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ASPIRE E1-521

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Page 1: ...ASPIRE E1 521 S E R V I C E G U I D E G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...3 DOS Flash Utility 2 14 WinFlash Utility 2 17 Miscellaneous Tools 2 20 Using DMI Utility 2 20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2 22 HDD BIOS Password 2 24 Unlocking the HDD 2 24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2 26 Crisis Utility SOP 2 29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2 29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2 29 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2 31 Chapter 3 Jumper and Connector Locations ...

Page 3: ...D Module Removal 5 15 ODD Module Installation 5 18 DIMM Module Removal 5 21 DIMM Module Installation 5 22 HDD Module Removal 5 23 HDD Module Installation 5 24 HDD Carrier Removal 5 25 HDD Carrier Installation 5 25 WLAN Module Removal 5 26 WLAN Module Installation 5 28 Keyboard Removal 5 30 Keyboard Installation 5 32 Upper Case Removal 5 34 Upper Case Installation 5 38 RTC Battery Removal 5 41 RTC ...

Page 4: ...racket Removal 5 100 LCD Panel Bracket Installation 5 101 WLAN Antenna Removal 5 102 WLAN Antenna Installation 5 104 Microphone Module Removal 5 106 Microphone Module Installation 5 107 Chapter 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram 6 3 Main Assembly 6 3 Lower Case Assembly 6 5 Upper Case Assembly 6 6 LCD Assembly 6 7 FRU List 6 9 Screw List 6 16 Chapter 7 Test Compatible Components Mi...

Page 5: ...e 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...

Page 6: ...s command names option letters and words are shown in constant width bold Variables contained within user input are shown in square brackets Example At the prompt type run file name m Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics Example After entering data press Enter Screen output text that represents information displayed on the system such as menus prompts responses to input and error messages are s...

Page 7: ...e 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 For Acer authorized service providers Your Acer office may ...

Page 8: ...tions Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1 2 Features 1 2 Notebook Tour 1 6 Top View 1 6 Front View 1 7 Left View 1 8 Right View 1 9 Base View 1 10 Touchpad Basics 1 11 Keyboard Basics 1 12 System Block Diagram 1 15 Specifications Table 1 16 ...

Page 9: ...3 MHz Radeon HD 7310 graphics engine with 80 cores at 500 MHz 18 W supporting AMD Zacate APU architecture AMD E2 1800 Brazos Dual Core processor 1MB cache 1 70 GHz DDR3 1333 MHz Radeon HD 7340 graphics engine with 80 cores at 680 523 MHz 18 W supporting AMD Zacate APU architecture System Memory Dual channel DDR3 SDRAM support Up to 4GB of DDR3 system memory upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modu...

Page 10: ... HDMI port up to 1920 x 1080 60 Hz MPEG 2 DVD decoding WMV9 VC 1 and H 264 AVC decoding DIVX HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface with HDCP High bandwidth Digital Content Protection support Audio Subsystem High definition audio support Two built in stereo speakers MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Optical Media Drive 8X DVD Super Multi double layer drive Read 24X CD ROM 24X CD R 24X CD ...

Page 11: ...ndard battery pack Battery life 5 6 hours ENERGY STAR Power Adapter 65 W AC adapter Voltage range frequency 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz I O Ports Multi in 1 card reader One USB 3 0 2 0 port Two USB 2 0 ports HDMI port with HDCP support External display VGA port Headphone speaker jack supporting 3 5 mm headset with built in microphone for Acer smart handhelds Microphone in jack Ethernet RJ 45 port DC in j...

Page 12: ...keyboard play pause stop previous next volume up volume down Environment Temperature Operating 5º C to 35º C Non operating 20ºC to 60ºC Humidity non condensing Operating 10 to 90 Non operating 5 to 95 Warranty One year International Travellers Warranty ITW Optional Accessories 2 4 GB DDR3 soDIMM module 65 W AC adapter 6 cell Li ion battery pack HDD pack CD ROM Module ...

Page 13: ... the power is on 2 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device that functions like a computer mouse 3 Keyboard Use to enter data into the computer 4 Speaker Emits audio sound 5 Display Screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen displays computer output 6 Microphone Receives audio input for sound recording or voice chatting 7 Webcam Web camera used for video communications 7 5 6 3 2 1 4 ...

Page 14: ...d at a time 2 Power Indicator Indicates the computer power status Off System is off Blue System is on Amber flashing S3 state Battery Indicator Indicates the computer battery status Amber flashing Battery low Amber Battery is charging Blue Battery is fully charged HDD Indicator Indicates hard disk drive or card reader access Wireless Connectivity Indicator Indicates the computer wireless connectiv...

Page 15: ... 3 Air Vents Use for air flow CAUTION Do not cover the air vents 4 VGA Port Connects to a VGA cable for external video output 5 HDMI Port Supports high definition digital video connections 6 USB 3 0 Port Connects to USB 2 0 3 0 Super Speed USB devices NOTE Devices without USB 3 0 certification may not be compatible 7 Microphone Jack Connects to a microphone 8 Headset Jack Connects to a headset 1 2...

Page 16: ...al Drive Reads and writes CD and DVD discs 3 Kensington Lock Slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock NOTE Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 3 2 1 ...

Page 17: ...ure 1 5 Base View Icon Item Description 1 Battery Bay Houses the computer battery pack 2 Battery Release Latch Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release the battery 3 HDD and Memory Compartment Cover Houses the computer HDD and main memory 2 3 1 ...

Page 18: ... cursor Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left mouse button 2 Left Button Press the left button to perform selection and execution functions This button is equivalent to the left button on a mouse 3 Right Button Press the right button to perform selection and execution functions This button is equivalent to the right button on a mouse Function Touchpad Left Button Right Button Ex...

Page 19: ... Key Press to launch the Start menu When used with other keys provides a variety of functions See Windows Key on page 1 13 4 Application Key Press to open the context menu of the current application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button 5 Num Lock Key When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic ...

Page 20: ... F Searches for a file or folder D Shows the desktop L Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain CTRL F Searches for computers if you are on a network CTRL TAB Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and to the system tray Use the right and left arrow keys to move focus to items on the Quick Launch t...

Page 21: ...d and both Screen Blank Fn F6 Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad Toggle Fn F7 Turns the touchpad on and off Speaker Toggle Fn F8 Turns the speaker on or off Scroll Lock Fn F12 Turns scroll lock on or off Play Pause Fn Home Plays or pauses media file Stop Fn Pg Up Stops media file Previous Fn Pg Dn Plays the previous media file in the play sequence...

Page 22: ...B9012 Bluetooth Conn 3 3V 24 576MHz 48Mhz RTC CKT S ATA SATA HDD Conn port 0 CMOS Camera USB port 0 1 USB port 1 USB port 5 USB port 6 Single Channel BANK 0 1 2 3 204pin DDRIII SO DIMM X2 1 5V DDRIII 800 1600MHz Memory BUS DDR3 HDA Codec ALC271X MIC Jack x 1 HP Jack x 1 Int MIC x 1 Int SPK x 1 LED GPP2 RJ45 Atheros LAN GbE CRT HDMI Conn Fan Control Extend Card B 1 USB X2 2 ODD B 3 PWR B 4 USB B PC...

Page 23: ...g not writing to optical disc 0ºC 35ºC 32ºF 95ºF Operating writing to optical disc 5ºC 35ºC 41ºF 95ºF Non operating 20ºC 60ºC 4º 140ºF Relative humidity Operating 10 90 Non operating 5 95 Maximum altitude unpressurized Operating 15 m 3 048 m 50 ft 10 000 ft Non operating 15 m 12 192 m 50 ft 40 000 ft Shock Operating 125 g 2 ms half sine Non operating 200 g 2 ms half sine Random vibration Operating...

Page 24: ...N A Wireless 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN PCMCIA N A Audio codec Realtek ALC271X VB6 CG HD Audio Codec With Embedded Class D Speaker Amplifier Card reader Realtek RTS5209 GR Card Reader Controller Item Specification CPU AMD Family 14h Zacate APU CPU package BGA413P Core logic AMD Brazos Platform AMD Zacate APU AMD A68M FCH Chipset AMD A68M Fusion Controller Hub Item CPU Speed Cores Bus Speed FSB DMI QBI Mfg T...

Page 25: ...ot On 98 C OS shut down at 100 C H W shut down at 92 C Item Specification Memory controller AMD Zacate APU Memory size No on board memory DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 1GB 2GB 4GB Supports maximum memory size Total 8GB Supports DIMM type DDRIII SO DIMM Supports DIMM Speed DDR3 1066 1333 Support DIMM voltage 1 5V Supports DIMM package DDR3 SODIMM 204 Pin Item Specification VG...

Page 26: ...t WinFlash Wake on LAN from S3 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode System information Refer to Acer BIOS specification Item Specification LAN Chipset Atheros AR8151L B GbE LAN Controller LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location JRJ45 at the left side Features Supports 10 100 1000BASE T GbE Item Specification Type TM7T_G11B Total number of keypads 105 US 106 UK 109 JP keys Windows logo key Yes Int...

