Acer E732Z, E732G, E732ZG, E732 User Manual

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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.

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relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

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

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

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

Table of Contents

System Specifications 1

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

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

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

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System Utilities 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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

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

Removing BIOS Passwords: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Miscellaneous Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43

Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

External Modules Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Removing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembly Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Camera (CCD) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Remove the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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

LCD Module Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Replacing the WLAN Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Replacing the LVDS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Replacing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the Camera (CCD) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Main Unit Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Replacing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Replacing the Lower Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

External Module Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

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

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Replacing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

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

ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

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Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Jumper and Connector Locations 137

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 141

eMachines E732 series Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Chassis Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

eMachines E732 series FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Model Definition and Configuration 154

eME732 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

eME732G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

eME732ZG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

eME732Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Test Compatible Components 173

Online Support Information 179

Index 181

Table of Contents

System Specifications

Features

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

NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models.

Operating system

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

• Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit

CPU and chipset

• Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset

eME732

• Intel® Core™ i-350M/i3-370M/i3-380M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26/2.40/2.53 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

eME732G

• Intel® Core i-350M/i3-370M/i3-380M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 2.26/2.4/2.53 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

eME732Z/eME732ZG

• Intel® Pentium® processor P6100/P6200 (3 MB L3 cache, 2/2.13 GHz, DDR3 1066 MHz, 35 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache

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System memory

• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules

Storage

• Hard disk drive

• 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger

• Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting:

• Secure Digital™ (SD) Card and MultiMediaCard™ (MMC)

Display

• 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 (WXGA) pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit), glare

• 16:9 aspect ratio

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Graphics

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• External resolution / refresh rates:

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding

eME732/eME732Z

• Intel® HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding

• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

eME732G/eME732ZG

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified

• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 with 512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified Video

• VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding

• Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API)

• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content

• VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz

• HDMI™ port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz

Protection) support

Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1

Protection) support

Audio

• High-definition audio support with one built-in speaker

• MS-Sound compatible

Optical media drive

• 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:

• Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X

DVD-ROM DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

• Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X

DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions

• 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34.7 (H) mm (14.96 x 9.9 x 0.98/1.36 inches)

• Weight

• 2.6 kg (6.37 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack

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Webcam

• Video conferencing solution, featuring:

• Webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution

Wireless and networking

• WLAN:

• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

• WPAN:

• Bluetooth® 3.0+HS

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

Power adapter and battery

• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes

• Power adapter

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter:

• 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 1.16 inches)

• 225 g (0.49 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable

• Battery

• 48 Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack

• Battery life: 4.5 hours

• ENERGY STAR®

Input and control

• Keyboard

• 86-/87-/91-key eMachines FineTip keyboard with international language support

•Touchpad

• Multi-gesture Touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip

• Media keys

• Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down

Input and output

• 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Chapter 1 3

Options and accessories

• 1/2/4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module

• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter

• 48Wh 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack

Software

• Productivity

• eMachines Power Management

• eMachines Recovery Management

• Adobe® Flash® Player 10

• Adobe® Reader® 9.1

• Google Toolbar™

• Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate)

• Microsoft® Office Starter 2010

• Norton™ Online Backup

• Security

• Norton Internet Security™ 2011

• Multimedia

• Corel® WinDVD (for models with Windows® 7 Basic)

• NTI Media Maker™

•Gaming

• WildTangent® (except China, Japan, Hong Kong, Korea)

• Communication and ISP

• Microsoft® Silverlight™

• Skype™

• Windows Live™ Essentials - Wave 3 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live™ Messenger, Writer)

• Web links and utilities

• eMachines Identity Card

• eMachines Registration

• eMachines Updater

Environment

• Temperature:

• Operating: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C)

• Non-operating: -4 °F to -149 °F (20 °C to 65 °C)

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%

• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

NOTE: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of the PC depends on

the model purchased.

4 Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

Chapter 1 5

Your Acer Notebook tour

Top View

# Icon Item Description

1 Integrated

webcam

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer

5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

6 Click buttons

(left, and right)

7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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

output (configuration may vary by model).

computer mouse.

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

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# Icon Item Description

8 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

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

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator

9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

10 Speaker Delivers audio output.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

computer.

Closed Front View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphone/ speaker/line-out jack

2 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

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

(MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one

card can operate at any given time.

Rear view

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Right View

213456

No. Icon Item Description

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

3 Optical disk access

4 Optical drive eject

5 Emergency eject

6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

Lights up when the optical drive is

indicator

button

hole

active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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

hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

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.

