Acer 4240 manual

Aspire 4540/4240 Series 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[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates ma de to this Series service guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

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 CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer's global product offering. T o better fit local marke t requirements and enhance product competitivenes[...]

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

VIII T able of Contents Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Finger Print Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Remov[...]

IX T able of Contents No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 40 LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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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® 7™ Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD T urion™ X2 Ultra d ual-core processor* • AMD T urion™ X2 dual-core processor[...]

2 Chapter 1 • T rue 5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphon es • MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Confer ence, featurin g: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* ?[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Th e specifications listed abo ve are for [...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour Following is a description of the functions and features avail able with this model. Front V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Displ[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front V iew 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 8 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The lig ht shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mod e. 9 Click but[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adap ter 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor , LCD projector). 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera) 4 HDMI HDMI por[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right V iew Rear V iew No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optica l disk from the drive. 5 Emergenc[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom V iew Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are application buttons. Thes e button s are called easy-la unch buttons. They a re: WLAN, Internet, email, Bl u etooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering T echnology . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email a nd Internet programs, but can be reset by users. T o set t[...]

10 Chapter 1 T ouchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the to uchp ad with Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These[...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

12 Chapter 1 W indows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art 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 13 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center o f the keyboard. NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

14 Chapter 1 Acer GridV ista (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 in the display box and th[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications System Board Major Chips CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On =95°C; Off=87°C Item Specification CPU T ype AMD T igris UltraTurion-II, T urion-II, Athlon-II and Sempron Core Logic • AMD RS880M • AMD SB710 • ENE KB926 for Keyboard Control[...]

16 Chapter 1 • OS Shut down: 100°C • H/W Shut down: 92°C BIOS ROM Item Specification BIOS V endor Phoenix BIOS BIOS V ersion V0.06 BIOS ROM T ype Fl ash ROM BIOS ROM Size 1MB Supported Protocols SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS Password control Y es Features • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for[...]

Chapter 1 17 System Memory 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 could be reversed. Item Specification s Memory Controller Built-in Memory Size 0MB (no on-board me mory) DIMM so[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification s V endo r & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545032B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545025B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545016B9A3 00 Capacity (MB) 500 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4322 Drive Format Disks 2211 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Int[...]

Chapter 1 19 Item Specification s V endo r & Model Name To s h i b a MK1655GSX To s h i b a MK2555GSX To s h i b a MK3255GSX To s h i b a MK5055GSX Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 500 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 2244 Drive Format Disks 1122 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Internal[...]

20 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Combo Module LCD 14” Item Specification V end or & model name TOSHIBA TS- L633B SONY AD-7580S SONY AD- 7585H PLDS DS-8A3S Performance S pecific ation T ransfer rate (MB/ sec) 10.8 N/A N/A N/A Buffer Memory 2MB N/A N/A 2MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format DVD+/-RW Loading mechanism Drawer-T ype Power Requirement[...]

Chapter 1 21 VGA Graphic Controller Keyboard Audio Interface LAN Bluetooth Item Specification Ty p e A M D M 9 2 X T Manufacturing T ech. 55 nm Form Factor 29mm*29mm Package M2 Item Specification Keyboard Controller ENE KB926 T otal number of keypads 86 -/87-/91-key keyboard Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously[...]

22 Chapter 1 Finger Prin t Reader WLAN Battery Item Specification T ype Authentec AES1610 Power 3.0V – 3.6V singl e supply Detection Matrix • 128 x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size Features • Advanced security • Next generation an ti-spoofing protection • Fast Finger Motion Capture • TPM v1.2 support • Graphical or scr[...]

Chapter 2 23 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[...]

24 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S p eed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the mode[...]

Chapter 2 25 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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Pa[...]

26 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The following sub-options are all requires the S upervisor password for changes a[...]

Chapter 2 27 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 password in the “Ente r New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

28 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 29 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating system . Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to mo[...]

30 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 31 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: • 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[...]

32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the 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 KBYF010.B[...]

Chapter 2 33 The flash process begins as shown. 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.[...]

34 Chapter 2 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Sta rt . 2. Make sure that AC power is plugged in and click OK to begin the update.[...]

Chapter 2 35 A progress screen displays.[...]

36 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with removing HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three ti mes, an error is gen erated along with an er ror code. Note down this code. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1. In DOS mode, use the code ge nerated pr [...]

Chapter 2 37 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 RST_RTC jump er . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a D OS prompt , Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. Th[...]

38 Chapter 2 Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes 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 s[...]

Chapter 2 39 Asset T ag (T ype3, Offs et04h): Acer Asst ag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp AspireXXXX Example 3: Write Seri al Number to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 012345678901234 56789 Example 4: Writ e UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset T ag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN[...]

