PackardBell easynote dt85 Service Manual

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EasyNote DT85

SERVICEGUIDE

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Contents

Chapter 1: System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hardware specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Pointing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wired LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Buttons/Indicators/Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cooling fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Notebook product tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 2: System utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Navigating the BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

BIOS setup utility menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

BIOS recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Creating the Crisis Recovery disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Performing a BIOS recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Running the Flash utility: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Clearing a BIOS password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Unlocking the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Preparing the work space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Required tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Preparing the notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Removing the bay cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Adding or replacing memory modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Replacing the wireless card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Replacing the hard drive 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Replacing the hard drive 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Replacing the thermal module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Replacing the VGA board (for discrete models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Replacing the keyboard cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Replacing the power button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Replacing the LCD panel assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Replacing the palm rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Replacing the touchpad board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Replacing the touchpad button board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Replacing the USB board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Replacing the Bluetooth module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Replacing the modem board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Replacing the coin-cell battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Replacing the dc-in cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Replacing the left and right speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Replacing the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Replacing the LCD front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Replacing the inverter board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Replacing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Replacing the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Replacing the webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Replacing the antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Replacing the LCD assembly lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

System test procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Testing the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Testing the keyboard or auxiliary input device . . . . . . . . . . 139

Testing the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Testing the power system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Testing the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Power-On Self-Test (POST) error message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Index of error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

No-beep error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Phoenix BIOS beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Symptom-to-FRU error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Keyboard and touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Chapter 5: System board layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

EasyNote DT85 system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Chapter 6: FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Exploded diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

FRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Appendix A: Model definition and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Appendix B: Test compatible components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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Appendix C: Online support information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Online Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

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System specifications

• Preface

• Features

• System block diagram

• Hardware specifications

• Notebook product tour

• Keyboard

• Touchpad

• Webcam

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Preface

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Warning

Indicates a potential for personal injury.

Caution

Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.

Important

Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.

General information

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

• 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 (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

• When ordering FRU parts: 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 may not be noted in this printed service guide.

• Acer-authorized Service Providers: Y our Acer office may have a different part

number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. Y ou 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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Platform

• Intel

• Wireless: Intel WiFi Link 5100 a/b/g/n, Lite-On Atheris b/g/n

– Processor: Intel Core™2 Duo processor (2.0–2.4 GHz or above) with

1066/800 MHz FSB

– Core logic: Intel GM45 (north bridge) + Intel ICH9M (south bridge)

System memory

• Two DIMM slots supporting DDR3 1066 MHz DDR3 (PC3-8500) SO-DIMM

• Maximum memory of 4 GB using two 2 GB SO-DIMM for 32-bit OS

• Dual channel SDRAM support

Display and graphics

• 18.4" WUXGA (Full HD, 1080p) or WXGA+ (HD+, 720p) TFT LCD panel

• Supported resolutions – WUXGA : 1920x1080, 1366×768, 1360×768, 1280×768, 1280×720,

1024×768, and 800×600

– WXGA+: 1680x945, 1366×768, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1024×768, and

800×600

• VGA memory: shared, 512 MB or 1024 MB

• VGA controller – N10PGS DDRIII 1024MB 800MHz – N10MGS DDRIII 512MB 800MHz

• Dual independent display support

• 16.7 million colors

• MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration)

• MPEG-2/DVD decoding (for selected models)

• WMV9 (VC-1) support (acceleration)

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

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

Digital Content Protection) support

Media storage

• Industry standard 2.5” 120–500 GB or above SATA hard disk drive

• Optical drive options: – Blu-ray Disc™/DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive – DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

• 6-in-1 card reader, supporting MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC+, Secure

Digital™ (SD), xD-Picture Card™ (xD), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO)

(MS), Memory Stick

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Input devices

• 99-,100-, or 103-key keyboard, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

• Function keys, system keys, navigation keys, Fn key, Windows key,

Application key, arrow keys, and a separate numeric keypad

• Touchpad pointing device

• Capacitive hotkeys

Audio

• 2.1 stereo speakers

• Dolby Home Theater

• Subwoofer

• Built-in microphone

• High-definition audio support

• MS-Sound compatible

Communication

• WLAN: Intel

Atheris HB93

• WPAN: Bluetooth

• LAN: 10/100/1000 Ethernet

• Built-in V.92 56Kbps MDC 1.5 modem

• Integrated webcam (optional)

WiFi Link 5100 a/b/g/n, Foxconn Atheros HB93 or Liteon

2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

I/O ports

• Ethernet (RJ45)

• External display (VGA)

• HDMI™ port with HDCP support

• USB (four)

• MIR

• Line-in

• Microphone in

• Headphone jack with S/PDIF support

• 6-in-1 memory card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• DC in jack for AC adapter

• Modem

• PCI-Express card

• TV Tuner (optional)

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Security

• Kensington lock

• BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords

Physical specifications

• Dimensions: 441.1 × 300 × 40.2/44.2 mm (17.37 × 11.81 × 1.58/1.74 in)

• Weight: 4.1 Kg. (9.04 lbs.)

Environment

• Temperature – Operating: 32 to 90 °F (0 to 35 °C) – Non-operating: -4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)

• Humidity (non-condensing) – Operating: 10% to 90% – Non-operating: 5% to 95%

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System block diagram

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Hardware specifications

Processor

Item Specification

Type Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron mobile processor Processor package Socket-P, µFCPGA Processor core voltage 1.0375V to 1.3V Core logic Intel GM45 + ICH9M

Controllers

Item Intel platform

Core logic Intel GM45 + ICH9M VGA • N10PGS 1024MB

Ethernet Broadcom BCM5784 USB 2.0 Intel ICH9M Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 Wireless 802.11 • Intel WiFi Link 5100

Memory card reader Realtek RTS5159 Audio codec Realtek ALC888S

• N10MGS 512MB

• Foxconn Atheros HB93

• Liteon Atheris HB93

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BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS version V1.01 BIOS ROM type 3V BIOS ROM size 16 Mb BIOS package 8-SOP

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Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 compliance, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control,

BIOS password control Manually set supervisor, user, and HDD passwords

INT 13H Extenstions, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.4, BIOS Boot Specification, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card Standard 1995 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant

Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0 MB (no on-board memory) Number of slots 2 Maximum memory size per slot 2 GB Maximum system memory 4GB Supported SO-DIMM type • DDR 3 SDRAM Supported SO-DIMM speed • 1066 MHz (PC3-8500) Supported SO-DIMM voltage • 1.8V and 0.9V

Supported SO-DIMM package 200-pin SO-DIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match

•1.5V

the above specifications.

