Acer ASPIRE ONE 521 manual

Aspire one 521 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[...]

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III Copyright Copyright © 2010 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduce d, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into a ny language or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without [...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: NOTE: This symbol where placed in th e Serv ic e Gu id e des ignat es a component tha t s hould be recycled according to t he local regulations. SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the cu rren[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read th e fo llowing general info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market re quirements and enhance prod uct [...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notebook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Re[...]

IX T able of Contents FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basi c 32-bit (China only) • Genuine Windows® 7 S tarter 32 -bit Platform • AMD V Series processor V105 (512 KB L2 cache, 1.20 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 9 W) • AMD M880G Chipset System Memory • Singl[...]

2 Chapter 1 • Onyx Blac k Storage subsystem • Hard disk drive: • 2.5" (9.5 mm) 160/250 GB • Multi-in-1 card reader , supporting : • Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Reduced-Size Multimed ia Card (RS- MMC), Memory S t ick™ (MS), Memory S ti ck PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) • S torage cards with adap[...]

Chapter 1 3 Dimensions and Weight • 259 (W) x 189.7 (D) x 23.2/2 8.3 (H ) mm (10.20 (W) x 7.47 (D) x 0.91/1.1 1 (H) inches) • 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs.)2 (for models with 6-cell 5800 mAh battery pack) Power Adapter and Battery • Product Safety Electric Appliance and Ma teri als (PSE) certified for battery pack • 2-pin 40 W Acer Min iGo AC adapter:[...]

4 Chapter 1 • Optional: • 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module· • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack· • 2-pin 40 W AC adapter • External USB HDD • External USB optical disc drive Warranty • One-year International Travelers W arranty (ITW) Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5°C to 35°C • Non-operating: 20°C to 65°C • Hum[...]

Chapter 1 5 System Block Diagram A M D A SB2 CPU Geneva HyperTransport LI NK RS880M P2~5 P6~9 LVDS CON P16 UNBUFFERED DDRIII SODIMM P15 DDR III,800 MT/s Channel A HDT P4 HyperTransport LI NK0 CPU I/F DX10 IGP LVDS 1X16 P CIE I/F 1X4 PCIE I/F WI T H SB 6X1 PCIE I/F 16x16 VGA CON P16 LVDS MUX LAN-A R8152L P21 SB820M USB2.0(14)+1.1(2) SATA III (6 PORT[...]

6 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour This section provides an overview of th e fea tu r es and function s of the notebook. Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liqui d-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model[...]

Chapter 1 7 NOTE: *Front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Closed Front View Left View 6 Power* Indicates the comp ut er’s powe r st atus. Battery* Indicates the comp ut er’s batte ry st atus. 1. Charging: The ligh t shows amber when the light is charging. 2. Fully charged: the light shows blue when in AC mode[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View 5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digit al (S D), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any gi ven time. # Icon Item Descrip t[...]

Chapter 1 9 Base View Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indica tors. The battery indicato r is visible even when the computer cover is closed. # Icon Item Description 12 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. Note: The battery shown is for reference only . Y our PC may have a different battery de pending on the mod[...]

10 Chapter 1 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPad: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two butt ons are the eq uivalent of the left and right buttons on a mous[...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard Y our computer has a close-to-ful l-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is in[...]

12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-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 th e S tart menu[...]

Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer 's controls like screen brightness and volu me output. T o activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F3> Wireless communic[...]

14 Chapter 1 Special Keys Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-cen ter and/or botto m-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word proc essor . 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-cen ter of the keyboa rd. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (UMA) Throttling 50% : On = 100°C; OFF=85°C OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 1 10 °C CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (Discrete ) Throttling 50% : On = 95°C; OFF=90°C OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 80°C North Bri[...]

16 Chapter 1 Features • CPU HyperTransport. Interface • Supports 16-bit up/down HyperTran sport (HT) 3.0 interface up to 4.4 G T/s. • Supports 200, 400, 600, 800 , and 1000 MHz HT1 frequen cies. • Supports 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, and 2.2 GHz HT3 frequ encies. • Supports AMD AM3 and S1g3-socket CPUs, including the AMD Phenom II and Caspi an-series [...]