40 Chapter 2 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom.[...]

Chapter 3 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . NOTE: Some componen ts may differ in appearance from th ose shown in the photograp hs in this chapter. Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the[...]

42 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 43 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instru cts you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, th[...]

44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. 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 45 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Loosen the five capti ve screws in the covers as shown. 3. Remove the DIMM Cover as shown. 4. Remove the WLAN Cover as shown. WLAN Cover HDD Cover DIMM Cover[...]

Chapter 3 47 5. Remove the HDD Cover as shown.[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the two Antenna cables from the WLAN Mo dule. NOTE: The white Ante nna cable connects to the u pper J2 terminal and the black Antenn a cable to the lower J3 terminal.[...]

Chapter 3 49 4. Remove the two screws securing the WLAN Module to the Lower Cover . 5. Remove the W LAN Module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 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 second DIMM module.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Hold the Pull T ab and slide the HDD away from the connector . 3. Lift the HDD up as sho wn to remove. NOTE: T o prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing do wn on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.[...]

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

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module in place. 3. Insert a suitable plastic tool as shown and push the ODD Module out of the bay . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*5 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 5. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 6. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Hinge Covers M2*3 2 86.P AA02.001 Switch Cover M2.5*3 4 86.P AA02.002 M2.5*10 2 86.P AA02.004 S peaker Module M2.5*3 2 86.P AA0 2.002 LCD Module M2.5*5 6 86.P AA0 2.003 Upper Cover M2.5*10 10 86.P AA0 2.004 M2.5*5 6 86.P A A02.003 M2.[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers. 3. Slide the covers off the hing es in the direction of the arrows. IMPORT ANT : The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside. Ensure that the correct cov[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Hinge Covers” on page 56. 3. Locate and remove the s[...]

58 Chapter 3 6. Lift the left side of the Switch Cove r away from the Upper Cover as shown. 7. Using a side-to-side motion to release the se curing clips along the length of the Switch Cover , lift the cover away from the co mp ut er . 8. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57. 2. Lift the keyboard from the center to clear th e securing tabs on both sides of the Keyboard. 3. Push the Keyboard toward the LCD screen to expose the Keybo ard FF C cable. 4. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove it from the Mainb oard. 5. Remove the [...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 59. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the S pea ker Module. 3. Remove the adhesive tape securing the LCD cables to the Speaker Module. IMPORT ANT : Do not remove the S peaker from the Upper Cover; the S peaker cable is attached to the Mainb oard. 4. Rotate the[...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Disconnect the speaker cable as shown and remove the S peaker from the Upper Co ver .[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the S peaker Module” on page 60. 2. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover . 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two securing screws as shown. 4. Lift the securing tape to expose the Antenna cable as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.[...]

Chapter 3 63 5. Push the Antenna cables through the casing as shown. 6. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. En sure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 7. Rest the computer on the LCD Module and push the Antenna cabl es through the covers as shown.[...]

64 Chapter 3 8. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. Ensure tha t the cables are free fr om the cable clips all the way to the hinge well. 9. Disconnect the L VDS cable from the Mainboard as shown. 10. Disconnect the Microphone ca ble from the Mainboard a s shown.[...]

Chapter 3 65 11 . Remove the two securing screws from the left LCD hinge. 12. Peel back the adhesive strip from the left LCD Hinge as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

66 Chapter 3 13. Remove the two securing screw s from the right LCD hing e. 14. Carefully remove the LCD Module from th e chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the fifteen screws on the bottom p anel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two securing screws on the top panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red call out) M2.5*10 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*5 5[...]

68 Chapter 3 4. T urn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard. Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Un lock the conne ctor and disconnect B as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. C A B[...]

Chapter 3 69 5. Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips. Pry apart the lef t side as shown, and lift the rear edge of the Upper Cover upward. 6. Repeat the process on the right side of the casi ng and remove the Upper Cover from the Lower Cover . 1 2[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the single securi ng screw on the bracket. 3. Lift the bracket clear of the casing. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 71 4. Hold down the Finger Print Board and lift the FFC, as shown, to disengag e th e adhesive. 5. Lift the Finger Print Reader clear of the Upper Cover .[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Co ve r . If the T ouchPad is defective, replace th e entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Open the FF C locking latch a s shown and remove the FFC. 3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhe[...]

Chapter 3 73 5. Remove the two screws from the T ouchPad Bracket. 6. Remove the T ouchPad Bracket from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 2[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securi ng the cable to the Lower Cover . 3. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 4. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard.[...]