Page 27: ...r sector 4096 BYTES 512 BYTES 4096 BYTE 4096 BYTE 512 BYTE 4096 BYTE 4096 BYTE 4096 BYTE 512 BYTE 4096 BYTE 4096 BYTE Data heads 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 Drive Format Disks 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 Spindle speed RPM 5400RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Fast data transfer rate Mbits sec max 3 0Gbits s 3 0Gbits s 3 0Gbits s 3 0Gbits s Media data transfer rate Mbytes sec max 116Mby...

Page 28: ... Supported protocol Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek 271X VB6 CG Audio onboard or optional On board Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution Support 16 20 24bit PCM Compatibility HD audio interface Sampling rate Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR Variable Sampling Rate Internal microphone Yes Single Analogue MIC Internal speaker quantity Yes 2W speakers x2 ...

Page 29: ...ion Video CD Cd Extra CD CD text DVD DVD VIDEO DVD ROM DVD R 3 9GB 4 7GB DVD R DL DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 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 Video CD White Book MPEG1 Video CD R Orange Book Part CD RW HS...

Page 30: ...pe Response Time Optical Rise Time Fall Time msec AUO B156XW02 V6 HW 0A 16 ms LG LP156WH4 TLA1 16 ms CMI N156B6 L0B 11 ms AUO B156XTN01 0 16 ms LG LP156WH4 TPA1 16 ms CMI N156BGE E21 11 ms Typical Power Consumption watt AUO B156XW02 V6 HW 0A 4 5 W max LG LP156WH4 TLA1 4 2 W max CMI N156B6 L0B 5 5 W max AUO B156XTN01 0 4 5 W max LG LP156WH4 TPA1 4 2 W max CMI N156BGE E21 5 5 W max Weight without in...

Page 31: ...00p 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V 1024x768p 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V 1280x600 60Hz 16 9 V V V X X 1280x720 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V 1280x768 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V 1360x768 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V 1366x768 60Hz 16 9 V V V V V NOTE Legend V Supported X Not supported Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel NVIDIA ATI 800x600p 60Hz 16 9 V V X X V 1024x768p 60Hz 16 9 V V X X V 1280x600 60Hz 16 9 X X X X X 1280x720 60Hz 16 9 V V X X V ...

Page 32: ...4970LH Liteon 11P2SF168 Type HD Item Specification Number supported 1 Features 1 mini card slot for WLAN or WLAN WiMax Item Specification Features Item Specification Chipset Atheros HB125 BCM94313 RTL8188CE Data throughput 11 54 Mbps up to 270 Mbps for Draft N Protocol 802 11 b g Draft N Interface PCIE bus mini PCI socket for wireless module Item Specification Controller Features ...

Page 33: ...t in digital BEEP generator Software selectable 2 5V 3 2V VREFOUT as bias voltage for analog microphone input Built in headphone amplifiers for port C LINE1 and port I HP OUT Headphone amplifier for port I does not require DC blocking capacitors Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks and S PDIF OUT jack detection is supported 2 GPIOs are supported for customized applications...

Page 34: ...on Vendor Model name PANASONIC AS10D51 LGC AS10D81 Battery Type Li ion Li ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 6 Package configuration 3S2P 3S2P Item Specification Vendor Model name SIMPLO AS10D73 AS10D75 SAMSUNG AS10D61 Battery Type Li ion Li ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 6 Package configuration 3S2P 3S2P Item Specification Chipset Package In...

Page 35: ...and USB 2 0 Two on the right side support USB 2 0 Output Current 1 5A for the USB port at left side 2 0A for USB port at right side Item Specification Compliance level HDMI 1 4a Data thoroughput Up to 16 7 million colors Number of HDMI port s 1 Location JHDMI port at the left side Item Specification Input rating 65 W Maximum input AC current 1 5A at 100V Inrush current No damage meet fuse and brid...

Page 36: ...stem saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system Item Specification Chipset Realtek RTS5209 Package 48pin LQFP package Maximum supported size xD 2GB Multi Media Card 512MB RS MMC Card 1GB MMC4 0 Card 2GG 4GB SD Card 8GB SDHC Card 32GB Mini SD Card 2GB Micro SD Card 8GB SDXC Card 64GB Memory Stick Card 256MB Memory Stick Duo Card 128MB Memory Stick PRO Card 4G...

Page 37: ...8 bit date mode SDXC and MSXC up to 2TB Support SD3 0 SDR 104 208MHz SD clock SDR 50 100MHz SD clock and DDR 50 50MHz SD clock Memory Stick TM MS Memory Stick PROTM MS PRO MS Duo MS PRO Duo and Micro MS M2 MSPRO HG Duo 8 bit date mode xD Picture Card TM xD includes Type M Type M and Type H Support hardware ECC Error Correction Code function Support hardware CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check function On ...

Page 38: ...t Blue color solid on System on Blue color off System off Battery state Charging Amber solid on Battery charging with AC Blue color solid on Battery full Amber color blinking Battery abnormal stop charging or battery in low power state Discharging Amber color blinking Battery in critical low state Blue and Amber color off Discharging state Hardware DMA System Function DMA0 Not applicable DMA1 Not ...

Page 39: ... IRQ8 High precision event timer IRQ9 Microsoft ACPI compliant system IRQ10 ATI High Definition Audio controller 1314 AMD AHCI 1 0 SATA controller 7801 Atheros Network controller 0032 IRQ11 ATI VGA compatible controller 9809 AMD USB Controller 7812 AMD OHCI USB Controller 7807 7807 Realtek Device Does Not Fit In Class Code 5209 IRQ12 ELAN PS 2 Port Smart Pad IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 Prim...

Page 40: ...d 061 System speaker 062 Microsoft ACPI Compliant Embedded Controller no 1 064 Standard PS 2 Keyboard 066 Microsoft ACPI Compliant Embedded Controller no 2 070 071 System CMOS RTC 072 073 Motherboard resources no 3 080 080 Motherboard resources no 4 081 08F DMA controller no 2 092 Motherboard resources no 5 093 09F Unused 0A0 0A1 Interrupt controller no 2 0B0 0B Motherboard resources no 6 0C0 0DF ...

Page 41: ...2 C00 C01 Motherboard resources no 13 C14 Motherboard resources no 14 C50 C52 Motherboard resources no 15 C6C Motherboard resources no 16 C6F Motherboard resources no 17 CD0 CDB Motherboard resources no 18 D00 FFFF PCI Bus 2000 207F Atheros AR8151 PCI E Gigabit Ethernet Controller NDIS 6 20 2000 207F PCI standard PCI to PCI bridge 3000 30FF VGA 3100 310F AMD SATA Controller no 1 3110 3117 AMD SATA...

Page 42: ...ger 2 12 BIOS Flash Utilities 2 13 DOS Flash Utility 2 14 WinFlash Utility 2 17 Miscellaneous Tools 2 20 Using DMI Utility 2 20 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2 22 HDD BIOS Password 2 24 Unlocking the HDD 2 24 Clearing the Password Check and BIOS Password 2 26 Crisis Utility SOP 2 29 When to Use the Crisis SOP 2 29 Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk 2 29 Using the Crisis Utility Disk 2 31 ...

Page 43: ...he BIOS utility has seven menu options Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot and Exit To navigate through the menus options perform the following To choose a menu use the left and right arrow keys To choose an item use the up and down arrow keys To change the value of a parameter press F5 or F6 A plus sign indicates the item has sub items Press Enter to expand this item Press Esc while you...

Page 44: ... Name Displays the ODD optical disc drive model name installed in the system System BIOS Version Displays the system BIOS version KBC BIOS Version Displays the KBC BIOS version VGA BIOS Version Displays the VGA video graphics array firmware version F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F1 Esc Help Exit Select Item Select Menu Enter F5 F6 Select Sub Menu Change Values InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev 3 7 ...

Page 45: ...l number of the unit Asset Tag Number Displays the tag number of the system Product Name Displays the product name of the system Manufacturer Name Displays the system manufacturer UUID Displays the UUID Universally Unique Identifier Parameter Description ...

Page 46: ...during POST Wake on LAN Enable or disable system to wake up from LAN SATA Mode Select the SATA controller mode AHCI or IDE Function Key Behavior Select Special Keys to use the function keys to perform special functions by pressing and holding the Fn key followed by one of the F1 or F12 keys This feature is only active in Windows F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F1 Esc Help Exit Select Item Sele...

Page 47: ... Set Supervisor Password Option to set the supervisor password Set User Password Option to set the user password Enabled only when the supervisor password is set Set HDD Password Option to set the HDD password Password on Boot Enable or disable the computer to prompt for the password on system boot When disabled the password is only prompted when entering the BIOS Setup Utility F9 Setup Defaults F...

Page 48: ...care when typing a password Characters do not appear on the screen 3 Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field 4 Press Enter The Setup Notice dialog box appears Figure 2 5 Setup Notice 5 Press Enter to complete the password setting After setting the supervisor password the computer sets the Supervisor Password Is parameter to Set 6 Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility ...

Page 49: ...ss Enter The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears Figure 2 6 Set Supervisor Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter 3 Type the new password in the Enter New Password field and press Enter 4 Retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field 5 Press Enter If the passwords match the Setup Notice dialog box appears Figure 2 7 Setup Notice ...

Page 50: ... Password dialog box appears Figure 2 8 Set Supervisor Password 2 Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter 3 Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields The Setup Notice dialog box appears Figure 2 9 Setup Notice 4 Press Enter to complete the password setting The computer sets the Supervisor Password Is pa...