Left View

No. Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool,

even after prolonged use.

3 External display (VGA)

port

4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-

5 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

6 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.,

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

based network.

connections.

USB mouse, USB camera).

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Base View

No. Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

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

prolonged use.

4 Battery release

latch

Releases the battery for removal.

Indicators

The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.

Icon Function Description

Power Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

device status.

Chapter 1 9

Touchpad Basics

The following items show you how to use the touchpad:

• 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 (1)

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

Select Click once. Tap once.

Drag Click and hold, then use

finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Access context menu

as double-clicking a mouse button).

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.

Click once.

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.

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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 two 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.

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.

Chapter 1 11

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

<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar

<CTRL> +

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

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

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

taskbar

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> + <F3> Communication key Enables / disables the computer's

communication devices. (Communication devices may vary by configuration.)

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

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

screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6> Display Off Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

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

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

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

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

<Fn> + <> Volume up Increases the sound volume.

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

<Fn> + <Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

<Fn> +<Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

<Fn> +<Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media file.

<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU Type Intel Arrandale

CPU Package rPGA 989

Core Logic Intel Ibex-Peak (HM55)

Core Voltage 0.725–1.4

Processor Specifications

Item

Ci3350M 2.26 G 2 2.5 GT/s PGA988 3 M 0.725–

Ci3370M 2.40 G 2 2.5 GT/s PGA988 3 M 0.725–

PMDP6100 2.00 G 2 PGA988 3 M KC.61001.DPP

PMDP6200 2.13 G 2 PGA988 3 M KC.62001.DPP

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ105)

Fan On (Celsius) Fan Off (Celsius) RPM

45 40 2950

55 50 3300

69 62 3650

81 76 3950

93 88 max

Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=94°C

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

CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ90)

Fan On (Celsius) Fan Off (Celsius) RPM

45 40 2950

55 50 3300

69 62 3650

81 76 3950

93 88 max

CPU

Speed

Cores

Bus

Speed

(GHz)

Mfg.

Tec h

Cache

Size

Core

Vol tag e

1.4V

1.4 V

P/N

KC.35001.DMP

KC.35K01.DMP

KC.37K01.DMP

Throttling 50%: On= 100°C; OFF=94°C

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

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System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Intel Arrandale

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 4 GB

Supports maximum memory size 8 GB

Supports DIMM type DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM speed 1600Mbps/1333Mbps/1066Mbps

Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V +/- 0.075V

Supports DIMM package 204-pin socket 989-pin Micro-FCPGA

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as

they match the above specifications.

System Board Major Chips

Item Specification

Core logic Ibex Peak-M

VGA Arrandale

Robson XT & Park XT Capilano-Pro & Madison-Pro

LAN BRM 57780

USB 2.0 Ibex Peak-M

Super I/O controller Ibex Peak-M

Bluetooth Ibex Peak-M

Wireless Ibex Peak-M

PCMCIA N/A

Audio codec ALC272X

Card reader AU6437-GBL

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor InsydeH20

BIOS version 0.06

BIOS ROM type

Features •

Speaker

Item Specification

Vendor

Module No.

Power Rating

Output Sound Pressure Level

Response FO

Distortion

Chapter 1 15

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memor y

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

0MB 2048MB 2048MB

0MB 4096MB 4096MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

512MB 2048MB 2560MB

512MB 4096MB 4608MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

1024MB 2048MB 3072MB

1024MB 4096MB 5120MB

2048MB 512MB 2560MB

2048MB 1024MB 3072MB

2048MB 2048MB 4096MB

2048MB 4096MB 6144MB

4096MB 512MB 4068MB

4096MB 1024MB 5120MB

4096MB 2048MB 6144MB

4096MB 4096MB 8192MB

NOTE: The memory combinations for slots 1 and 2 can be reversed.

Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N

Item Specification

Manufacturer Foxconn QMI

Model 43225 HB95BG HB97 HB97

Supported standards

IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/11g IEEE 802.11b/g/n

LAN Interface

Item Specification

LAN chipset BRM 57780

LAN connector type RJ-45

LAN connector location Left side

Features • Integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T transceiver

• Automatic MDI crossover function

• 10/100/1000BASE-T full-duplex/half-duplex MAC

• Receive side scaling (RSS) for multicore processors

• Complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, and

802.1p

• IPv4 and IPv6 large send offload and checksum offload (LSO/TCO)

• Wake on LAN (WOL) support meeting ACPI requirements

• PCI Express CLKREQ# support

• Integrated switching regulator

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Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset BT 2.1

• Foxconn Bluetooth BRM2070

• Foxconn Bluetooth AR3011

BT 3.0

• Foxconn Bluetooth BRM2046

• Foxconn Bluetooth ATH AR3011

• Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2070

Radio Technology FHSS

Operating Frequency 2402 ~ 2480MHz ISM band

Channel Numbers 79 channels with 1MHz BW

Transmitter Output Power -6~4dBm output power for class2 operation

Receiver Sensitivity -75dBm @ 0.1% BER (Max)

Maximum Receiver Signal -10dBm

Operating Voltage 3.3V+/-0.3V

Interface USB 2.0

Protocol BRM2070: BT2.1+EDR; supporting BT3.0+HS after driver upgrade

AR3011: BT2.1+EDR; supporting BT3.0+HS after driver upgrade BRM2046: BT2.1+EDR ATH AR3011: BRM 2070:

Connector type BRM2070: JST SM06B-XSRK-ETB (HF)

AR3011: SM08B-SURS-TF(LF)(SN) JST BRM2046: JST SM08B-SURS-TF ATH AR3011: BRM 2070:

3G Module (Not available with this model)

Item Specification

Manufacturer

Model

Card Type

Throughput

Supported Services

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Capacity (GB) 160 250

Vendor & Model Name

Bytes per sector

Data heads 2 1 2 3 2

Drive Format

Seagate ST9160314AS HGST HTS545016B9A300 Toshiba MK1665GSX WD WD1600BEVT-22A23T0

512

Seagate ST9250315AS HGST HTS545025B9A300 Toshiba MK2565GSX WD WD2500BEVT

Chapter 1 17

Item Specification

Disks 1 1 1 2 1

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8 MB

Interface SATA

Max. Media Transfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (GB) 320 500

Vendor & Model Name

Bytes per sector

Data heads 3 2 2 4 2

Drive Format

Disks 221 1221

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8 MB

Interface SATA

Max. Media Transfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate

(Mbytes/sec)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance

5400

300 300 300 300 300 384 300

1175 875 108544 1175 875 1031 108544

5V ±5%

Seagate ST9320310AS HGST HTS545032B9A300 Toshiba MK3265GSX WD WD3200BPVT-22ZEST0

512

5400

300 300 384 300 300 300 384 300

1175 112000 1273 108544 1175 112000 1031 108544

5V ±5%

Seagate ST9500325AS HGST HTS545050B9A300 Toshiba MK5065GSX WD WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0

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Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued)

Item Specification

Capacity (GB) 640 750

Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK6465GSX

Western Digital WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0

Bytes per sector 512

Data heads 4 4

Drive Format

Disks 2 2

Spindle speed (RPM) 5400

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 8 MB

Interface SATA

Max. Media Transfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.)

Max. Data Transfer Rate (buffer to/from media)

(Mbytes/sec)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5V ±5%

300

1273, 108544 108544

Western Digital WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset Ibex Peak-M

USB compliance level USB 2.0

UHCI / EHCI 2 EHCI, 6 UHCI

Number of USB port(s) 3

Location 1 on the left side, 2 on the right side

Serial port function control

Audio Subsystem

Item Specification

Audio Controller ALC272X

Chipset On board

Package

Speaker Amplifier

Audio port

Internal One speaker

Compatibility • WLP 3.10

Sampling rate All DACs support independent 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rateit

External Mic jack

Ibex Peak-M

• EAX 1.0 & 2.0

• Direct Sound 3D

• I3DL2

Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

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Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Arrandale Robson XT & Park XT

Capilano-Pro & Madison-Pro

Package rPGA 989 962 FCBGA

Interface LVDS / CRT

Compatibility 1366x768/60Hz(16:9) / 1280x720/60Hz(16:9) / 1024x768/60Hz(4:3) /

800x600/60Hz(4:3)

Sampling rate 60Hz

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / quantity

VRAM

Item Specification

Chipset Arrandale Robson XT & Park XT Capilano-Pro &

Memory size N/A 512 MB 1 / 2 GB

Interface PCI-E

HDMI Port

Item Specification

Compliance level 1.3 compliant

Throughput Up to 2.5Gbps per lane (250MHz pixel clock)

Number of HDMI port(s) 1

Location Left side

Madison-Pro

PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model)

