Packard Bell LJ65 manual

Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

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III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product c[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Media Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7[...]

IX T able of Contents Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

X T able of Contents Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 00 Online Support Information 205 Index 207[...]

Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Platform • Intel® Centrino® p rocessor tech nology , fea turing: • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T6400 (2 MB L2 cache, 2 GHz[...]

2 Chapter 1 • HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High -bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support Storage subsystem • 160/250/320/500 GB ha rd disk drive • Media card reader, supporting: • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory S tick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)[...]

Chapter 1 3 Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 CPU power manageme nt standard: supports S tandby and Hibernation power-saving modes • 4800 mAh 8-cell Li-ion battery pack with discrete graphics: • 3-hour , 20-minute battery lif e • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter • 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack with integrated graphics: • 3-hour , 10-minute battery [...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View Component Icon Description V entilation fan Helps cool internal components. Wa r n i n g : Do not work wi th the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are bloc ked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your ski[...]

6 Chapter 1 Left View Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock slot Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot. Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into thi s jack. Plug the othe r end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or[...]

Chapter 1 7 Right View Rear View Component Icon Description USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer , scanne r , camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. DVD drive Insert CDs or DVDs into this drive. Modem jack Plug a dial-up modem cable into thi s optional jack. Power button Press to turn the power on or off. [...]

8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power . Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery . 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 . V entilatio n slots and cooling [...]

Chapter 1 9 Keyboard Area (selected models) Component Icon Description S p eakers Left and right speakers deli ver stereo audio outp ut. S tatus indicators Inform you when a dri ve is in use or wh en a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard is used. Keyboard Provides all the featu res of a full-sized, computer keyboard. Power indicat[...]

10 Chapter 1 LCD Panel Component Icon Description Webcam Use to let others see w ho they are communicating with when making V oIP calls. Microphone Use to talk through when making V oice over Internet Protocol (V oIP) calls. Webc am Microphone[...]

Chapter 1 11 Status Indicators S t atus indicators inform you when a drive is being us ed or when a button has been pressed that affects how the keyboard i s used. The status indicators are located below the screen. Indicato r Icon Description Bluetooth • LED on - Bluetooth communication is turned on • LED off - Bluetooth communication is turne[...]

12 Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T a[...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard Y our notebook fe atures a full-size ke yboard that functions the same a s a desktop computer keyboard. Many of the keys have been assigned alternate functions, includin g shortcut keys for Windows, function keys for specific system operations, and the Num Lock keys for the numeric keypad. Key Types The keyboard has [...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, thi s key has the same effect as clickin g on the Windows S tart button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close the S tart men[...]

Chapter 1 15 System Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, Bluetooth and W iFi . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Function Key Description T urn the capacitive touch key LEDs on or off[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu r e of the note book, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon[...]

Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=10 0°C, Off=90°C • OS Shutdown: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 96°C Item Sp ecification 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 Bu[...]

18 Chapter 1 Northbridg e Southbridge BIOS System Memory Item Specif ication Chipse t Intel PM45 Features • Intel® Active Manage ment T ech nology (Intel® AMT) 4.0 • Dual-channel DDR3 and DDR2 memory support • 1066 MHz system bus • PCI Express* x16 graphics port and PCI Expr ess x1 I/O ports •S e r i a l A T A • Hi-S peed USB 2.0 conn[...]

Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Graphics Contro ller LAN Interface Supports maximum memory size 4 GB (8 GB for 64-bit OS) Supports DIMM ty[...]

20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Bluetooth Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Manufacturer Model Modem Device • Interface Item Specification Model Operating Frequency Channel Numbers T ransmitter Output Power Coverage Receiver Sensitivity Maximum Receiver Signal Operating V oltage Interface Item Specification V end or Seagate Mod[...]

Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface (cont) S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 363 ~ 952 typical I/O data transfer rate 3Gbits/s DC Power Requirements V oltage +5.0V ± 5%. Item Specifications V end or & Model Name HTS545050 B9A300 HTS545032 B9A300 HTS[...]

22 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Driv e Module Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 106 MB max. I/O data transfer rate 3 GB/s DC Power Requirements V ol tage +5.0V ± 5% Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS/GSA-T50, T oshiba Digi/TS-L63 3A Performance S pecific ation With CD Di ske tt e With DVD D is k et te T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustaine[...]

Chapter 1 23 BluRay Combo Drive Module Applicable disc format Wri te : DVD Data & V ideo CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA M ode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video- CD, CD-T ext Read: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD (Hybrid), UDF DVD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-R 3.95 GB, DVD-R Authoring, DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-[...]

24 Chapter 1 Power and Keyboard Controller Battery Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-TEXT , CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready , Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) [...]

Chapter 1 25 Audio Interface LCD Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC 272 Azalia Codec a nd Amplifier G1454 • Features • HD Audio • SNR > 85,High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-Weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-Weighting) • Internal Digital Microphone • T wo speakers, max. 1W output for each • Meets performance and func[...]

26 Chapter 1 Screen Diagonal (mm) 439.4 Display Area (mm) 382.08 x 214.92 Display resolution (pixels) 1600x900 Pixel Pitch 0.2388 Display Mode Normal white T ypi cal Wh ite Luminance (cd/m 2 ) (also called Brightness) 220 Contrast Ratio 500:1 Response T ime (Optical Rise Ti me/ Fall T ime) msec 8 T ypical Power Con sumption (watt) 7 Wei g h t ( g )[...]

