value

• FACP RTC S4 Wakeup

• APIC IO APIC Mode

• HPET Support

• Base Address Select
N/A

• VC1 Enable

• ASPM

•URR

•FER

•NFER

•CER

•CTO

• SEFE

• SENFE

• SECE

• PME Interrupt

•PME SCI

• Hot Plug SCI

• BIOS Boot Timeout

• OS Boot Timeout

• Power-on wait time

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password Is: Clear Install or Change the
User Password Is: Clear password and the length
HDD Password Is: Clear of password must be less

than eight words.

Set Supervisor Password [32MB]

Set User Password

Set Hdd Password

Power on password [Enabled]

F1 Help
ESC Exit

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

Parameter Description Option

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

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

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

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

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.

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

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:

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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Power

↑↓

r

The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device
wakeup behavior.

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

X

Advanced CPU Control

X

Platform Power Management

ACPI S3: [Enabled]
Wake on PME [Enabled]
Wake on Modem Ring [Enabled]
Auto wake on S5 [Disabled]
Quickly S4 Resume [Disabled]

These items control
various CPU parameters.

F1 Help
ESC Exit

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

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

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

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

• Boot performance mode

• Thermal Mode

• CMP Support

• Use XD capability

• VT Support

•C-States

• Enhanced C-States

• C-State Pop Up Mode

• C-State Pop Down Mode

• C4 Exit Timing Mode

• DeepC4

•Hard C4E

• Enable C6

•EMTTM

• Bi-directional PROCHOT#

• Dynamic FSB Switching

• Turbo Mode

• ACPI 3.0 T-States

•DTS

• DTS Calibration

• Thermal Trip Points Setting (Fan
On Temp., Throttle On Temp.)

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Parameter Description Submenu Items

Platform Power
management

ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep State N/A
Wake on PME Enable or Disable wake up when the

Wake on Modem
Ring

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

Quickly S4
Resume

Enter the Platform Power Management
menu.

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

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

and time or at a fixed time everyday.
Disable or Enable optional quick boot from

S4 Resume.

• PCI Clock Run

• _CST - C4 Latency Value

• C4 on C3 - Deeper Sleep

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Boot

↑

↑↓

r

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 Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Boot priority order:

1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542516K9SA00 <F5> to move it down the

2. IDE1 : Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S list, or <F6> to move
3 . USB FDD : it up the list. Press

4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent <Esc> to escape the menu

5. USB HDD :

6. USB CDROM :

Use <
a device, then press

> or <↓> to select

F1 Help
ESC Exit

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit

↑↓

r

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

InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and

Exit Discarding Changes save your changes to
Load Setup Defaults CMOS.
Discard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help
ESC Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

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

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

Select Item F5/F6 Change Item F9 Setup Default

←→ Select Menu Ente

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

SelectXSubmenu F10 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:

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.

Insy deH20 S et up Ut ilit y Rev. 3.5

Information Main A dvanced S ec urity P ower Boot Exit

Item S pec ific Help

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

a device, then pres s

1. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS542516K 9S A 00 < F5> t o m ove it down the

2. IDE1 : S lim t y pe DV D A DS 8A 2S lis t, or < F6> t o m ove
3 . US B FDD : it up t he lis t . P res s

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

5. US B HDD : A B C

6. USB CDRO M :

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

3. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS.
The flash process begins as shown.

Select Menu Enter SelectXSubmenu F10 Save and Ex it

←→

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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 message Flash programming complete 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.

3. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method:

Remove HDD Password:

When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user.

To unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen.

2. Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter.

An Unlock Password displays.

3. Make a note of the key, 76943488 in the example.

4. Boot up the system and open a DOS prompt.

5. Enter the UnlockHD.EXE command and input the key to create an unlock code. Make a note of the

result, for example 46548274.

6. Reboot and enter the BIOS by pressing F2 when prompted.

7. Go to the Security menu and select Set Hdd Password (see “Security” on page 26).

8. Enter the unlock code generated by UnlockHD.EXE as the current password, 46548274 in the example,

and complete the New Password and Confirm fields to create a new HDD password.

9. Save and exit the BIOS to complete the process.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

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 sele cted string (qjjg9 vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user

password.

Cleaning BIOS Passwords

To clear the password, perform the following steps:

1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe

2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.

The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not.

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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 the system.