Page 51: ...xit F1 Esc Help Exit Select Item Select Menu Enter F5 F6 Select Sub Menu Change Values InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev 3 7 Main Item Specific Help Use ʅ or ʆ to select a device then press F5 to move it down the list or F6 to move it up the list Press Esc to escape the menu Boot priority order 1 HDD0 WDC WD3200BEVT 22A23T0 2 ATAPI CDROM PIONEER DVD RW DVRTD11RS 3 USB FDD 4 Network Boot Atheros Boot Age...

Page 52: ...em Load Setup Defaults Load the default values of all setup items Discard Changes Load the previous values of all setup items Save Changes Save all changes to the system F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit F1 Esc Help Exit Select Item Select Menu Enter F5 F6 Select Sub Menu Change Values InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev 3 7 Main Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes Exit Saving Cha...

Page 53: ...e 2 5 Perform the following to use the F12 Boot menu 1 Start the computer 2 When prompted press the F12 key during POST The Boot Manager screen appears Figure 2 12 Boot Manager Screen 3 Use the and keys to highlight a boot device 4 Press Enter to select and continue with the boot procedure Boot Option Menu 1 Network Boot BRCM MBA Slot 0200 v15 0 11 2 HDD XXXXXX 3 ATAPI CDROM XXXXXX ʅandʆto change ...

Page 54: ...and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB HDD FDD BIOS Flash may be performed by one of the following DOS Flash Utility WinFlash Utility NOTE If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available create one before BIOS Flash utility is used See Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk on page 2 28 Do not install memory related drivers XMS EMS DPMI when BIOS Flash is used Use an AC adapter power supply when ru...

Page 55: ... press F2 during boot to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 4 Select the Boot menu 5 Change the boot priority order 1 to USB HDD refer to Boot on page 2 10 Figure 2 14 Changing the BIOS Boot Priority Order COPY InsydeH2O Setup Utility Rev 3 7 Information Main Security Cppu Exit Item specific Help Boot priority order Use or to select a device then F5 to move it down the List or press F6 to move it up the...

Page 56: ... 2 15 Booting into DOS 8 Execute the batch file At the command prompt type UPDATE bat and press Enter to update BIOS Flash process begin Figure 2 16 Updating Flash ROM Blocks 1 of 2 Figure 2 17 Updating Flash ROM Blocks 2 of 2 Flash is complete when the message Flash complete is shown The system restarts automatically when finished ...

Page 57: ...TANT Ensure the AC power adapter is connected to the power source If the Warning message below is shown check if the AC power adapter is properly connected or not Do not disconnect the AC power adapter Figure 2 18 Warning Message ...

Page 58: ...wer source before performing the WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility 1 Boot into the OS and search for WinFlash Utility file Figure 2 19 Browsing for WinFlash Utility File 2 Double click on the utility file Figure 2 20 Initializing WinFlash Utility ...

Page 59: ... message is displayed click OK to continue Figure 2 21 Warning Mesage The utility will flash BIOS and EC automatically Figure 2 22 Updating Flash BIOS After flashing BIOS the utility will flash EC automatically Figure 2 23 Updating EC ...

Page 60: ...close all AP and restart the system Winflash Error and Warning Messages If the AC adapter is not plugged in before Winflash starts the following message is shown Figure 2 24 AC Detect Error Message After executing Winflash if the AC adapter is not plugged and the battery power is low the following message is shown Figure 2 25 Battery Power Warning Message Check the BIOS ROM file size If the BIOS R...

Page 61: ...DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending it to the operating system Windows etc Usage Options Figure 2 27 DMI String R W Utility To update the DMI Pool perform the following 1 In Windows OS copy the file DMI EXE to the root directory of a DOS bootable USB disk Figure 2 28 Copy DMI EXE 2 On the target machine after booting into DOS with the USB disk ex...

Page 62: ...te Manufacturer Name to EEPROM Instruction DMI WM Acer 3 Write Product Name to EEPROM Instruction DMI WP Aspire E1 521 3 Write Serial Number to EEPROM Create UUID from Intel WFM20 pdf Instruction DMI WS 01234567890123456789 4 Write UUID to EEPROM Instruction DMI WU 5 Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Instruction DMI WA Acer Asstag NOTE When running examples 2 5 restart the system to make the new DMI data ...

Page 63: ...M MAC BAT This is the batch file for writing MAC value MAC CFG This is the configuration and data file for EEPROM exe Figure 2 30 Copying LAN MAC Tools 2 Use a text editor e g Notepad to open MAC CFG Figure 2 31 Opening Text Editor The file content is shown below If necessary modify the data Figure 2 32 LAN MAC Values WriteData 001122334455 StartAddr 7A WriteLeng 6 KeepByte 0 ...

Page 64: ...on which LAN EEPROM data are to be programmed boot the system into DOS with the USB disk 4 At the command prompt execute MAC BAT to write MAC values to EEPROM Figure 2 33 Write MAC Values to EEPROM 5 Reboot the computer when the process has completed ...

Page 65: ...D Locked 2 If the HDD password is keyed in incorrectly for three times the following dialog appears to prompt the user to either 1 enter the HDD Unlock Password or 2 continue to boot from other devices Figure 2 35 Select Item 3 Use the and keys to highlight Enter Unlock Password and press Enter The Enter Unlock Password dialog box appears Figure 2 36 Enter Unlock Password 4 Take note of the genera...

Page 66: ...following command UnlockHD Unlock Key with the code noted in step 3 Figure 2 33 Figure 2 38 Execute UnlockHD exe 7 Take note of the generated unlock password 8 On the target machine repeat steps 1 3 and then enter the HD Unlock Password obtained in step 6 to unlock the HDD Figure 2 39 Enter Unlock Password NOTE After unlocking the HDD password the HDD may be in a Frozen state Power off the system ...

Page 67: ...TC_RST point with a metal instrument 1 Remove the battery refer to Battery Pack Removal on page 5 7 2 Remove the base cover door and the memory module refer to DIMM Module Removal on page 5 21 3 Under the memory module slots locate the CMOS jumper 4 Use an electronic conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumper Figure 2 41 CMOS Jumper ...

Page 68: ...LNPWD EXE Figure 2 43 Clean BIOS Password 1 of 3 3 Press 1 to clean the user password or 2 to clean the supervisor password Figure 2 44 Clean BIOS Password 2 of 3 Dpqz C CLNPWD EXE ACER Clean Password Utility V1 00 Press 1 or 2 to clean any password shown as below 1 User Password 2 Supervisor Password Clean User Password Successfully C CLNPWD EXE ACER Clean Password Utility V1 00 Press 1 or 2 to c...

Page 69: ...y or not supported Figure 2 45 Clean BIOS Password 3 of 3 C CLNPWD EXE ACER Clean Password Utility V1 00 Press 1 or 2 to clean any password shown as below 1 User Password 2 Supervisor Password Clean User Password Successfully 2 Clean Supervisor Password Successfully Clean User Password Successfully C _ ...

Page 70: ...y after updating BIOS e g a black screen appears without a POST logo etc Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk To create a Crisis USB flash disk perform the following 1 On a machine with Windows OS plug in the USB flash disk 2 Launch Windows Explorer or press E and search for the USB flash disk as Removable Disk Right click on the USB disk and select Format to format the USB disk Figure 2 46 Format USB...

Page 71: ...ect Quick Format Then click Start to execute the formatting operation Figure 2 47 Format USB Flash Disk 2 of 2 4 When the following diaglog appears click OK to confirm the operation Figure 2 48 Confirm Format 5 When format is complete the following dialog appears Click OK to close the dialog Figure 2 49 Format Complete ...

Page 72: ...isk 8 Rename Q5WT6106 FD to BIOS FD NOTE Do not save another ROM FD file in the USB flash disk root directory Using the Crisis Utility Disk 1 Turn off the target machine and unplug the AC adapter from the power source and remove the battery Figure 2 51 Ensure Power is Off 2 Plug the USB flash disk where the crisis utility is saved Figure 2 52 Plug USB Flash Disk Copy Check power and charging LED a...

Page 73: ... sure the system fan is on full speed before releasing Fn and Esc keys Figure 2 54 Press the Power Button 5 Wait for 3 5 minutes for the system to complete the crisis operation NOTE If the waiting time takes more than 5 minutes the system recovery might have failed Please check the following BIOS filename i e BIOS fd is correct on the USB flash disk Pull out the AC adapter and remove the battery t...

Page 74: ...CHAPTER 3 Jumper and Connectors Location Jumper and Connector Locations 3 2 Mainboard Top View 3 2 Mainboard Bottom View 3 4 USB Board View 3 5 Power Board View 3 6 ODD Board View 3 7 CMOS Jumper 3 8 ...

Page 75: ...nd Connectors Item Description JSPK1 Left Side Speaker Connector JLVDS1 LVDS Connector JMIC2 Internal Digital MIC Connector JSPK2 Right Side Speaker Connector JTP1 Touchpad Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector JUSB2 USB 2 0 Connector SW2 SW1 LED1 LED5 LED2 LED6 LED3 LED7 LED4 JSPK1 JREAD1 JLED1 JBATT1 JKB1 JTP1 JSPK2 JUSB2 JLVDS1 JMIC2 ...