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller

Supports card type

Number of slots

Access location

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Supports 32-bit CardBus

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Super-Multi Drive Module

Item Specification

Vendor & model name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (MB/ sec)

Buffer Memory 1 MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc formats

HLDS GT32N Panasonic UJ8A0

With CD Diskette With DVD

Sustained:

3.6 MB/s (24x) max.

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

DVD-R: 3.95GB (Ver. 1.0: read only)

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

4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write)

(DL)8.5GB (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW:4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0,

2.0, 3.0) DVD-RAM:4.7GB/side (Ver. 2.2)

DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)

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

Diskette

Sustained:

11.08 MB/s (8x) max.

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

max. 24x CAV (max. 3.6 MB/s)

DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R(4.7GB), DVD-R DL DVD-RW(Ver.1.1/1.2) DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW DVD-RAM(4.7GB)

CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-ROM XA PhotoCD(muiltiSession) Video CD,Cd-Extra(CD+),CD-text

max. 8X CAV (max. 10.8 MB/s)

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-

Session, Video CD CD-Audio Disc Mixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and

audio) CD-Extra CD-Text CD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book

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

Part 3”: read & write)

Loading mechanism Drawer type manual load

Electrical release Emergency Release (draw open hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Chapter 1 21

Super-Multi Drive Module (continued)

Item Specification

Vendor & model

PLDS DS-8A5SH Sony AD7585H

name

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (MB/ sec)

With CD Diskette With DVD

Diskette

Sustained:

- CD-ROM inside

1.45 MB/s (min.)

- CD-ROM outside

3.5 MB/s (min.)

Sustained:

- DVD-ROM inside 3.7 MB/s (min.)

- DVD-ROM

With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Sustained:

- CD-ROM inside

1.57 MB/s (typical)

- CD-ROM outside

3.65 MB/s (typical)

outside 10 MB/s (min.)

Buffer Memory 2 MB 2 MB

Interface SATA SATA

Applicable disc formats

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-R9 single/multi border(s) DVD+R9 single/multi session(s) DVD-RAM

DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R

3.95 GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R MultiBorder,

DVD-R Download (DVD-R CSS, Qflix), DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL, DVD+R, DVD+R, DVD Data & Video

Sustained:

- DVD-ROM inside

4.57 MB/s (typical)

- DVD-ROM outside

10.99 MB/s (typical)

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

CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, UDF CD, CD-R, and CDRW, CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/ XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text

Loading mechanism Manual load/ Plunger system

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

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Super-Multi Drive Module (continued)

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Toshiba TS-L633F

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:

- CD-ROM/R Read (Mode1) Max

3.6 MB/sec

- CD-RW Read (Mode1) Max 3.6 MB/sec

Sustained:

- DVD-Single Read Max 10.8 MB/sec

- DVD-ROM Dual Read Max

10.8 MB/sec

- DVD±R Dual Read Max 8.1 MB/sec

- DVD-RAM Read Max 6.75 MB/sec

Buffer Memory 2 MB

Interface SATA

Applicable disc formats

DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1) DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD±R Dual DVD-RAM

CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge) CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part áU) CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book PartáV Volume1 & Volume2) Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

US & US+ CD-RW

Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open)

Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5%

Keyboard

Item Specification

Controller NPCE781

Total number of keypads 86 key for US/CA, 87 key for FR/SP/GM, 89 key for JP 19mm

Hotkeys Standby, wireless/BT enable/disable, brightness up/down, LCD/CRT.

See “Hot Keys” on page 13.

Chapter 1 23

I/O Ports

Item Specification

I/O support • 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)

• Three USB 2.0 ports

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• External display (VGA) port

• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack

• Microphone-in jack

• Ethernet (RJ-45) port

• DC-in jack for AC adapter

Main Battery

Item

Vendor Simplo Panasonic Sanyo Samsung Sony

Part name AS10D71 AS10D73 AS10D AS10D51 AS10D31 AS10D61 AS10D41

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity

Normal voltage 11.1V 10.8V

Charge voltage 12.6V

Fast charge current

3520 mA 3010 mA 3520 mA

Specification

6 Cell

4400mAh

RTC Battery

Item Specification

Part name

Pack capacity

Normal voltage

LCD Inverter (Not available in this model)

Item Specification

Vendor & model name

Brightness conditions

Input voltage (v)

Input current (mA)

Output voltage (V, RMS)

Output current (mA, RMS)

Output voltage frequency (KHz)