76 Chapter 3 5. Remove the single securing screw a nd remove the module from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Mo du l e M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Open the FFC securing latch and remove the cable from the Mainboard connecto r . 3. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . 4. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*3 1[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the adhesive tape secu ring the cable to the Modem. 3. Remove the two screws securing the module to the Mainboard. 4. Lift the Modem Module clear of the Mainboard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 79 5. T urn the module over and disconnect th e Mo dem c able. Remove the module from the Lower Cover . 6. Remove the Modem cable from t he Mainboard cutout as shown.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. See “Removing the Modem Modul e” on page 78. 3. Remove the single securing screw . 4. Lift the mainboard right side first to remove it from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the RJ-11 Port 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. T urn the Lower Cover over and pull the Modem ca ble through the casing as shown. 3. Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel. 4. T urn the computer over . Pull the Modem cable completely th rough the casing as shown.[...]

82 Chapter 3 5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the c able out of the cable channel as shown. 6. Detach the adhesive and lift the cable bundle out of the casing. 7. Remove the RJ-1 1 Port from the casing.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 80. 2. T urn the Mainboard over and place on a clean surface. 3. Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from the mainboard. 4. Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module numerically , from 4 to 1. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M 2.[...]

84 Chapter 3 W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the T hermal Modu le or the CPU, hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting both ends up and away at the same time. 5. Hold the module on b oth sides and lift it cle ar of the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 83. 2. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socket la tch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.[...]

86 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6 86.P AA0 2.003 Camera Module M2.5*3 1 86.P AA0 2.002 LCD Panel M2.5*5 2 86.P AA02.003 M2.5*3 1 86.P AA02.002 LCD Brackets M2 *3 6 86.P AA02.001 Rem ove LED Panel Rem ove LED Bezel Rem ove LED FPC Cabl e Rem ove Ca[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62. 2. Remove the six screw ca ps and screws as shown. 3. S t arting at the centre of the top edge, pry the inside of the bezel away from the screen. Work round the edges to pry the bezel away from the screen as show n. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.5*5 [...]

88 Chapter 3 4. Lift the bezel away from the panel.[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Remove the single screw from the Camera Bracket as shown. 3. Lift the Camera Bracket, right side first, clear of the casing. 4. Lift the Camera Module cle ar of the casing and disconnect the cable from the Module. 5. Remove the Camera Module. Ste p Size Quant[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 89. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD hinges and the single LCD grounding scre w . 3. Remove the Camera cable bundle from the top of the casing as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel (red callout) M2.5*5 2 LCD Panel (green callout) M2.5*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 91 4. Lift the LCD Panel out of the casing as shown.[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 90. 2. T urn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface, and lift the cable as shown to detach the adhesive. 3. Grip the adhesive strip covering the LCD cable connector and pull it back (1). 4. Remove the cable from the panel as shown (2). 5. Remove the six [...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 90. 2. Remove the strips holding the anten na cables in place. Ensure the c ables are free from obstructions. 3. Remove the tab securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module and lift the antennas clear . 4. Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD mo [...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the MIC Module 1. See “Removing the Antenna s” on page 93. 2. Remove the strips and tape holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the LCD module.[...]

Chapter 3 95 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the MIC Module Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the MIC Module in the LCD casin g. 2. Run the cable as sho wn and replace th e adhesive strips to hold it in place. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the cable runs as shown in the hinge well are a to avoid tra ppin g. 1. Run the right side Antenna cable [...]

96 Chapter 3 3. Run the cable along the edge of th e casing using all available cable clips. 4. Run the cable as sho wn and replace th e adhesive strip. 5. Replace the Antenna in the casing as shown and secure it in place wi th the tape. 6. Ensure that the securing pin is properly located. 7. Run the left side Antenna cable as shown in the hinge we[...]

Chapter 3 97 9. Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive strip. 10. Run the cable as shown and replace the a dhesive strip. 11 . Run the cable alon g the edge of the casing using all available cable clips. 12. Replace th e Antenna in the casi ng as sh ow n an d secure it in place with the tape. 13. Ensure that the securi ng pin is properly l[...]

98 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the six screw holes (three on each side) on the LCD Panel a s shown. 2. Replace th e six securing screws in nume ric order , from 1 to 3. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown (1). Secure th e cable by replacing the securing strip (2 ). 4.[...]