Chapter 2 27 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

28 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and speed of the system. C[...]

Chapter 2 29 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. Th[...]

30 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to[...]

Chapter 2 31 Video Configuration Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render S tandby • IGD—Device2, Function1 • IGD—Pre-allocat Memory • IGD—DVMT Size • Clock Chip Initialize • Enabled CK SSC • IGD—Boot T ype • IGD—LCD Panel T ype • IGD—TV • IGD—P A VP Mode USB Configuration En ter the USB Configuration menu. •[...]

32 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries befo re the sys[...]

Chapter 2 33 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

34 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

Chapter 2 35 Power The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to it[...]

36 Chapter 2 The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter setting s. Parameter Description Submenu Items Advanced CPU Control Enter the Advanced CPU Control menu. • P-S tates (IST) • Boot perform ance mode • Thermal Mode • CMP Support • Use XD capabil[...]

Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot. Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select[...]

38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load Setup De[...]

Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you s[...]

40 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the FLASH.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as s[...]

Chapter 2 41 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.[...]

42 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.[...]

Chapter 2 43 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with d e tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1. After the error is displayed, sel ect the Enter Unloc k Password opti[...]

44 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal in strument to short the RTC_RST jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown [...]

Chapter 2 45 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the b oot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence . Fo r exa[...]

46 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPR OM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with th e hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Poo[...]

Chapter 2 47 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12233 4455[...]

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Chapter 3 49 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow i ng tool s: [...]

50 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the batte[...]

Chapter 3 51 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For examp[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull the card out from the slot.[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Loosen the fi ve captive screws in the memory and HD D covers. 3. Remove the HDD1 Cover . 4. Remove the HDD2, WLAN, and Memo ry Cover as shown. HDD1 Cover HDD2, WLAN, and Memory Cover[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 54. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot as shown. Gently leve r the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive modul e out from th e ch assis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module [...]

56 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 6. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 54. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 54. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN Module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (le ft) and White to the AUX terminal (right).[...]

Chapter 3 59 4. Move the Antennas aw ay and remove the two screws to release the WLAN Module. 5. Detach the WLAN Module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 1[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Primary HDD Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 54. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 4. [...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier .[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Secondary HDD Module NOTE: The Secondary HDD is optional and may no t be present. 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 54. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid[...]

Chapter 3 63 4. Remove the four screws (two each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

64 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Switch Cover M2.5*5 3 86.WBF02.010 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.WBF02.001 M2.5*5 2 86.WBF02.010 Upper Cover M2.5*8 10 86.WBF02.001 M2.5*5 9 86.WBF02.010 M2.5*3 3 86.WBF02.002 T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 1 86.WBF 02.003 S peaker Module M2*3 4 86.W[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Switch Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 52. 2. Lift the Media Board FFC cover as shown to expose the FFC connector . 3. Open the FFC locking latch and discon nect the Media Board FFC. 4. Remove the three securing screws from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover M2.5*5 3[...]

66 Chapter 3 5. Open the computer lid to approximately 45° and push the Switch Cover from the unders ide of the computer to release the locking latches securing the cover in place. 6. T urn the computer over and open the lid fully . Li ft the left side of the Switch Cover as shown. 7. Working along the Switch Cover toward the ri ght hinge, gently [...]

Chapter 3 67 8. Rotate the Switch Cover toward the LCD panel and lift it away from the Upper Cover .[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Media Board 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 65. 2. Pry the Media Board away from the Switch Cover as shown. NOTE: A very strong adhesive is used to secure the board in place. 3. Pry the board away from the Upper Cover and remove it completely .[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 65. 2. Lift the keyboard from the centre as shown to release the securing clips on each side. 3. T urn the Keyboard over on the T ouchPad to expose the FFC cable. 4. Open the locking latch on the FF C as shown.[...]

70 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard. 6. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 69. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two se curing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Open the computer lid and stand the chassis on its edge. Ensure the An tenna Cables are free from obstructions as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5[...]

72 Chapter 3 4. Remove the adhesive tape securing the cables in plac e and pull the Anten na cables through the casing as shown. 5. Remove the cables from the cable channel as shown. Ensure th at the cables are comple tely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well.[...]

Chapter 3 73 6. Disconnect the Power Board cable from the Mainboard. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 8. Disconnect the power cable from the Mainboard as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the wa[...]

74 Chapter 3 9. Disconnect the MIC cable from the Main board as shown. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 10. Remove the four securing screws (t wo each side) from the LCD module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module (red callout) M2.5*8 2 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 75 11 . Careful ly remove the LCD module from the chassis.[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 71. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the th irteen s crew s on the bott o m p anel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*8 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*5 1 Upper Cover (blue callout) M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 77 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the nine screws on the top panel. 4. Remove the adhesive tape holding the cables in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*5 8 Upper Cover (blue callout) M2.5*3 1[...]

78 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the following cables from the Mainboard. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage. 6. Disconnect A as sho wn. 7. Release the locking latch and remove B as shown. 8. Release the locking latch and remove C as shown. 9. Re[...]