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External Display Supported Resolution

Resolution 24 bits 30 bits 36 bits 48 bits

640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes NA NA NA

720X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

640X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1440X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

1440X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

720X576p/50Hz 4:3 Yes NA NA NA

720X576p/50Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1280X720p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1920X1080i/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

1440X576i/50Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA

1440X576i/50Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA

1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Yes NA NA NA

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor/model name AUO

B156XW02 V2 LF

CMO N156B6-L0B

LPL LP156WH2-

TLEA LF

Samsung LTN156AT02-

A04 LF

Screen diagonal (mm) 394.91 diagonal mm

Display area (mm) 344.23 x 193.54 mm

Display resolution (pixels) 1366 x768

Pixel pitch 0.252 x 0.252 mm

Display mode Normally white

Typical white luminance

) (also called

(cd/m

200 220 220 220

crightness)

Contrast ratio (typical) 500 600 500 500

Response time (optical

16 typ. 8 typ

rise time/fall time) msec

Weight 460 max.

Physical size (mm) 359.3 (L) x 209.5 (W) x 5.5 (D) mm

Electrical interface 1 channel LVDS

Support color 262K colors

Viewing angle (up/down/ right/left)

45 degrees (L+R),

15 degrees (H), 35 degrees (L)

45 degrees (L+R),

20 degrees (H), 45 degrees (L)

40 degrees (L+R),

10 degrees (H), 30 degrees (L)

40 degrees (L+R),

15 degrees (H), 30 degrees (L)

Temperature range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

0 min. to 50 max.

-20 min. to 60 max.

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Camera

Item Specification

Vendor and model Chicony

CH9665SN

Type CMOS image sensor with SXGA

Interface USB 2.0

Focusing range 26.6cm ~ infinity 32cm ~ infinity 31.5 cm~infinity 70 mm

Dimensions (L x W x H mm)

Sensor type SXGA CMOS CMOS Image OV9665

Pixel resolution 1280x1024,

Pixel size 2 um x 2 um

Image size 1.3 MP

65.0±0.3 x

8.0±0.1 x

3.69+0.11/-0.2 mm

1280x800, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

Liteon LT9665AL

65.0 x 8.0 x 3.53 ±0.2 mm

1280x1024, 1024x768, 640x480, 350x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

Liteon LT6AASP

65 x 8 x 3.69 +0.11/-0.29 mm

Suyin SY9665SN

65 x 8.0 x 3.74 mm

1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480, 352x288, 320x240, 176x144, 160x120

Card Reader

Item Specification

Chipset

Features Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC)

System LED Indicator

Item Specification

Drive Activity Power Led: Blue

Suspend: Amber Off: No light

Primary Battery charging state Blue: Fully charged

Amber: Battery Charging

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Input rating 90 Vac to 264 Vac

Maximum input AC current 132 Vac to 264 Vac

Inrush current 264 Vac; (Cold Start) no damage

Efficiency Meets EPA 2.0 level V requirements

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (Not available with this model)

Item Specification

Ver sion

Hardware controller

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System Power Management

Item Initial On Standby Suspend Hibernate Soft Off

Initial 1

On(S0) 234 5

Standby(S1) 6

Suspend(S3) 7

Hibernate(S4) 8

Soft Off(S5) 9

Mechanical off is a condition where all power except the RTC battery has been removed from the system.

1. Initial to On state: When the AC adapter or Battery pack has been plugged into the system, the I WPC781 will be reset and initial all output pins then the system goes into Initial state and waiting for power on event. If the power button is pressed then the system will go into the ON state.

2. ON to Standby state: The system will go into the Standby state when Ibex Peak-M receives the POS command.

3. ON to Suspend state: The system will go into Suspend state when Ibex Peak-M receives the S2R command.

4. ON to Hibernate state: The system will go into Hibernate state when Ibex Peak-M receives the S2D command.

5. ON to Soft Off state: The system will go into Soft Off state when Ibex Peak-M receives the Soft off command.

6. Standby to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the system receives any wake up events, for example, keyboard, mouse.

7. Suspend to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

8. Hibernate to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

9. Soft Off to ON state: The system will go into ON state when the power button is pressed.

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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).

Your 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 promptedon 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 five menu options: Information, Main, 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.

• 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.

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.

CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.

IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed in the system.

IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed in the system.

ATAPI Model Name This field displays the model name of the installed ODD drive.

System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.

Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.

Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.

Product Name This field shows product name of the system.

Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.

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

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.