Chapter 1 17 Item (NB Cont.) Specification Features • Support for GDI exten si ons: • In Windows XP and Windows Vista: Alpha BL T , T ransparent BL T , and Gradient Fill. • In Windows 7: Alpha BL T , Transp a re nt BL T , Color Fill BL T , S tretch BL T , and Clear T ype BL T . • Hardware curso r (up to 64x64x32bpp), wi th alpha channe l fo[...]

18 Chapter 1 Item (NB Cont.) Specification Features • New multi-level texture ca che to gi ve optimal performance, greater than 8x the previous designs. • High efficiency ring bus memory controller: • Programmable arbitration logic maximizes memory efficiency , software upgradeable. • Fully associative texture, color , and Z cache design. ?[...]

Chapter 1 19 Item (NB Cont.) Specification Features • Hardware cursor up to 64 x64 pi xels in 2 bpp, full color AND/XOR mix, and full color 8-bit alpha blend. • Hardware icon up to 128x128 pixels in 2 bpp, with tw o colors, transparent, and inverse transpar ent. AND/XOR mixing. Supports 2x2 icon magnification. • Virtual desktop support. • S[...]

20 Chapter 1 Item (NB Cont.) Sp ecification Features • The RS880M complies w ith all relevant Windo ws Logo Program (WLP) requirements from Micros oft for WHQL certification. T est Capability Features The RS880M has a variety of test modes and capabilities that provide a very high fault coverage and low DPM (Defect Per Million) ratio: • Full sc[...]

Chapter 1 21 Southbridge Chi pset Item Specif ication Chipset SB820M Package Features *Processor Interface Supports AMD mobile processors code-named “Champlain,” and “Geneva.” *A-Link Express II interface to Northbridges 1-, 2-, or 4-lane A-Li nk Express II *interface Automatic detection of lane configuration on boot-up Dynamic lane width u[...]

22 Chapter 1 Item (SB Cont.) Specification Features *SA T A Controller Supports six Third generation SA T A ports (compatible with de vices running at 6 Gbits/s, 3 Gbit/s, and1.5 Gbit/s) Complies with SA T A 2.6 specification Supports three modes of operation: *IDE emulation mode AHCI mode (compliant with AHCI specificati on revisio n 1.2) RAID mod[...]

Chapter 1 23 System Memory Item (SB Cont.) Specification Features *Power Management ACPI specification 3.0 comp liant powe r management schemes Supports CPU C1e, C2, C3, C3 pop-up, C4, and C5 states Supports system S0, S1, S3, S4, and S5 states W akeup events for S1, S3, S4, and S5 generated by: Any GEVENT pin Any GPM pin USB Power Button Internal [...]

24 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface BIOS LCD 10.1” Item Sp ecification V endor & Model Name Seagate AB160314009 AB250315000 AB320325009 HGST AB545016015 AB545025015 AB545032018 T oshiba 65GX AB001664001 AB002565002 AB003265002 WD AB1600BE048 AB2500BE036 AB3200BE041 Capacity (GB) TBD Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 1-4 Drive Format Disks 1-[...]

Chapter 1 25 Bluetooth 2.0 Bluetooth 3.0 Display Mode Normally White T ypical White Luminance (cd/m 2 ) (also called Brightness) 200 Contrast Ratio 400 typical Response T ime (Optical Rise T ime/Fall Time) msec 16 typ / 25 Max Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. (5 points) Electrical Interface L VDS Support Color 262K colors ( RGB 6-bit ) T emperature R[...]

26 Chapter 1 Audio Codec and Ampli fier LAN Interface Keyboard Media Card Reader Camera Item Specification Audio Controller CX20672-1 1Z Package 40-QFN Features • Compliant with Intel High Defi n ition Aud io S pecification Rev . 1.0 • Internal Digital Microphone • Integrated 2 WRMS (per channel) class-D stereo speaker amplifi er with • S p[...]

Chapter 1 27 Wireless LAN Battery 3G Focusing range 26.6cm ~ infinity (Chico ny) 70cm (Suyin) Dimensions (L x W x H mm) 65 x 8 x 3.69 +0.1 1/-0.2 9 (H) Sensor type 1.0Mega CMOS Sensor Pixel resolution 1280X800 Pixel size 3.0um X3.0um Image size 3.89mm(H) X 2.43mm(V)Part number Spec ification V endor and model Foxconn 4312/4314/HB95 BG/H B95 BGN or [...]

