PackardBell easynote lj65 Service Manual
Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65
Service Guide
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II
Copyright
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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.
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VI
Table of Contents
System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Your Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Keyboard Area (selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
TouchPad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Key Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
System Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
System Utilities 27
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
BIOS Flash Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the SD dummy card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Removing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Primary HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Secondary HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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Table of Contents
Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Removing the Media Board FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Removing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Removing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Removing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Removing the Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the Antennas, Power Board, and MIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Main Module Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Replacing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Replacing the RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Replacing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Replacing the Speaker Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Replacing the LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Replacing the Media Board FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Replacing the TouchPad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Replacing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Replacing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Replacing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Replacing the Switch Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Replacing the DIMM Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the Lower Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Replacing the SD Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
VIII
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Troubleshooting 139
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Built-In Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
TouchPad Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Internal Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
HDD Not Operating Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
ODD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
USB (Right Side) Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Bluetooth Function Test Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Easy Button Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Motherboard CMOS Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Chipset POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Sec: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Memory: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
BDS & Specific action: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Jumper and Connector Locations 169
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
LS-5022P USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
LS-5024P Cap Sensor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
LS-5026P LED Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
LS-5027P SW Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 175
Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Rear Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Base Top Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Model Definition and Configuration 190
Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
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Table of Contents
Test Compatible Components 199
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Online Support Information 205
Index 207
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Operating System
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Platform
• Intel® Centrino® processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6400 (2 MB L2 cache, 2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 35 W),
supporting Intel® 64 architecture
• Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
• Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED® wireless LAN card
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System Memory
• Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
• Up to 4 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 64bit OS)
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 800 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for 32bit OS)
Display
• 17.3" HD 1600 x 900 pixel resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Ultrabright™ TFT LCD, supporting
simultaneous multi-window viewing
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 8 ms response time
• 60% color gamut
Graphics
• ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with up to 2304 MB of HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated
DDR2 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder
(UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft®
DirectX® 10.1
• Dual independent display support
• 16.7 million colors
• MPEG-2/DVD decoding
• WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
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• HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) support
Storage subsystem
• 160/250/320/500 GB hard disk drive
• Media card reader, supporting:
• Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick
PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
• Storage cards with adapter: miniSD™, microSD™, Reduced-Size Multimedia Card (RS-
MMC), Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Optical 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 (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 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 (double-layer), 4X
DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Audio
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• High-definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
• Built-in microphone
• MS-Sound compatible
Dimensions and Weight
• 412 x 280 x 38.6 mm (16.2 x 11.0 x 1.5 inches)
• 3.3 kg (7.4 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
• 3.4 kg (7.6 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack
Communication
• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED® wireless LAN card
• WPAN1: Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control
• BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
• Kensington lock slot
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Power subsystem
• ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving
modes
• 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack with discrete graphics:
• 3-hour, 20-minute battery life
• 3-pin 90 W AC adapter
• 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack with integrated graphics:
• 3-hour, 10-minute battery life
• 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
• ENERGY STAR® 5.0
Special keys and controls
• 99-/100-/103-key keyboard
• Touchpad pointing device
• Nine function keys, four cursor keys, Windows® key, international language support
I/O interface
• Media card reader
• Four USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support
• External display (VGA) port
• Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
• Temperature:
• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models.
Chapter 1 3
System Block Diagram
4 Chapter 1
Your Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
Ventilation fan
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your
lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become
hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to
the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook
so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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Left View
Ethernet
jack
Kensington
lock slot
Component Icon Description
Kensington™
lock slot
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
Power
connector
Monitor
port
HDMI out
jack
USB
port
Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a
Kensington cable lock to this slot.
end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an
Ethernet network jack.
Headphone
jack
Microphone
jack
USB
port
Memory card
reader
HDMI out jack HDMI HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition
television, into this optional jack.
USB port Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these
ports.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The
built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or
headphones are plugged into this jack.
• Headphone with SPDIF support
Memory card
reader
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player,
PDA, or cellular telephone into the memory card reader.
The memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory
Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xDPicture Card™cards.
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Right View
USB port
Component Icon Description
USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive.
Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into this optional jack.
Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure
DVD drive
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this
port.
the power button for Sleep/Resume mode.
Modem
jack
Power
button
Rear View
Ventilation fan
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your
lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become
hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to
the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook
so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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Bottom View
n
n
Battery
Battery
lock
Battery
latch
Hard drive
bay
Memory/
Hard drive bay
Component Icon Description
Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC
power.
Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery.