Page 76: ...t Button SW1 Touchpad Left Button LED1 Suspend LED LED2 Battery charge LED LED3 Media LED LED4 WLAN LED LED5 Power LED LED6 Battery LED LED7 Media LED JREAD1 Card Reader Connector JBATT1 CMOS Battery Connector JPWR1 Power Board Connector Item Description ...

Page 77: ... IN Jack JMIC1 MIC in Connector PJP2 Battery Connector JHP1 Headphone SPDIF Connector JRJ45 LAN Connector JDIMM1 RAM Connector JFAN1 FAN Connector JDIMM2 RAM Connector JCRT1 CRT Connector JMINI1 WLAN Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector JHDD1 HDD Connector JUSB1 USB Connector JODD1 ODD Connector JDIMM2 JMINI1 JDIMM1 PJP2 PJP1 JHDD1 JODD1 JCRT1 JHDMI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 JHP1 JFAN1 JRJ45 ...

Page 78: ...Jumper and Connector Locations 3 5 USB Board View Figure 3 3 USB Board Table 3 3 USB Board Jumper and Connectors Item Description JUSB2 USB Connector JUSB3 USB Connector JUSB2 JUSB3 Bottom View Top View ...

Page 79: ...nector Locations 3 6 Power Board View Figure 3 4 Power Board Table 3 4 Power Board Jumper and Connectors Item Description SW2 Power Switch LED3 Power LED JPWR1 Power FFC Connector LED3 SW2 JPWR1 Top View Bottom View ...

Page 80: ...Jumper and Connector Locations 3 7 ODD Board View Figure 3 5 ODD Board Table 3 5 ODD Jumper and Connectors Item Description JODD1 ODD Connector JODD1 Top View ...

Page 81: ...Jumper and Connector Locations 3 8 CMOS Jumper Figure 3 6 CMOS Jumper Table 3 6 Clear CMOS Jumper Item Description CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper CMOS ...

Page 82: ...ernal Keyboard Failure 4 7 Touchpad Failure 4 8 Internal Speaker Failure 4 9 Internal Microphone Failure 4 11 USB Failure 4 12 Wireless Function Failure 4 13 4 in 1 Card Function Failure 4 14 Unit Thermal Failure 4 15 Cosmetic Failure 4 16 Other Functions Failure 4 17 BIOS Problems 4 17 Intermittent Problems 4 18 Undetermined Problems 4 18 ...

Page 83: ...e solution 4 If the issue is still not resolved see Online Support Information on page 8 2 Table 4 1 Verified Symptoms Symptoms See Power on Issues Figure 4 1 Power On Issues on page 4 3 No Display Issues Figure 4 2 No Display Issues on page 4 4 LCD Picture Failure Figure 4 3 LCD Picture Failure on page 4 6 Internal Keyboard Failure Figure 4 4 Internal Keyboard Failure on page 4 7 Touchpad Failure...

Page 84: ... and the electrical outlet Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet 4 Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit See Unit Thermal Failure on page 4 15 and fan airways are free of obstructions 5 Remove all external and non essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point 6 Remove any re...

Page 85: ...ower button for 10 seconds 5 Connect the power and reboot the computer 6 Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn F5 7 If the POST or video appears on the external display only refer to LCD Picture Failure on page 4 6 Otherwise continue to the next step 8 Disconnect the power and all external devices including po...

Page 86: ...ighest brightness setting the LCD is faulty and should be replaced 3 Check the display resolution is correctly configured Minimize or close all Windows If display size is only abnormal in an application check the view settings and control mouse wheel zoom feature in the application If desktop display resolution is not normal right click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings Click ...

Page 87: ...Troubleshooting 4 6 LCD Picture Failure If the LCD picture fails perform the following Figure 4 3 LCD Picture Failure Start Swap M B Check LCD module Swap LCD cable LCD panel OK NG OK ...

Page 88: ...rnal Keyboard Failure If the internal keyboard fails perform the following Figure 4 4 Internal Keyboard Failure Start Swap M B Check KB FPC well insert Is KB ok Re assemble the KB FPC to M B OK NG Replace KB material OK OK NG ...

Page 89: ...Failure If the touchpad fail perform the following Figure 4 5 Touchpad Failure Start Swap M B Check M B T P FFC Check Logic Upper Re assemble the T P FFC to M B OK NG Swap Re assemble the T P board or T P board or T P FFC OK OK NG ...

Page 90: ... Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3 If updated recently roll back the audio driver to the previous version 4 Remove and reinstall the audio driver 5 Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range Click the volume icon on the taskbar Drag the slider to 50 Confirm that the volume is not muted Click Mixer to verify that other...

Page 91: ...lear by default 7 Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup Follow the on screen prompts to configure the speakers 8 Remove any recently installed hardware or software 9 Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore 10 If the issue is remains repeat step 9 selecting an earlier time and date 11 Reinstall the Operating System 12 If the issue is still n...

Page 92: ...ight click on the microphone and select Enable 4 Select the microphone then click Properties Select the Levels tab 5 Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK 6 Test the microphone hardware Select the microphone and click Configure Select Set up microphone Select the microphone type from the list and click Next Follow the on screen prompts to complete the test 7 If the issue is still...

Page 93: ... USB Failure If the USB fails perform the following Figure 4 8 USB Failure Start Swap M B Check USB FFC to USB Connect Check USB B Re assemble USB FFC OK NG Swap USB B OK OK NG Check USB CONN is well Replace USB CONN OK NG ...

Page 94: ...the wireless function fails perform the following Figure 4 9 Wireless Function Failure Start Swap M B Check W L antenna to W L card Check antenna Re assemble the antenna to W L card OK NG Swap the antenna OK OK NG Check W L card Swap the W L card OK NG ...

Page 95: ...on Failure If the 4 in 1 card function fails perform the following Figure 4 10 4 in 1 Card Function Failure Start Replace M B Fan cable Well connected Fan ok Connect it well OK NG Replace fan OK OK NG Thermal well insert Insert is well OK NG ...

Page 96: ...Thermal Failure If the unit thermal fails perform the following Figure 4 11 Unit Thermal Failure Start Function Test LCD cover LCD bezel Swap LCD cover OK NG Swap LCD bezel OK OK NG Upper Swap Upper OK NG Lower Swap Lower OK NG ...

Page 97: ... Cosmetic Failure If the cosmetic fails perform the following Figure 4 12 Cosmetic Failure Start Function Test LCD cover LCD bezel Swap LCD cover OK NG Swap LCD bezel OK OK NG Upper Swap Upper OK NG Lower Swap Lower OK NG ...

Page 98: ...of BIOS Settings If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information perform the following 1 If the computer is more than one year old replace the CMOS battery 2 Run a complete virus scan using up to date software to confirm the computer is virus free 3 If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devi...

Page 99: ...apter or device failed which installed devices are incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly refer to Power On Issues on page 4 3 Perform the following procedures to isolate the failing FRU 1 Remove p...

Page 100: ...5 13 ODD Module Removal 5 15 ODD Module Installation 5 18 DIMM Module Removal 5 21 DIMM Module Installation 5 22 HDD Module Removal 5 23 HDD Module Installation 5 24 HDD Carrier Removal 5 25 HDD Carrier Installation 5 25 WLAN Module Removal 5 26 WLAN Module Installation 5 28 Keyboard Removal 5 30 Keyboard Installation 5 32 Upper Case Removal 5 34 Upper Case Installation 5 38 RTC Battery Removal 5 ...

Page 101: ... Touchpad FFC Removal 5 74 Touchpad FFC Installation 5 75 LCD Module Removal 5 76 LCD Module Installation 5 79 DC In Cable Removal 5 83 DC In Cable Installation 5 84 LCD Bezel Removal 5 85 LCD Bezel Installation 5 87 CCD Module Removal 5 90 CCD Module Installation 5 91 LCD Panel Removal 5 92 LCD Panel Installation 5 96 LCD Panel Bracket Removal 5 100 LCD Panel Bracket Installation 5 101 WLAN Anten...

Page 102: ...tall components from the notebook computer Recommended Equipment The following tools are required to perform maintenance on the notebook Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat Flat screwdriver Philips screwdrivers Pointed plastic pry or similar object Table 5 1 Main Screw List Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 4 0 6 M 2 45 x 8 0 19 M 2 5 x 5 0 9 M 2 0 x 2 5 3 M 2 0 x 3 0 11 M 2 0 x 5 0 3 M ...

Page 103: ...ion sequences It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing Figure 5 1 Maintenance Flow Battery Dummy Card Keyboard DIMM Module WLAN Module ODD Module LCD Module Speaker Module Mainboard CPU Thermal Module Fan USB Module RTC Battery Upper Case HDD Module HDD Carrier Power Board Touchpad FFC Base Door ...

Page 104: ...5 5 Service and Maintenance Figure 5 2 LCD Module Maintenance Flow LCD Module LCD Bezel DC IN Cable Wifi Bluetooth Antenna Microphone Module LCD Panel Brackets CCD Module LCD Panel ...