28 Chapter 1 I/O Interface Features • High-S peed Downlink Packet Access (HSDP A) • High-S peed Uplink Packet Access (HSUP A) • Receive Diversity in C DMA2000 1X,CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and WCDMA (UMTS) • GSM Release 4 • GPRS/EGPRS Multi-slot Class12, Release 4 • S tandalone GPS Item Specifications Features • Color-coded connectors • 1 VGA[...]

Chapter 2 29 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 already properly configu red and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

30 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware inform ation. 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 peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the mod[...]

Chapter 2 31 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble boot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actua l values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. P[...]

32 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter 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 have three tries be fore the sys[...]

Chapter 2 33 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight th e Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensi tive). Retype the password in the “[...]

34 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight th e Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p assword 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 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk d rive and the DVD drive in the module ba y . Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to move it up the List, or <[...]

36 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 37 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.[...]

38 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boo t to enter the Setup Men u. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using U SB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the FLASH.BA T batch file to update BIOS. Or enter C: Flash it bios[...]

Chapter 2 39 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash progra mming complete displays.[...]

40 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. 3. When the process is complete, close all prog rams and applicat ions and reboot the system.[...]

Chapter 2 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the following error code to user . T o unlock the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. Press Enter to display the Select Item screen. 2. Selec[...]

42 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three time s, System Disabled displa ys on the screen. See the image below . T o reset the BIOS password, run clnpwd.exe as follows: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determ[...]

Chapter 2 43 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 nce by entering the corresponding se[...]

44 Chapter 2 Example 1: Read DMI In formation from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (T ype1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (T ype1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (T ype1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456 789 UUID S tring (T ype1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxx xxxxxxx Asset T ag (T ype3, Offs et04h): Acer Asstag E[...]

Chapter 3 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassembl e th e computer , you need th e fo llowing tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic dischar[...]

46 Chapter 3 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, stable surface.[...]

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Process The disassembly pro cess is divided i nto the following sections: • External components disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the su cceeding disasse mbl y sections illustrate the entire disa ssembly seque nce. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage [...]

48 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembl y proce dures may not represent the final product color or configuration. Screw List External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Ste p Screw Qu antity Part No. Remove Base Cover Remove WLAN Module Remove HDD Remove ODD Module Disconn ec t p ower and sig na[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unl ock latch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the battery relea se latch to the release pos ition (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yello w oval as shown in the above image[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Dummy Card 1. Press the dummy card in to allo w it to spring out. 2. Pull the dummy card out.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Base Door 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. Remove the seven (7) screws. 3. Lift the base door up at the finger indent ation location provided in the bottom cover . Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Base Door Disassembly M2.5*5 (red call out) 7[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 51. 3. Push the memory module clips outwards. 4. Pull the memory module out.[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 51. 3. Detach the WLAN module antennas from the WLAN board. 4. Detach the 3G module antennas from the 3G board. 5. Remove the WLAN antennas from the cable channel.[...]

54 Chapter 3 6. Remove both the WLAN and 3G antennas from the cable channe l. T ake care to lift the cable away from the metal guide (green callout) at the corne r of th e HDD mo dule. 7. Grasp the tab and pull upwards while usin g the opposite ha nd to guide th e HDD out of the bay .[...]

Chapter 3 55 8. Pull the HDD module out of the connector . 9. Remove four (4) screws from the HDD bracket. 10. Remove the brackets from the HDD. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype HDD Bracket Disassembly M3*3Ni 4[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 51. 3. Detach the two (2) cables from the Wireless LAN module. IMPORT ANT : T a ke note of the Main (black) and Auxili ary (white) connectors. 4. Remove the one (1) screw . Ensure the cables are well clear of the modu[...]

Chapter 3 57 5. Pull the WLAN mod ule out and away .[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the 3G Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. See “Removing the Base Door” on page 51. 3. Detach the two (2) cables from the 3G module. NOTE: T a ke note of the Main (bl ue) and Auxiliary (yellow) connectors. 4. Remove the two (2) screws. Ensure t he cables are well clear of the module. Ste p Screw Qu[...]

Chapter 3 59 5. Pull the 3Gmodule out and away .[...]