Ventilatio
slots and
cooling fa
Battery latch Slide to release the battery.
Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay.
Hard drive bay The hard drive is located in this bay.
Ventilation slots
and cooling fan
Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your
lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become
hot enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to
the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook
so air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
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Keyboard Area (selected models)
Speakers
Status
indicators
Capacitive
touch keys
Keyboard
Power/Battery
Touchpad
indicators
Component Icon Description
Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
Status indicators Inform you when a drive is in use or when a button has
been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used.
Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard.
Power indicator • LED on - Notebook is on.
• LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep
mode.
• LED off - Notebook is off.
Battery charge
indicator
Touchpad Provides all the functionality of a mouse.
Capacitive touch
keys
• LED orange - Battery is fully charged.
• LED blinking orange - Battery is charging.
• LED blinking red - Battery charge is very low.
• LED solid red - Battery is malfunctioning.
Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is
connected to AC power or the battery charge is very low.
Press to access capacitive touch key function.
Chapter 1 9
LCD Panel
Microphone
Component Icon Description
Webcam Use to let others see who they are communicating with
Microphone Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet
Webcam
when making VoIP calls.
Protocol (VoIP) calls.
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Status Indicators
r
Status indicators inform you when a drive is being used or when a button has been pressed that affects how
the keyboard is used. The status indicators are located below the screen.
Bluetooth
HDD
Indicator Icon Description
Bluetooth • LED on - Bluetooth communication is turned on
Hard drive or disk
drive
Num lock • LED on - Num lock is turned on
Caps lock • LED on - Caps lock is turned on
Battery charge
indicator
Power indicator • LED on - Notebook is on.
Num lock
Caps lock
• LED off - Bluetooth communication is turned off
• LED blinking - The drive is being accessed
• LED off - The drive is not being accessed
• LED off - Num lock is turned off
• LED off - Caps lock is turned off
• LED blue - Battery is fully charged
• LED red - Battery is charging
Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is
connected to AC power.
• LED blinking - Notebook is in Sleep or Hybrid Sleep mode.
• LED off - Notebook is off.
Battery
Powe
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TouchPad Basics
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
1
23
• 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
as double-clicking a mouse
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use
finger on the TouchPad to
drag the cursor.
Access
context menu
Click once.
Tap twice (at the same speed
as double-clicking a mouse
button); rest your finger on
the TouchPad on the second
tap and drag the cursor.
NOTE: When using the T ouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
Y our 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, function keys for
specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad.
Function
keys/
System
keys
Numeric
keypad/
Navigation
keys
FN key
Windows key
Application key
Arrow keys
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.
Icon Key Type Description
Function keys Press these keys labeled F1 to F12 to perform actions in
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.
System keys Press these colored keys in combination with the Fn key to
perform specific actions. See “System Keys” on page 15.
Navigation keys Press these keys to move the cursor to the beginning of 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.
Fn key Press the Fn key in combination with a colored system key to
perform a specific action.
Windows key Press this key to open the Windows Start menu. This key
can also be used in combination with other keys to open
utilities. See “Windows Keys” on page 14.
Application key Press this key for quick access to shortcut menus and help
assistants in Windows.
Arrow keys Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left.
Chapter 1 13
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows key
Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button;
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of
functions:
<>: Open or close the Start menu
<> + <D>: Display the desktop
<> + <E>: Open Windows Explore
<> + <F>: Search for a file or folder
<> + <G>: Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
<> + <L>: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain)
<> + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<> + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
<> + <T>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
<> + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
<> + <X>: Open Windows Mobility Center
<> + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
<> + <SHIFT+M>: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
<> + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
<> + <SPACEBAR>: Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
<CTRL> +
<CTRL> +
<> + <F>: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
<> + <TAB>: Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function
as described.
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System Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Function Key Description
Turn the capacitive touch key LEDs on or off.
Enter Sleep mode or Hybrid Sleep mode. Press the power button to leave Sleep
mode.
T oggle 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 radio 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. Important: The wireless network switch must be in the
ON position for this button to work.
Mute the sound. Press the key combination again to restore the sound.
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Play/ Pause—Plays or pauses the CD or DVD.
Stop—Stops playing the CD or DVD.
Previous—Skips back one CD track or DVD chapter.
Next—Skips ahead one CD track or DVD chapter.