Page 105: ...form the following prior to performing any maintenance procedures 1 Place the system on a flat work surface 2 Make sure the system is completely powered down a If the device is in powered up mode shut down the system normally b If the device is in sleep mode wait for the Home Screen to clear Then shut down normally 3 Disconnect the AC Adapter and remove all cables from the system and its periphera...

Page 106: ...ttery Pack Removal 1 Place the computer on a flat surface with the battery side up 2 Insert the plastic pry into the battery latch and slide to release the lock 3 Lift to remove the battery pack Figure 5 4 Removing the Battery Pack ...

Page 107: ...Service and Maintenance 5 8 Battery Pack Installation 1 Place the battery pack in the battery compartment 2 Push to lock the battery pack in place Figure 5 5 Installing the Battery Pack ...

Page 108: ...5 9 Service and Maintenance SD Card Removal 1 Push the SD card to eject the card from the slot 2 Remove the card Figure 5 6 Removing the SD Card ...

Page 109: ...Service and Maintenance 5 10 SD Card Installation Push the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place Figure 5 7 Installing the SD Card ...

Page 110: ...tenance Base Door Removal Prerequisite Battery Pack Removal on page 5 7 1 Remove the screws Figure 5 8 Removing the Screws 2 Insert your finger into the tab and lift to remove the base door Figure 5 9 Removing the Base Door ...

Page 111: ...housed under the base door HDD Hard Disk Drive module A see HDD Module Removal on page 5 23 WLAN Module B see WLAN Module Removal on page 5 26 DIMM Dual In Memory Module C see DIMM Module Removal on page 5 21 Figure 5 10 HDD WLAN DIMM Modules Location A B C ...

Page 112: ...ion 1 Align the base door tabs into the lower case latches then push to secure the base door Figure 5 11 Installing the Base Door 2 Secure the screws Figure 5 12 Securing the Screws 3 Install the battery pack see Battery Pack Installation on page 5 8 ...

Page 113: ...Service and Maintenance 5 14 Table 5 2 Base Door Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 8 0 2 ...

Page 114: ...Removal Prerequisite Battery Pack Removal on page 5 7 1 Remove the screw securing the ODD module to the lower case Figure 5 13 Removing the ODD Module Screw 2 Pull to remove the ODD module out from the slot Figure 5 14 Removing the ODD Module ...

Page 115: ...d object such as a paper clip into the emergency eject slot to eject the tray Figure 5 15 Ejecting the Tray 4 On the underside of the tray use the plastic pry to detach the right side latch of the ODD bezel Figure 5 16 Removing the ODD bezel 1 of 2 ...

Page 116: ...7 Service and Maintenance 5 Pull to detach the left side latch of the ODD bezel Figure 5 17 Removing the ODD bezel 2 of 2 6 Remove the screws to remove the ODD bracket Figure 5 18 Removing the ODD Bracket ...

Page 117: ...ation 1 Attach the screws to secure the ODD bracket Figure 5 19 Attaching the ODD Bracket 2 On the underside of the ODD module attach the left side latch first and then push the ODD bezel to secure it to the tray Figure 5 20 Attaching the ODD bezel ...

Page 118: ...3 Slide the ODD module into the slot Figure 5 21 Installing the ODD Module 4 Attach the screw to secure the ODD module Figure 5 22 Attaching the ODD Module Screw 5 Install the battery pack see Battery Pack Installation on page 5 8 ...

Page 119: ...Service and Maintenance 5 20 Table 5 3 ODD Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 8 1 M 2 0 x 3 0 2 ...

Page 120: ...val on page 5 11 1 Locate the DIMM module see Figure 5 10 page 5 12 2 Push the module clips outwards Figure 5 23 Unclipping the Module Clips 3 Pull to remove the memory module out from the slot Figure 5 24 Removing the DIMM Module 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module ...

Page 121: ...le into the slot Figure 5 25 Installing the DIMM Module 1 of 2 2 Push down the memory module until the clips lock in place Figure 5 26 Installing the DIMM Module 2 of 2 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module 4 Install the base door see Base Door Installation on page 5 13 ...

Page 122: ...oval on page 5 11 1 Locate the HDD Module see Figure 5 10 page 5 12 2 Slide the HDD module to disconnect the HDD from the mainboard connector Figure 5 27 Removing the HDD Module 1 of 2 3 Pull by the plastic tab to lift the HDD module Figure 5 28 Removing the HDD Module 2 of 2 ...

Page 123: ... 1 Place the HDD module into the bay Figure 5 29 Installing the HDD Module 1 of 2 2 Push to connect the HDD connector to the mainboard connector Figure 5 30 Installing the HDD Module 2 of 2 3 Install the base door see Base Door Installation on page 5 13 ...

Page 124: ... screws securing the HDD brackets to the HDD Figure 5 31 Removing the HDD Brackets HDD Carrier Installation 1 Attach the screws to secure the HDD brackets to the HDD 2 Install the HDD module see HDD Module Installation on page 5 24 Table 5 4 HDD Carrier Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 3 0 x 3 0 4 ...

Page 125: ...e 5 11 1 Locate the WLAN Module see Figure 5 10 page 5 12 2 Disconnect the main A black and auxiliary B white antenna cables from the WLAN module connectors Figure 5 32 Disconnecting the Antenna Cables 3 Remove the screw from the WLAN module Figure 5 33 Removing the WLAN Module Screw A B ...

Page 126: ...5 27 Service and Maintenance 4 Disconnect the WLAN module from the mainboard connector Figure 5 34 Removing the WLAN Module ...

Page 127: ...ce 5 28 WLAN Module Installation 1 Connect the WLAN module to the mainboard connector Figure 5 35 Connecting the WLAN Module Connector 2 Attach the screw to secure the WLAN module Figure 5 36 Securing the WLAN Module Screw ...

Page 128: ... Main A black antenna cable to the upper connector Auxiliary B white antenna cable to the lower connector Figure 5 37 Connecting the Antenna Cables 4 Install the base door see Base Door Installation on page 5 13 Table 5 5 WLAN Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 3 0 1 A B ...

Page 129: ...6 latches circled below to slightly release the keyboard from the upper case Figure 5 38 Releasing the Keyboard Latches 2 From the top side of the keyboard pull the keyboard to detach it from the upper case Figure 5 39 Removing the Keyboard CAUTION A cable is connected underneath the keyboard Do not completely lift the keyboard ...

Page 130: ...ervice and Maintenance 3 Under the bottom side of the keyboard push the connector locks upwards to remove the keyboard cable connector from the mainboard connector Figure 5 40 Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable ...

Page 131: ...up and then connect the keyboard cable connector to the mainboard connector with the coloured side down Push the connector clips down to secure the cable Figure 5 41 Connecting the Keyboard Cable 2 Align the bottom edge of the keyboard to the upper case Figure 5 42 Installing the Keyboard 1 of 2 ...

Page 132: ...5 33 Service and Maintenance 3 Push to secure the keyboard to the latches of the upper case Figure 5 43 Installing the Keyboard 2 of 2 4 Install the battery see Battery Pack Installation on page 5 8 ...

Page 133: ...on page 5 11 Keyboard Removal on page 5 30 1 Remove the 21 screws securing the upper and lower case Figure 5 44 Removing the Lower Case Screws 2 Push the clips of the mainboard connector to disconnect the power board cable connector Figure 5 45 Disconnecting the Power Board Cable ...

Page 134: ... 3 Pull the clips of the mainboard connector down to disconnect the touchpad cable Figure 5 46 Disconnecting the Touchpad Cable 4 From the right side pry to release the upper case latches Figure 5 47 Removing the Upper Case 1 of 3 ...

Page 135: ...Service and Maintenance 5 36 5 Release the top side latches Figure 5 48 Removing the Upper Case 2 of 3 6 Release the bottom side latches Figure 5 49 Removing the Upper Case 2 of 3 ...

Page 136: ...e DC In Cable Removal on page 5 83 Speakers B see Speaker Removal on page 5 60 LVDS Cable C Microphone Module D see Microphone Module Removal on page 5 106 RTC Battery E seeRTC Battery Removal on page 5 41 USB Module F see USB Module Removal on page 5 66 Figure 5 50 Mainboard Overview F B E B A D C ...

Page 137: ...ance 5 38 Upper Case Installation 1 Align the top side of the upper case to the lower case Figure 5 51 Installing the Upper Case 1 of 2 2 Push to secure the upper case latches Figure 5 52 Installing the Upper Case 2 of 2 ...

Page 138: ...ector with the MB label side up then push the connector clips up to lock Figure 5 53 Connecting the Touchpad Cable 4 Connect the power board cable connector to the mainboard connector TIP Push the connector clips up then connect the power board cable connector with the MB label side up then push the connector clips down to lock Figure 5 54 Installing the Upper Case ...

Page 139: ...se Figure 5 55 Attaching the Upper and Lower Case Screws 6 Install the keyboard see Keyboard Installation on page 5 32 7 Install the base door see Base Door Installation on page 5 13 Table 5 6 Upper and Lower Case Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 2 5 3 M 2 5 x 5 0 2 M 2 5 x 8 0 16 ...

Page 140: ...ery Removal Prerequisite Upper Case Removal on page 5 34 1 Using the plastic pry push to release the RTC battery from its slot Figure 5 56 Removing the RTC Battery 1 of 2 2 Remove the RTC battery Figure 5 57 Removing the RTC Battery 2 of 2 ...