60 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : Cable paths and positioning may not represen t the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all a vailable cabl e channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembl y proce dures may[...]

Chapter 3 61 Remove Lower Cover Remove Switch Board Remove Power Module Remove I/O Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Mainboard Remove Power Jack Assembly Ste p Screw Quantity Part No.[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard IMPORT ANT : The keyboard is easily warped or damaged durin g the re moval process. T ake care not to use excessive force when removing to prevent damage. 1. See “External Module Disassembly Process” on page 48. 2. Using the plastic pry , press in th e five (5) latches along the top of the keyboard to release [...]

Chapter 3 63 4. Detach the keyboard FPC. a. Unlock the FPC b. Pull the keyboard awa y a b[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 62. 2. Unlock and disconnect the T ouc pad board FFC. 3. Peel back the adhesive tape on the L VDS connector . Disconnect the L VDS cable.[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Remove the seventeen (17) screws in the upper cover . 5. T urn the computer over and remove the nine (9) screws in the lower cover . Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover Disassembly M2*2.5 (red call out) 6 M2*5 (blue call out) 1 1 Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover Disassembly (red call out) 4 (blue call out) 5[...]

66 Chapter 3 6. Disconnect the HDD connector from the chassis. 7. Pry the upper cover apart from the lower cover starti ng along the bottom edge. Lift the upper cover away . .[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Touchpad Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Pull the end of the touchboar d FFC through the upper cover . 3. Unlock the touchpad FFC connector . 4. Disconnect the touchpad FFC.[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth modul e cable from the mainboa rd. 3. LIft the Bluetooth module away from the computer . 4. Detach the Bluetooth module cable from the module.[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Disconnect the L VDS cable and remove it fro m the cabl e ch annel. 3. Pass the WLAN and 3 G antennas thro ugh the chassis.[...]

70 Chapter 3 4. Remove two (2) screws from the hinge. 5. Lif the LCD assembly clear of the chassis. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module Hinge Disassembly M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the T o uchpad Board” on page 67. 3. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71. 4. T urn the computer over and disconnect the power cable fro m the mainboard. 5. Remove the one (1) screw on the main board. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype. [...]

72 Chapter 3 6. Lift the main board out of the assembly . Lift the I/O edge up first then pull out the external con nector edge. NOTE: The CPU is integrated on the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 73 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the thermal module fan connector . 3. Loosen the four (4) captive screws.[...]

74 Chapter 3 4. Lift the thermal module away from the main board. NOTE: Circui t boards >10 cm² have been h ighlight ed with a yellow rect angle as shown in the previous image. Please det ach the circuit boar d and follow loc a l regulations for disposal.[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Speakers 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 71. 2. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. 3. Remove four (4) screws from the powe r asse mb ly bracket. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Disassembly 4[...]

76 Chapter 3 4. Lift the speakers clear of the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 77 LCD Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : Cable paths and positioning may not represen t the actual model. During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all a vailable cabl e channels and clips are used and that the cables are replaced in the same position. NOTE: The product previews seen in the disassembl y proce dures ma[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the T o uchpad Board” on page 67. 2. Remove the two (2) bezel screw covers and screws. 3. Pry open the bottom corners and along the bottom edge. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Remove LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Pry the bezel away from the top and then work around the corn ers. 5. Lift the bezel off the modu le.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Board 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78. 2. Pull up the camera b oard. 3. Disconnect the camera connector .[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Board” on page 80. 2. Remove the four (4) screws of the LCD panel. 3. Lift the panel clear of the cover . Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Remove LCD Panel M2x3 4[...]

82 Chapter 3 4. Peel the L VDS cable and mylar off the LCD panel as shown. 5. Disconnect the L VDS cable.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the LCD Cover Hinges 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 81. 2. Remove four (4) screws from the LCD c o ver hinges. 3. Remove the right and left LCD cover hinges. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Remove Cover Hinges 4[...]

84 Chapter 3 LCD Reassembly Procedure NOTE: During manufacture a cyanoacrylate glu e is used provided by Holdtite Adhesives L TD. This is not a specified requireme nt. The reassembler is free to se lect an alterna tive appropriate adhesive. Replacing the LCD Cover Hinges 1. See “Replaci ng the LCD Cover Hi nges” on page 84. 2. Place the right a[...]