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

4. Remove the battery pack.

Disassembly Process

The disassembly process is divided into the following stages:

• External module disassembly

• Main unit disassembly

• LCD module disassembly

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

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*8 15 86.AT902.001
M2.5*5 21 86.AT902.002
M2*L3 22 86.AT902.003
M2.5*4 3 86.AT902.004
M3*3 4 86.AT902.006
M2.5*6.5 4 86.AT902.007

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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

Lower Covers

Remove

DIMMs

Remove

WLAN

Remove

Antenna

Remove

HDD

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Memory Cover M2.5*8 2 86.AT902.001
WLAN Cover M2.5*8 1 86.AT902.001
WLAN Module M2*L3 2 86.A T902.003
HDD Carrier M3*3 4 86.AT902.006
ODD Module M2.5*5 1 86.AT902.002
ODD Bracket M2*L3 3 86.AT902.003

Remove

ODD

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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 Lower Covers

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

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

cover.

Memory
Cover

WLAN
Cover

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Memory Cover M2.5*8 2

WLAN Cover M2.5*8 1

3. Carefully open the memory cover.

HDD
Cover

4. Remove the HDD cover as shown.

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5. Remove the WLAN cover as shown.

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Removing the DIMM Modules

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

2. Remove the Memory Module cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 45.

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 step s for the second DIMM module if present.

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Removing the WLAN Module

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

2. Remove the WLAN cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 45.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module M2*L3 2

5. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket.

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

to prevent damage.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

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

2. Remove the HDD cover, See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 45.

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

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

4. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier.

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Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier M3*3 4

5. Remove the HDD from the carrier.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

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

2. Remove the Memory cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 45.

3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Module M2.5*5 1

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

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket M2*L3 3

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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Main Unit Disassembly Process

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

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Remove

TouchPad

Bracket

Remove External

Modules before

proceeding

Remove

Upper Case

Remove

Speaker Module

Remove

Switch Cover

Remove

Power Board

Remove

Keyboard

Remove

Antenna

Remove

LCD Module

Remove

Lower Case

Remove

Modem Module

Remove

Mainboard

Remove

CPU Fan

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Switch Cover M2.5*5 3 86.AT902.002
LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.AT902.001

M2.5*8 2 86.AT902.001
M2.5*5 2 86.AT902.002

Upper Cover M2.5*8 8 86.AT902.001

M2.5*5 7 86.AT902.002
TouchPad Bracket M2*L3 2 86.AT902.003
Speaker Module M2*L3 4 86.AT902.003
Modem Module M2*L3 2 86.AT902.003
Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86.AT902.002
CPU Fan M2.5*4 3 86.AT902.004
Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4 86.AT902.007

Remove

Thermal Module

Remove

CPU

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Removing the Switch Cover

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

recommended that you only use your fingers to remove the Switch Cover.

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

2. Locate and remove the three securing screws from the battery bay.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Switch Cover M2.5*5 3

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

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

5. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 55.

2. Li ft the keyboard away from the chassis as shown.

3. Turn the keyboard over on the TouchPad area to expose the FFC cable.

4. Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard.

5. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.

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Removing the Antenna

1. See See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 57.

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

3. Turn the computer over. Remove the adhesive strip holding the antenna cables.

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

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

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Removing the LCD Module

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

2. See “Removing the Antenna” on page 58.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module M2.5*8 2

4. Turn the computer over. Peel back the protective film to expose the interface cables.

5. Disconnect the two LCD interface cables from the chassis.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module
(red callout)

M2.5*8 2

LCD Module
(blue callout)

7. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis.

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M2.5*5 2

Removing the Upper Cover

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

2. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 45.

3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 60.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*8 8

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Upper Cover M2.5*5 7

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6. Disconnect the three cables from the mainboard as shown.
A

C

B

Remove the adhesive tape to expose cable A. Disconnect A as shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect B as
shown.

Release the securing latches and disconnect C as
shown.

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

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

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

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Removing the TouchPad Bracket

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.

2. Lift the cable latch and disconnect the TouchPad cable from the TouchPad board.

3. Remove the two securing screws from the TouchPad bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

TouchPad Bracket M2*L3 2

4. Push the TouchPad bracket to the left to clear the securing clip.

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5. Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove the it as shown.

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

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

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

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

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Removing the Speaker Modules

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.

2. Remove the adhesive tape (blue callouts) and four securing screws (red callouts) from the speaker modules.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Speaker Modules
(red callout)

3. Peel back the Power Board FFC cable to expose the speaker cable.

4. Remove the speaker cable from the cable guides as shown.

M2*L3 4

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5. Remove the Speaker Modules from the upper cover.

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Removing the Power Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.

2. Remove the adhesive tape from the Power Board cable as shown.

3. Turn the Upper Cover over. Remove the adhesive tape from the Power Board as shown.

4. Lift the Power Board away from the cover and pull the FFC cable through as shown.

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Removing the Modem Module

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.