Page 141: ...tenance 5 42 RTC Battery Installation 1 Insert the RTC battery to its slot and push to lock the battery in place Figure 5 58 Installing the RTC Battery 2 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 ...

Page 142: ...Removal on page 5 21 WLAN Module Removal on page 5 26 Upper Case Removal on page 5 34 1 Locate the WLAN antenna cables see Figure 5 10 page 5 12 2 Disconnect the main black and the auxiliary white antenna cable connectors and remove from the guides of the lower case Figure 5 59 Removing the Antenna Cables ...

Page 143: ... set the antenna cable aside Figure 5 60 Removing the Auxiliary Antenna Cable 4 Disconnect the following from the mainboard connectors Left speaker cable connector A LVDS cable connector B Microphone cable connector C Right speaker cable connector D USB module cable connector E Figure 5 61 Disconnecting the Cable Connectors A A B E D C ...

Page 144: ...ove the two 2 screws securing the mainboard to the lower case Figure 5 62 Removing the Mainboard Screws 6 Pull the mainboard by the right side to release the connectors from the slots on the lower case Figure 5 63 Removing the Mainboard ...

Page 145: ...Service and Maintenance 5 46 7 On the underside of the mainboard disconnect the DC in cable connector from the mainboard connector Figure 5 64 Disconnecting the DC In Cable ...

Page 146: ...Connect the DC in cable connector to the mainboard connector Figure 5 65 Connecting the DC In Cable 2 Align the left side connectors of the mainboard to the slots on the lower case and then push to install the mainboard Figure 5 66 Installing the Mainboard ...

Page 147: ... Figure 5 67 Securing the Mainboard Screws 4 Connect the following to the mainboard connectors Left speaker cable connector A LVDS cable connector B Microphone cable connector C Right speaker cable connector D USB module cable connector E Figure 5 68 Connecting the Cable Connectors A B E D C ...

Page 148: ... b Attach the adhesive tapes to fix the antenna cable along the white line Figure 5 69 Routing the Auxiliary Antenna Cable 6 Route the main black and the auxiliary white antenna cables on the guides on the lower case Figure 5 70 Routing the Antenna Cables 7 Install the WLAN module see WLAN Module Installation on page 5 28 8 Install the HDD module see HDD Carrier Installation on page 5 25 A B ...

Page 149: ...enance 5 50 9 Install the DIMM Module see DIMM Module Installation on page 5 22 10 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 Table 5 7 Mainboard Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 5 0 2 ...

Page 150: ...quisite Mainboard Removal on page 5 43 1 Disconnect the fan cable connector from the mainboard connector Figure 5 71 Disconnecting the Fan Cable 2 Remove the three 3 screws securing the fan to the thermal module Figure 5 72 Removing the Fan Screws ...

Page 151: ...Service and Maintenance 5 52 3 Lift to remove the fan Figure 5 73 Removing the Fan ...

Page 152: ... 53 Service and Maintenance Fan Installation 1 Align the fan to its slot on the mainboard Figure 5 74 Installing the Fan 2 Attach the three 3 screws to secure the fan Figure 5 75 Securing the Fan Screws ...

Page 153: ...Service and Maintenance 5 54 3 Connect the fan cable connector to the mainboard connector Figure 5 76 Connecting the Fan Cable Table 5 8 Fan Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 5 0 3 ...

Page 154: ...Removal Prerequisite Mainboard Removal on page 5 43 1 Remove the four 4 screws securing the thermal module to the mainboard Figure 5 77 Removing the Thermal Module Screws 2 Lift to remove the thermal module Figure 5 78 Removing the Thermal Module ...

Page 155: ...gn the thermal module to the mainboard Figure 5 79 Installing the Thermal Module 2 Attach the four 4 screws to secure the thermal module to the mainboard Figure 5 80 Securing the Thermal Module Screws 3 Install the mainboard see Mainboard Installation on page 5 47 ...

Page 156: ...5 57 Service and Maintenance Table 5 9 Thermal Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 3 x 3 2 4 ...

Page 157: ...te Thermal Module Removal on page 5 55 1 Using a flat screwdriver turn the captive screw 180º counter clockwise to release the CPU Figure 5 81 Removing the CPU 1 of 2 2 Lift to remove the CPU from the mainboard socket Figure 5 82 Removing the CPU 2 of 2 ...

Page 158: ...et observing the markings on the socket Figure 5 83 Installing the CPU 1 of 2 2 Using a flat screwdriver turn the captive screw 180º clockwise to lock the CPU to the socket Figure 5 84 Installing the CPU 2 of 2 3 Install the thermal module see Thermal Module Installation on page 5 56 ...

Page 159: ...isite Upper Case Removal on page 5 34 1 Disconnect the left speaker cable connector from the mainboard connector Figure 5 85 Removing the Left Speaker Cable 2 Remove the two 2 screws securing the left speaker Figure 5 86 Removing the Left Speaker Screws ...

Page 160: ...ce and Maintenance 3 Lift to remove the left speaker Figure 5 87 Removing the Left Speaker 4 Disconnect the right speaker cable connector from the mainboard connector Figure 5 88 Removing the Right Speaker Cable ...

Page 161: ...Service and Maintenance 5 62 5 Remove the two 2 screws securing the right speaker Figure 5 89 Removing the Right Speaker Screws 6 Lift to remove the right speaker Figure 5 90 Removing the Right Speaker ...

Page 162: ...e Speaker Installation 1 Align and place the right speaker on its slot on the lower case Figure 5 91 Installing the Right Speaker 2 Attach the two 2 screws to secure the right speaker Figure 5 92 Securing the Right Speaker Screws ...

Page 163: ...the right speaker cable connector to the mainboard connector and hook the cable in place Figure 5 93 Connecting the Right Speaker Cable 4 Align and place the left speaker on its slot on the lower case Figure 5 94 Installing the Left Speaker ...

Page 164: ... 95 Installing the Left Speaker Screws 6 Connect the left speaker cable connector to the mainboard connector Figure 5 96 Connecting the Left Speaker Cable 7 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 Table 5 10 Speakers Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 3 0 4 ...

Page 165: ...age 5 34 1 Locate the USB module see Figure 5 50 page 5 37 2 Push the connector clips outwards to release the USB module cable connector Figure 5 97 Disconnecting the USB Module Cable 3 Remove the screw securing the USB module to the lower case Figure 5 98 Removing the USB Module Screw ...

Page 166: ...5 67 Service and Maintenance 4 Lift to remove the USB module Figure 5 99 Removing the USB Module ...

Page 167: ...B Module Installation 1 Align the USB connectors to the connector slots on the lower case Figure 5 100 Installing the USB Module 2 Attach the screw to secure the USB module to the lower case Figure 5 101 Securing the USB Module Screw ...

Page 168: ...e to the lower case and connect the USB module cable connector to the mainboard connector B Figure 5 102 Connecting the USB Module Cable 4 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 Table 5 11 USB Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 3 0 1 B A A ...

Page 169: ...he power board on the underside of the upper case 2 Remove the screw securing the power board to the upper case Figure 5 103 Removing the Power Board Screw 3 On the front side of the upper case lift the power board cable to detach the cable from the upper case Figure 5 104 Detaching the Power Board Cable ...

Page 170: ...5 71 Service and Maintenance 4 Pull back then lift to remove the power board from the upper case Figure 5 105 Removing the Power Board ...

Page 171: ...72 Power Board Installation 1 Route the power board cable into the slit on the upper case Figure 5 106 Routing the Power Board Cable 2 Align the power board to the marker on the upper case Figure 5 107 Installing the Power Board ...

Page 172: ... the screw to secure the power board to the upper case Figure 5 108 Securing the Power Board Screw 4 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 Table 5 12 Power Board Screw Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 3 0 1 ...

Page 173: ... the touchpad FFC flat flexible cable on the underside of the upper case 2 Remove the protective tape covering the touchpad cable connector Figure 5 109 Removing the Touchpad Cable 1 of 2 3 Lift the connector clip to disconnect the touchpad cable connector Figure 5 110 Removing the Touchpad Cable 2 of 2 ...

Page 174: ...nnector with the TP label side up Flip the connector clip down to lock Figure 5 111 Installing the Touchpad Cable 1 of 2 2 Attach the protective tape to cover the touchpad cable connector Figure 5 112 Installing the Touchpad Cable 2 of 2 3 Install the upper case see Upper Case Installation on page 5 38 ...

Page 175: ...er Removal on page 5 60 1 Pull the main antenna cable to pass through the lower case hole A detach the adhesive tape and remove from the hook guides Figure 5 113 Removing the Main Antenna Cable 2 Lift the LVDS cable to release from the guides on the lower case Figure 5 114 Removing the LVDS Cable A ...

Page 176: ...ing the microphone cable then lift the microphone cable to release from the guides on the lower case Figure 5 115 Removing the Microphone Cable 4 Remove the five 5 screws securing the LCD module hinges to the lower case Figure 5 116 Removing the LCD Module Screws ...

Page 177: ...Service and Maintenance 5 78 5 Lift to remove the LCD module Figure 5 117 Removing the LCD Module ...

Page 178: ...odule Installation 1 Align and place the LCD module hinges to the lower case Figure 5 118 Installing the LCD Module 2 Attach the five 5 screws to secure the LCD module hinges to the lower case Figure 5 119 Securing the LCD Module Screws ...