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-

hour format.

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

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

Memory size is fixed to 4096MB.

Video Memory

Quiet Boot This will hide POST messages while booting. Option: Enabled or Disabled

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

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

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function

SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should

Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=512 MB

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.

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

(month/day/year)

N/A

Option: Enabled or Disabled

Option: AHCI mode or IDE mode

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Security

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

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

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Clear or Set

User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or Set

HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the HDD password Frozen, Clear or

Set

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When

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

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

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

Set IDE0 Hdd Password Press Enter to set the HDD password. When set this

protects the HDD from unauthorized access.

Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while

the events defined in this group happened. The suboptions all require the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.

Disabled or Enabled

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

the password. If you forget the password, you may have to reset the computer.

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Setting a Password

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

1. Use the  and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The

Set Supervisor Password box appears:

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

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

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

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

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

Removing a Password

Follow these steps:

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

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

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

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

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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 Supervisor Password box appears.

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

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

field.

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

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

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

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

The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen displays 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.

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Exit

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

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.

DOS Flash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD.

2. Copy ZRDv0.08.exe to the USB HDD and remove the HDD form the computer.

3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu.

4. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry “USB HDD” to the first position. See “Boot” on page 37.

5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.

6. At the command prompt, execute ZRDv0.08.exe to begin the flash process. The system will restart

automatically when finished.

7. During the BIOS flash process the message “Please do not Remove AC Power Source” is displayed.

NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, a warning message will be displayed. Connect the AC power to

continue.

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WinFlash Utility

Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable (ZQ8_100W.exe)

2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen will display the current state of BIOS flash process.

3. When the process has completed, close all applications and reboot the system.

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Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password:

Remove HDD Password:

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

To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:

1. After the error is displayed, press Enter to proceed to the next screen.

2. An error code is generated for use with the unlocking utility. Write down this code before proceeding. In

this example, the code is 54591747.

3. From within the DOS operating system, execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create an unlock code. Use the format unlockHD [error code] with the code noted from the previous step.

4. 4. Write down the password code generated in the previous step. In this example the password to make note of is 54591747.

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Removing BIOS Passwords:

If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, the message System will halt! is displayed on the

screen.

If the user is unable to obtain the correct password then it must be removed. There are two methods to do this.

Method 1:

If the BIOS menu item “Power on Password” is set to Enabled, the Crisis utility must be used.

Method 2:

If the BIOS menu item “Power on Password” is set to Disabled.

1. Boot to DOS and execute ClearSuPw.exe.

2. When the message Clear the SU Pws completely is displayed, the supervisor password has been

removed.

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Miscellaneous Utilities

Using DMITools

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

for hardware management.

When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking the table correlates with the hardware before

sending the information to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:

1. Start a DOS session.

2. At the command prompt, execute qdmi30a.exe. The following screen shows how to use the dmitools

software:

Using the LAN MAC Utility

Perform the following steps to write MAC information to eeprom:

1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD.

2. Copy the contents of the LAN_eep folder to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer.

3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu.

4. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry “USB HDD” to the first position. See “Boot” on page 37.

5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.

6. At the command prompt, change to the LAN_eep folder.

7. Execute MAC.bat xxxxxx, where “xxxxxx” is a 6 character MAC address, to write the MAC information to

eeprom.

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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.

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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.

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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 mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Main Screw List

Screw Quantity Part Number

M2.5*6.0-I 21 86.A08V7.004

M2.0*3.0-I 20 86.ARE07.002

M3*0.5+3.5I 2 86.N1407.007

M2.0*4.0-I 8 86.R6Z07.002

M2.5*4.0-I 2 86.T23V7.009

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External Modules 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 mainboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

ODD Module Disassembly M2.5*6.0-I 1 86.A08V7.004

ODD Bracket Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 2 86.ARE07.002

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown.

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

unit (2).

NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Please detach the

battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the SD Dummy Card

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 47.

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

3. Pull it out from the slot.

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Removing the Keyboard

NOTE: NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one in your package.

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 47.

2. Turn the computer over and fully open the lid. There are five (5) securing clips that must be released in order to

remove the keyboard.

3. Release each clip, working from one side to the other.

4. Using both hands, gently pry up the keyboard as shown and turn it over onto the palm rest.

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5. Unlock the keyboard FPC and disconnect the cable as shown. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.

6. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FPC from the mainboard:

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Removing the ODD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 47.