Chapter 3 79 10. S t arting at the top-inside edges of the Upper Cover abov e the Battery Bay , lift the Upper Cover away from the Lower Cover as shown. 11 . Work along the top edge prying the casing apart as shown. 12. Pry apart the left and right sides of the casing an d lift the Upper Cover away from the Lower Cover .[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect th e T o uchPad FFC from the cover . 3. Remove the single screw securing th e T ouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover . 4. Hold down the left side of the bracket as shown. Lift and pivot the right edge in the di[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the Media Board FFC 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Lift the Media Board FFC as shown to release the adhesi ve securing it to the Upper Cover . 3. Pull the FFC through the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the cable passes through the casing completely . 4. Lift the FFC to remove it from the Upper Cover .[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Lift the right edge of the LED Board to release the adhesive securing th e board to the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the LED Board away from the Upper Cover as shown. 4. Remove the LED Board from the chassis and slide the FFC through the casing as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Remove the four screws from the speaker modules. 3. Remove the right side S peaker cable from the channel as shown. 4. Lift the mylar sheet away from the Upper Cover to expose the S peake r cable. Remove the cable from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantit[...]

84 Chapter 3 5. Lift the entire S pe aker assembly clear of the Upper Cove r .[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations fo r disposal of all batteries. 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o repla ce the battery , so lder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the Modem Board. 3. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Modem cable to the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Board M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 87 4. Lift the Modem Board away from the Mainboard, taking care not to damage th e cable attached to the underside of the board. 5. Disconnect the cable from the underside of the M odem Board and lift the board clear of the chassis.[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 76. 2. Disconnect the USB Board cable from the Mainboard connector . 3. Lift the USB cable away from Lower Cover to detach the adhesive. 4. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . Step Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 89 5. Lift the USB Board out of the Lower Cover as shown. 6. Remove the USB Board cable from the board connector .[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 86. 2. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 88. 3. Remove the single screw securing the Mainboard to the Lower Cover . 4. Lift the Mainboard from the Lower Cover right side first, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboar[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the RJ-11 Jack 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 90. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing t he RJ-1 1 cable to the Lower Cover . 3. Remove the RJ-1 1 cable from the cable channel. Ensu re that the cabl e is free from all cable clips. 4. Lift the cable bundle away from the Lower Cover to detach the adhesive securing i[...]

92 Chapter 3 5. Lift the RJ-1 1 Jack away from the Lower Cover to detach the adhesi ve securing it in place.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 90. 2. Disconnect the CPU Fan power cable from the Main board. 3. Remove the three securing screws from the CPU Fan. 4. Remove the CPU Fan from the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan M2*3 3[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 90. 2. Remove the four screws securing the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in reverse num erical order from 4 to 1. 3. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M2.5*6.5 4 1 2 3 4[...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 94. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking scre w 180° coun ter-clockwise as shown. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown.[...]

96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 4 86.WBF02.010 M2*4 2 86.WBF 02.007 LCD Panel M2 .5*5 2 86.WBF02.010 Power Board M2*3 1 86.WBF02.003 LCD Bracket s M2*3 6 86.WBF02.00 3 Rem ove LCD Pane l Rem ove LCD B ez e l Rem ove LCD FPC C ab le Remo ve LC D Pa[...]

Chapter 3 97 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 71. 2. Remove the four screw cap s a nd six screws (four on the Bezel and two on the Hinge Covers). 3. S t arting from the top centre of the bezel, pry the bez el upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top edge and down each side until all sides of the bezel a[...]

98 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 97. 2. Disconnect the camera cable. 3. Remove the Camera from the module.[...]

Chapter 3 99 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 98. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Lift the LCD Panel out of the module, rear edge first, as shown. The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD Panel is removed. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*5 2[...]

100 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99. 2. Remove the single screw securing the Power Board Bracket to the LCD Module. 3. Lift the Power Board Bracket fro m the LCD Panel as shown. 4. Remove the Power Board from the bracket as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 101 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Lif t the ca ble as shown to disengag e the adhesive strip securing it in place. 3. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the adhesive pr otector securing the cable to the LCD Panel. 4. Disconnect the ca[...]

102 Chapter 3 5. Remove the six securing screws (three on each side) fro m the LCD Panel brackets. 6. Remove the LCD Brackets by pulli ng away from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

Chapter 3 103 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99. 2. Remove the strips holding the microphone cable in pl ace. Ensu re the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the module.[...]

104 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 99. 2. S t arting from the right hin ge, remo ve the white Antenna cable from the cable channel running along the bottom edge of the LCD Module. 3. Remove the adhesi ve strips holding the left Antenna cable in pl ace. Ensure the cable is free fro m obstructions.[...]

Chapter 3 105 4. Remove the adhesive tape (green callout) and lift the left side Ant en n a fro m th e LC D m odu l e as sh ow n . 5. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right Antenna cable in p lace. Ensure the cable i s free from obstructions. 6. Remove the adhesive tape (green callout) and lift the right side Antenna from the LCD module as sh[...]

106 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas, Power Board, and MIC 1. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Ensure that th e locating pin on each antenna i s correctly seated. Press down on the adhesi ve pads (green callout) to secure the antenna s in place. 2. Replace the left antenna ca ble (white) as show n. Ensur[...]

Chapter 3 107 3. Replace the right antenna cable (black) as shown . Ensure that th e cable is secure d under each adhesive tab strip. 4. Place the Power Board in to the bracket as shown. 5. Place the Power Board Bracket in the LCD Module as shown. 6. Replace the si ng l e scre w to secure the bracket in place. 7. Place the Microphone Mo dule in the[...]