Chapter 3 85 Replacing the LCD FPC Cable 1. Connect the FPC cable connector . 2. Adhere the FPC ca ble to the panel.[...]

86 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Panel 3. Place the LCD panel in the cover . 4. Replace the four (4) screws, while ensurin g the cables pass through the h inge correctly . Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel Assembly 4[...]

Chapter 3 87 Replacing the Camera Board 1. Connect the camera cable to the board as shown. 2. Press the camera board into the cover .[...]

88 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the LCD bezel on the cover . 2. Ensure the cables are correctl y exiting the hing es.[...]

Chapter 3 89 3. Press down on the top middle edge of the bezel to engag e the locking clips. Press down on the bezel edge working simultaneously around the edges to the bottom. 4. Replace the two (2) bezel screws and screw covers. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Replace LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2[...]

90 Chapter 3 Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers in the upper cover . 2. Secure the speakers using four (4) screws.[...]

Chapter 3 91 3. Secure the speaker cable using a strip of adhesive tape.[...]

92 Chapter 3 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 grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell • Jet Motor 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1. Remove all t[...]

Chapter 3 93 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the lower case, th en lowe r into place. 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the mainboard to the lower cover. 3. Connect the power conne ctor .[...]

94 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD module hinges into position on the lo wer case. 2. Replace the two (2) screws. 3. Insert the right antenna cabl es through the lower cover and pull thro ugh from the other side. Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module Assembly M2.5x5 2[...]

Chapter 3 95 4. Place the L VDS cabl e in th e hinge channel as shown.[...]

96 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth mod ule. 2. Place the Bluetooth module onto the mainboard and press down fi rmly . 3. Connect the Bluetooth module cable to the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 97 Replacing the Touchpad Board 1. Connect the touchpad FFC. 2. Lock the touchpad FFC connector . 3. Pass the touchpad board FFC through the upper cover .[...]

98 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the upper cover onto the lower cover aligni ng the hinges first and then press do wn around the edges. 2. Press the HDD connector into the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 99 3. Replace nine (9) screws on the lower cover . 4. Replace the seventeen (17) screws on the upper cover . Ste p Screw Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover Disassembly (red call out) 4 (blue call out) 5 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover Assembly M2*3 1 1 (blue call out) M2*5 Ni 6 (red call out)[...]

100 Chapter 3 5. Connect the L VDS cable to the mainboard and fo ld over the mylar to secure the connector . 6. Connect and lock the touchpad FFC.[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect and lock the FFC to the mainboard. 2. T urn the keyboard over and in se rt the bottom edge in first, then push to down ensure the latches across the top are fully secured.[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 3. Replace the HDD brackets on the HDD. 4. Replace four (4) screws (two each side) to secure the bracket to the HDD module. 1. Connect the HDD module to the conne ctor .[...]

Chapter 3 103 2. 3. Run the 3G and WLAN antennas along the cable channel as shown. CAUTION: Carefully tuck the ca ble under the metal hinge (highlighte d in green).[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Module IMPORT ANT : See “BIOS Recovery” on page 129. 1. Slide the DIMM module in to the connector . 2. Press down till the locking springs click into place. 3. Repeat steps 1. and 2. until al l DIMMs have been repla ced.[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the 3G Module 1. Insert the 3G card into the slot. 2. Replace two (2) screws on the 3G card. 3. Connect the two (2) 3G antennas. NOTE: Please note that the blue ant enna must be connected to the Main connector and the yello w antenna must be connected to the Auxiliary connector .[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Wireless LAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN card into the slot. 2. Replace one (1) screw to secure the card. 3. Run the WLAN antenn as along the cable channel.[...]

Chapter 3 107 4. Connect the two (2) WLAN antennas. NOTE: Please note that the black anten na must be connected to the Main connector and the white antenn a must be connected to the Auxiliary connector .[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Base Door 1. Replace the base door by first lining up the left edge as shown. 2. Replace seven (7) screws to secure the base door to the chassis. Replace the Dummy Card Push the dummy card into the sl ot until it clicks into place.[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into position. 2. Close the locking la tch.[...]

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Chapter 4 111 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[...]

11 2 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 llowing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly co[...]

Chapter 4 11 3 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. 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 se lected. On[...]