Chapter 3 99 7. Replace the Came ra Module cable bundle in the casing as shown. 8. Replace the three screws to secure the p anel and groundin g within the LCD module. IMPORT ANT : When replacing the screws in the LCD brackets (red callout) do not use the screw holes marked with ‘X’. These slots are reserved for the Bezel securing screws.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera Module 1. Reconnect the LCD cabl e to the Camera Module. 2. Place the Camera Module in the casing as shown. 3. Ensure that the locating pins are correctly seated. 4. Insert the Camera Bracket lef t side first to engage the securing clip. 5. Lower the bracket into place as shown 6. Replace the single securing screw[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the Bezel on the casing bottom edge first and press in the areas marked to snap it i nto place. 2. Press down the sides of the bezel, working toward the top edge. 3. Press down the top edge to complete the process. IMPORT ANT : Ensure there are no gaps between the casing and the Bezel. 4. Replace the s[...]

102 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Thermal Module W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the T hermal Modu le or the CPU, hold the Thermal Module b y both ends at the same time. IMPORT ANT : Ensure all heat pads / thermal compound are in place be fore replacing the The rmal Module. The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell ?[...]

104 Chapter 3 3. Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M 2.5*3.2 4[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the RJ-11 Port 1. Replace the RJ-1 1 Po rt in the casing as shown. 2. Place the cable bundle in the casing and app ly pressure to secure th e adhesive in place. 3. Run the cable along the cable chan nel usi ng all available cable clips. 4. Replace the adhesi ve tape and insert the cable through the casing as shown. 5. Pull t[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboard is face up. Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left hand edge first to all ow the I/O Ports through the casing, then lo wer it into place. Be sure to align the securing pins and sl ide the RJ-1 1 cable through the groove in the main boa rd as shown 7. Insert the cable through the c[...]

Chapter 3 107 2. Insert the single securing screw . NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover , and the screw sockets are visible through the mainboa rd. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*3 1[...]

108 Chapter 3 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown. Replacing the USB Board 1. Insert the USB Board into the casing, ensuring t hat th e USB Port is accessible through the c[...]

Chapter 3 109 3. Lock the connector and press down on the FFC securing latches to secure it on the casing. 4. Ensure the locating pins is correctly seated and replace the single securing screw . Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Module left side first so the board sl ides under the securing flange and lower it into place. Ste p [...]

11 0 Chapter 3 2. Replace the single securing screw . 3. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard and inse rt the cable into the cable chan nel on the Front Cover . 4. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Modul e and secure the cabl e in place with the tape. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Mo du l e M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the Modem Module 1. Connect the modem cable as shown. 2. Flip the modem boa rd over and Replac e the Modem Module on the Mainb oard. 3. Align the screw sockets and replace the two screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 2[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 4. Secure the Modem cable in place with the adhesive tape. Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Place the T ouchPad in the casing. 2. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 3. Replace the adhesive strip for the T ouchPad Bracke t. 4. Replace the FFC and close the locking latch. 5. Run the cable along the Bracke t and press down to secure it in place.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader in the Upper Cover in the direction of the arrow . 2. Run the FFC along the T ouchPad bracket, as shown, and press down to secure it in place. 3. Replace the FInger Print Reader Bracket re ar edge first and lower it into place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 4. Replace the single securing screw .[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover W ARNING: Care must be taken when replacing the Up per Co ver to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover , to p right side first, and lower it into place. 2. S t arting with the sides, press down all around t he peri meter of the cover to secure it in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 3. Reconnect the three FFC cab les to the mainboard. 4. Connect A as shown and lock the connector . 5. Conne ct B as shown and lo ck the connector . 6. Connect C as shown and lock the connector . C A B[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 7. Replace the two securing screws in the Upper Cover . 8. T urn the computer over . Replace the fifteen screws on the bottom panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*5 1 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*3 1 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red call out) M2.5*10 10 Upper Cover (green callout) [...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Carefully align the L CD module over the hinge sockets and lower the mo dule into the chassis, taking care not to trap the LCD cables. 2. Replace the two securing screws on the right hinge as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

120 Chapter 3 3. Replace the adhesive strip on the left hinge. 4. Replace the two securing screws on the left hinge as shown. 5. Reconnect the Microphone cable to the Mainbo ard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 121 6. Reconnect the L VDS cable to the Mainboard as shown. 7. Insert the Antenna cables through th e casing, as shown, and pull throug h from the underside. NOTE: Ensure the cable is pulled completely th rough the casing. 8. Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown, using all available cabl e clips. IMPORT ANT : Run the ca[...]

122 Chapter 3 9. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in place. 10. Pull the Antenna through the casing into the WLAN ba y as shown. 11 . Turn the computer over . Replace the two securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 123 12. Replace the two pieces of adhesive tape secu ring the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Align and replace the S peaker Module in the lower case. IMPORT ANT : Be sure the L VDS and microphone cables pass over the S peaker Module. 2. Reconnect th e S peaker cable. 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secu[...]