108 Chapter 3 NOTE: The LCD Module appears as shown whe n the Ante nnas, Power Board, and MIC are replaced correctly .[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. 2. S tarting with the top most screws (marked with ), replace the six screws in the brackets as shown. 3. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel connector as shown. 4. Re place the adhesive strip securing the co nnector in place. 5. Replace the[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 6. Replace the LCD cable as shown an press down along the cable’s length to secure the cable to th e panel. IMPORT ANT : Ensure the cable is placed betw een the gree n callouts to avoid trapping when the panel is replaced. 7. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover , bottom edge first, and lower it in to place as indicate d. IMPORT A[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the Camera Module 8. Replace the two screws to secure the panel in the LCD Module. 1. Align the Camera Board with the locati ng pins and place the camera in the LCD Module. 2. Connect the cable to the Camera Board .[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel bottom edge first and press down unt il there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 2. Press down around the entire perimete r of the bezel until there are no gaps between the be ze l and the LCD Module. 3. Replace the six screws as indicated. NOTE: The Bezel securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*5, Green callout—M2*4.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corre sponding to the m arker on the CP U socket. Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the CPU Fan 3. Align the four screw holes on the Thermal Modul e and Mainboard and lower the modul e into place. Keep the module as level as possibl e to spread the thermal grease evenly . 4. Secure the four screws (in numerical orde r from screw 1 to screw 4) in th e Thermal Modu l e a s shown. 1. Align the three scre w ho[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the RJ-11 Jack 1. Place the RJ-1 1 Jack in the Lower Cover as shown. 2. Replace the cable bundle and press dow n to secure the adhesive in place 3. Run the cable along the Lower Cover as shown, using all available cable clips. 4. Secure the ca ble in place with an adhesive strip.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboa rd is face up (the CPU is not visible ). Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left side first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2). 2. Ensure that the RJ-1 1 (Modem) cable is acce ssible when the Mainboard is replaced as shown. 3. Replace the single securing screw in the mai[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the USB Board 1. Reconnect the USB Board cable to the USB Board. 2. Align the locati ng holes and pins on the Lowe r Cover and replace the USB Board. 3. Replace the single screw securing the board to the Lower Cover . 4. Replace the cable in the cable chan nel as show n and press down to secure it in place. 5. Reconnect the[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the Modem Board 1. Reconnect the RJ-1 1 cable to the Modem Board. 2. Align the screw holes on the Modem and Lo wer Cover and replace the board. 3. Secure the cable in place with adhesi ve tape. 4. Press down as indicated to connect the board-to- board interface . 5. Secure the Modem Board to the Mainboard with two screws.[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the left S peaker Module in the chassis a s shown, ensuring that the locating pins are seated correctly . 2. Lift the mylar sheet away from the Upper Cover and run the S peaker cable along the Upper Cover using all available cable clips. 3. Continue running the cable along the Upper Cover using al[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the LED Board Replacing the Media Board FFC 1. Pass the LED Board FF C through the Upper Cover as shown. 2. Place the LED Board in the Upper Cover and press down as indicated to secure the board in place. 1. Place the Media Boar d FFC on the Upper Co ver as shown, and pr ess down to secure the adhesive in place. 2. Pass the [...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Replace the T ouchPad Bracket bottom edge fi rst to engage the securing clips (1). Rotate the bracket on to the Upper Cover and press down as indicated (2). 2. Secure the bracket to the Upper Cover wi th a single screw . 3. Insert the T ouchPad FFC in to the connector as show[...]

Chapter 3 123 2. Press down around the front and sides to secure the Upper Cover in place. NOTE: Ensure that there a no gaps between the Upper and Lower Covers. 3. Reconnect the followi ng cables as shown. A B C D[...]

124 Chapter 3 4. Connect A as shown. 5. Insert B as shown and close the locking latch. 6. Insert C as shown and close the locking latch. 7. Insert D as shown and close the locking latch. 8. Secure cables A and B in place using adhesive tape.[...]

Chapter 3 125 9. Replace the nine screws in the upper cover as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*5, Blue callout—M2.5*3. 10. T urn the computer over and replace the thirteen screws as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout— M2. 5*8, Green callout—M2.5*5, Blue callout—M2.5*3.[...]

126 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. T urn the computer over . Align the LCD hinges with the lower cover and replace the LCD module . 2. Replace the four securing screws (two each side), starting with the left side hinge. Ensure that the LCD cables are not trapped in the hinges. NOTE: The securing screws differ in size: Red callout—M2.5*8, G[...]

Chapter 3 127 5. Run the L VDS cable along the cable channel as shown, using all the available cable clips. 6. Reconnect the L VDS cable to the Mainboard as shown. 7. Run the Power Board cable along the cabl e channel using all availabl e cable clips. 8. Connect the Power Board cable to the Mainbo ard as shown. 9. Run the Antenna cables along the c[...]

128 Chapter 3 11 . Pull the Antennas comp letely through from the under side of the computer . 12. Secure the cables in place with adhesive tape. 13. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 129 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the Keyboard face down on the T ouchPa d area.Reconnect the FFC as shown. 2. Close the FFC locking latch to secure the cable in place. 3. T urn the keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. 4. Press down as indicated to seat the Keyboard. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating t abs are[...]

130 Chapter 3 Replacing the Media Board 1. Align the Media Board with the transparent pane on the Switch Cover . 2. Press the Media Board down to secure it in pla ce with adhesive.[...]