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Hard Drive

Item Specification

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Model Seagate

Capacity (MB) 160000 250000 320000 500000 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 3/4 4 4 4 Drive format Disks 2 2 2 2 Spindle speed

(RPM) Performance specifications Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB Interface SATA SATA SATA SATA

ST9160310AS Toshiba

MK1655GSX Hitachi

HTS543216L9A30 0

Western Digital WD1600BEVT-22Z CT0

5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM

Seagate ST9250315AS and ST9250320AS

Toshiba MK2555GSX Hitachi

HTS545025B9A300 Western Digital

WD2500BEVT-22ZCT 0

Seagate ST9320320AS

Toshiba MK3255GSX

Hitachi HTS545032B9A30 0

Western Digital WD3200BEVT-22 ZCT0

Seagate ST9500325AS

Toshiba MK5055GSX

Hitachi HTS545050B9A30 0

Western Digital WD5000BEVT-22Z AT0

Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

DC power requirement Voltage tolerance 5 V DC ± 5% 5 V DC ± 5% 5 V DC ± 5% 5 V DC ± 5%

540 540 850 3.0 GB/s (Max.)

Buffer to Host

Optical drive

Item Specification

Model Toshiba Super Multi Drive DL 8X TS-L633B

LF HLDS Super Multi Drive DL 8X GT20N LF Sony Super Multi Drive DL 8X AD-7580S LF PLDS Super Multi Drive DL 8X DS-8A3S LF

Performance specification

Sony BD COMBO 12.7mm DL 2X BC-5500S LF

PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm DL 2X DS-4E1S HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm DL 2X CT-10

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Tran s fe r r at e Sustained:

• with CD: Max 3.6 Mbytes/sec

• with DVD: Max 10.08 Mbytes/sec

Buffer memory 2 MB • for CD/DVD: 2 M B

Interface SATA Applicable

disc formats

CD:

• CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD & CD-TEXT

• CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data

• CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session

• CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)

• CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video

• Photo CD (multi-session)

• Video-CD (White Book) - MPEG1 Video

• CD-Extra (CD+)

• CD-text

• CD-R (Orange Book Part)

• CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Pa rt Vo l um e 1 & Vol u m e 2)

• Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type

• US & US+ RW DVD:

• DVD-VIDEO

• DVD-RAM

• DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual

• DVD-Video (Book 1.1)

• DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G, 4.7 GB)

• DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General & Authoring

• DVD+R (Version 1.0)

•DVD+RW

• DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM)

• DVD-R Dual

Sustained:

• with CD: Max 3.6 Mbytes/sec

• with DVD: Max 10.8 Mbytes/sec

• with BD: Max 11 Mbytes/sec

•for BD: 4.5MB

Blu-Ray: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL

Loading mechanism

Power requirement Input voltage 5 V ± 5% (operating) 5 V ± 5% (operating)

Load: Tray (manual) Release: (a) Electrical (release button), (b) ATAPI command, (c) Emergency

LCD

Item Specification

Brand CMO / Samsung

Display area/Screen size 408.24mm (H) x 229.635 mm (V)/18.4 inches (diagonal)

Display resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 WUXGA / 1680 x 945 WXGA+ Pixel pitch 0.204 x 0.204 Pixel arrangement RGB vertical stripe

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Item Specification

Display mode Normally white Brightness (nits) 250 / 220 Luminance uniformity 1.25 max. Contrast ratio 400–500 typical Response time (ms) 8 Nominal input voltage +3.3 V Viewing angle

Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower

Temperature (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)

45/45 15/35

0 to +50

-40 to +60

Audio

Item Specification

Controller Realtek ALC888S Mono or stereo Stereo Resolution 24-bit DAC and ADC Compatibility HD Audio / Dolby Sound room Sampling rate 192 kHz maximum sample rate Internal microphone Yes Internal speakers Yes Internal subwoofer Yes

Video

Item Specification

Chipset Intel GM45 (4500MHD) N10MGS N10PGS Memory

size

Shared (up to 384 MB) 512 MB 1024MB

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Features • Intel Gen 5.0 integrated

Core voltage

graphics engine with ten, fully-programmable cores

• Supports HDMI/DVI, DP, TV-Out, L VDS, CR T and SDVO

•Intel

• Video Capture via x1

• PAVP (Protected Audio-Video

• High performance MPEG-2

• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264

• Hardware acceleration for

• Microsoft DirectX*10 support

• Blu-ray* support @ 40 Mb/s

• Hardware motion

• Intermediate Z in classic

533 MHz core render clock @

1.05 V core voltage

Dynamic Video Memory

Technology (Intel® DVMT 5.0) concurrent PCI Express port Path) support for Protected

Intel® HD Audio (Video and Audio) Playback

decoding (AVC) support MPEG2 VLD/iDCT

compensation rendering

•

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Controller Winbond WPC773 Type 99- ,100 or 103-key, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Key types Function keys, system keys, navigation keys, Fn key, Windows key, Application

Capacitive hotkeys Caps lock, Num lock, PowerSave, My Backup, Wi-Fi control, touchpad lock,

Support for simultaneous use of Internal and external keyboard (USB)

key, arrow keys, and separate numeric keypad

and volume controls Yes

Pointing device

Item Specification

Type • Synaptics TM00540-001 Touchpad

Click buttons Left/Right

• ALPS KGDFF0031A Touchpad

Memory card reader

Item Specification

Controller Realtek RTS5159 Cards supported MMC, MMC+, SD, xD, MS, and MS PRO Compliancy • Complies to SDIO Host Interface Specification Rev 1.0

• SDIO Version 1.10 compliant with High-Speed Mode

• SD Host Interface Specification v1.0

• SD Host Interface Specification v2.0

• SD HC (High Capacity SD memory card)