124 Chapter 3 4. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the Keyboard on the Upper Cover , face up and re connect the FFC cable to the Ma inboard, making sure to lock it in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 125 2. Insert the Keyboard, bottom edge first, into the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the five tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down both sides of the keyboard to secure it in place.[...]

126 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover on the Upper Case as shown. 2. Press down both sides of the Swit ch Cover to snap it into place.[...]

Chapter 3 127 3. Continue to press down as shown to correctly seat the Switch Cover on the Upper Cover. 4. T urn the computer over and replac e the six securing screws as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover (red callout) M2.5*3 4 Switch Cover (green callout) M2.5*10 2[...]

128 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hinge Covers IMPORT ANT : The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside. Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly . 1. Align the Hinge Co vers screw hole side up a nd slide them on to the hinge assemblies. 2. Replace the two securing screws and caps. Ste p Size Qua[...]

Chapter 3 129 External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the ODD Module 1. Align the ODD Bezel as shown and press it into place. Clo se the ODD drawer . 2. Align the ODD Bracket as shown and replace the securing screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the chassis as show n until the bezel is flush with the casin g.[...]

130 Chapter 3 4. Replace the securing screw . Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD carrier on the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 131 2. Replace the four securing screws (two each side). 3. Place the HDD Module in the HDD bay as shown and slide it in the direction of the arrow to con nect the interface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

132 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with the c onne ctor an d press down to lock in place. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socke t.[...]

Chapter 3 133 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. NOTE: The White cable goes to the upper terminal and th e black cable to the lower terminal. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the cabling is repla ced as shown to avoid trapping when the covers are replace d. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN M[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Lower Covers and secure the captive screws. Replacing the SD Dummy Card 2. Insert the SD Card and push into t he slot until flush with the chassis cover . WLAN Cover HDD Cover DIMM Cover[...]

Chapter 3 135 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then inse rt th e ba tt e ry an d press do w n (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the lock posi tion. 1 2[...]

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Chapter 4 137 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[...]

138 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 a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown 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 c[...]

Chapter 4 139 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 re place a 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. O[...]

140 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 42. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 141 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a 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 a non-defective FRUs:[...]

142 Chapter 4 Touchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d doe sn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 143 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 Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

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

Chapter 4 145 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions 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 7 S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windows 7[...]

146 Chapter 4 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a 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 cor[...]

Chapter 4 147 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a device displa ys a down arrow , right-cl ick on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E A[...]

148 Chapter 4 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing act[...]

Chapter 4 149 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Modem Function Failure If the internal Modem fails, perform the following action s one at a time to correct the problem. Do not repl ace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

150 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the fol lowing actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replac e a non- defective FRUs: Start Reconne c t t [...]

Chapter 4 151 EasyTouch Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions on e at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Media Board Failure If the Media Boa rd fails, perform the following actions one a t a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Reconne[...]

152 Chapter 4 Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform th e following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Reconne [...]

Chapter 4 153 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 connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

154 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

Chapter 4 155 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.inc) Memory: DEBUG_BIOS equ 1 (ChipsetAlvisoMemoryInitAsm IA32IMEMORY .INC) Code Description 0xC2 MTRR setup 0xC3 Enable cache 0xC4 Establish cache tags 0xC5 Enter NEM, Pl[...]

156 Chapter 4 BDS & Specific action: 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory init ialization for all memo ry rows 0x30 Perform steps required after memory init 0x31 Program DRAM th rottling and throttling e vent registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control registe r for normal operation an d [...]

Chapter 4 157 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[...]

158 Chapter 4 0xC4 SECURITY_STUB 0xC5 DXE_CP U_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 SB_SM_BUS 0xE7 ISA_ACPI_DRIVER 0xE8 ISA_BUS 0xE9 ISA_SERIAL 0xED BUS_PCI_UNDI[...]

Chapter 4 159 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_UTILITY 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_[...]

160 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 5 161 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description SW1 ON/OFF Button U7 VRAM JP1 1 Camera Connector U5 VRAM JL VDS1 LCD Connector SW4 T ouch Pad Lock Button JP12 S peaker Connector SW 2 T ou ch Pad (left) Button JP4 Bluetooth Connector SW 3 T ouch Pad (right) Button VGA UMA Discr ete Chapter 5[...]

162 Chapter 5 Bottom View JP7 T ouch Pad Connector JMDCI USB Connector JP3 FP/B Connector JP8 Keyboard Connector JP9 Fun/B Connector JP2 USB/B Connector Item Description Item Description PJP3 AC-IN Connector JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JCRT1 CRT Connector PJ13 TBD JUSB2 USB Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Connector Item Description Item Description VGA UMA Discre t[...]