Chapter 3 131 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Co ver rear edge first on to the Uppe r Cover . Rotate the Switch Cover downw ard on the Keyboard. 2. Press down the edges of the cover to snap it into plac e, th en press the centre down until it snaps in to place. 3. T urn the computer over and replace the three securing screws as shown[...]

132 Chapter 3 4. Lift the Media Board FFC cover as shown to expose the FFC connector . 5. Connect the FFC to the Media Board as shown. 6. Close the FFC locking latch to secure the FFC in place. 7. Replace the Media Boa rd FFC cover .[...]

Chapter 3 133 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Modules 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the Secondary HDD, right si de first, and lower it into place. 4. Slide the Secondary HDD to the right to connect the interface. 5. Insert the Primary HDD, right side first, and lower[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the single screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 4. After connecting the ca bles to the terminals, secure the cables in place usin g adhesive tape. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the[...]

Chapter 3 135 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket with the two screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 1. Replace the HDD2, WLAN[...]

136 Chapter 3 2. Replace the HDD1 Co ver as shown. IMPORT ANT : Press down aroun d the perimeter of the covers to ensure th at the all the securing tabs a re correctly located in the casing. 3. Secure the five captive screws to hold the covers in place. HDD1 Cover HDD2, WLAN, and Memory Cover[...]

Chapter 3 137 Replacing the SD Dummy Card Replacing the Battery 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card i nto the slot and push until the card clicks i nto place and is flush w ith the casing. 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction sho[...]

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Chapter 4 139 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2[...]

140 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly co[...]

Chapter 4 141 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On t[...]

142 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 50. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 143 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Ch e c k L CD Mo d u le ok Swa [...]

144 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St ar t Check M/ B T/ P FFC Re- asse mb le t he T/ P FFC t o M/ B OK NG Check Logi c Uppe r OK Swap/ Reass e mb le t he T/ P boar d or T/ P FFC OK NG Swap M/B[...]

Chapter 4 145 Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control [...]

146 Chapter 4 8. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a k nown good date using System Restor e . If the issue is not fixed, repeat the prec eding steps and select an earl ier time and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11 . If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Infor[...]

Chapter 4 147 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the [...]

148 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Wind[...]

Chapter 4 149 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a ti me to correct the prob l e m. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn c[...]

150 Chapter 4 • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions o ne at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer a nd retry the operation. 2. T ry an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Star t ´ Computer . Check that[...]

Chapter 4 151 c. Click OK . 2. Ensure that the software used for burning discs is the factory default. If using different software, refer to the software's user manual. Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that system resour ces are not running low: a. [...]

152 Chapter 4 c. T ry an alternate cable, if availabl e. If the drive works with the new cabl e, the original cab le should be replaced. 4. Replace the ODD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 50.[...]

Chapter 4 153 USB (Right Side) Failure If the right-side USB fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the pr oblem. Do not replac e non-defective FRUs: St ar t Check USB/ B t o M/B cab le Re- assem b le t he USB/ B cable t o M/ B OK NG Check USB/ B modul e OK Swap USB/B Modul e OK NG Swap M/B[...]

154 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e probl em. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Start C hec k an ten na t o WL / W iMax ca rd ok Ch e c k a n t e n n a ok Ch e c k W L / Wi M a x c a r d ok Ch e c k function /B Swa p M / B NG R e- as s embl e th e ant en na t o W [...]

Chapter 4 155 Bluetooth Function Test Failure If the Bluetooth function test fails, perform the follow ing action s one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Ch e c k BT c a b le well connect ok Ch e c k BT cabl e ok Ch e c k BT ok Ch e c k Fu n c t i o n / B Swa p M / B NG Re - a s s e m b le B T Ca b l e OK NG[...]

156 Chapter 4 Easy Button Failure If the Easy Butto n fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the pr oblem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St ar t Check funct i on / B t o M/ B FFC R e - a s s em bl e t he funct i on/B FFC to M / B OK NG Check funct i on / B and FFC OK Swap The funct i on / B OK NG Swap M/B[...]

Chapter 4 157 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless [...]

158 Chapter 4 5. Restart the computer . 6. Remove any recently added hardware and associa ted software. 7. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Restore system and file settings from a k nown good date using System Restor e . If the issue is not fixed, repeat the prec eding steps and select an earl ier time and date. 9. Run the Event Vi[...]

Chapter 4 159 Motherboard CMOS Discharge If any problems such as incorrect CMOS settings, the CMOS data can be cleared by short-ci rcuiting the CMOS CLRP2 jumpers. Open the memory b ay door and short-circuit the jump ers near the DDR socket, using a metal conductivity tool. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a [...]

160 Chapter 4 4. Power-on the computer . 5. Determine if the problem has chang ed. 6. If the problem does not recur , reconnect the remove d devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non -defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly[...]

Chapter 4 161 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Chipset POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST . Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.inc) Memory: DEBUG_BIOS equ 1 (ChipsetAlvisoMemoryInitAsm IA32IMEMORY .INC)[...]

162 Chapter 4 BDS & Specific action: 0x24 Program ODT 0x25 Perform steps required before memory init 0x26 Program the receive enab le reference timing contro l register Program the DLL Timing Contro l Registers, RCOMP settings 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on popu lated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory init ializatio[...]