Page 179: ...0 3 Route the microphone cable through the guides and attach the adhesive tapes to secure the cable in place Figure 5 120 Routing the Microphone Cable 4 Route the LVDS cable through the guides Figure 5 121 Routing the LVDS Cable ...

Page 180: ...oks b Attach the adhesive tape to fix the main antenna cable Figure 5 122 Routing the Main Antenna Cable 1 of 2 6 On the underside of the lower case continue to route the main antenna cable Figure 5 123 Routing the Main Antenna Cable 2 of 2 7 Perform step 3 of the WLAN Module Installation on page 5 28 8 Install the speakers see Speaker Installation on page 5 63 B C A ...

Page 181: ...Service and Maintenance 5 82 Table 5 13 LCD Module Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 5 0 5 ...

Page 182: ...Cable Removal Prerequisite LCD Module Removal on page 5 76 1 Lift the DC in cable jack and the cable adhesive from the lower case Figure 5 124 Removing the DC In Cable 2 Remove the DC in cable completely from the guides on the lower case ...

Page 183: ...1 Install the DC in cable jack A and the cable adhesive B to their slots Figure 5 125 2 Route the DC in cable through the guides on the lower case Figure 5 125 Installing the DC In Cable 3 Install the LCD module see LCD Module Installation on page 5 79 B A ...

Page 184: ...odule Removal on page 5 76 1 Use a screwdriver to crush the mylar covers and then remove the two 2 screws Figure 5 126 Removing the LCD Bezel 1 of 3 2 From the bottom side pry inwards to release the latches of the LCD bezel Figure 5 127 Removing the LCD Bezel 2 of 3 ...

Page 185: ...Service and Maintenance 5 86 3 Continue to pry to release the latches of the LCD bezel Figure 5 128 Removing the LCD Bezel 3 of 3 ...

Page 186: ...vice and Maintenance LCD Bezel Installation 1 Align the LCD panel hinges to the LCD bezel Figure 5 129 Installing the LCD Bezel 1 of 4 2 Secure the LCD bezel latches Figure 5 130 Installing the LCD Bezel 2 of 4 ...

Page 187: ...s to secure the LCD bezel to the LCD module Figure 5 131 Installing the LCD Bezel 3 of 4 4 Attach new adhesive mylars to cover the two 2 screws Figure 5 132 Installing the LCD Bezel 4 of 4 5 Install the LCD module see LCD Module Installation on page 5 79 ...

Page 188: ...5 89 Service and Maintenance Table 5 14 LCD Bezel Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 4 0 2 ...

Page 189: ...emoval Prerequisite LCD Bezel Removal on page 5 85 1 Disconnect the camera cable connector from the camera module Figure 5 133 Removing the Camera Module 1 of 2 2 Lift to remove the camera module Figure 5 134 Removing the Camera Module 2 of 2 ...

Page 190: ...nect the camera cable connector Figure 5 135 Installing the Camera Module 1 of 2 2 Align and attach the camera module to the slot on the LCD module Figure 5 136 Installing the Camera Module 2 of 2 3 Install the LCD bezel see LCD Bezel Installation on page 5 87 ...

Page 191: ...val Prerequisite LCD Bezel Removal on page 5 85 1 Remove the four 4 screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD cover Figure 5 137 Removing the LCD Panel Screws 2 Remove the metallic tape securing the cables Figure 5 138 Removing the Metallic Tape ...

Page 192: ...5 93 Service and Maintenance 3 Remove the camera cable connector from camera module Figure 5 139 Disconnecting the Camera Cable 4 Lift to remove the LCD panel Figure 5 140 Removing the LCD Panel ...

Page 193: ...nd Maintenance 5 94 5 Remove the camera cable from the LCD panel Figure 5 141 Removing the Camera Cable 6 Remove the protective tape covering the LVDS cable connector Figure 5 142 Removing the LVDS Cable 1 of 2 ...

Page 194: ...5 95 Service and Maintenance 7 Disconnect the LVDS cable connector from the LCD panel connector Figure 5 143 Removing the LVDS Cable 2 of 2 ...

Page 195: ...Panel Installation 1 Connect the LVDS cable connector to the LCD panel connector Figure 5 144 Installing the LVDS Cable 1 of 3 2 Attach the protective tape to cover the LVDS cable connector Figure 5 145 Installing the LVDS Cable 2 of 2 ...

Page 196: ...5 97 Service and Maintenance 3 Attach the camera cable to the LCD panel Figure 5 146 Securing the Camera Cable 4 Place the LCD panel onto the LCD cover Figure 5 147 Installing the LCD Panel ...

Page 197: ...nd Maintenance 5 98 5 Connect the camera cable connector to the camera module connector Figure 5 148 Connecting the Camera Cable 6 Secure the cables with the metallic tape Figure 5 149 Securing the Metallic Tape ...

Page 198: ... the four 4 screws to secure the LCD panel to the LCD cover Figure 5 150 Securing the LCD Panel Screws 8 Install the LCD bezel see LCD Bezel Installation on page 5 87 Table 5 15 LCD Bezel Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 5 x 4 0 4 ...

Page 199: ...nd Maintenance 5 100 LCD Panel Bracket Removal Prerequisite LCD Panel Removal on page 5 92 Remove the six 6 screws to detach the LCD panel brackets from the LCD panel Figure 5 151 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets ...

Page 200: ...Attach the six 6 screws to secure the LCD panel brackets to the LCD panel Figure 5 152 Installing the LCD Panel Brackets 2 Install the LCD panel see LCD Panel Installation on page 5 96 Table 5 16 LCD Panel Bracket Screws Screw Name Screw Type Quantity M 2 0 x 3 0 6 ...

Page 201: ...rerequisite LCD Panel Removal on page 5 92 1 Remove main black and the auxiliary white antenna cables from the guides on the LCD cover Figure 5 153 Removing the Antenna Cables 2 Remove the auxiliary antenna Figure 5 154 Removing the WLAN Antennas 1 of 2 ...

Page 202: ...5 103 Service and Maintenance 3 Remove the main antenna Figure 5 155 Removing the WLAN Antennas 2 of 2 ...

Page 203: ...Attach the main black WLAN antenna on the upper right corner of the LCD cover Figure 5 156 Installing the WLAN Antennas 1 of 3 2 Attach the auxiliary white WLAN antenna on the upper left corner of the LCD cover Figure 5 157 Installing the WLAN Antennas 2 of 3 ...

Page 204: ...5 Service and Maintenance 3 Route the WLAN antenna cables through the guides on the LCD cover Figure 5 158 Installing the WLAN Antennas 3 of 3 4 Install the LCD panel see LCD Panel Installation on page 5 96 ...

Page 205: ... LCD Panel Removal on page 5 92 1 On the LCD cover remove the metallic tape securing the microphone cable Figure 5 159 Removing the Microphone Module 1 of 2 2 Lift to remove the microphone from the slot on the LCD cover Figure 5 160 Removing the Microphone Module 2 of 2 ...

Page 206: ...phone into the slot on the LCD cover Figure 5 161 Installing the Microphone Module 1 of 2 2 Attach the metallic tape to secure the microphone cable on the LCD cover Figure 5 162 Installing the Microphone Module 2 of 2 3 Install the LCD panel see LCD Panel Installation on page 5 96 ...

Page 207: ...APTER 6 Field Replaceable Unit List FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 6 2 Exploded Diagram 6 3 Main Assembly 6 3 Lower Case Assembly 6 5 Upper Case Assembly 6 6 LCD Assembly 6 7 FRU List 6 9 Screw List 6 15 ...

Page 208: ...nnel Part number changes will not be noted on the printed Service Guide For Acer Authorized Service Providers the Acer office may have a different part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defectiv...

Page 209: ...FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 6 3 Exploded Diagram Main Assembly Figure 6 1 Main Assembly Exploded Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 ...

Page 210: ... P N 1 KEYBOARD NK I1713 02L 2 UPPER CASE 60 M09N2 001 3 MAINBOARD NB C0Y11 001 4 FAN 23 Y1GN2 001 5 THERMAL MODULE 60 Y1GN2 001 6 USB BOARD WITH FFC 55 M09N2 002 7 DC IN CABLE 50 M09N2 002 8 SPEAKER L 23 M09N2 003 9 SPEAKER R 23 M09N2 002 10 ODD BOARD 55 Y1GN2 001 11 LOWER CASE 60 M09N2 002 ...

Page 211: ...Figure 6 2 Lower Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6 2 Lower Case Assembly Exploded Diagram No Description P N 1 HDD DOOR 60 M09N2 004 2 HDD BRACKET 33 M09N2 001 3 HDD SUPPORT RUBBER FOR H7 0 HDD 47 M09N2 003 4 HDD TBD 5 LOWER CASE 60 M09N2 002 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 212: ...Case Assembly Figure 6 3 Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6 3 Upper Case Assembly Exploded Diagram No Description P N 1 TOUCHPAD FFC 50 M09N2 001 2 POWER BOARD WITH FFC 55 M09N2 001 3 UPPER CASE IMR INCL TP TP MYLAR 60 M09N2 001 1 2 3 ...