2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket Disassembly

M2.5*6.0-I 1

3. Grasp the ODD by the bezel and slide it out of the chassis.

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4. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward.

5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

ODD Bracket Disassembly

6. Remove the bracket from the ODD.

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Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

NOTE: Use the process highlighted in red to access the Bluetooth module

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Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

Lower Cover M2.5*6.0-I 18 86.A08V7.004

Battery Bay M2.0*3.0-I 6 86.ARE07.002

WLAN Module Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 1 86.ARE07.002

USB Module Disassembly M2.0*4.0-I.0 1 86.ARE07.002

HDD Carrier Disassembly M3*0.5+3.5I 2 86.N1407.007

LCD Module Disassembly M2.5*6.0-I 4 86.A08V7.004

Thermal Module Disassembly M2.0*4.0-I.0 1 86.R6Z07.002

Mainboard Disassembly M2.0*4.0-I.0 1 86.R6Z07.002

Bluetooth Module Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 1 86.ARE07.002

Removing the Lower Cover

1. See “External Modules Disassembly Process” on page 46.

2. Remove the twenty four (24) securing screws from the lower cover.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Lower Cover (red callout)

Battery Bay (green callout)

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3. Grasp the ODD bay with the right hand and the right edge of the lower cover with the right hand. Lift the lower cover from the device.

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Disassembly Overview

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56.

2. This section is an overview of the major components of the main unit.

Item Description Item Description

1 VGA heatsink 7 Speaker cable

2 LVDS cable 8 Bluetooth cable

3 Thermal module 9 RTC battery

4 WLAN module 10 HDD

5 DIMM module(s) 11 USB module

6CPU

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Removing the DIMM Modules

1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 54.

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

3. Remove the DIMM module.

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

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Removing the WLAN Module

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Disconnect the two (2) cables from the WLAN module.

3. Remove the one (1) screw.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

WLAN Module Disassembly

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4. Detach and remove the WLAN module from the WLAN socket.

Removing the USB Board

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Unlock and disconnect the USB FFC from the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard connector.

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3. Remove the one (1) screw from the USB board.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

USB Board Disassembly

4. Lift the USB board upward and away from the chassis.

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Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard.

3. Lift the RTC battery away from the mainboard.

NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow callout in the previous image. Please detach the

RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

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Removing the HDD Module

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface.

3. Remove the HDD from the bay.

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4. Remove the two (2) screws from the bracket.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

HDD Carrier Disassembly

5. Remove the bracket from the HDD.

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Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Remove the tape adhering the antenna cables to the mainboard.

3. Remove the WLAN antennas from the cable guides.

4. Unlock and disconnect the LVDS cable.

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5. Remove the two (2) screws from the left and right hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Module Disassembly

6. Tilt the upper cover upwards (1) and push down near the hinges to separate it from the LCD module (2).

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7. Lower the upper cover until the it is clear of the LCD module hinges (1) and then pull away to remove it (2).

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Removing the Thermal Module

1. See “Disassembly Overview” on page 58.

2. Loosen the two (2) captive screws connecting the VGA heat sink to the mainboard.

3. Lift the VGA heat sink using the thumb and forefinger to remove it from the mainboard.

4. Disconnect the fan cable as shown.

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5. Loosen the six (6) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 6) and remove the one (1) screw from the fan

module.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Thermal Module Disassembly

M2.0*4.0-I (green callout)

6. Carefully lift up the thermal module assembly and remove it from the mainboard.

IMPORTANT:Place the thermal module on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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Removing the CPU

1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 68.

2. Using a slotted screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown.

3. Carefully lift the CPU clear of the socket.

IMPORTANT:Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed.

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Removing the Mainboard

1. See “Removing the CPU” on page 70.

2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector and move it away from the mainboard.

3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard connector and move it away from the mainboard.

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4. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the mainboard (1) and lift the mainboard away from the lower cover

(2).

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Mainboard Disassembly

M2.0*4.0-I 1

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Removing the Bluetooth Module

1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71.

2. Turn the mainboard over and locate the Bluetooth module.

3. Separate the Bluetooth cable from the adhesive strip on the mainboard.

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4. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.

5. Remove the one (1) screw securing the Bluetooth module to the mainboard.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

Bluetooth Module Disassembly

6. Pull the Bluetooth module away from the metal post (1) and then lift up to remove it from the mainboard (2).

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NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the previous image.

Please detach the Circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal.

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LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.