• Supports SD memory card, with CPRM security

• Complies to MultiMediaCard™ Version 4.0

• Supports Memory Stick™ and MS PRO media cards

• Supports xD-Picture™ card and SmartMedia™ cards

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Wired LAN

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom BCM5784 Data throughput 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features • Integrated 10/10/1000 BASE-T transceiver

• PCI v2.2 compliant

• Wake on LAN support meeting ACPI requirements

Wireless LAN

Item Specification

Chipset • Intel WiFi Link 5100

Data throughput 11–54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol • IEEE 802.11a

Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module)

• Foxconn Atheros HB93

• Liteon Atheris HB93

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11g

• IEEE 802.11 Draft-N

• IEEE 802.16e

Bluetooth

Item Specification

Chipset Broadcom BCM2046 Data throughput 2.1 Mbps Protocol Bluetooth 2.0 Interface USB (board level) Connector type Wireless via Bluetooth protocol

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USB

Item Specification

Chipset • Intel ICH9M USB compliancy level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 host controller Number of USB ports 4 Location • Two on the left side

• Two on the right side

Buttons/Indicators/Ports

Item Specification

Buttons • Power button

Indicators • Power

Ports •USB (four)

• Capacitive hotkeys

• Battery charge

• Media activity

•Num lock

•Caps lock

• Bluetooth

• External display (VGA) port

• Ethernet (RJ45)

• Headphone with S/PDIFsupport

• Microphone in

• DC in jack for AC adapter

• 6-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MMC+, MS, MS PRO, xD)

• HDMI port with HDCP support

• Modem (optional)

Webcam

Item Specification

Model • Suyin Camera 1.0M DV Tulip Interface USB 2.0 Resolution 1.0 M pixels (1280 x 960) Signal to noise ratio 42 dB Sensor CMOS 1/4 Power 5 V Built-in microphone Yes LED No

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Cooling fan

Processor temperature (°C) Fan speed (rpm) Acoustic level (dBA)

45-50 0-3000 29 55-66 0-3300 33 68-74 3300-3800 38 78-83 3800-4100 40 86-91 4100-4800 40 Note: Throttling 50%: % is controlled by operating system. Temperature point is 95 °C. OS shut down at 100 °C;

Hardware shut down at 105 °C

Battery

Item Specification

Brand Sony / Simplo / Samsung Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400–4800 mAH Number of battery cell 6-8 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel / 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Normal voltage 11.1 V Charge voltage (max) 12.6 V

AC adapter

Item Specification

Brand Delta / Hipro Watt 65 / 90 Maximum input AC

current Output rating 19 V DC

1.7 A

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Power management

ACPI mode Description

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G3 Mechanical Off - All devices in the system are turned of f completely . No electrical current is running

G2 (S5)

G0 (S0)

G3 Mechanical Off - All devices in the system are turned of f completely . No electrical current is running

through the system. Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is zero. The machine can be worked on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel.

Soft Off - The computer consumes a minimal amount of power. No user mode or system mode code is run. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state.

The computer consumes a small amount of power, user mode threads are not being executed, and the system “appears” to be off (from the end user’s perspective, the display is off, and so on). It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state.

Working - The system dispatches user mode (application) threads and they execute. In this state, peripheral devices are having their power state changed dynamically. The user can select, through some UI, various performance/power characteristics of the system to have the software optimize for performance or battery life. The system responds to external events in real time. It is not safe to disassemble the machine in this state.

through the system. Except for the real-time clock, power consumption is zero. The machine can be worked on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel.

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Notebook product tour

Important

Case color may vary from that shown in the pictures.

Front View

# Icon Item Description

Note:

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

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

Battery

Power

Memory Stick (MS), Memory S tick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card.

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

Indicates the computer's battery status.

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

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

Indicates the computer's power status.

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

HDMI out jack (optional)

DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television, into

External display (VGA) port

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices

Line-in jack Accepts inputs from external sound source.

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones/spe aker/line-out jack.

ExpressCard/54 slot

this optional jack. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD

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

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

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

Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. Note: Push to remove/install the card.

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Right View

# Icon Item Description

Rear View

USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices

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

indicator Optical drive eject

button Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this optional jack.

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

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

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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

# Item Description

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

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Top View

Note:

The LCD and the keyboard are separate pictures and were joined together for better clarification.

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# Icon Item Description

Power button / indicator

Turns the computer on and off. / Indicates the computer's power status.

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data

backup.

Acer PowerSmart

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

key

Communication

Enables / disables the WLAN / 3G functions.

key Bluetooth toggle Turns the Bluetooth function on and off.

Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

computer.

T ouchp ad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

Click buttons (left and right)

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

Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Multimedia panel Use to control playback of CDs and DVDs. The panel includes

a capacitive (touch) volume control.

Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer

output (Configuration may vary by models).

Webcam Web camera for video communication. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Bottom View

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# Icon Item Description

Subwoofer Emits low frequency sound output. Bottom cover Houses the memory, hard drive, cpu, and wlan card. Battery release latch Releases the batter for removal.

Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

Hard disk cover Houses the computer’s secondary hard drive (optional).

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Keyboard

Function

keys/

System

keys

key

Windows key

Application key

Arrow keys

Numeric keypad/ Navigation keys

Your notebook features a full-size keyboard that functions the same as a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, including shortcut keys for Windows and function keys for specific system operations.

Key types

The keyboard has several different types of keys. Some keys perform specific actions when pressed alone and other actions when pressed in combination with another key.

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Key type Icon Description

Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in

System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the F

Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of

Fn key Press the F

Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Sta r t menu. This key

Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help

Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.

programs. For example, pressing F1 may open help. Each program uses different function keys for different

purposes. See the program documentation to find out more about the function key actions.

to perform specific actions. For more information, see

“System key combinations” on page 25.

a line, to the end of a line, up the page, down the page, to the beginning of a document, or to the end of a document.

to perform a specific action.

can also be used in combination with other keys to open Windows utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Computer window).

assistants in Windows.

N key in combination with a colored system key

N key

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System key combinations

When you press the FN key and a system key at the same time, your notebook performs the action identified by the text or icon on the key.

Press and hold FN, then press this system key...

To...

Turn the capacitive touch key LEDs on or off.

Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave Sleep mode.