Page 213: ...FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 6 7 LCD Assembly Figure 6 4 LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 7 6 ...

Page 214: ...CAMERA SPONGE ACER FOR 1M CAMERA 60 M09N2 007 2 ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15 6 W WXGA GLARE w ANTENNA 2 CCD 1 3M GW BLACK 6M M09N2 002 3 CAMERA 1M 57 M09N2 001 4 LVDS CABLE 50 M09N2 005 5 LCD BRACKET R L 33 M09N2 003 6 MIC SET 23 M09N2 001 7 ANTENNA WLAN MAIN 50 M09N2 003 8 ANTENNA WLAN AUX 50 M09N2 004 9 LCD COVER IMR ACER 60 M09N2 005 ...

Page 215: ...POWER BOARD W FFC 55 M09N2 001 USB BOARD W FFC 55 M09N2 002 ODD BOARD 55 Y1GN2 001 CABLE ANTENNA WLAN MAIN 50 M09N2 003 ANTENNA WLAN AUX 50 M09N2 004 LVDS CABLE 50 M09N2 005 EDP CABLE 50 M09N2 006 TP FFC 50 M09N2 001 DC IN CABLE 65W 50 M09N2 002 DC IN CABLE 90W 50 M0DN2 001 POWER CORD 1M SOUTH AFRICA 27 RJW02 001 POWER CORD 1M AUSTRALIA 27 RJW02 002 POWER CORD 1M EU 27 RJW02 003 POWER CORD 1M DENM...

Page 216: ...R CORD 1M TWN 27 RJW02 012 POWER CORD 1M ARGENTINA 27 RJW02 013 POWER CORD 1M KOREA 27 RJW02 014 POWER CORD 1M US 27 RJW02 015 POWER CORD 1M BRAZIL 27 RJW02 016 CASE COVER BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE IMR INCL TP TP MYLAR 60 M09N2 001 LOWER CASE 60 M09N2 002 MINI DOOR 60 M09N2 003 HDD DOOR 60 M09N2 004 HDD BRACKET 33 M09N2 001 ODD BRACKET 33 M09N2 002 ODD BEZEL SM 42 M09N2 001 LCD COVER IMR ACER 60...

Page 217: ... Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 02C Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black US International w Hebrew Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 02M Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Thailand Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 02H Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Korean Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 028 Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Intern...

Page 218: ...oard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Sweden Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 02F Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black FR Arabic Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 021 Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Nordic Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1713 029 Keyboard CHICONY TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black SLO CRO Y2010 Acer Legend N...

Page 219: ...06KS Black Swiss G Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 00R Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Belgium Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 004 Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Danish Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 009 Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Italian Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 00F Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17...

Page 220: ... Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black CZ SK Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 007 Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Bulgaria Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 006 Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Y2010 Acer Legend NK I1717 005 LCD ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15 6 W WXGA GLARE w ANTENNA 2 CCD 1 3M BLACK 6M M09N2 002 ASSY LED LCD MODULE 15 6 W ...

Page 221: ...HDD SUPPORT RUBBER FOR H7 0 HDD 47 M09N2 003 TP SUPPORT RUBBER 47 M09N2 004 MB BATTERY RUBBER 47 M09N2 005 UMA MB RUBBER 47 M09N2 006 CAMERA SPONGE 47 M09N2 007 LENS SPONGE C 47 M09N2 008 THM MYLAR FOR DIS 47 M0DN2 001 MB WASHER 47 M12N2 001 LCD COVER SPONGE 4 FOR LVDS 47 M12N2 002 LCD COVER SPONGE B FOR EDP 47 M12N2 003 LCD COVER SPONGE C FOR EDP 47 M12N2 004 LCD COVER SPONGE A FOR EDP 47 M12N2 0...

Page 222: ...5D NI NL 86 M09N2 002 SCREW 2 45D 8 0L K 5 5D 0 8T ZK NL 86 M09N2 003 SCREW 1 98D 3 0L K 4 6D 0 8T ZK NL 86 M09N2 004 SCREW 2D 5L K 4 6D NI NL 86 M09N2 005 SCREW M3 0D 3 0L K 4 9D NI 86 M09N2 006 SCREW 2D 3L K 8D ZK NL 86 M09N2 007 SCREW 2 5D 3 2L K 6D NI 86 M09N2 008 SCREW 2D 2 5L K 4 05D NI NL 86 M09N2 009 SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 86 Y1GN2 001 ...

Page 223: ...CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Test Compatible Components 7 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7 2 ...

Page 224: ... 65W Adapter LITE ON 65W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Yellow PA 1650 86AW LV5 Low profile LF AP 06503 031 60016453 CHICONY POWER 65W Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1 7x5 5x11 Yellow A065R035L A11 065N1A LV5 low profile LF AP 0650H 003 BATTERY 60001921 SANYO 6CELL2 2 Battery SANYO AS10D Li Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON new IC BQ8055 BT 00603 124 10001063 SONY 6CELL2 2 Battery SONY AS10D Li Ion 3S2P SO...

Page 225: ...SATA 8MB LF F W NA KH 32007 015 60002005 HGST SG N320GB5 4K S HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 320GB HTS543232A7A384 0J28213 Eagle B7 320G P 7mmzh SATA 8MB LF HF F W DA4788 KH 32007 017 60002036 SEAGATE N320GB5 4K S_4K HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 320GB ST320LT020 9YG142 188 Sapta 15 320G P SATA 8MB LF HF F W 0001SDM1 7mmzh KH 32001 021 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N320GB5 4K S_4K HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 320GB MK3259GSXP...

Page 226: ...8 026 60002005 HGST SG N750GB5 4K S HDD HGST 2 5 5400rpm 750GB Dummy P N SATA 8MB LF HF F W 0000 KH 75007 005 60002036 SEAGATE N750GB5 4K S_4K HDD SEAGATE 2 5 5400rpm 750GB ST9750423AS 9ZW14G 188 Desaru5 375G P SATA 8MB LF HF F W 0001SDM1 KH 75001 011 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI N750GB5 4K S_4K HDD TOSHIBA 2 5 5400rpm 750GB MK7559GSXP 375G P Capricorn BS 4K drive SATA 8MB LF HF F W GN003J KH 75004 001 6...

Page 227: ...6 LF 200nit 8ms 400 1 LK 156B5 019 60003089 LG NLED15 6W XGAG_BR LED LCD LPL 15 6 W WXGA Glare LP156WH4 TLA1 LF 220nit 16ms 500 1 For Brazil LK 156B8 015 MEMORY 60002041 QIMONDA SO2GBIII Memory NONE SO DIMM DDRIII 2GB dummy LF HF KN 2GB00 004 60001993 NANYA SO2GBIII13 Memory NANYA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB NT2GC64B88B0NS CG LF 256 8 0 055um KN 2GB03 021 60002050 MICRON SG SO2GBIII13 Memory MICRON SO...

Page 228: ...IMM DDRIII 1333 4GB M471B5273DH0 CH9 LF 256 8 35nm KN 4GB0B 015 60001955 A DATA SO4GBIII13 Memory A DATA SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB AD73I1C1674EV LF HF KN 4GB0C 001 60002045 HYNIX SO4GBIII13 Memory HYNIX SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB HMT351S6CFR8C H9 LF HF 256x8 38nm KN 4GB0G 012 60025023 SMARTM SO4GBIII13_ BR Memory SMART SO DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB SH564128FH8NZPHSCR LF HF KN 4GBBS 001 ODD 60001944 LG HK NSM...

Page 229: ... LITE ON NSM8XS_BR ODD PLDS Super Multi DRIVE 12 7mm Tray 8X DS 8A8SH LF HF W O bezel SATA Brazil KU 008BF 021 VGA CHIP 22554573 AMD UMA UMA AMD KI 23200 154 VRAM 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER N N no VRAM KI 23300 014 NB CHIPSET 60002168 AMD AMD A68M FCH AMD NB Chipset A68M NC 22611 001 SB CHIPSET 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER N N KI 22800 011 Vendor Type Description Part No ...

Page 230: ...1X_V B6 Realtek ALC271X_VB6 QFN 48 LZ 21000 161 A COVER 60014273 NISSHA Glossy Black IMR EAEG5A A Cover Glossy Black IMR EAEG5A LZ 21000 176 B COVER 9999995 ONE TIME VENDER Mirror w Camera Mirror w Camera LZ 21000 009 CAMERA 10001023 LITE ON HD Liteon HD LT_OV9726_SP 3 5mm NC 21411 002 10001044 CHICONY HD Chicony HD CH_OV9726_AU 3 5mm NC 21411 006 PALMREST COVER 60014273 NISSHA Glossy Silver IMR E...

Page 231: ...86 10001018 HON HAI 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcom 4313 IPA 1x1 BGN NI 23600 090 10001023 LITE ON 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN Liteon Wireless LAN Realtek RTL8188CE VL 1x1 BGN NI 23600 108 10001023 LITE ON 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN_BR Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN_BR NI 23600 105 10001023 LITE ON 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN_BR Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB125 1x1 BGN_BR for CKD NI 23600 110 Vendor Ty...

Page 232: ...CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information Online Support Information 8 2 Introduction 8 2 ...

Page 233: ...mation section users can download information on all of Acer s Notebook Desktop and Server models including Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading of our technical materials Also contained on this website are Detailed informati...

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