11 4 Chapter 4 If the computer boots correctly , add the devices one by one until the fai lure po int is discovered. 6. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see “Disa s semb ly Process” on page 47). 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 163. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnor[...]

Chapter 4 11 5 6. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 163. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: St a r t Ch e c k L CD mo dul e ? Sw a p LC D c ab l e / LC D p an e l OK NG Ch e c k M B L CD c o nne c t o r a[...]

11 6 Chapter 4 Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Keyboard properly connected? No Disconnect and reconnect Keyboard functioning? No Replace Keyboard Replace mainboard[...]

Chapter 4 11 7 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Check M/B T/P FFC Re -assemble the T/P FFC to M/B OK NG Check TouchPad OK Swap/Reassemble the T/P board or T/P FFC OK NG Swap M/B Start Check M/B T/P FFC Re -assemble the[...]

11 8 Chapter 4 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 Star t ´ Contro[...]

Chapter 4 11 9 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 th e Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 163. Internal Microphone Failure If[...]

120 Chapter 4 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 163. 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 comp[...]

Chapter 4 121 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[...]

122 Chapter 4 POST Code Reference Tables These tables describe the POST codes and components of the POST process. Post Code Range Code POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Ma skable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardwa r e 08h Initialize ch ipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah In[...]

Chapter 4 123 3Dh Load alternate registe rs with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST d evice initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check RO M copyright notice 48h Che c k vide o configuration against CMOS 49h Initial ize PCI bu s and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM[...]

124 Chapter 4 87h Configure Motheboard Configurable Devices (optio nal) 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est and initia lize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller Code Beeps POST Routine Description 8Fh Determine number of A T A d rives (optional) 90h Initiali[...]

Chapter 4 125 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display functio n Code Beeps POST Routine Description C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional) C7h Initialize notebook docking late C8h Force check (o pt ional) C9h Extended che[...]

126 Chapter 4[...]

Chapter 5 127 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Top View               ?[...]

128 Chapter 5 Mainboard Bottom View            !        " ?[...]

Chapter 5 129 BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block The BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a sp ecial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this f eature to restore the BIOS firmware to the factory settings if a BIOS flash process fails. BIOS Recovery Hotkey The sys[...]

130 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 131 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the compu ter . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date infor[...]

132 Chapter 6 Main Assembly Item Description Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

Chapter 6 133 NOTE: Part numbers may be different depending on your model. Please refer to the FRU List for a full li sting of part numbers. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Item Description Part Number[...]

134 Chapter 6 LCD Assembly NOTE: Part numbers may be different depending on your model. Please refer to the FRU List for a full li sting of part numbers. Item Description Pa rt Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7[...]

Chapter 6 135 FRU List CA TEGORY DESCRIPTION Part No. ADAPTER Adapter DEL T A 40W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Black ADP-40 TH AA, L V5 wall -mounted, OBL LF AP .04001.002 BA TTERY Battery SIMPLO UM-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID:UM09E70 BT .00607.102 Battery P ANASONIC U M-2009E Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 5800m Ah Ma in COMMON ID:UM[...]

136 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE (W/ SPK) 60.SBT07.002 RAM DOOR 42.SBT07.001 SD DUMMY CARD 42.SBT07.002 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT - 22A23T0 , WD, ML320S SA T A 8MB LF F/ W:01.01A01 KH.16008.0 27 HDD HGST 2.5" 5 400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Pan ther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteri a = 0.014g-cm KH.25007.0[...]

Chapter 6 137 LCD MODULE LCD MODULE ASSY IMR LED(W/ANT*4, FOR 3G , NISSHA-BLACK) 6M.SBS07.001 LCD MODULE ASSY IMR LED(W/ANT*4, FOR 3G , SIPIX-BLACK) 6M.SBS07.002 LCD MODULE ASSY IMR LED(W/ANT*4, FOR 3G , NISSHA-BROWN) 6M.SBT07.001 LCD MODULE ASSY IMR LED(W/ANT*2, FOR NON-3G , SIPIX-BLACK) 6M.SBS07.003 LCD MODULE ASSY IMR LED(W/ANT*2, FOR NON-3G , N[...]