Chapter 4 163 0xF8 Report that ExitBootServices () has been called 0xF9 Runtime driver set virtual address map Code Description[...]

164 Chapter 4 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code Description 0x00 0x01 PEI_EVENT_LOG 0xA1 PEI_OEM_SER VICE 0xA2 PEI_SIO_INIT 0xA3 PEI_MONO_ST A TUS_CODE 0xA4 PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG 0x06 PEI_CPU_IO 0x07 PEI_PCI_CFG 0xA5 PEI_CPU_PEIM 0xA6 PEI_PLA TFORM_ST AGE1 0xA7 PEI_V ARIABLE 0xA8 PEI_SB_INIT 0x0C PEI_CA[...]

Chapter 4 165 0xC4 SECURITY_STUB 0xC5 DXE_CPU_IO 0xC6 CF9_RESET 0xC7 PC_RTC 0xC8 ST A TUS_CODE 0xC9 V ARIABLE EMU_V ARIABLE 0xD9 DXE_CHIPSET_INIT 0x45 DXE_ALERT_FORMA T 0xD6 PCI_HOST_BRIDGE 0xD7 PCI_EXPRESS 0xD5 DXE_SB_INIT 0xDA IDE_CONTROLLER 0xDB SA T A_CONTROLLER 0xDD 0xE7 SB_SM_BUS ISA_ACPI_DRIVER 0xE8 ISA_BUS 0xE9 ISA_SERIAL 0xED BUS_PCI_UNDI [...]

166 Chapter 4 0x72 MONITER_KEY 0x73 LEGACY_BIOS 0x75 LEGACY_BIOS_PLA TFORM 0x76 PCI_PLA TFORM 0x6C ISA_FLOOPY 0x6D PS2_MOUSE 0x6E USB_BOT 0x6F USB_CBI0 0x74 USB_MOUSE 0xF A SETUP_UTIL ITY 0x90 FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x78 SMM_USB_LEGACY 0x86 GRAPHICS_CONSOLE 0x87 TERMINAL 0x8A DA T A_HUB_STD_ERR 0x7C F A T 0x7D P ARTITION 0x7E ENGLISH 0x7F FRENCH 0x9E HII[...]

Chapter 4 167 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT Code Description 0xD4 SMM_ACCESS 0xDE SMM_CONTROL 0xCC SMM_BASE 0xD2 SMM_RUNTIME 0xDF SB_SMM_DISP A TCH 0xD0 SMM_THUNK 0xCA SMM_ACPI_SW_CHILD 0xFE SMM_PLA TFORM 0xD8 SMM_GMCH_MBI 0x90 SMM_FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x91 SMM_V ARIABLE 0x92 SMM_IHISI 0x93 SMM_INT15_MICROCODE 0x94 SMM_PNP 0x95 SMM_INIT_PP[...]

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Chapter 5 169 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP41 Internal MIC JP45 Power board Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector JMDC1 Internal MDC Connector JP54 USB Board connector JP37 B/T connector JP6 Cap sensor board CONN JP7 T/P Connector JREAD1 Card Reader Socket JP3 S peaker CONN JP12 LED Board CON[...]

170 Chapter 5 Bottom View Item Description PJP2 Battery Conn ector JMINI2 WLAN Connector JSA T A2 ODD Connector JSA T A1 HDD Connector JDIMMI/2 RAM Connector JCPU CPU Socket JSA T A3 2nd HDD Connector JMXM2 MXM Board Connector JP32 F AN Conn ecto r JUSB3 USB Co nnector JHP1 Head-Phone Jack HMIC1 MIC-In Jack JUSB4 USB Co nnector JHDMI1 HDMI Connecto[...]

Chapter 5 171 LS-5022P USB Board LS-5024P Cap Sensor Board LS-5026P LED Board Item Description JUSB1/JUSB2 USB Connector JP1 USB Board CONN Item Description LED1 Power saving LED2 Backup key LED3 WLAN LED4 TP Luck LED5 Mute LED6 VOL DOWN LED7 VOL UP Item Description LED1 B/T LED[...]

172 Chapter 5 LS-5027P SW Board LED2 Num LED LED3 Cap LED LED4 Media LED Item Descriptio n SW1 Power S/W Item Description[...]

Chapter 5 173 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65. Pa ckard Bell EasyNote LJ65 provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enablin g BIOS Recovery . Clearing Passwor[...]

174 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

Chapter 6 175 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering fo r parts to re pair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-[...]

176 Chapter 6 Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Descriptio n Acer P/N 1 LCD Module 6M.WBF02.003 6 Lower C over 60.WBF02.003 2 Switch Cover 60.WBF02.00 7 7 Media Bo ard 55.WBF02.001 3 Keyboard KB.I170G .029 8 Media Board FFC 50.WBF02.003 4 Upper Cover 60.WBF02.001 9 Th ermal Module 60.WBG02.001 5[...]

Chapter 6 177 Rear Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Prima ry HDD Co ver 4 2.WBF02. 001 3 Lower Cover 60.WBF02.003 2 Seconda ry HDD Door 4 2.WBF02.002 1 2 3[...]

178 Chapter 6 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Descript ion Acer P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.WBF02.009 6 Antenna_Le ft 50.WBF02.007 2 LCD Panel LK.17305 .0 01 7 LCD Bracket_Right 33.W BF0 2.004 3 LCD Cable 50.WBF02.008 8 Antenna_R 50.WBF02.006 4 LCD Bracket_Left 33.WBF02.004 9 M icrophone Module 23.WBF0 2.001 5 Camera Module 57.WBF02.001 10 LCD Cov[...]