Chapter 2 163 LS-4494P Fingerprint Board LS-4495P USB Board Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 4540/4240. Aspire 4540/4240 provi des one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotke y for enabling BIOS R[...]

164 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password an d/or User Password) for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu. However , once it is necessary to bypass the password check,[...]

Chapter 2 165 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 [...]

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Chapter 6 167 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurati ons of Aspire 4 540/4240. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date [...]

168 Chapter 6 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams Main Module Item Description Part No. Item Descriptio n Part No. 1 Middle Cover 60.P AA02.004 7 CPU KC.AM002.300 2 S peaker 23.P AA02.002 8 Thermal Module 60.PFM02.001 3 Hinge Cover_L 42.P AA02.004 9 Hinge Cover_R 42.P AA02.005 4 Upper Cover 60.PBP02.001 10 Mainboard MB.PFP02.001 5 Finger Print Reade[...]

Chapter 6 169 Base Item Description Part No. Item Des cription Part No. 1 HDD Door 42.P AA02.003 3 Memory Cover 42.P AA02.002 2 MiniPCI Door 42.P AA02.00 1 4 Lower Cover 60.PBP02.005 1 2 3 4[...]

170 Chapter 6 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List Category Description Acer PN Battery BA TTERY SANY O AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BT .00603.041 BA TTERY SONY AS- 2007A LI-I ON 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON NORMAL TYPE BT .00604.024 BA TTERY P ANASONIC AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS[...]

Chapter 6 171 TP FFC 50.P AA02.002 RJ1 1 CABLE 50.P AA02.003 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.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 27.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 VV5.007 POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN 27.T A[...]

172 Chapter 6 HINGE CAP L 42.P AA02.004 HINGE CAP R 42.P AA02.005 HDD BRACKET 33.PBP02.001 MINI CARD BRACKET 33.P AA02.003 MIDDLE COVER 60.P AA02.004 TP BRACKET 33.P AA02.004 FP BRACKET 33.P AA02.005 HDD HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB MK1655GSX LIBRA SA T A LF F/W: FG01 1J KH.16004.006 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB HTS545016B9A300 P ANTHER [...]

Chapter 6 173 HDD WD 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB WD5000 BEVT -2 2ZA T0 ML250 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01 KH.50008.013 Keyboard KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 86KS BLACK US INTERNA TIONAL TEXTURE KB.I140A.058 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 86KS BLACK GREEK TEXTURE KB.I140A.043 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 86KS B[...]

174 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK FR/ARABIC TEXTURE KB.I140A.040 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK US W/ CANADIAN FRENCH TEXTURE KB.I140A.060 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE TEXTURE KB.I140A.036 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87K[...]

Chapter 6 175 ASSY LCD MODULE 14" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *2, CAMERA, IMR 6M.PBP02.003 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.008 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA GLARE L TN140A T01- G01 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14006.009 LED LCD LPL 1[...]

176 Chapter 6 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.008 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA GLARE L TN140A T01- G01 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14006.009 LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA GLARE LP140WH1-TLA1 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14008.001 LED LCD CM[...]

Chapter 6 177 LCD COVER IMR 60.P AA02.005 ANTENNA MAIN (R -1X2) 50.P AA02.004 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.P AA02.005 LCD BEZEL W/O CMOS 60.P AA02.007 L VDS CABLE W/O CMOS 50.PBC02.001 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.P AA02.007 ASSY LCD MODULE 14" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *3, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.PBP02.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220NIT 8MS 500[...]

178 Chapter 6 Screw List CAMERA BRACKET 33.P AA02.006 L VDS CABLE W/O CMOS 50.PBC02.001 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.P AA02.007 Mainboard MAINBOARD AS4540/AS4240 A TI SB710 LF (FOR UMA) MB.PFP02.001 MAINBOARD AS4540G A TI SB7 10 LF (FOR D ISCRE TE- M92) MB.PFL02.001 Thermal Mo dul e CPU THERMAL MODULE-DIS 60.PFM02.001 CPU THERMAL MODULE-UMA 60.PJE02.001 [...]

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Appendix A 180 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4540/4240 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS4240- 122G25Mn WW WW S2.PJE02.001 AS4240-122G25Mn W7HP6 4AWW1 MC UMACbk 2*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES62 AS4240- 121G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PJE0C.001 AS4240-121G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACbk 1*1G/320/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_TH5[...]