Toggle the notebook display in the following order:

• The LCD

• An external monitor or projector (a monitor or projector must be plugged into the monitor port or HDMI port on your notebook)

• Both displays at the same time

Turn the optional Bluetooth function on or off. Warning: Radio frequency wireless communication can

interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. Bluetooth communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.

Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound.

Turn the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to turn it back on.

Play or pause the multimedia playback.

Stop playing the CD or DVD.

Skip back one CD track or DVD chapter.

Skip ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.

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Touchpad

Left button

Right button

Touchpad

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When you move your finger on the touchpad, the

pointer

(arrow) on the screen moves in the same direction. You can use the scroll zone to scroll through documents. Use of the scroll zone may vary from program to program.

You can use the left and right buttons below the touchpad to select objects.

To... Do this...

Move the pointer on the screen.

Move your finger around on the touchpad. If you run out of space and need to move the pointer farther, lift your finger, move it to the middle of the touchpad, then continue moving your finger.

Select an object on the screen.

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the left button once. This action is called

clicking

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Microphone

Webcam

To... Do this...

Start a program or open a file or folder.

Access a shortcut menu or find more information about an object on the screen.

Move an object on the screen.

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button twice in rapid succession. This action is called

double-clicking

Position the pointer over the object. Quickly press and release the right button once. This action is called

right-clicking

Position the pointer over the object. Press the left button and hold it down, then use the touchpad to move (drag) the object to the appropriate part of the screen. Release the button to drop the object where you want it.

Webcam

You can use the optional webcam with many of the available Internet chat programs to add video and audio to your chat session. In addition, by using the software included with the webcam, you can take pictures or create video clips.

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CHAPTER2

• BIOS setup utility

• BIOS recovery

• Clearing a BIOS password

• Unlocking the hard drive

System utilities

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Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: I D E 0 S er i a l N um b e r :

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

IDE1 Model Name: I D E 1 S er i a l N um b e r :

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU P7550 @ 2.26 GHz

2.26GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None E a s y No t e D T 85 Packard Bell XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

BIOS setup utility

The BIOS setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into the notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The notebook was shipped already properly configured and optimized. However, if the user encounters configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

To run the BIOS Setup Utility:

1 Turn on the notebook.

If the computer is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then restart the computer.

2 Press F2 when the Press <F2> to enter Setup prompt appears on the bottom

of the screen. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between selections on the menu

bar.

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Navigating the BIOS setup utility

Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup screen to work your way through the various menu and submenu screens.

To use the BIOS setup utility:

• 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.

• To load default settings, press F9.

• To save changes made and close the utility, press F10.

1 Press ESC while you are in any of the menu screen to display the Exit menu.

Important

• 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 information carefully when making changes to parameter values.

• The screenshots used in this section are for illustration only . The values displayed may not be the same as those in your computer.

BIOS setup utility menus

The Setup utility has five menus for configuring the various system functions. These include: Information, Main, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Important

• The screenshots used in this section are for illustration only . The values displayed may not be the same as those in your computer. Actual screen information varies by model, installed features, and location.

• In the descriptive table following each of the screenshot, settings in boldface are the default settings.

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Main

CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: I D E 0 S er i a l N um b e r :

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

IDE1 Model Name: I D E 1 S er i a l N um b e r :

Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU P7550 @ 2.26 GHz

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

Information

The Information menu displays a summary of your computer hardware information. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support.

Parameter Description

CPU Type Displays the processor model and speed. CPU Speed Displays the processor speed. IDE0 Model Name Displays the model name of the hard drive installed on the

IDE0 Serial Number Displays the serial number of the hard drive installed on the

ATAPI Model Name Displays the model name of the installed optical drive. System BIOS

Version VGA BIOS Version Displays the VGA firmware version. KBC Version Displays the keyboard controller version. Serial Number Displays the system serial number. Asset Tag Number Displays the system asset tag number Product Name Displays the official model name of the computer.

primary IDE master.

Displays system BIOS version.

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Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

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

System Time:

System Date:

Total Memory:

Video Memory:

Quiet Boot: Network Boot: F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

[] []

:10:10

06/30/2009

4096 MB

512 MB

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

Parameter Description

Manufacturer Name Displays the name of the computer manufacturer. UUID Number Displays the computer’s 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).

Main

Use the Main menu to set the system time and date, and other basic options.

Parameter Description Format/Options

System Time Displays the system time. The time is

System Date Displays the system date. MM/DD/YYYY

Total Memory Displays the total size of the system memory. Video Memory Displays the size of video memory detected during boot-up.

expressed in a 24-hour format.

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

(month/day/year)

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Parameter Description Format/Options

Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot

function. When enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical

mode and displays only the computer brand logo during POST and while booting.

When disabled, BIOS setup is in conventional text mode and displays the system Summary Screen.

Network Boot When enabled, a remote host with

appropriate boot image can boot this computer. (only works with an Ethernet device.)

F12 Boot Menu Enables or disables the Boot menu during

POST.

D2D Recovery Enables or disables the D2D Recovery

function. This function allows the user to create a hidden partition on the hard drive to store the operation system. User can then use this partition to restore the system to factory defaults by pressing the Alt+F10 keys during system boot-up.

SATA Mode Select the SA T A controller operating mode.

When set to AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface), the SATA controller enables its AHCI and RAID features when the computer boots up.

When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its AHCI and RAID functions when the computer boots up.

Note: If you do not intend to use the AHCI or RAID features set this parameter to IDE to speed up the boot-up time.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

AHCI IDE

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Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password c o n t ro l s a c ce s s o f t he whole setup utility. I t c a n b e us e d t o b oo t u p w h e n Pa s s w or d o n boot is enabled.

Supervisor Password s: User Password s:

S e t U s er P a s s wo r d Set Password

P a s s wo r d o n B oo t :

H D D P a ss w o r d is

HDD

Set Supervisor Password

Clear Clear Clear

[Enter] [Enter]

[Disabled]

[]Enter

Security

Use the Security menu option to set system passwords to protect your computer from unauthorized use.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Password Is

User Password Is Displays the user password status. Clear

HDD Password Is Displays the hard drive password status. Clear

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password Press Enter to set a user password. When set, this password will

Displays the supervisor password status. Clear

Press Enter to set a supervisor p assword. When set, this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.

restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. Only the following menus will be accessible:

• System Time and System Date

• All Exit menu options excluding Load Setup Defaults Note: A supervisor password must first be set before creating a

user password. If Password on Boot is enabled, the user must enter the user

password each time the notebook is turned on or wakes from Sleep.