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Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6400 2.0GHz
Core Logic Intel PM45
ICH9-M
Power See table below
On-die Cache 2 MB
Front Side Bus 800 MHz
Processor Specifications
Item
T1600 1.66 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 FCPGA 1.075V-
T1700 1.83 GHz 2 667 MHz 65 nm 1 FCPGA 1.075V-
T4200 2.0 GHz 2 800 MHz 45 nm 1 FCPGA KC.42001.DTP
T6400 2.0 GHz 2 800 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.000V-
T6600 2.2 GHz 2 800 MHz 45 nm 2 FCPGA 1.00V-
P7350 2.0 GHz 2 1066 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.062C-
P7450 2.13 GHz 2 1066 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.00V-
P8400 2.26 GHz 2 1066 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.050V-
P8600 2.4 GHz 2 1066 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.050V-
P8700 2.53 GHz 2 1066 MHz 45 nm 3 FCPGA 1.00V -
T9500 2.6 GHz 2 800 MHz 45 nm 6 FCPGA 1.000V-
Celeron 585 2.16 GHz 667 MHz 65 nm 1 FCPGA 0.95-
Celeron 900 2.2 GHz 800 MHz 45 nm 1 FCPGA KC.N0001.900
CPU
Speed
Cores
Bus
Speed
Mfg
Tech
Cache
Size
Package
Core
Voltage
1.175V
1.175V
1.250V
1.250V
1.150V
1.250V
1.150V
1.150V
1.25V
1.250V
1.30V
Acer P/N
KC.16001.CMT
KC.17001.CMT
KC.64001.DTP
KC.66001.DTP
KC.73501.DPP
KC.74501.DPP
KC.84R01.DPP
KC.86R01.DPP
KC.87R01.DPP
KC.95S01.DTP
KC.N0001.585
CPU Fan True Value Table
Fan On Temp (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA)
38 2700 31
42 2900 34
65 3200 37
75 3500 40
• Throttling 50%: On=100°C, Off=90°C
• OS Shutdown: 105°C
• H/W Shutdown: 96°C
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Northbridge
Item Specification
Chipset Intel PM45
Features • Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) 4.0
• Dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory support
• 1066 MHz system bus
• PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Express x1 I/O ports
•Serial ATA
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity
• Supports dual graphics with ATI CrossfireX
Southbridge
Item Specification
Chipset ICH9-M
Package 676 µ-BGA
Features • Direct connection to the GMCH via Direct Media Interface
• Six PCI Express root ports
• Four-port Serial ATA controller
• Up to twelve USB 2.0 ports
• Intel® High Definition Audio interface.
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Insyde H20
BIOS Version V0.07
BIOS ROM type Flash
Features • Flash ROM 1MB
• Support ISIPP
• Support Acer UI
• Support multi-boot
• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
• V arious hot-key s for system control
• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2,
C3, C4,C6 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
• Support PXE
• Support Y2K solution
• Support Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3
• Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode
• System information
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Intel PM45 with ICH9M
Memory size 2 GB (4 GB for 64-bit OS)
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB (4 GB for 64-bit OS)
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Item Specification
Supports maximum memory size 4 GB (8 GB for 64-bit OS)
Supports DIMM type DDRIII
Supports DIMM Speed 800 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.5V
Cache 1, 2, or 6 MB L2
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
512MB 2048MB 2560MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
2048MB 0MB 2048MB
2048MB 512MB 2560MB
2048MB 1024MB 3072MB
2048MB 2048MB 4096MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
Graphics Controller
Item Specification
VGA Chip ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570
Graphics Memory 2304 MB of HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of
shared system memory)
Supports • Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
• OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology
• Shader Model 4.1
• Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1Mobile
• Dual independent display support
LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset Broadcom BCM5784 for 10/1 00/1000LAN
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Left side
Features Support for 10/100/1000
Chapter 1 19
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
Item Specification
Manufacturer
Model
Modem Device •
Interface
Bluetooth
Item Specification
Model
Operating Frequency
Channel Numbers
Transmitter Output Power
Coverage
Receiver Sensitivity
Maximum Receiver Signal
Operating Voltage
Interface
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor Seagate
Model Name ST9160310AS ST9320320AS ST9500325AS
Capacity (MB) 160 320 500
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 2 4 4
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8 MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate
(Mbits/sec max)
I/O data transfer rate
(Mbytes/sec max)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%
830 1175
300
Item Specifications
Vendor & Model Name
Capacity 500/250GB 320/160GB
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4/2 4/2
Drive Format
Disks 2/1 2/1
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Toshiba MK5055/2555GSX T oshiba MK 3255/1655GSX
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