181 Appendix A AS4540- 604G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PFP02.01 0 AS4540-604G32Mn W7HP64A TSG1 MC UMACFbk 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_ES61 AS4540- 524G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PFP02.00 9 AS4540-524G32Mn W7HP64A TSG1 MC UMACFbk 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_ES61 AS4540- 504G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PFP02.00 8 AS4540-504G32Mn W7HP64A TSG1[...]

Appendix A 182 AS4540- 322G25Mn AAP Thailand LX.PFP0C.014 AS45 40-32 2G25Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACFbk 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_T H51 AS4540- 642G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PFP0C.013 AS45 40-64 2G50Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACFbk 1*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_T H51 AS4540- 502G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PFP0C.01 1 AS4540-502G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACFbk[...]

183 Appendix A AS4540- 503G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN0C.027 AS4540-503G32Mn LINPUSAXC2 UMACbk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN62 AS4540- 503G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN0C.026 AS4540-503G32Mn LINPUSAXC3 UMACbk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN61 AS4540- 504G50Bn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN0C.025 AS4540-504G50Bn LINPUSAXC[...]

Appendix A 184 AS4540- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN0C.019 AS4540-302G25Mn LINPUSAEA4 UMACbk 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN62 AS4540- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN0C.018 AS4540-302G25Mn LINPUSAEA1 UMACbk 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN62 AS4540- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN0C.017 AS4540-302G25Mn LINPU[...]

185 Appendix A AS4540- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN02 .0 31 AS4540-302G2 5Mn EM W7HP64EMA TEA3 MC UMAC bk 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R / CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 AS4540- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN02.030 AS4540-302G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TXC3 MC UMACbk 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R / CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN61 AS4540- 303G25Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN01.001[...]

Appendix A 186 AS4540- 503G32Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN02 .0 24 AS4540-503G3 2Mn EM W7HP64EMA TEA3 MC UMAC bk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 AS4540- 503G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PFN02.023 AS4540-503G32Mn EM W7HP64EMA TXC3 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN61 AS4540- 503G32Mn PA A C L A - Sp a n i s h LX.PFN02 .[...]

187 Appendix A AS4540- 502G25Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PFN02.017 AS45 40-502G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TVN1 MC UMACbk 1*2G/250/BT/6L2.2/5 R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61 AS4540- 502G32Mn AAP Indonesia LX.PFN02.016 AS4540-502G3 2Mn EM W7HP64EMA TID1 MC UMACbk 1* 2G/ 320/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ID21 AS4540- 502G32Mn AAP Philippines LX.PFN02.01 5 AS4540-50 2G32Mn EM W7HP6[...]

Appendix A 188 AS4540- 522G25Mn AAP Philippines LX.PFN0C.002 AS4540-522G25Mn LINPUSAPH1 UMACbk 1*2G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AS4540- 323G25Mn WW WW S2.PFN0C.001 AS4540-323G25Mn LINPUSAWW1 UMACbk 2G+1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 Model CPU LCD VGA Chip VRA M 1 Memory 1 Memory 2 AS4240-122G25Mn SMPM120 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 S[...]

189 Appendix A AS4540-341G25Mn AAM340 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-321G25Mn AAM320 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N AS4540-303G32Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-303G32Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-523G25Mn A TM520 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 [...]

Appendix A 190 AS4540-302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-302G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-303G25Mn AAM300 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS4540-501G25Mn A TM500 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA[...]

191 Appendix A AS4540-541G16Mn A TM540 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-601G16Mn A TUM600 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-521G25Mn A TM520 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-621G16Mn A TUM620 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N AS4540-522G25Mn A TM520 NLED1 4WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N AS4540-323G25Mn AAM320 NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 Mode[...]

Appendix A 192 AS4540-522G32Mn N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-341G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-321G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-303G32Mn N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-303G32Mn N320GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-523G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-503G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N[...]

193 Appendix A AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-303G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N McAfee AS4540-501G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-504G50Mn N500GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-503G32Mn N320GB5[...]

Appendix A 194 AS4540-601G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-521G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-621G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-522G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N AS4540-323G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N N Model Card Reader Wireless L AN1 Bluetooth VOIP Phone AS4240-122G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4240-121G32Mn 5[...]

195 Appendix A AS4540-321G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-302G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-303G32Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-303G32Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-523G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-503G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiF[...]

Appendix A 196 AS4540-302G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-302G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-303G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-501G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N AS4540-504G50Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-503G32Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540[...]

197 Appendix A AS4540-621G16Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-522G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4540-323G25Mn 5 in 1-Buil d in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 N Model Card Reader Wireless L AN1 Bluetooth VOIP Phone[...]

Appendix A 198[...]

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 the Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, c[...]