138 Chapter 6 Screw List Suyin 1.3M SY9665SN AM.21400.068 MAINBOARD MAIN BOARD UMA AMD V105 1.2G ,W/ CARD READER/BT/3G MB.SBV06.001 MAIN BOARD UMA AMD V105 1.2G ,W/ CARD READER/BT , NON-3G MB.SBT06.001 TBD TBD MAIN BOARD UMA AMD K125 1.7G ,WITH CARD READER/BT/3G MB.SBV06.003 MEMOR Y Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 128*8 0[...]

Appendix A 139 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A[...]

140 Appendix A AO521 Model Acer Part No RO Country Description AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.017 AAP Singapore AO521-105Dc SNW7ST32 STSG1 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R / CBSDS_GN_1.3C_BAG_GEc_ZH31 AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.016 AAP Singapore AO521-105Dc SNW7ST32 STSG1 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/160/BT/6L2.2/5R / CBSDS_GN_1.3C_BAG_GEc_ZH31 AO521- 12BDc LU.SBT0D.015 AAP[...]

Appendix A 141 AO521- 12BDc LU.SBT0D.004 AAP Philippine s AO521-12BDc EM SNW7ST32EMSTPH1 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_BAG_GEc_ES61 AO521- 12BDc LU.SBT0D.002 TWN GCTWN AO521- 12BDc SNW7ST32STTW1 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/160/BT/6L2.2/5R / CBSDS_GN_1.3C_BAG_GEc_TC1 1 AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.001 TWN GCTWN AO521-105Dc SNW7ST 32STTW1 MC UMACcc_3[...]

142 Appendix A AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.056 P A ACLA- S panish AO521-105Dk EM SN W7ST32EMSTEA1 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/160/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_ES51 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.055 P A ACLA- Portugues e AO521-105Dk EM SNW7ST32EMSTXC3 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/160/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_EN61 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.054 EMEA Russia AO521-1 05Dk SNW7ST32RUSTRU1 MC[...]

Appendix A 143 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.041 EMEA Germany AO521- 105Dk SNW7ST32STDE1 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_DE13 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.040 EMEA Eastern Europe AO521-105Dk SNW7ST32 STEU5 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_RO1 1 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.039 EMEA Eastern Europe AO521-105Dk SNW7ST32 STEU7 MC UMACki_3 [...]

144 Appendix A AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.024 EMEA Hungary AO521- 105Dk SNW7ST32STHU1 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_HU1 1 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.023 EMEA Denmark AO521- 105Dk SNW7ST32STDK1 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_NO1 1 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.022 EMEA Baltic AO521- 105Dk SNW7ST32STBC3 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2[...]

Appendix A 145 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.007 EMEA Middle East AO521-105Dk EM SNW7ST32EMSTME2 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/25 0/6 L2.2/5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_AR1 1 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.006 EMEA South Africa AO521-105Dk EM SNW7ST32EMSTZA1 MC UMACki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEk_ES81 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.005 EMEA T urkey AO521-1 05Dk EM SNW7ST32EMSTTR1 MC [...]

146 Appendix A AO521- 105DGk S2.SBW0D.006 WW WW AO521-105DGk SNW7ST32SWW 1 MC UMAGCki_3 1*1G/160/BT/6L2.8/5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_E77R1_GEk_ES61 AO521- 105DGk S2.SBW0D.005 WW GCTWN AO521-105DGk SNW 7ST32SWW1 MC UMAGCki_3 1*1G/160/BT/6L2.8/5R/ CBSDS_GN_1.3C_E77R1_GEk_ES62 AO521- 32DGk S2.SBW0D.004 WW WW AO521-32 DGk SNW7ST32SWW1 MC UMAGCki_3 1*1G/250/6L2.[...]

Appendix A 147 AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.007 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.006 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dc LU.SBT0D.005 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 12BDc LU.SBT0D.004 AAK12 5B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 12BDc LU.SBT0D.002 AAK12 5B NLED10.1 WSVG[...]

148 Appendix A AO521- 12BDk LU.SBS0D.053 AAK12 5B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Hk LU.SBS0H.001 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.052 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.051 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.050 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSV[...]

Appendix A 149 AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.030 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.029 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.028 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.027 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.026 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WS[...]

150 Appendix A AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.006 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.005 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.004 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.003 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105Dk LU.SBS0D.001 AMDV1 05B NLED10.1 WS[...]