Set

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Parameter Description Option

Set HDD Password

Password on Boot Referred to as the power-on password. When

Caution

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

Press Enter to set password for accessing the hard disk drive (HDD) password. It will be required during boot-up or when waking from hibernation mode.

enabled, the user or supervisor password will be required to boot up the system.

Note: A supervisor password must first be set before creating a user password.

Disabled

Enabled

Setting a password Note the following reminders before you define a system password:

• The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters.

• System passwords are case-insensitive.

• When typing the password, only shaded blocks representing each typed

character are visible.

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To set a supervisor password:

1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set Supervisor Password, then press Enter.

The

Set Supervisor Password

box opens.

2 Type a password, then press Enter. 3 Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.

You will be prompted to save the new password.

4 Press Enter. 5 Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility or you can

proceed to setting a user password.

To set a user password:

1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight Set User Password, then press Enter.

The

Set User Password

box opens.

2 Type a password, then press Enter. 3 Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.

You will be prompted to save the new password.

4 Press Enter. 5 Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.

Changing a password

To change a password:

1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password

field, then press Enter.

Set Supervisor Password

The

Set User Password

box opens.

2 Type the current password, then press Enter. 3 Type a new password, then press Enter. 4 Retype the new password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.

You will be prompted to save the new password.

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5 Press Enter. A dialog box will appear confirming that changes have been

made.

6 Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility or you can

proceed to setting a user password.

Removing a password

To remove a password:

1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password

field, then press Enter.

Set Supervisor Password

The

Set User Password

box opens.

2 Type the current password, then press Enter. 3 Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password

fields. You will be prompted to confirm the password removal.

4 Press Enter. 5 Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility or you can

proceed to setting a user password.

Resetting a password If you have forgotten the user password, the computer will continue to function

normally but you will have limited access to the Setup utility. If you have enabled the Password on Boot field and you forget the supervisor

password, you will not be able to boot up the computer. The same thing applies if you forget the HDD password.

To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to short the clear password hardware gap located on the system board. Go to page 43 for instructions.

To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you need to generate a master password and unlock your hard drive. Go to page 45 for instructions.

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Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility

Main

Item Specific Help

U s e < > o r < > t o select a device, then p r e s s <F 6 > t o m ov e i t u p t h e l is t , o r < F5 > t o m o v e it d o w n t he list. Press <Esc> to escape the menu.

Boot priority order:

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security Boot Exit

2: 3: CD/DVD: Optiarc BD ROM BC-XXXXX-(X 4: 5: 6: 7:

: XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX

Network Boot: XXXvXX.X.X XXXX XXXX USB HDD: USB FDD: U S B K e y:

8 : U S B C D/ D V D R OM :

1: IDE0: XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX)

IDE1

Boot

Use the Boot menu to set the preferred drive sequence in which the Setup utility attempts to boot the operating system.

To set boot drive sequence:

1 Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight a bootable device. 2 Press F5 or F6 to move the selected device up or down the boot sequence. 3 Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup utility.

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Main

Item Specific Help

E x i t S ys t e m S et u p a n d save your changes to CMOS.

F1 Esc

Help Exit

Select Item Select Menu

Change Values Select Sub-Menu

-/+ Enter

F9 F10

Setup Defaults S a v e a nd E x i t

Information Security

Boot

Exit

Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

Exit Saving Changes

Exit

The Exit menu screen lists options for quitting from the Setup Utility.

Option Description

Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and closes the Setup utility.

Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and closes the Setup utility. Load Setup Default Loads the factory-default settings for all Setup parameters.

Discard Changes Discards all changes made to the Setup utility and loads

Save Changes Saves all changes made to the Setup utility.

Keyboard shortcut: F10

Keyboard shortcut:

previous configuration settings.

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BIOS recovery

An interruption during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) can corrupt the BIOS code, which will cause the system to go into an unbootable state. You need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code.

Caution

Observe the following when performing a BIOS recovery:

• Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that the computer is connected to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery and BIOS flash procedures.

• The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be prepared in a computer running the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS.

Creating the Crisis Recovery disk

To create the Crisis Recovery disk:

1 Prepare a removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than

10 MB. Note that all data on the USB storage device will be cleared during the

creation of the crisis disk.

2 Set up a computer running the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS and plug

in the USB storage device into an available USB port.

3 Decompress the Crisis Package Source. 4 Select WINCRIS.exe and then select Run as administrator. 5 Keep the default settings and then click Start button. 6 When the pop-up warning dialog box appears, click OK to create the crisis

disk.

7 Click No if you do not want to create another crisis disk. 8 Eject and reconnect the USB removable storage device, and make sure it

contains the BIOS.wph, MINIDOS.sys, and PHLASH16.exe files.

Performing a BIOS recovery

To perform a BIOS recovery:

1 Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2 Connect the USB storage device containing the Crisis Recovery disk files

to the failed computer.

3 Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then

press the power button. The BIOS recovery process begins. When the process is complete the

computer will automatically reboot.

4 Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. 5 Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware.

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Running the Flash utility:

To run the Flash utility:

1 Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”. 2 Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis

Recovery disk files.

3 Turn off the computer. 4 Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis

Recovery disk files to any USB port.

5 Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then

press the power button.

6 Release the Fn+Esc keys after POST.

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G35

Clearing a BIOS password

To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password) you need to short the clear password hardware gap G35 located near the LCD connector on the system board.

HW Default setting Function

Gap Open (normal) Short to clear the user and supervisor

passwords.

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To clear a BIOS password:

1 Turn off the notebook and unplug all the peripherals connected to it. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54. 3 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 4

Use an electrical conductivity tool to short the two contacts on the hardware

gap together.

6 While resting the tool on the two contacts, plug one end of the AC adapter

into the DC power jack and plug one end to an electrical outlet.

7 Press the power button to turn on the system. 8 After the POST, remove the tool from the hardware gap.

9 Reinstall the hard drive/memory module, battery pack, and the bay cover. 10 Turn on the notebook and press F2 during bootup to access the Setup utility. 11 Press F9 to load the system defaults. 12 Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the setup Utility.

