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stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 3
in this manual: ! local regulations for battery and circuit board disposal. Batteries and Circuit Boards Guide /usr/local/bin/fd the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics. Example: After - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact your service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. The list provided by your regional Acer - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 5
Screw Table 3-3 Maintenance Flowchart 3-4 Machine Disassembly 3-5 Getting Started 3-5 ODD Module Removal 3-6 Lower Cover Removal 3-8 Keyboard Backlight Removal 3-10 Keyboard Removal 3-11 Touch Pad Bracket Removal 3-12 Audio Board Removal 3-14 Audio Board Removal 3-16 DIMM Removal 3-18 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
Installation 3-49 Keyboard Backlight Installation 3-51 Keyboard Installation 3-52 Touch Pad Bracket Installation Disk (SSD) Installation 3-60 MIC Installation 3-62 Audio Board Installation 3-63 Battery Pack Installation 3-65 Hard Disk Drive 82 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 vi - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-14 CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration M5-481T 7-3 M5-481TG 7-11 CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 10
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features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit CPU and Chipset 0 Acer M5 60 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 17 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
, up to 1632 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 Triple independent display support External resolution / refresh rates: VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 75 Hz HDMI® port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz MPEG-2 decoding Acer M5 481G/481TG 0 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
Networking 0 WLAN and Bluetooth Combo: WLAN+BT Combo Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 376.8 (W) x 253 (D) x 33.8/23.1 (H) mm (14.69 x 9.86 x 1.31/0.92 inches) with 6-cell battery pack 376 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
0 54Wh 4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 8 hours ENERGY STAR® Input and Control 0 Keyboard 105-/106-/109-key Acer FineTip keyboard with backlight, international language support. Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
STAR® Environment Temperature Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C Non-operating: -20°C ~ 65°C Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to life Weight and pressure Acoustics Spillage Free drop Shock and vibration Electrostatic discharge immunity Keyboard-switch life - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 16
) Internet Explorer 9 Kobo™ (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom only) Microsoft® Office Starter 2010: Includes limited-functionality Microsoft® Word and Excel with advertising; no PowerPoint or Outlook. Buy Office 2010 to use the full-featured software. (except Japan) Microsoft - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay® shortcut1 (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 1 8 7 6 54 3 2 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View No Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam 2 Power button / indicator Description Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status. - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 19
1-1. Top View (Continued) No Icon Item 5 Touchpad 6 Keyboard 7 Speaker toggle Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. For entering data into your computer. Turns the speakers on and off. 8 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 USB 3.0 port + USB Connects to USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, Charging USB camera). 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 6 Kensington lock - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 21
Front View 0 3 2 1 Figure 1-3. Front View Table 1-3. Front View No Icon Item 1 Battery indicator Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 22
Left View No Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical drive access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disc from the drive. button 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 Combo Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, (Headphones/speaker headphones, mic). /MIC) jack NOTE: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart handheld headsets). Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 24
Click once. NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad's responsiveness. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 25
keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when doing screen moves one line up or down when the up or + down arrow keys are pressed respectively. Scroll Lock does not work cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows toolbar and the system tray) + Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar + Break: Display the System Properties dialog box Functions supported by Windows XP: + Break: Show the System Properties dialog box - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 27
(if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Turns the touchpad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + Keyboard backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 28
1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey + Icon Function Brightness up + Brightness down + + Volume up Volume down + Play/Pause + Stop + Previous + Next Description Increases the screen brightness - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
TAL 25MHz PCIE-2 RTS5209-GR Cardreader controller P19 Daugther board Batery Charger P31 P24 3V/5V P32 MIC/HP JACK K/B Con. P22 Touch Pad Con. P19 +VGPU_CORE P38 Speaker W25X16VSS1G SPI FLASH P8 EM-6781-T3 HALL SENSOR P15 Fan Driver P19 HDMI Conn. P16 MINI CARD WLAN+BT P19 RJ45 Conn - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 24.5 cm 9.65 in Width 34.0 cm 13.39 in Height (front to rear) 2.0 cm 0.81 in Weight (equipped with optical 1.95 kg drive, hard drive, and battery) 4.30 lbs Input power Operating voltage 19V Operating current 65W Temperature Operating (not writing - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 31
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic VGA LAN USB 3.0 Super I/O controller Bluetooth Wireless PCMCIA Audio codec Card -KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each core Up to 8-MB shared instruction/data - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 32
= 81°C 4050 Fan On = 95°C; Fan Off = 93°C 5V Throttling 50%: On= 97°C; OFF= 93°C OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 100°C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 N/A SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 N/A 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
H/W shut down at 100°C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 N/A System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Support DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Specification Built in at - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 34
Sampling rate BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification NVidia N13P-LP 973-pins BGA PCIE X 16 Fully compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.1 Support CRT/LVDS - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 35