200 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test BOM_Name BRAND Ty p e D escription Adapter AS4540_UMACFbk Quanta Wistron Normal wi IMR Normal wi IMR AS4240_UMACbk Quanta Wistron Normal wi IMR Normal wi IMR Audio Codec AS4240_UMACbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S AS4540_UMACFbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S AS4540_UMACbk Realtek ALC888S ALC888S Battery[...]

Appendix B 201 AS4540_UMACbk P ANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery P ANASONIC AS-2007 A Li -Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4540_UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4540_UMACbk SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 B attery SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh 2nd COMMON AS4540_UMACb[...]

202 Appendix B AS4540_UMACFbk AMD A TUM620 CPU AM D T urion M620 2.5G 2M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACFbk AMD A TUM640 CPU AM D T urion M640 2.6G 2M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACbk AMD AAM300 CPU AMD Athlon II M300 2.0G 1M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACbk AMD AAM320 CPU AMD Athlon II M320 2.1G 1M 35W Caspian AS4540_UMACbk AMD AAM340 CPU AMD Athlon II M340 2.2G 1M 35W[...]

Appendix B 203 AS4240_UMACbk HGST N3 20GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F AS4240_UMACbk WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/ W:11.0 1 A11 AS4240_UMACbk SEAGA TE N500GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 500 GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/ W:0001SDM[...]

204 Appendix B AS4540_UMACFbk SEAGA T E N500GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB ST9500325AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/ W:0001SDM1 AS4540_UMACFbk T O SHIBA N500GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5055GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W:FG001J AS4540_UMACFbk HGST N500GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/ W:C 6[...]

Appendix B 205 AS4540_UMACbk WD N500GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT -22ZA T0 ML250 SA T A LF F/ W:01.01A01 Keyboard AS4240_UMACbk ACER AC4T Keyboard ACER AC4T JV40 Inte rnal 14 S tandard Black T exture AS4540_UMACFbk ACER AC4T Keyboa rd ACER AC4T JV40 Internal 14 S tandard Black T exture AS4540_UMACbk ACER AC4T Keyboard ACER AC4T [...]

206 Appendix B AS4540_UMACbk CMO NL ED14WXGAG LED LCD CMO 14" WXGA Glare N140B6- L02 C2 LF 220nit 8ms 400:1 Memory AS4240_UMACbk NANY A SO1GBII6 Memo ry NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*16 0 .07um AS4240_UMACbk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64 *16 0.065um AS4240_UMACbk SAMSUNG[...]

Appendix B 207 AS4540_UMACbk SAMSUNG SO2GBII6 Memo ry SAMSUNG SO-D IMM DDRII 667 2GB M470T5663EH3-CE6 LF 128*8 0.05 5um AS4540_UMACbk HYNIX SO2GBII6 Memo ry HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF Modem AS4240_UMACbk Foxconn Fox+C on MC4Z 1.5_3.3V Aus Foxconn Conexant -U nizion 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M955.0x AS4540_UMACFbk Foxconn Fox+Con MC4Z 1.5[...]

208 Appendix B AS4540_UMACFbk P ANASONIC NSM8XS ODD P ANASONIC Supe r-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X UJ880A LF W/O bezel SA T A AS4540_UMACFbk HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X G T20N LF W/O bezel SA T A AS4540_UMACFbk HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X G T20N LF W/O bezel CP03 SA T A (Windows 7) AS454[...]

Appendix B 209 AS4540_UMACFbk McAfee Antivirus application McAfee AS4540_UMACbk McAfee Antivirus application McAfee VGA Chip AS4240_UMACbk None UMA UMA (AMD) AS4540_UMACFbk None UMA UMA (AMD) AS4540_UMACbk None UMA UMA (AMD) WiFi A nte nna AS4240_UMACbk WNC PIF A PIF A AS4540_UMACFbk WNC PIF A PIF A AS4540_UMACbk WNC PIF A PIF A WLAN AS4240_UMACbk [...]

210 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 21 1 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer you r technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. Howeve[...]

212 Appendix C[...]

213 A AFLASH Utility 31 Antennas 93 B Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS Utility 23–31 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configur ation 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 75 Board Layout Top View 161 C Camera Module 89 Common Problems 138 computer on indicator 9 CPU 85 D DIMM Modules Removi[...]

214 Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 MediaT ouch Button Failure 151 Memory Check 138 MIC Module 94 Model Definition 180 Modem Module Removing 78 N No Display Issue 139 O ODD Removing 53 Online Support Information 211 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 138 R RJ-1 1 Port Removing 81 RTC B at t er y Removing 74, 108 S SD Dummy Card Removing 45 S p ea[...]