2. Remove the two screws securing the Modem module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Modem Module M2*L3 2

3. Remove the Modem module from the Lower Cover.

4. Disconnect the Modem cable from the Modem module.

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Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 62.

2. Remove the securing screw from the Mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*5 1

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

IMPORTANT:The DC IN cable is still attached to the mainboard at this stage. Do not remove the mainboard

from the chassis completely.

4. Turn the Mainboard over to expose the DC IN connector.

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5. Disconnect the DC IN Cable from the mainboard.

6. Remove the mainboard from the chassis and place it on a clean, dust-free surface.

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Removing the CPU Fan

1. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 71.

2. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.

3. Remove the three securing screws from the fan module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard M2.5*4 3

4. Lift the fan clear of the mainboard.

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Removing the CPU Fan” on page 73.

2. Remove the four securing screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal

Module.

3

1

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4

3. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard.

2

4

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 71.

2. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 74.

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

k

4. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

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

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Remove LCD

Panel from Main

Unit before

proceeding

Remove

LCD Bezel

Remove

LCD FPC Cable

Remove

Inverter Board

Remove

LCD Brackets

Remove

LCD Panel

Camera Module

Remove

Antennas

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4 86.AT902.002
Inverter Board M2.5*5 1 86.AT902.002
Camera Module M2*L3 1 86.AT902.003
LCD Panel M2.5*5 2 86.AT902.002
LCD Brackets M2*L3 8 86.AT902.003

Remove

Remove

MIC Cable

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Removing the LCD Bezel

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

2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4

3. Starting from the upper inside edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along

the sides until all sides of the bezel are removed.

NOTE: If necessary, use a plastic pry to lift up the outside edges of the bezel.

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Removing the Inverter Board

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 77.

2. Remove the securing screw and adhesive tape from the Inverter board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Inverter Board M2.5*5 1

3. Disconnect the left Inverter board cable as shown.

4. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module and disconne ct the right cable.

5. Remove the Inverter board from the LCD module.

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Removing the Camera Module

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 77.

2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown.

3. Remove the single securing screw from the Camera Module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Camera Module M2*L3 1

4. Lift the Camera Module, left side first, clear of the LCD Module.

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Removing the LCD Panel

1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 77.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel M2.5*5 2

3. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module.

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Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Lift the camera connector clear of the panel.

3. Lif t the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel.

4. Grip the FPC cable and lift upward to detach the adhesive pads and remove the cable from the panel.

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

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Brackets M2*L3 8

6. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel as shown.

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Removing the Antennas

1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80.

2. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions.

3. Remove the tab securing the left antenna to the LCD module.

4. Remove the tab securing the right antenna to the LCD module.

5. Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD module.

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Removing the MIC Module

1. See “Removing the Antennas” on page 82.

2. Remove the strips holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions.

3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module.

NOTE: If the left antenna is present, it may be necessary to lift the assembly to free the Mic cable.

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LCD Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the LCD Panel

1. Replace the left antenna and cable as shown. Ensure that the cable is inserted under each tab strip.

2. Replace the right antenna and cable as shown. Ensure that the cable is inserted under each tab strip.

3. Replace the MIC cable under antenna and replace the MIC as shown.

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4. Replace the securing strips holding the Mic cable in place.

5. Align the LCD brackets as shown. Starting with the top most screws (marked with U) replace the eight

screws (four on each side) in the brackets as shown.

6. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown.

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7. Align the LCD Panel cable as shown and press down to engage the adhesive pads.

8. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover. 9. Secure the LCD module with th e tw o secu ri ng

screws.

10. Insert the Camera Module right side first to engage
the securing clip.

11. Replace the single securing screw.

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12. Connect the Camera Module cable. 13. Connect the right side inverter cable.

14. Connect the left side inverter cable and place the

inverter in the LCD module.

15.Replace the single securing screw and adhesive
tape.

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Replacing the LCD Bezel

1. Locate the bezel correctly and press down the edges until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD
Module.

2. Replace the four screws and the rubber screw caps provided.

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Main Module Reassembly Procedure

Replacing the CPU

1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU
side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket
as shown.

2. Using a plastic screw driver, lock the CPU in the

Replacing the Thermal Module

1. Align and place the Thermal Module in the mounting as shown.

socket as shown.

2. Replace the four screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the Thermal Module.

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Replacing the CPU Fan Module

1. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Replace the three securing screws.

3. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard.

Replacing the Mainboard

1. Turn the Mainboard over. Connect the DC IN Cable to the Mainboard.

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