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Unlocking the hard drive

To regain access to your computer if you lose the HDD password, you need to generate a master password and unlock the hard drive.

To unlock a hard drive:

1 Open the computer in a DOS environment. 2 Type the following command:

A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00

3 Press Enter to display the command options. 4 Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code), then press Enter. 5 Write down the generated master password. 6 Reboot the computer. 7 In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5,

then press

Enter.

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• Preventing static electricity

discharge

• Preparing the work space

• Required tools

• Preparing the notebook

• Removing the battery

• Removing the bay cover

• Adding or replacing memory

modules

• Replacing the wireless card

• Replacing the hard drive 1

• Replacing the hard drive 2

• Replacing the optical drive

• Replacing the thermal module

• Replacing the CPU

• Replacing the VGA board (for

discrete models)

• Replacing the keyboard

• Replacing the keyboard cover

• Replacing the power button

board

• Replacing the touchpad board

• Replacing the touchpad button

board

• Replacing the USB board

• Replacing the Bluetooth

module

• Replacing the modem board

• Replacing the coin-cell battery

• Replacing the dc-in cable

• Replacing the system board

• Replacing the left and right

speakers

• Replacing the subwoofer

• Replacing the LCD front panel

• Replacing the inverter board

• Replacing the LCD

• Replacing the LCD panel

hinge brackets

• Replacing the microphone

• Replacing the webcam

• Replacing the antennas

• Replacing the LCD panel

assembly

• Replacing the palm rest

• Replacing the LCD assembly

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Preventing static electricity discharge

Warning

To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your notebook, remove the battery, and unplug the power cord and network cable before opening the case.

Warning

To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the notebook.

Important

Before performing maintenance on the notebook, you should read and understand the information in this section.

The components inside your notebook are extremely sensitive to static electricity, also known as

Before performing maintenance on the notebook, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing

foam.

• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to

use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.

• Always hold components by their edges. Avoid touching the edge

connectors. Never slide components over any surface.

• Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and attach

it to a bare metal part of your workbench or other grounded connection.

• Touch a bare metal surface on your workbench or other grounded object.

electrostatic discharge

(ESD).

Tape

Some of the procedures in this guide involve removing tape that secures cables or components. Two types of tape are used in this notebook:

• Mylar, non-conductive tape is typically transparent, with a red or brown tint.

• Conductive tape is typically grey or silver in color.

If the existing tape cannot be reused, replace it with the same type. Make sure the replacement tape is of the non-ESD generating kind. Do not use cellophane tape.

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Preparing the work space

Before performing maintenance on the notebook, make sure that your work space and the notebook are correctly prepared.

• Wear a grounding (ESD) wrist strap, and use a grounded or dissipative work

mat.

• Use a sturdy table. Make sure that the table top is wide enough to hold each

component as you remove it.

• Ensure that clear lighting condition is available to make part identification

easier.

• Keep your work surface free from clutter and debris that may damage

components.

• Use a magnetized screwdriver for removing screws.

• When removing components that are attached to the notebook by a cable,

unplug the cable before removing the screws, when possible, to avoid damaging the cable.

• As you remove components and screws, lay them toward the rear of your

work surface (behind the notebook) or far enough to the side that your arms will not accidentally brush them onto the floor.

• To help keep track of screws, try the following: – Place each component’s screws in their own section of a parts sorter. – Place each component’s screws next to the component on your work

surface.

– Print the first page of each task, then place the page toward the rear of

your work surface. As you remove screws, place the screws in their respective section on the page.

– After loosening screws that are deeply recessed in a hole (for example,

on the bottom of the base assembly), you can leave the screws in the holes if you place small pieces of masking tape over the hole openings. When reassembling the component, just remove the tape and tighten the screws.

– When you place flat-headed screws on the work surface, stand them

on their heads to prevent the screws from rolling off the table.

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Required tools

To disassemble the notebook, you need the following tools:

• Wrist grounding strap (for ESD prevention)

• Flat screwdriver

• Conductive mat (for ESD prevention)

• Phillips screwdriver

• Non-marring plastic scribe

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Preparing the notebook

To prepare the notebook for maintenance:

1 Make sure that the optical disc drive is empty. 2 Turn off the notebook. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Disconnect the AC adapter.

5 Disconnect the network cable and all peripheral devices connected to the

notebook.

6 Make sure there is no express card on the express card slot. To remove an

express card:

a Push against the express card, as if you were pushing it further into the

slot letting the card spring out

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b Pull the express card out of its slot.

7 Make sure there is no memory card on the card reader slot. To remove a

memory card:

a Push against the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot,

letting the card spring out

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b Pull the memory card out of its slot.

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Removing the battery

To remove the battery:

1 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up. 2 Slide the battery lock to the unlocked position (1); slide the battery latch (2),

then remove the battery out of the notebook (3).

Note

The battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle in the above image. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing it.

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Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool

- OR -

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Removing the bay cover

To remove or replace components located on the lower bay, you need to remove the bay cover first.

Tools you need to complete this task:

To remove the bay cover:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up. 3 Loosen the bay cover captive screws (these screws cannot be removed).

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4 Insert a non-marring plastic scribe on the cover’s notch to release the cover

from the computer, and then remove the cover.

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Phillips #0 screwdriver

Adding or replacing memory modules

Important

Use only memory modules designed for this Packard Bell notebook.

Tools you need to complete this task:

To add or replace memory modules:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 3 If you are replacing a memory module, go to step 4.

If you installing an additional memory module, go to step 5.

4 Use a non-marring plastic scribe to push out the latches on both sides of

the memory slot until the module tilts upward. Then remove from the memory slot.

5 Insert the new memory module at a 30° angle into an empty memory slot,

and then press it down until it clicks into place. The module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the module

does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot.

6 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the wireless card

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (wireless card)

To replace the wireless card:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 3 Detach the bar code sticker covering the antenna cables.

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4 Unplug the antenna cables. Note which color cable corresponds to each of

the connectors.

Important

The number of antenna cables varies depending on the type of wireless card installed on the notebook. IEEE 802.11n cards typically have two antenna cables. Other types of wireless cards usually have only three antenna cables.