Chapter 6 179 Base Top Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 T ouchPad Bracke t 33.WBF02.002 4 Speaker Module 23.WBF02.002 2 Upper Cover 60.WBF02.001 5 LED Board 55.WBF02.002 3 T ouchPad FFC 50.WBF 02.002 1 2 3 4 5[...]

180 Chapter 6 Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 FRU List Category Description Ace r Part Number BOARD Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BR M_2.0 F/W 300 BT .21 100.005 Lite-On Conexant -Unizion 1. 5_3.3v AUS RD02-D 330 F X.22500.021 MEDIA BOARD 55.WBF02.001 LED BOARD 55.WBF02.002 USB BOARD 55.WBF02.003 POWER BOARD 55.WBF02.004 VGA BOARD 10PGE1-MSI (M S-V165A3 1G) 55.[...]

Chapter 6 181 MEDIA BOARD FFC 50.WBF02.003 USB CABLE 50.WBF02.004 RJ1 1 CABLE 5 0.WBF02.005 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 2 7.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 2 7.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.00[...]

182 Chapter 6 MAIN HDD DOOR W/ RU BBER FOOT 42.WBF02.001 HDD CARRIER 33.WBF02.001 HDD DOOR FOR NB W/ 2 HDD 42.WBF02.002 KEYBOARD Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 103KS White US International KB.I170G .029 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 103KS White Greek KB.I170G .014 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard[...]

Chapter 6 183 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White S p anish KB.I170G .023 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White Turkish KB.I170G .027 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White Sweden KB.I170G .024 Keyboard GP-7T white SJV70 Internal 17 S tandard 104KS White SLO/CRO KB.I170G .022 Key[...]

184 Chapter 6 LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17305.0 01 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3" WXGA+ Glare L TN173KT01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600 :1 LK.17306.0 01 LED LCD LPL 17.3" WXGA+ Glare LP173WD1-TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17308.0 01 LED LCD CMO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare N173O6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.1730D.00 1 LC[...]

Chapter 6 185 LCD COVER IMR-G TW 60.WBF02.009 LCD COVER IMR-PB 60.WBF02.010 ANTENNA MAIN (R -1X2) 50.WBF02.006 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.WBF02.007 ANTENNA MIMO (R-3X3) 50.WBF02.009 LCD BEZEL 60.WBF02.008 L VDS CABLE 50.WBF02.008 LCD BRACKET R+L 33.WBF02.004 CAMERA 0.3M 57.WBF02.001 ASSY LEC LCD MODULE 17.3" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *2, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.W[...]

186 Chapter 6 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.WBF02.007 LCD BEZEL W/O CM OS 60.WBJ02.003 LCD BRACKET R+L 33.WBF02.004 ASSY LEC LCD MODULE 17.3" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *3, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.WBJ02.002 LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ Glare B173RW01-V0 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.17305.0 01 LED LCD SAMSUNG 17.3" WXGA+ Glare L TN173KT01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600 :1 LK.17[...]

Chapter 6 187 MAINBOARD Mainboard ENLJ65_UMAC ck4 & NV74_UMACckM Intel GL40 ICH9M LF MB.B5702.002 Mainboard ENLJ65_UMAC ck8 & NV78_UMACck Intel GM45 ICH9 M LF MB.B5702.001 Mainboard ENLJ65_10PGE1 _M92XT & NV78_10PGE1_M92XT Intel PM45 ICH9M LF MB.B5602.001 Mainboard ENLJ65_M9 2XT512Cck4 & NV74_M92XT512CckM Intel GM45 ICH9M LF MB.B620[...]

188 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Description Part No. Screw SCREW M2. 45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.WBF02 .001 SCREW M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL + CR3 86.WBF02.010 SCREW M2. 46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T Z KNL 86.WBF02.0 02 SCREW M1. 98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T Z KNL 86.WBF02.0 03 SCREW M2.5 D 4.15L K 5.5 D ZK NL CR3 86.WBF02.004 SCREW M3. 0D 3.0L K 4 .9D NI 86.WBF02.0 [...]

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Appendix A 190 Model Definition and Configuration Packard Bell EasyNote LJ65 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU ENLJ65- 424G32Mn EMEA Belgium LX.B620Y .001 ENLJ65-424G32Mn VHB32BTBE1 M92XT512Cck4 2*2G/320/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_ENT1 EASYNOTE_LJ65-CU-002BE PMDT4200 ENLJ65- 424G25Mn EMEA France LX.B620X.004 ENLJ65-424G25Mn VHP32BTFR[...]

191 Appendix A ENLJ65- 644G50Mn EMEA Belgium LX.B550X.004 ENLJ65-644G50Mn VHP32BTBE1 M92XT512Cck8 2*2G/500_L/BT/8L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_GEc_ENT4 EASYNOTE_LJ65-DT -002BE C2DT6400 ENLJ65- 644G50Mn EMEA Germany LX.B550X.006 ENLJ65-644G50Mn VHP32BTDE1 M92XT512Cck8 2*2G/500_L/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_GEc_DE44 EASYNOTE_LJ65-CT -031GE C2DT6400 ENLJ65- 644G50Mn EMEA UK[...]