Appendix A 151 AO521- 105DG k S2.SBW0D.002 AMDV1 05 NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N AO521- 105DG k S2.SBW0D.001 AMDV1 05 NLED10.1 WSVGAGS UMA N SO1GBIII10 N Model Acer Part No Memory 3 Memory 4 HDD 1(GB) HDD 2(GB) ODD Media Processor AO521 -105Dc LU.SBT0D.017 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dc LU.SBT0D.016 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -12BDc LU.[...]

152 Appendix A AO521 -105Hc LU.SBT0H.001 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dc S2.SBT0D.003 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dc S2.SBT0D.002 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dc S2.SBT0D.001 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.065 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.064 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -12BDk LU.SBS0D.063 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N[...]

Appendix A 153 AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.048 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.047 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.046 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.045 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.044 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.043 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.042 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N[...]

154 Appendix A AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.024 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.023 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.022 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.021 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.020 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.019 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk LU.SBS0D.018 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N[...]

Appendix A 155 AO521 -105Dk S2.SBS0D.001 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 -105Dk S2.SBS0D.002 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 - 105DG c S2.SBV0D.006 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 - 105DG c S2.SBV0D.005 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 - 105DG c S2.SBV0D.004 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 - 105DG c S2.SBV0D.003 N N N160G B5.4KS NN N AO521 - 12DGc S2.SBV0D.001 N N N250[...]

156 Appendix A AO521 - 105DG k S2.SBW0D.001 N N N250G B5.4KS NN N Model Acer Part No Extra SW1 Card Reader Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth AO521-105Dc LU.SBT0D.017 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN BT 2.1 AO521-105Dc LU.SBT0D.016 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN BT 2.1 AO521-12BDc LU.SBT0D.01 5 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN BT 2.1 AO[...]

Appendix A 157 AO521-12BHk LU.SBS0H.0 02 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3 rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-12BDk LU.SBS0D.0 53 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3 rd WiFi 1x1 BGN BT 2.1 AO521-105Hk LU.SBS0H.001 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.052 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.051 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1[...]

158 Appendix A AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.012 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.01 1 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.010 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.009 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N AO521-105Dk LU.SBS0D.008 McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN N[...]

Appendix B 159 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combi[...]

160 Appendix B Liteon 1.3M Liteon 1.3M L T9665AL (09P2SF1 19) Suyin 1.3M Suyin 1.3M SY9665SN Card Reader 5 in 1-Build in 5 in 1-Build in MS, MS Pr o, SD, SC, XD CPU AMDISS AAK125B CPU AMD AthlonII K125 BGA 1.7G 1M 12W , Neo AMDISS AMDV105B CPU AMD - V105 BGA 1.2G 512K 1C, 9W HDD HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A30 0 Pan[...]

Appendix B 161 NB Chip s et AMD AMDRS880M AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM SB Chip set AMD AMDSB820M AMD SB820M Side Port A TI V R1GbIII8 VRAM A TI Graphic DDRIII 800 1Gb 23BY2387MB-12 LF+HF HYNIX VR1GbIII8 VRAM HYNIX Graphi c DDRIII 800 1Gb H5TQ1G63BFR-12C LF SAMSUNG VR1GbIII8 VRAM SAMSUNG Gr aphic DDRIII 800 1Gb K4W1G1646E- HC12 LF Software McAfee Antiv[...]

162 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 163 Online Support Information This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your techn ical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. Howe[...]

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Index 165 B Battery Pack Removing 49 BIOS ROM type 24 vendor 24 BIOS Utility 29–37 Advanced 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 Navigating 29 Power 35 Save and Ex it 36 Security 32 System Security 36 brightness hotkeys 13 C Camera Board Removing 80, 87 Common Problems 112 CRT Cable Removing 71 D DIMM Module Removing 52 Display 5 display hotkeys 13 E Euro Key 14 E[...]

166 Index No Display Issue 113 O ODD Failure 120 Online Support In formation 163 P Panel 6 PC Card 9 Power On Failure 112 S S peaker Module Removing 68 speakers hotkey 13 System Block Diagram 5 T T est Co mpatible Components 159 Thermal Module Removing 73 T ouch Pad Fail ure 117 T roub leshooting Built-in KB Failure 116 Internal Micropho ne 119 Int[...]

167 Index[...]