5 Move the antenna cables away from the wireless card screw. 6 Remove the screw securing the wireless card.

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7 Pull the card out of the slot.

8 Insert the new wireless card at a 30° angle into the empty Mini Card slot.

The card is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction. If the card does not fit, make sure that the notch in the card lines up with the tab in the card slot.

9 Secure the new wireless card with the screw removed in step 6. 10 Reconnect the antenna cables to the connectors. 11 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the hard drive 1

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 1)

• 4 chrome M3×3 (hard drive bracket)

To replace the hard drive:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 3 Remove the hard drive screw.

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4 Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to disengage the hard drive from its connector,

and then remove the drive from its bay.

5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 9.

If you need to use the bracket from the old hard drive, go to step 6.

6 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.

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7 Remove the hard drive from the bracket.

8 Place the bracket on the new drive and secure it with the screws removed

in step 6.

9 Slide the new hard drive into the hard drive bay and make sure it’s properly

engaged to the connector.

10 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3. 11 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the hard drive 2

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (hard drive 2)

• 4 chrome M3×3 (hard drive bracket)

To replace the hard drive 2:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.

2 Remove the hard drive cover screws.

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3 Remove the hard drive screw.

4 Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to disengage the hard drive from its connector,

and then remove the drive from its bay.

5 If your new hard drive already includes the hard drive bracket, go to step 9.

If you need to use the bracket from the old hard drive, go to step 6.

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6 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket.

7 Remove the hard drive from the bracket.

8 Place the bracket on the new drive and secure it with the screws removed

in step 6.

9 Slide the new hard drive into the hard drive bay and make sure it’s properly

engaged to the connector.

10 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3. 11 Replace the hard drive cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the optical drive

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive)

• 1 chrome M2×4 (optical drive bracket)

To replace the optical drive:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 3 Remove the optical drive screw.

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4 Use the non-marring plastic scribe to carefully push the optical drive out of

the drive bay, and then slide the drive out.

5 If your new optical drive already has it’s own bracket and bezel, go to step 10.

If you need to use the bracket and bezel from the old optical drive, perform steps 6–9 as necessary.

6 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket.

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7 Detach the bracket from the drive.

8 Attach the bezel to the new optical drive. 9 Attach the bracket to the new optical drive and secure it with the screw

removed in step 6.

10 Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and make sure it’s properly

engaged to the ODD1 connector.

11 Secure the new drive to the system board with the screw removed in step 3. 12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the thermal module

Note:

The thermal module in this sample is for the discrete model. For the UMA model, the thermal module have four captive screws.

Tools you need to complete this task:

To replace the thermal module:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.

2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55.

3 Disconnect the cooling fan cable from its system board connector.

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4 Loosen the spring-loaded captive screws securing thermal module.

Follow the screw sequence indicated on the below images.

5 Remove the thermal module from the system board.

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6 Lay the thermal module down in an upright position to avoid tainting your

work space with thermal grease.

7 Remove the barcode sticker on top of the processor.

8 Moisten a soft cloth with isopropyl alcohol and clean the processor die to

remove any thermal grease residue. Wipe the die surface several times to make sure that no particles or dust contaminants are evident. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.

Caution

Do not touch the contact surface of the new thermal module nor the processor die as this may leave dead skin cells or oils from your finger that can result in poor thermal grease performance.

9 Apply just enough thermal grease to evenly coat the surface of the processor

die.

10 Place the new thermal module on the system board and tighten its captive

screws to secure it in place. Follow the sequence of the number beside each screw when securing the thermal module.

11 Reconnect the cooling fan cable to its system board connector. 12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the CPU

Tools you need to complete this task:

To replace the CPU:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 55. 3 Remove the thermal module by following the instructions in “Replacing the

thermal module” on page 70.

4 Remove the barcode sticker on top of the processor.

5 Use a flat-blade screw driver to turn the processor lock screw 1/4-turn

counter-clockwise.

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6 Remove the old processor from the system board.

7 Install the new processor onto the system board making sure that Pin 1 on

the processor (indicated by the silk-screened arrow on the corner of the processor) aligns with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then use a flat-blade screwdriver to turn the processor lock screw 1/4-turn clockwise.

8 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft

cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

9 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the

CPU die.

10 Optional: For discrete models, place new thermal grease on the VGA chip

on the VGA board. Use only enough to cover the VGA die.

11 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the cooling assembly and other

components.

12 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the

thermal module” on page 70.

13 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the VGA board (for discrete models)

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2×4 (VGA board)

To replace the VGA board (for discrete models):

thermal module” on page 70.

4 Remove the VGA board screws.

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5 Remove the VGA board.

Note

Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the board and follow local regulations for disposal.

6 Install the VGA board, then replace the screws removed in step 4.

7 Remove any thermal grease residue from the cooling assembly using a soft

cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

8 Place new thermal grease on the VGA chip on the VGA board. Use only

enough to cover the VGA die.

9 Place new thermal grease on the processor. Use only enough to cover the

CPU die.

10 Make sure a thermal pad is placed between the cooling assembly and other

components.

11 Replace the cooling assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing the

thermal module” on page 70.

12 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws.

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Replacing the keyboard

Tools you need to complete this task:

To replace the keyboard:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54. 3 Turn the notebook over and open the LCD panel to its fully extended position. 4 Use the plastic scribe to release the latches securing the keyboard. The

keyboard will pop up when all the latches are properly released.

5 Carefully lift up and turn over the keyboard and place it on top of the palm

rest.

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6 Disconnect the keyboard cable and remove the old keyboard.

7 Connect the cable from the new keyboard into the connector.

8 Insert the tabs on the front edge of the keyboard into the slots under the

palm rest. You may need to press down on the keyboard keys along the front and side edges of the keyboard to seat the retaining tabs into their corresponding slots.

9 Gently press down on the top and side of the keyboard until it is properly

secured by the latches.

10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the keyboard cover

Tools you need to complete this task:

To replace the keyboard cover:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 Complete the steps in “Removing the battery” on page 54. 3 Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard”

on page 77.

4 Disconnect the left media board cable from the connector and carefully peel

off the cable from the system.

Note:

5 Disconnect the right media board cable from the connector and carefully peel

off the cable from the system.

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The left and right media boards are glued to the keyboard cover.