Appendix A 192 ENLJ65- 664G32Mn EMEA Germany LX.B560X.004 ENLJ65-664G32Mn VHP32BTDE1 N10PGE1 1GBCck8 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_GEc_DE44 EASYNOTE_LJ65-DT -031GE C2DT6600 ENLJ65- 734G32Mn EMEA Germany LX.B560X.013 ENLJ65-734G32Mn VHP32BTDE1 N10PGE1 1GBCck8 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_GEc_DE44 EASYNOTE_LJ65-DM-051GE C2DP7350 ENLJ65- 874G32Bn EME[...]

193 Appendix A ENLJ65- 422G25Mn EMEA Switzerland LX.B630X.003 ENLJ65 -422G25Mn VHP32BTCH1 UMACck4 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_SW24 EASYNOTE_LJ65-AU-422CH PMDT4200 ENLJ65- 162G25Mn EMEA Nordic LX.B630Y .0 08 ENLJ65-162G25Mn VHB32BTND1 UMACck4 2*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_GEc_ENU1 EASYNOTE_LJ65-A V -765NCD CMT1600 ENLJ65- 423G25Mn EMEA Nordic L[...]

Appendix A 194 ENLJ65- 424G32Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DDR2 (64*16*4) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB 5.4KS N ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*1 6*4) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB 5.4KS N ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DDR2 (64*16*4) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB 5.4KS N ENLJ65- 643G25Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92XT 512M-DD[...]

195 Appendix A ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G N10PGE1 1G-DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB 5.4KS N ENLJ65- 644G25Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G N10PGE1 1G-DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N250GB 5.4KS N ENLJ658- 644G25Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G N10PGE1 1G-DDR2 (64*16*8) SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N250GB 5.4KS N ENLJ65- 163G16Mn NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO1GBII[...]

Appendix A 196 ENLJ65- 424G32Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ65- 424G32Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ65- 424G32Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in 3r d WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NSM8XS NIS [...]

197 Appendix A ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N ENLJ65- 734G50Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N ENLJ65- 644G50Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N ENLJ65- 644G25Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW N ENLJ658- 644G25Mn NSM8XS NIS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2 .0 ENLJ65- [...]

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Appendix B 199 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Rega[...]

200 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test V end or Ty p e Description Adapter DEL T A 90W Adapter DEL T A 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Blue ADP-90SB BBGE L V4, for OBL (for flicker issue) LED LF DEL T A 65W -DE Adapter DEL T A 65W 1.7x5.5x1 1 SADP-65KB BFJA L V4 LF for OBL only DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y e llow SAD[...]

Appendix B 201 INTEL C2DP8700 CPU Intel Core2Dual P8700 PGA 2.53G 3M 1066 25W R-0 INTEL C2DT9500 CPU Intel Core2Dua l T9500 PGA 2 .6G 6M 800 C-0 INTEL CMT1600 CPU Intel CeleronM T1600 1.66G 1M 667 Dual Core, MV INTEL CMT1700 CPU Intel CeleronM T1700 PGA 1.83G 1M 667 Dual Core, MV INTEL CM585 CPU Intel Celeron 585 PGA 2.16G 1M 667 MV INTEL CM900 CPU[...]

202 Appendix B WD N250GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1 .01 A1 1 SEAGA TE N320GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST93203 20AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Li bra SA T A LF F/W:FG01 1J HGST N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 540 0rp[...]

Appendix B 203 SAMSUNG SO2GBIII10 Memory SAMS UNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673DZ1-CF8 LF 128*8 0.065um SAMSUNG SO2GBIII10 Memory SAMS UNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB M471B5673EH1-CF8 LF 128*8 0.055um Modem Lite-On Lite+Con MC4Z 1.5_3.3V Aus Lite-On Conexa nt -Unizion 1.5_3.3v AUS RD02-D330 Northbridg e Chi pset INTEL GM45 NB Chipset Intel CS GM45N[...]

204 Appendix B INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirle y Peak 5100 MM#895361 INTEL SP1x2MABG Lan Intel WLAN 512AG_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#897004 INTEL SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG2 Shi rley Peak 5100 ME enable / MM#899541 INTEL SP3x3MMW Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG2 Shi rley Peak 5300 ME enable / MM#899545 V end or Ty p e Description[...]

Appendix C 205 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

206 Appendix C[...]

207 A AFLASH Utility 39 Antennas Removing 104 B Battery Pack Removing 52 Replacing 137 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Utility 27–39 Advanced 30 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 27 Onboard Device Configur ation 33 Power 35 Save and Exit 38 Security 32 System Security 38 Board Layout Top View 169 C Camera Module Removing 98 Replacing 111 Comm[...]

208 Replacing 112 LCD Brackets Removing 101 Replacing 109 LCD Failure 143 LCD Module Removing 71 Replacing 126 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 96 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 106 LCD Panel Removing 99 Replacing 109 LED Board Removing 82 Replacing 121 Lower Covers Removing 54 Replacing 135 M Main Module Reassembly Proc edure 114 Main Unit Disass[...]

209 T T est Compatible Components 199 Thermal Grease 114 Thermal Module Removing 94 Replacing 114 Thermal Unit Failure 157 T ouchPad Bracket Removing 80 Replacing 122 T ouc hPad Failure 144 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 143 EasyTouch Buttons 157 HDTV Switch 157 Internal Micr ophone 147 Internal Speakers 145 LCD Failure 143 No Display 141 OD[...]

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