LCD Bezel Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 2 86.T23V7.009

LCD Panel Disassembly M2.0*4.0-I 6 86.R6Z07.002

LCD Hinge Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 4 86.ARE07.002

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Removing the LCD Bezel

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

2. Remove the two (2) bezel screws from the LCD modulele.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Bezel Disassembly

M2.5*4.0-I 2

3. Pry the bezel upwards at the base of the LCD module releasing it from the latches.

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4. Continue separating the latches along the sides of the bezel working towards the top.

5. Release the latches at the top of the LCD bezel.

6. Lift the Bezel clear of the LCD module.

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Removing the Camera (CCD) Module

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

2. Locate the CCD module on the LCD cover.

3. Lift the CCD module from the LCD cover.

4. Disconnect the cable as shown.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.

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Removing the LCD Panel

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

2. Remove the six (6) securing screws from the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Disassembly

M2.0*4.0-I 6

3. Remove the LVDS cable from the cable guides.

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4. Lift the LCD panel clear of the LCD cover as shown.

Remove the LCD Hinges

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

2. Remove the four (4) screws, 2 on each side. Separate the hinges from the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Hinge Disassembly

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Removing the LVDS Cable

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

2. Locate the LVDS cable on the LCD panel.

3. Detach the CCD cable from the back of the LCD panel.

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4. Detach the LVDS cable from the adhesive strip on the LCD panel.

5. Remove the yellow tape securing the LVDS cable.

6. Starting from the top, remove the clear mylar covering and disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel.

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Removing the WLAN Antennas

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

2. Remove the black and white WLAN antennas from the cable guides.

3. Remove the black antenna from the LCD cover. Repeat for the white antenna.

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LCD Module Assembly Process

Replacing the WLAN Antennas

1. Place the black antenna onto the LCD cover as shown. Repeat for the white antenna.

2. Place the black and white WLAN antennas into the cable guides as shown.

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Replacing the LVDS Cable

1. Turn the LCD panel face down on a non-abrasive, clean surface. Ensure the panel face does not get damaged. Connect the LVDS cable to the LCD panel. Place the clear mylar tape over the connector and press firmly.

2. Replace the yellow adhesive tape to secure the LVDS cable.

3. Attach the LVDS cable to the adhesive strip on the LCD panel.

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4. Adhere the camera cable to the LCD panel.

NOTE: Ensure that the cable is aligned correctly on the panel to prevent damage to the CCD module. Marked

area is provided to show correct position of LVDS cable.

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Replacing the LCD Hinges

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

2. Replace the four (4) screws, 2 on each side to secure the hinges.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Hinge Assembly

M2.0*3.0-I 4

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Replacing the LCD Panel

1. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover as shown.

2. Place the LVDS cable into the cable guides.

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3. Replace the six (6) securing screws to secure the LCD panel.

Step Size Quantity Screw Type

LCD Panel Assembly

M2.0*4.0-I 6

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Replacing the Camera (CCD) Module

1. Connect the CCD cable as shown.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the cable.

2. Place the camera module onto the LCD cover. Apply gentle pressure to fix the adhesive.

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Replacing the LCD Bezel

1. Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges.

2. Ensure the LVDS and WLAN antenna cable bundle are exiting the left hinge as shown.

3. Apply pressure to snap the latches together.

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Acer E732Z, E732G, E732ZG, E732 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System Specifications

Features

System Block Diagram

Your Acer Notebook tour

Top View

Closed Front View

Rear view

Right View

Left View

Base View

Indicators

Touchpad Basics

Using the Keyboard

Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Utility

Information

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

BIOS Flash Utility

DOS Flash Utility

WinFlash Utility

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Removing BIOS Passwords:

Miscellaneous Utilities

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Disassembly Requirements

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Process

External Modules Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the SD Dummy Card

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the ODD Module

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the Lower Cover

Disassembly Overview

Removing the DIMM Modules

Removing the WLAN Module

Removing the USB Board

Removing the RTC Battery

Removing the HDD Module

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the Thermal Module

Removing the CPU

Removing the Mainboard

Removing the Bluetooth Module

LCD Module Disassembly Process

LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Camera (CCD) Module

Removing the LCD Panel

Remove the LCD Hinges

Removing the LVDS Cable

Removing the WLAN Antennas

LCD Module Assembly Process

Replacing the WLAN Antennas

Replacing the LVDS Cable

Replacing the LCD Hinges

Replacing the LCD Panel

Replacing the Camera (CCD) Module

Replacing the LCD Bezel