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer BW7T_A10B FinteTip keyboard US, UK 129 keys, JP 132 keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Support Application keys for Windows Vista / Windows 7 Multi-Langue support Hard Disk Drive (AVL components - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 36
Solid State Disk (SSD) Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (GB) PHISON SSD NAND 20GB Specification LiteOn LMT-64 SanDisk SSD U100 Performance Specifications Form Factor Buffer size 64MB - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 37
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6 (24x) Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 38
Item Super-Multi Drive (continue) Vendor & Model name TSST TS-L633F Performance Specification With CD Diskette DVD-RAM Ver.2.0&2.1&2.2 (*1) Electrical Release (Release Button) Release by ATAPI command Emergency Release 5V +/- 5% (Operating) 1-28 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 39
Blu-Ray Drive (N/A) Items Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage LED 14" Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 40
Item Vendor/Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 41
Y Y 48 bits Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Graphics Controller (GPU not Interface) VGA Chip Supports Item Specification NvidiaNGeForce GT 640M (Optimus) Advanced Scheduler 2.0, 1.0, XPDM support DX10.1, DX10, DX9 support OGL 3.0 support Support CRT/LVDS/HDMI/DP interface (concurrent) Dual-channel LVDS interface - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 42
Interface (Optional) Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module (Optional) Item Specifications Specifications Camera Item Vendor and Model Type 3G Card (N/A) Item Specification Liteon 1.3M 10P2SF205, Suyin 1.3M HD HF1316 1.3M Specification - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 43
microphone from the BIOS. Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds Intel ECR 15B requirements, and features Wake-On-PCBeep functionality Hardware Headphone limiter bit (supports GS Mark EN50332-2) Compliant - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
and I/O operation; uses Vaux for power management modes SmartAudio GUI (optional) - advanced audio control Digital Parametric SmartEQ with Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) Enhances the sound quality on low cost speakers Night Mode 3D Expander Third-party Logo software support Andrea - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 45
Atheros WB222 11-54 Mbps, up to 300 Mbps for Draft-N b, g, n PCI-E Battery Item Vendor & Model name SANYO AP12A3i Battery Type Li-Ion Pack capacity 4850mAh Number of battery cell 3 Package configuration 2S1P Specification VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface Elpida 4Gb Standard - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 46
HDMI port(s) Location AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Specification USB 3.0 2 2 2 on rear side 0.5A, 0.75A(ACER SPEC) Specification HDMI1.4a Up to 16.7 million colors 1 1 left side Specification 100-240V~1.7A(1,7A) 50-60Hz 1.7A(1,7A) 50-60Hz Maximum - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 47
Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Specification Al devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 48
Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification Realtek RTS5209 48-PIN LQFP 32G Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.1 Support 1-Lane 2.5Gbps PCI Express Bus Support 93C46 EEPROM Compliant with SD Part 1 Physical Layer Specification Version - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 49
System on Blue color off: System off Full charging = Blue Battery charging = Amber System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA4 Power Management Direct memory access controller System PCI16 PCI16 PCI16 PCI17 System Function System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard System CMOS/real time clock - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 50
Hardware IRQ PCI18 PCI19 PCI19 PCI22 PCI23 PCI-5 PCI-4 PCI-3 PCI-2 System Function Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 3- 1E10 Intel(R) 7 Series chipest family SATA AHCI Controller Qualcomm Atheros AR5BWB222 Wireless Network Adapter High - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 51
interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller System timer Motherboard resources System timer Standard PS/2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Standard PS - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
3F80-3FFF 4000-4FFF 5000-5FFF 6000-603F 6060-607F 6080-6087 6088-608F 6098-609B 609C-609F FFFF System Function (shipping configuration) Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Direct memory access controller Numeric - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 53
I/O Address Specifications (Not available for this model) I/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration) 220 - 22F 230 - 26D 26E - 26 278 - 27F 280 - 2AB 2A0 - 2A7 2A8 - 2E7 2E8 - 2EF 2F0 - 2F7 2F8 - 2FF 300 - 31F - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 54
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CHAPTER 2 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 56
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Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 58
following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by >SubMenu F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-1. BIOS Information 2-4 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 59
Name Model name of HDD0 (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master HDD0 Serial Number Serial number of HDD0 installed on primary IDE master ATAPI Model Name Model name of Optical device installed in system System BIOS Version System BIOS version VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 60
BIOS Main Parameter Description System Time BIOS system time in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Total memory available Available memory for video Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A 2-6 Acer M5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 61
of traditional POST screen Option: Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Option to boot system from LAN (local area network) Option: Enabled or Disabled F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST Option: Enabled or Disabled D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function Option: Enabled - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 62
Save and Exit Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Password on Boot Shows if password is required during system boot Disabled or Enabled 2-8 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 63
A through Z (Not Case Sensitive) 0-9 Numerical Characters. - Dash = Equal Sign [ Left Bracket ] Right Bracket . Period , Comma ; Semi-colon / Slash \ Back-slash + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-9 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 64
and confirm new password strings match, the Setup Notice dialog screen is shown (Figure 2-5). If it is not, go Passwords Do Not Match a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown ] 2-10 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 65
. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 0 1. Use the BIOS Setup Utility. 6. If current password and new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog is shown (Figure 2-10). If it is not shown, go to step 7. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 66
Changing a Password: Invalid Password a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown Password: Passwords Do Not Match a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 67
to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to Default F10 Save and Exit Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-13 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 68
. Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS utility without saving setup item changes to system. Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items. Discard Changes Load previous values of all setup items. Save Changes Save setup item changes to system. 2-14 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 69
programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before BIOS Flash utility is used. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 70
Flash Disk 2. 14. Change BIOS Boot Priority Order 4. Copy Z09_022.exe to USB device, and insert device into a system port. 5. Boot to DOS mode. 6. Execute Z09_022.exe to update BIOS. (Figure 2-15, where C: is the name of the USB drive) The system restarts after update is complete. 2-16 Acer M5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 71
Complete is shown. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown (Figure 2-17). Plug in the AC power to continue. Warning: No AC power connect Figure 2-17. AC Power Warning Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-17 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 72
access. 3. Double click the WinFlash executable. 4. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-18) ZRJ V0.05 ZRJ V0.08 Figure 2-18. InsydeFlash NOTE: NOTE: If the error message appears (Figure 2-19), check the system BIOS ROM-file size. 2-18 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 73
Figure 2-19. InsydeFlash Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-19 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 74
Remove Password Utilities 0 This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Remove HDD Password 0 Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD. Example: Password: 41499389 2-20 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 75
BIOS Password 0 If wrong supervisor password is entered three times, the System will halt! dialog is shown. (Figure 2-23) Figure 2-23. Supervisor Password Error 1. Press the Power button 2. Press the "[" key at Post. Figure 2-24. Enter "[" Key at Post Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 76
3. In the Boot Option Menu, select USB HDD: to boot from a USB device. NOTE: NOTE: The Password on Boot setting must be Disabled in BIOS setup. 4. At a DOS prompt, enter ClearSuPw.exe. (Figure 2-25) Figure 2-25. Clear Supervisor Password Utility 5. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is shown, - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 77
USB device in system. 2. Boot to DOS. 3. At the prompt, enter qdmi301.exe. To execute a specific function, select the associated menu number. (Figure 2-26) Figure 2-26. DMI Tools Main Menu Screen 4. Press 1 to modify asset tag key. (Figure 2-27) Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-23 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 78
Figure 2-27. Asset Tag Menu Item 5. Press 2 to modify the product number key. (Figure 2-28) Figure 2-28. Product Name Menu Item 6. Press 3 to modify serial number key. 2-24 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 79
Figure 2-29. Serial Number Menu Item 7. Press 4 to modify the 1394 GUID number key. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities 2-25 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
Figure 2-30. 1394 GUID Number Menu Item 8. Press 0 to exit. 2-26 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 81
any changes in the data to the EEPROM. C:\VEEPROM_ Figure 2-32. VEEPROM Command Prompt NOTE: NOTE: When using any of the write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 82
2-34) C:\MAC>mac.bat C:\MAC>eeprom w MAC.cfg Progress --> \ Write Data to EEPROM OK!! Figure 2-34. MAC.BAT 3. Reboot computer when process has completed. 2-28 Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG System Utilities - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 83
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Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. General Information 0 The product - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 86
Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Maintenance Procedures 3-4 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 87
Machine Disassembly 0 Getting Started 0 The flowchart (Figure 3-1) identifies sections illustrating the maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from the system and peripherals. (Figure 3-1) 2. Remove all cables from system. A Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3. Place system on a stable work surface. 3-5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 88
device 1. Locate ODD Module on lower cover. (Figure 3-1) 2. Remove screw. Figure 3-1. ODD Module Removal 3. Remove ODD module from lower cover. 4. Insert a thin tool in the manual eject hole to open the drive. 5. Remove the ODD bezel (Figure 3-2). 3-6 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 89
Figure 3-2. ODD Bezel Removal 6. Remove screws from the bracket. 7. Remove the bracket. Figure 3-3. ODD Bracket Removal ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2x2 2 B M2.5x5.0 1 3-7 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 90
Lower Cover Removal 0 The lower cover is attached to the mainboard. The lower cover screws are removed to allow access to: Top Cover Prerequisite: ODD Module Removal 1. Remove securing screw (Figure 3-1). ODD Screw Figure 3-1. Lower Cover Screw Removal 2. Turn the device over on a secure surface. 3. - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 91
Figure 3-2. Lower Cover Cabling ID Size A M2.5x5.0 Quantity 15 Screw Type 3-9 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 92
Keyboard Backlight Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Turn the top cover to expose the bottom. 2. Remove the Backlight module. Figure 3-1. Backlight Removal 3-10 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 93
Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Backlight Module Removal 1. Turn the top cover to expose the bottom. 2. Remove the screw(s). 3. Lift up the keyboard (Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. Keyboard Screw Removal ID Size M1.0 x 0.43 Quantity 40 Screw Type 3-11 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 94
Touch Pad Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Turn the top cover to expose the bottom. 2. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-1. T-pad Bracket Screw Removal 3. Remove the T-pad bracket. 4. Lift up the keyboard (Figure 3-2). Figure 3-2. T-pad Bracket Removal 3-12 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 95
ID Size M2.5 x 1 x 7 (Flat head) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-13 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 96
Audio Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Touch Pad Bracket Removal 1. Turn the top cover to expose the bottom. 2. Disconnect the FFC and adhesive strip. Figure 3-1. Audio Board FFC Removal 3. Remove the screw(s). 4. Remove the Audio Board. 3-14 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 97
Figure 3-2. Audio Board Screw Removal ID Size M2.5 x 1 x 7 (Flat head) Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-15 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 98
Audio Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Disconnect the FFC from the audio board. 2. Disconnect the MIC cable from the audio board. 3. Disconnect the HDD FFC from the audio board. 4. Disconnect the speaker cable from the audio board. Figure 3-1. Audio Board Cabling Removal 5. Remove - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 99
Figure 3-2. Audio Board Screws Removal 6. Remove the screw(s). 7. Remove the Audio Board. ID Size M2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-17 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 100
DIMM Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Locate DIMM module on mainboard. 2. Push module clips outwards. 3. Remove DIMM module from mainboard connector. Figure 3-1. DIMM Removal 3-18 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 101
RTC Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Locate RTC battery on mainboard. 2. Remove the RTC battery. Figure 3-1. Audio Board Cabling Removal 3. Remove RTC battery (D). + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. 3-19 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 102
Combo Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Remove the antenna cables. 2. Remove the screw(s). Aux Main Figure 3-1. Antenna Disconnection 3. Remove the module. Figure 3-2. Combo Module Removal 3-20 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 103
ID Size M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-21 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 104
Solid State Disk Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-1. Solid State Disk Screw Removal 2. Remove the Solid State Disk (SSD) module. Figure 3-2. Solid State Disk Removal 3-22 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 105
ID Size M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-23 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 106
MIC Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Disconnect the MIC cable. 2. Remove the cable. Figure 3-1. MIC Cabling Removal 3. Remove the MIC. Figure 3-2. MIC Module Removal 3-24 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 107
LCD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal 1. Disconnect the LVDS cable. Figure 3-1. LVDS Cable Removal 2. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-2. LCD Module Screws Removal 3-25 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 108
3. Remove LCD Module. Figure 3-3. LVDS Cable Removal ID Size A M2.5 x 2.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type B M2.5 x 2.5 3 3-26 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 109
Battery Pack Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. Move the MIC cable off the battery. It is not necessary to remove the MIC module. Figure 3-1. MIC Cabling Preparation 2. Disconnect the power cable. Figure 3-2. Power Cable Removal 3-27 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 110
3. Remove battery pack. NOTE: NOTE: Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Figure 3-3. Battery Battery Removal 3-28 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 111
Hard Disk Drive Removal 0 Prerequisite: Top Cover Removal Audio Board Removal 1. Disconnect the Audio Board FFC and move away. Figure 3-1. Audio FFC Preparation 2. Disconnect the HDD cable. Figure 3-2. HDD Cable Removal 3-29 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 112
3. Remove the screw(s). 4. Remove the HDD. Figure 3-3. HDD Removal 5. Remove the screw(s). NOTE: NOTE: There are two screws on the HDD bracket. 6. Remove the HDD bracket. Figure 3-4. HDD Bracket Screws Removal 3-30 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 113
ID Size A M2.0 x 2.0 B M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type 2 3-31 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 114
LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Place LCD module on a clean dry surface. 2. Grasp the corner of the bezel and remove. 3. Continue to remove the bezel as shown (Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. LCD Bezel Removal 4. Remove the bezel. Figure 3-2. LCD Bezel Removal Continued 3-32 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 115
Fan Thermal Assembly Removal 0 ! CAUTION: Make sure the system has cooled before removing the termal assembly to avoid injury. Prerequisite: LCD Module 1. Disconnect the fan cable. 2. Loosen the screw(s). Figure 3-1. Fan/Thermal Screw Removal 3. Remove the assembly. 3-33 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 116
Figure 3-2. Fan/Thermal Assembly Removal 3-34 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 117
LCD Hinge Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Locate the hinges. Figure 3-1. LVDS Cable Removal 2. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-2. LCD Hinge Screws Removal 3-35 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 118
ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 3 (Flathead) B M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 3 (Flathead) 3-36 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 119
LCD Bracket Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Hinge Removal 1. Remove the screw(s). 2. Remove the bracket. Figure 3-1. LCD Bracket Removal ID Size Quantity M2.0 x 0.5 x 7 2 (flathead) Screw Type 3-37 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 120
LCD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Hinge Removal 1. Place the LCD on a clean flat surface. Figure 3-1. LCD Panel Removal 2. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-2. LCD Panel Screws Removal 3-38 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 121
3. Slide the panel down to release from the panel cover. unlocked position Figure 3-3. LCD Panel Unlock 4. Remove the panel. Figure 3-4. LCD Panel Removal 3-39 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 122
ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 2 (flathead) 3-40 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 123
LCD LVDS Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the panel. Figure 3-1. LVDS Cable Removal 2. Disconnect LVDS connector from the panel. 3. Disconnect the cable from the panel inner bracket. 4. Remove the LVDS cable. Figure 3-2. LVDS Cable Removal 3-41 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 124
CCD Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Module Removal 1. Locate the CCD module on the back of the LCD panel. 2. Remove module and disconnect from cable. Figure 3-1. CCD Cable Removal 3. Remove the module. 3-42 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 125
Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Removal of Combo Module, Audio Board, HDD, SSD Module, DIMM, Battery Pack, Fan/Thermal Assembly, and LCD Module 1. Clear the antenna cables and position them out of the way. 2. Remove the screw(s). Figure 3-1. Mainboard Screw Removal 3. Remove the mainboard. 3-43 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 126
Figure 3-2. Mainboard Removal + IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for board disposal. ID Size M2.5 x 3.0 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3-44 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 127
Antenna Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate the antenna cables. 2. Gently remove the cabling. Figure 3-1. Antenna Cabling Removal 3. Remove the antennas Figure 3-2. Antenna Removal 3-45 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 128
Speaker Modules Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate the speaker cables. Figure 3-1. Speaker Location 2. Remove the speaker (L/R) modules. Figure 3-2. Speaker Removal 3. Remove the speaker cabling. 3-46 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 129
Machine Assembly 0 ODD Module Installation 0 1. Install the ODD bezel. Figure 3-1. ODD Bezel Removal 2. Install the ODD the bracket. 3. Secure with the screw(s). A Figure 3-2. ODD Bracket Removal 4. Install ODD module in lower cover. 5. Install and secure with screw. 3-47 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 130
B Figure 3-3. ODD Module Installation ODD Bottom ID Size Quantity Screw Type A M2x2 2 B M2.5x5.0 1 3-48 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 131
Lower Cover Installation 0 1. Connect the cabling to the main unit. Figure 3-1. Lower Cover Cabling Installation 2. Turn the device to expose the bottom lower cover. 3. Secure with screw(s), Figure 3-2. ODD Screw A Figure 3-2. Lower Cover Screw Intallation 3-49 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 132
ID Size A M2.5x5.0 Quantity 15 Screw Type 3-50 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
Keyboard Backlight Installation 0 1. Install the keyboard module. 2. Align the Backlight module with the keyboard plate. Figure 3-1. Backlight and Keyboard Alignment 3. Install the Backlight module. Figure 3-2. Backlight Installation 3-51 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 134
Keyboard Installation 0 1. Place the keyboard on the top cover. 2. Secure with screw(s), Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Keyboard Installation 3. Align the mylar strip and install in place. 4. Turn the device over on a secure surface. ID Size M1.0 x 0.43 Quantity 40 Screw Type 3-52 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 135
Touch Pad Bracket Installation 0 1. Insert the T-pad bracket and align the screw holes on the bracket and top cover. 2. Secure with screw(s), Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. T-pad Bracket Installation ID Size M2.5 x 1 x 7 (Flat head) Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-53 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 136
Audio Module Installation 0 1. Insert the Audio Board and align the screw holes on the module and top cover. 2. Secure with screw(s), Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Audio Board Installation 3. Insert the FFC into the module. 4. Secure with the adhesive. Figure 3-2. T-pad FFC Intallation ID Size M2.5 x - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 137
Audio Board Installation 0 1. Insert the Audio Board and align the screw holes on the module and chassis. Figure 3-1. Audio Board Installation 2. Secure with screw(s). 3. Connect the FFC to the audio board. 4. Connect the MIC cable to the audio board. 5. Connect the HDD FFC to the audio board. 6. - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 138
Figure 3-2. Audio Board Screws Removal ID Size M2.0 x 3.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-56 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 139
DIMM Installation 0 1. Connect DIMM module to mainboard connector. 2. Push down on module until clips lock in place. Figure 3-1. DIMM Installation 3-57 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 140
RTC Installation 0 1. Locate RTC socket on the mainboard. 2. Place RTC module on mainboard. Figure 3-1. RTC Installation 3-58 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 141
Combo Module Installation 0 1. Align the module with the mainboard. 2. Install the module and hold down in place. Figure 3-1. Combo Module Installation 3. Secure with screw(s). 4. Connect the antenna cables. Aux Main Figure 3-2. Antenna Connection ID Size M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 142
Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation 0 1. Locate the SSD connector on the mainboard. 2. Insert the board and hold down. Figure 3-1. Solid State Disk Installation 3. Secure with screw(s). Figure 3-2. Solid State Disk Screw Installation 3-60 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 143
ID Size M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-61 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 144
MIC Installation 0 1. Insert the MIC into the chassis. Figure 3-1. MIC Installation 2. Place the cable along the battery. 3. Connect the MIC cable. Figure 3-2. MIC Cable Connection 3-62 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 145
Audio Board Installation 0 1. Align the LCD module with the chassis and install the LCD module. Figure 3-1. LCD Module Installation 2. Secure with screw(s). A B Figure 3-2. LCD Module Screws Removal 3. Connect the LVDS cable. 3-63 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 146
Figure 3-3. Audio Board Screws Removal ID Size A M2.5 x 2.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type B M2.5 x 2.5 3 3-64 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 147
Battery Pack Installation 0 1. Position the battery pack in the chassis. 2. Install the battery pack. Figure 3-1. Battery Pack Installation 3. Connect the power cable. Figure 3-2. Power Cable Connection 4. Replace MIC cable to its position. 3-65 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 148
Figure 3-3. MIC Cable Positioning 3-66 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 149
Hard Disk Drive Installation 0 1. Install the HDD carrier on the HDD. 2. Secure with the screw(s). A Figure 3-1. HDD Bracket Installation 3. Install the HDD in the chassis. 4. Secure with the screw(s). B Figure 3-2. HDD Screw Installation 3-67 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 150
5. Connect the HDD cable connector. 6. Connect the Audio Board FFC. Figure 3-3. Cable Connections ID Size A M2.0 x 2.0 Quantity 2 Screw Type B M2.0 x 2.0 2 3-68 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 151
Audio Board Installation 0 1. Align the bezel with the module and install. Figure 3-1. LCD Bezel Installation 2. Move around the bezel and press down to secure. Figure 3-2. LCD Bezel Removal NOTE: NOTE: Bezel locks in place easily. If there is any resistance, make sure the LVDS cable is correctly - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
Fan Thermal Assembly Installation 0 + IMPORTANT: Apply suitable thermal grease and make sure all thermal pads are in place before replacing module. ! CAUTION: Thermal grease can damage mainboard. Use caution when applying. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 Remove all - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 153
5 6 14 32 Figure 3-2. Fan/Thermal Screw Removal 3-71 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 154
Audio Board Installation 1. Align the hinges with the LCD cover. 2. Secure with the screw(s). A 0 B left hinge right hinge Figure 3-1. LCD Hinge Screws Installation ID Size Quantity A M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 3 (Flathead) B M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 3 (Flathead) Screw Type 3-72 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 155
LCD Bracket Installation 0 1. Align the bracket in the LCD cover. 2. Install the bracket. 3. Secure with the screw(s). Figure 3-1. LCD Bracket Installation ID Size Quantity M2.0 x 0.5 x 7 2 (flathead) Screw Type 3-73 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 156
LCD Panel Installation 0 1. Align the LCD panel with the chassis and install the panel. Figure 3-1. LCD Module Installation 2. Position the LCD correctly and slide up to lock in place. correct installation alignment correct installation alignment Figure 3-2. LCD Module Screws Removal 3. Slide the - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 157
Figure 3-3. LCD Panel Insatllation ID Size Quantity A M2.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 2 (flathead) Screw Type 3-75 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 158
LVDS Installation 0 1. Insert the cable into the panel inner bracket. Figure 3-1. LCD Module Installation 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel connector. 3. Attach the securing adhesive. Figure 3-2. LVDS Connection 4. Insert the LVDS cable in the panel cover. 3-76 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 159
Figure 3-3. LVDS Alignment 3-77 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 160
CCD Installation 0 1. Connect the cable to the CCD module. Figure 3-1. CCD Cable Installation 2. Install the CCD module. Figure 3-2. CCD Module Installation 3-78 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 161
Mainboard Installation 0 1. Position the I/O ports on the mainboard in the chassis. 2. Install the mainboard and slide down over the chassis screw holes. Figure 3-1. Mainboard Installation 3. Install the screw(s). Figure 3-2. Mainboard Screw Installation 3-79 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 162
ID Size M2.5 x 3.0 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3-80 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 163
Antenna Installation 0 1. Position the antennas in the chassis. 2. Install the antennas. Figure 3-1. Antenna Installation 3. Install the cabling in the chassis. Figure 3-2. Antenna Cabling Installation 3-81 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 164
Speaker Installation 0 1. Install a single speaker. 2. Insert the cabling in the chassis. guide pin guide pin Figure 3-1. Right Speaker Installation 3. Continue to install the cabling in the chassis. Figure 3-2. Speaker Cabling Installation 4. Install the second speaker. 3-82 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 165
guide pin Figure 3-3. Left Speaker Installation 5. Install the remaining cabling in the chassis. guide pin Figure 3-4. Speaker Cabling Installation 3-83 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 166
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are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 169
Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check software. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 170
illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Connect an video appears on the external display only, refer to LCD Failure. Troubleshooting 4-5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 171
under Other Devices 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts. 9. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 172
LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following: Figure 1-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 173
Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Figure 1-4. Keyboard Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 174
Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Figure 1-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 175
Problems 0 Perform the following: 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume 4-10 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 176
software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date. 11. Reinstall the Operating System. 12. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 177
hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select Set up microphone. Select the microphone type from the list and click Next. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the test. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 178
, click Next. d. Select Repair your computer. e. When the System Recovery Options screen appears, click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. g. Select Startup Repair. NOTE: NOTE: Startup Repair - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 179
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 180
RAM PCIE MMIO Base Address initial CPU Generic MSR initialization Setup CPU speed Cache as RAM test Tune CPU frequency ratio to maximum level Setup BIOS ROM cache Troubleshooting 4-15 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 181
PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory PEI 84 Recovery device Initialization PEI 85 Found Recovery image PEI 86 Recovery image not found PEI 87 Load Recovery Image completed PEI 88 Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image 4-16 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 182
Service DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE 53 SATA Controller earlyInitialization DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 183
Description BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS 17 Video device initialization BDS - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 184
driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS 1D Display logo or system information BDS 1E IDE controller initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver system - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 185
Legacy OS. BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash. BDS_START_SDHC_BUS BDS 36 SDHC Boot Device POST_BDS FB UEFI Boot Start Image POST_BDS FD Legacy 16 boot entry POST_BDS to restore system configuration PEI C5 Restore system configuration stage1 4-20 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 186
system S3 resume PEI C9 Start to restore system configuration in SMM PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete PEI CB Back S5 ASL E1 System wakeup from S1 ASL E3 System wakeup from S3 ASL E4 System wakeup from S4 device in SMM SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial SMM 0xA6 OS call - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 187
speed device DDT Cable Transmission Error (Get descriptor fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set Debug mode fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set address fail) 4-22 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 188
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 189
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3. CN10 Fan con 5. CN12 Keyboard con 7. CN14 TPM con 9. JDIM1 DIMM con 11. CN8 ODD con 13. HE1 Hall IC 15. CN2 LAN con 17. CN6 SSD HDD con Item 2. 4. 6. 8. 10. 12. 14. 16. 18. Description CN9 HDD con CN11 Audio con CN13 Card reader con PJ2 Battery con BT1 RTC CN7 eDP - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 191
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CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 193
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provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG. Refer to number changes will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For Acer Authorized Service Providers, the Acer office may have a different part number code from those - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
Diagram No. 1 Mainboard 2 Top assembly 3 Base assembly 4 LCD 5 HDD 6 SSD Description P/N NB.M0J11.004 LK.14008.014 KH.32007.016 KN.0200Q.002 6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 196
Table 1-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. Description 7 ODD 8 WL/BT AGN 9 RAM 10 Battery Lithium 11 Keyboard P/N KU.0080D.064 NI.23600.100 KN.2GB03.025 KT.00303.002 NK.I1417.01Y FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 197
sub assembly 2. LCD cover sub assembly 3. Camera module 4. Cable assembly GLE Cable assembly FOX Cable assembly MEC Cable assembly LNT P/N NC.21411.00D 6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 198
Table 1-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. Description P/N 5. Left Hinge SZS Left Hinge GYI Left Hinge AJP 6. Right Hinge SZS Right Hinge GYI Right Hinge AJP 7. LCD LK.14008.014 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 199
profile LF Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow A065R035L / A11-065N1A, LV5, low profile LF BATTERY Battery SANYO AP12A3i, for 7.5mm embedded type Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON P/N AP.06501. .23600.102 NC.23611.003 NI.23600.103 6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 200
3 PIN BLACK POWER CORD AU W/LABEL (3 PIN) POWER CORD AF-S (INDIA) CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel Core i3 2367M BGA 1.4G 17W CPU Intel Core i3 i7 i7-3517U BGA 1.9G 1600 17W Ivy Bridge DVD RW DRIVE ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA P/N 27 Replaceable Unit) List 6-9 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 201
HARD DISK DRIVE Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF KN.0200Q.002 Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 128GB SDSA5DK-128G LF+HF KF.1280D.002 Flash Disk Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 256GB LMT-256M3M KF.2560L.001 LF+HF Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 256GB SD5SF2-256G(X100) LF+HF KN.2560D.007 Flash Disk - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 202
Table 1-3. FRU List (Continued) Category Description KEYBOARD K/B(TAIWAN)Z09(AEZ09#00,3A)86,API,BK K/B(GREEK)Z09(AEZ09+00,3A)86,API,BK K/B(THAI)Z09(AEZ09-00,3A)86,API, ,CNY KB(GREEK)Z09(AEZ09+00,3A)86,NON BL,CNY KB(THAI)Z09(AEZ09-00,3A)86,NONBL,CNY FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List P/N 6-11 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 203
,3A)87NONBL,CNY KB(SCAND)Z09(AEZ09X00,3A)87,NON BL,CNY KB(KOREA)Z09(AEZ09Y00,3A)86,NON BL,CNY LCD LED LCD LPL 14'' WXGA Glare LP140WH7-TSA1 LF LK.14008.014 200nit 16ms 500:1 (Open cell) (eDP) 6-12 FRU (Field - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 204
.009 KN.4GB0B.015 KN.4GB07.001 KN.4GB0G.012 KN.2GB09.012 KN.4GB09.005 MAINBOARD Mainboard M5-481T LF HR/1.4G,H2G/UMA Mainboard M5-481T LF CR/1.8G,H2G/UMA Mainboard M5-481TG LF (HR/1.6G,H2G/N13PL,H1G NB.M0J11.004 NB.M0J11.005 NB.M0K11.007 SPEAKER Mainboard - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 205
) IRON S.P EI2 SCREW M2.0*2.5-I(NI)(NYLOK) KIT S.P. P/N 86.A08V7.004 86.S0207.001 86.EDM07.003 86.TDY07.001 86.TPK07.002 86.TADV7.001 6-14 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 206
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 207
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-32364 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.001 RO WW M5-481T-32364 VN G52Mass NX.M0JSV.001 AAP M5-481T-32364 VN G34Mass NX.M0JSV.002 AAP M5-481T-33214 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.002 WW M5-481T-32364 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.001 PA Description M5-481T-32364G34Mass W7HP64ASWW1 MC UMACss_3U 2*2G/320+F20G/3L4 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 209
EM W7HP64EMASCL3 MC UMACss_3U 2G+4G/500_L+F20G/3L4.85/ 2R/CB_Atheros WB222_HD_Wiping Cloth_AL_PT21SP1 M5-481T-323a6G52Mass W7HP64ASUS1 MC UMACss_3U 2G+4G/500_L+F20G/3L4.85/ 2R/CB_Atheros WB222_HD_Wiping Cloth_AL_FRBESP1 M5-481T-53316G34Mass EM W7HP64EMASBR2 MC UMACss_3U 2G+4G/320+F20G/3L4.85/2R - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 210
481T-32364 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.001 M5-481T-323a4 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.002 BOM Name CPU M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32367MB M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32367MB M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32367MB M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci33217UB M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32367MB M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32377MB Model Definition and Configuration - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 211
-481T-53316 CL G52Mass NX.M0JAL.001 M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci53317UB M5-481T-323a6 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.004 M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci32377MB M5-481T-53316 BR G34Mass NX.M0JAL.002 M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci53317UB M5-481T-53316 BR G52Mass NX.M0JAL.003 M5-481T_UMACss_3U Ci53317UB M5-481T-323a4 ACLA-ES NX.M0JAL - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 212
Table 7-4. VRAM and Memory 1 Model Country P/N M5-481T-32364 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.001 N M5-481T-32364 VN G52Mass NX.M0JSV.001 N M5-481T-32364 VN G34Mass NX.M0JSV.002 N M5-481T-33214 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.002 N M5-481T-32364 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.001 N M5-481T-323a4 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.002 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 213
256x16*4) Table 7-5. Memory 2 and HDD1 Model Country P/N M5-481T-32364 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.001 M5-481T-32364 VN G52Mass NX.M0JSV.001 M5-481T-32364 VN G34Mass NX.M0JSV.002 M5-481T-33214 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.002 M5-481T-32364 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.001 M5-481T-323a4 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.002 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 214
.4KS_4K Table 7-6. HDD 2 and ODD Model Country P/N M5-481T-32364 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.001 M5-481T-32364 VN G52Mass NX.M0JSV.001 M5-481T-32364 VN G34Mass NX.M0JSV.002 M5-481T-33214 WW G34Mass N9.M0JWW.002 M5-481T-32364 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.001 M5-481T-323a4 US G52Mass NX.M0JAA.002 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 215
-53316 BR G34Mass NX.M0JAL.002 HM77 M5-481T-53316 BR G52Mass NX.M0JAL.003 HM77 M5-481T-323a4 ACLA-ES NX.M0JAL.004 HM77 G52Mass M5-481T-53314 ACLA-ES NX.M0JAL.005 HM77 G52Mass M5-481T-53316 CA G52Mass NX.M0JAA.006 HM77 Battery 3CELL4.85 3CELL4.85 3CELL4.85 3CELL4.85 3CELL4 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 216
RO and Description Model Country P/N M5-481TG-3236 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.001 RO CN M5-481TG-3321 WW 2G34Mass N9.M0KWW.001 WW M5-481TG-5246 GCTWN 4G52Mass NX.M0KTA.001 TWN M5-481TG-5246 MY 6G12Mass NX.M0KSM.001 AAP M5-481TG-5246 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.005 AAP M5-481TG-5331 GCTWN 4G25Mass - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 217
481TG-5331 HK 6G25Mass NX.M0KCF.003 CN M5-481TG-5331 SG 6G52Mass NX.M0KSG.001 AAP M5-481TG-5331 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.001 AAP M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G52Mass NX.M0KCF.001 CN M5-481TG-7351 TH 6G12Mass NX.M0KST.004 AAP Description M5-481TG-53314G52Mass EM W7HP64EMASPH1 MC N13PLP1GBCss_3V5U 2*2G/500 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 218
Table 7-8. RO and Description (Continued) Model Country P/N RO M5-481TG-7351 SG 6G52Mass NX.M0KSG.002 AAP M5-481TG-7351 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.002 AAP M5-481TG-7351 GCTWN 6G52Mass NX.M0KTA.003 TWN M5-481TG-7351 AU/NZ 6G25Mass NX.M0KSA.001 AAP M5-481TG-5331 AU/NZ 6G25Mass NX.M0KSA.002 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 219
-481TG-3236 WW 6G34Mass N9.M0KWW.002 WW M5-481TG-5246 WW 6G52Mass N9.M0KWW.003 WW M5-481TG-5331 WW 6G52Mass N9.M0KWW.004 WW M5-481TG-7351 WW 6G25Mass N9.M0KWW.005 WW M5-481TG-5246 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.002 CN Description M5-481TG-53316G52Mass W7HP64ASTW1 MC N13PLP1GBCss_3V5U 2G+4G/500+F20G - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 220
-3236 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.003 AAP M5-481TG-7351 WW 4G25Mass N9.M0KWW.008 WW M5-481TG-7351 WW 4G25Mass N9.M0KWW.007 WW M5-481TG-5331 US 6G52Mass NX.M0KAA.001 PA M5-481TG-5331 US 4G52Mass NX.M0KAA.002 PA Description M5-481TG-53314G52Mass W7HB64SCASCN1 MC N13PLP1GBCss_3V5U 2*2G/500_L+F20G - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 221
M0KTA.002 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci53317UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-5331 PH 4G52Mass NX.M0KSP.001 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci53317UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G12Mass NX.M0KCF.002 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci53317UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G25Mass NX.M0KCF.003 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci53317UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-5331 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 222
Country P/N BOM Name CPU M5-481TG-7351 TH 6G12Mass NX.M0KST.004 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci73517UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-7351 SG 6G52Mass NX.M0KSG.002 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci73517UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-7351 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.002 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci73517UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-7351 GCTWN 6G52Mass NX - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 223
) Model Country P/N BOM Name CPU M5-481TG-5331 US 4G52Mass NX.M0KAA.002 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci53317UB ss_3V5U M5-481TG-7351 ACLA-ES NX.M0KAL.001 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci73517UB 4G52Mass ss_3V5U M5-481TG-3236 WW 4G25Mass N9.M0KWW.006 M5-481TG_N13PLP1GBC Ci32367MB ss_3V5U Table 7-10. LCD - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 224
Table 7-10. LCD and VGA Chip (Continued) Model Country P/N LCD M5-481TG-7351 GCTWN 6G52Mass NX.M0KTA.003 NLED14WXGAGSOP M5-481TG-7351 AU/NZ 6G25Mass NX.M0KSA.001 NLED14WXGAGSOP M5-481TG-5331 AU/NZ 6G25Mass NX.M0KSA.002 NLED14WXGAGSOP M5-481TG-5331 MY 6G12Mass NX.M0KSM.002 NLED14WXGAGSOP - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 225
Table 7-11. VRAM and Memory 1 Model Country P/N VRAM M5-481TG-3236 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.001 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-3321 WW 2G34Mass N9.M0KWW.001 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-5246 GCTWN 4G52Mass NX.M0KTA.001 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-5246 MY 6G12Mass NX.M0KSM.001 1G-DDR5 (64 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 226
Table 7-11. VRAM and Memory 1 (Continued) Model Country P/N VRAM M5-481TG-5331 MY 6G52Mass NX.M0KSM.003 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-5331 GCTWN 6G52Mass NX.M0KTA.004 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-3236 WW 6G34Mass N9.M0KWW.002 1G-DDR5 (64*32*4) M5-481TG-5246 WW 6G52Mass N9.M0KWW.003 1G-DDR5 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 227
-481TG-5246 MY 6G12Mass NX.M0KSM.001 SO4GBIII M5-481TG-5246 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.005 SO4GBIII M5-481TG-5331 GCTWN 4G25Mass NX.M0KTA.002 SO2GBIII M5-481TG-5331 PH 4G52Mass NX.M0KSP.001 SO2GBIII M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G12Mass NX.M0KCF.002 SO4GBIII M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G25Mass NX.M0KCF.003 SO4GBIII - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 228
FM0256S3 FM0256S3 N500GB5.4KS_4K N500GB5.4KS_4K N500GB5.4KS_4K FM0256S3 Table 7-13. HDD 2 and ODD Model Country P/N HDD 2 (GB) M5-481TG-3236 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.001 FM0020S2 M5-481TG-3321 WW 2G34Mass N9.M0KWW.001 FM0020S2 ODD NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 Model Definition and Configuration 7-23 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 229
HDD 2 and ODD (Continued) Model Country P/N HDD 2 (GB) M5-481TG-5246 GCTWN 4G52Mass NX.M0KTA.001 FM0020S2 M5-481TG-5246 MY 6G12Mass NX.M0KSM.001 N M5-481TG-5246 TH 6G52Mass NX.M0KST.005 FM0020S2 M5-481TG-5331 GCTWN NX.M0KTA.002 N 4G25Mass M5-481TG-5331 PH 4G52Mass NX.M0KSP.001 FM0020S2 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 230
NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 NSM8XS9.0 Table 7-14. NB Chipset, Battery and Adapter Model Country P/N NB Chipset Battery M5-481TG-3236 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.001 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-3321 WW 2G34Mass N9.M0KWW.001 HM77 3CELL4.85 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 231
Table 7-14. NB Chipset, Battery and Adapter (Continued) Model Country P/N NB Chipset Battery M5-481TG-5331 GCTWN 4G25Mass NX.M0KTA.002 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-5331 PH 4G52Mass NX.M0KSP.001 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G12Mass NX.M0KCF.002 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-5331 HK 6G25Mass - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 232
Table 7-14. NB Chipset, Battery and Adapter (Continued) Model Country P/N NB Chipset Battery M5-481TG-5246 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.002 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-5331 CN 4G52Mass NX.M0KCN.003 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-7351 GCTWN 4G25Mass N9.M0KTW.001 HM77 3CELL4.85 M5-481TG-3236 TH 6G52Mass - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 233
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for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG. Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Test Compatible Components 8-3 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 237
Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG 0 Table 8-1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG Vendor Type Description 2nd HDD 60003533 YOSUN FM0020S2 Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF Accessory 10000981 MISC Acer HDMI(A) to Acer QFN-48 Battery 10001063 SONY 3CELL4.85 Battery SONY ID:AP12A4i - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 238
Table 8-1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description P/N CPU Ivy Bridge KC.35101.7UM HDD 10001079 SYNNEX FM0128S3 Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 128GB SDSA5DK-128G LF+HF KF.1280D.002 10001079 SYNNEX FM0128S3 Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 128GB SD5SF2-128G(X100) LF+HF - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 239
Table 8-1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG ( Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 256GB LMT-256M3M LF+HF firmware:VZC2 Keyboard 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B AF4S Internal 14 Standard 104KS Black UK Y2010 Acer Legend 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B AF4S Internal 14 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 240
Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B AF4S Internal 14 Standard 104KS Black German Y2010 Acer Legend 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B AF4S Internal 14 Standard 104KS Black French Y2010 Acer - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 241
Table 8-1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description P/N 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B NK.I1413.00J AF4S Internal 14 Standard 107KS Black Japanese Y2010 Acer Legend 10001044 CHICONY AF4S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF4S_A10B AF4S Internal 14 Standard - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 242
Table 8-1. Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG (Continued) Vendor Type Description P/N MEM HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE KU.0080D.064 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA SB Chipset 9999995 ONE N N TIME VENDER KI.22800.011 Touchpad 10000981 MISC CP4ISV1M Elantech Touchpad CP4ISV1M NC.24611 - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 243
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CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information - Acer Aspire M5-481PT | Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 245
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