6 Use the plastic scribe to carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches

securing it. Then remove it from the system.

7 Replace the new keyboard cover and carefully push down on all the side

until the latches clicks and secure it in place.

8 Connects the left and right media board cables that was disconnected on

step 4 and step 5.

9 Reinstall the keyboard by instructions in “Replacing the keyboard” on

page 77.

10 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the power button board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 1 chrome M2×4 (power button board)

To replace the power button board:

on page 77.

4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” on page 79.

5 Remove the screw securing the power button board.

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6 Carefully remove the power button board and turn in over to access the

cable.

7 Disconnect the cable from the power button board and remove it from the

system.

8 Reconnect the cable to the new power button board and replace it back to

the system.

9 Replace the screw that was remove in step 5. 10 Reinstall the keyboard cover by performing steps 7–8 of the “Replacing the

keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.

11 Reinstall the keyboard by performing steps 7–9 in “Replacing the keyboard”

on page 77.

12 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the LCD panel assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

To replace the LCD panel assembly:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in

“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.

If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 6.

3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77 .

4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instruction in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” on page 79.

5 Turn the notebook over so the base is facing up. 6 Remove the base screws that secure the LCD panel hinges.

7 Turn the notebook over again so the palm rest is facing up.

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8 Remove the tape securing the LCD and microphone cables.

9 Disconnect the LCD and microphone cables from their system board

connectors.

10 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, note the antenna cable routing

for later reference and then release the antenna cables from the palm rest. If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 12.

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11 Pull the antenna cables from underneath the computer and release them

from the latches.

12 Remove the top hinge screws securing the LCD assembly.

13 Lift the LCD panel assembly up and away from the notebook.

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14 Position the new LCD panel assembly on the notebook, and then secure it

with the hinge screws removed in step 12.

15 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, proceed to step 17 to arrange

the antenna cables.

16 If there’s no wireless card installed, proceed to step 18 . 17 Refer to the antenna cable routing note made on step 10 and secure the

antenna cables to the palm rest before pulling the ends downward to the notebook base.

18 Arrange the LCD and microphone cables on the palm rest and reconnect

them to their system board connectors.

19 Close the LCD panel and turn the notebook over so the base is facing up. 20 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, reconnect the antenna cables

and then reinstall the bay cover.

21 Return the base hinge screws removed in step 6. 22 Turn the notebook over so the palm rest is facing up. 23 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.

24 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77.

25 Reinstall the battery.

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Replacing the palm rest

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the palm rest:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51. 2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in

“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.

3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77 .

4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” on page 79.

5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing

the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.

6 Turn the system over so that the base side is facing up. 7 Remove the 13 screws securing the base side to the palm rest.

8 Turn the system over so that the top side is facing up.

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9 Remove the 3 screws securing the palm rest to the base side.

10 Disconnect the DC-in cable from the system and release the cable from the

latches.

11 Disconnect the left speaker cable from REAR2 connector and release it from

the latch.

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12 Disconnect the touchpad board and touchpad button board cables from

TP335 and FP2 connectors.

13 Carefully pry loose the palm rest from the system and lift the palm rest from

the system.

14 Place the new palm rest assembly on top of the base enclosure and press

it down on all sides until it snaps into place.

15 Reconnect the speaker cable, touchpad board cable, touchpad button board

cable, and DC-in cable to their respective system board connectors.

16 Secure the palm rest assembly with the screws removed in steps 7 and 9. 17 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing

the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.

18 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.

19 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77.

20 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now. 21 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 22 Reinstall the battery.

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Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool

- OR -

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the touchpad board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

To replace the touchpad board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.

2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in

“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.

3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77 .

4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” on page 79.

5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing

the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.

6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm

rest” on page 87.

7 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up.

8 Disconnect the touchpad board cable.

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9 Remove the touchpad board cable from the palm rest.

10 Note the orientation of the touchpad board for later reference in installing

the new touchpad board.

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11 Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or non-marring scribe between the

touchpad board and the palm rest’s underside, and carefully pry the board loose.

12 Remove the touchpad board from the palm rest.

Note

A circuit board that is >10 cm2 has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Follow the local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board.

13 Observing the same orientation as the old touchpad board, secure the new

board on the palm rest.

14 Insert the touchpad cable to the touchpad board cable connector, and then

close the clip to lock the cable in place.

15 Reinstall the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm

rest” on page 87.

16 Reinstall the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing

the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.

17 Reinstall the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” procedure on page 79.

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18 Reinstall the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77.

19 If you have disconnected any wireless antennas, reconnect them now. 20 Replace the bay cover, then tighten the cover screws. 21 Reinstall the battery.

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Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool

- OR -

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Replacing the touchpad button board

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)

• 2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)

• 13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest

- base side)

• 3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)

• 2 chrome M2×4 (touchpad button board)

To replace the touchpad button board:

1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.

2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in

“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.

3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard” on page 77 .

4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the

keyboard cover” on page 79.

5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing

the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.

6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm

rest” on page 87.

7 Remove the 2 screws securing the touchpad button board.

PackardBell easynote dt85 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

System specifications

Preface

Conventions

General information

Features

Platform

System memory

Display and graphics

Media storage

Input devices

Audio

Communication

I/O ports

Security

Physical specifications

Environment

System block diagram

Hardware specifications

Processor

Controllers

BIOS

Memory

Hard Drive

Optical drive

Audio

Video

Keyboard

Pointing device

Memory card reader

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Buttons/Indicators/Ports

Webcam

Cooling fan

Battery

AC adapter

Power management

Notebook product tour

Front View

Left View

Right View

Rear View

Top View

Bottom View

Keyboard

Key types

System key combinations

Touchpad

Webcam

System utilities

BIOS setup utility

Navigating the BIOS setup utility

BIOS setup utility menus

Information

Main

Security

Changing a password

Removing a password

Boot

Exit

BIOS recovery

Creating the Crisis Recovery disk

Performing a BIOS recovery

Running the Flash utility:

Clearing a BIOS password

Unlocking the hard drive

Replacing notebook components

Preventing static electricity discharge

Tape

Preparing the work space

Required tools

Preparing the notebook

Removing the battery

Removing the bay cover

Tools you need to complete this task: