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    Aspire 5515 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5515 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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    , manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
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    are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives
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    it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
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    VI
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    Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Your Acer Notebook tour 4 Front View 4 Closed Front View 5 Rear View 5 Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery
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    Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 VIII
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    145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components 161 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 162 Online Support Information 163
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    Table of Contents X
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    System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • System Memory • Display and graphics • Storage subsystem • Audio • Dimensions and Weight • Communication • Privacy control • Power subsystem • Special keys
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    I/O interface • Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 2 Chapter 1
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    Block Diagram Mini card Thermal Sensor ADM1032ARM CRT LCD CONN PCIE X1 PCIE X1 Clock Generator ALC268 AMP & Audio Jack APA2057 Realtek RTL8102EL RJ45 CONN Power On/Off CKT / LID switch / Power OK CKT DC/DC Interface CKT. LED RTC CKT. Power Circuit DC/DC LPC BUS ENE KB926 SATA HDD Conn
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    8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for sound recording. Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Wireless LAN
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    when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Icon Rear View Item Latch Description Locks and releases the
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    in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3
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    a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when when the computer is off. DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter Chapter 1 7
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    View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Hard disk bay Battery lock Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk
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    The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Lights up when Num Lock is
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    TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to
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    when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. The
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    keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected
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    Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power
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    word processor. 2. Hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word
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    Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
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    Temperature Core 0 Core 1 Fan Speed (rpm) SPL Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4
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    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 Supports DIMM voltage Cache Features Specification On Board 0 MB 2 2 GB 4 GB DDR SODIMM DDR II 667/800 SDRAM +1.8V 512KB cache on
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    Item Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements
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    Specification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory (1000MHz HT supported) • AMD
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    number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration LCD 14.1" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch
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    Chapter 1 21
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    Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when
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    Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter CPU Type
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    Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [17:02:07] [09/09/2008] 633
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    screen allows the user PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XPnP Configuration XVideo Display Configuration XAdvanced [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement
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    IDE Controller. Enable On chip SATA. Select the SATA Mode. Enable or disable the SATA Smbus Interface. Enable or disable USB hardware. Enable support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus. Determines which peripheral devices can be booted. NOTE: Changes to this setting can cause the system to halt during
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    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to
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    Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When
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    . 6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the
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    Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet: C State Confiuration [Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable Cool
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    This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order
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    Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Item Specific Help Exit
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    before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system
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    PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE0 : USB FDD : 6. USB KEY : 7. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown. Chapter 2 33
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    4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. 34 Chapter 2
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    flash32.exe. If more than one file is present the computer will blue screen. 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. The Destination Directory screen displays. 2. Click Start. A warning screen displays. 3. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. 4. When the process is complete
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    in the wrong HDD password three time, HDD password error code displays on the screen. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: Code, and press . 3. Make a note of one of the displayed passwords, for example B99TPK0, as shown. 4. Power off the system by holding down the power
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    Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: 1. Key in bios_pw 14452 0 2. Select one string from the list. Chapter 2 37
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    string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1, 2, or 3 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function
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    system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom • dmitools /wp xxxx
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    40 Chapter 2
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    IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist
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    Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery
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    and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the
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    release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the six screws from the memory and HDD covers. Step Memory Cover Size M2.5*10 HDD Cover M2.5*10 Quantity
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    3. Carefully open the memory cover. 4. Remove the HDD cover as shown. Chapter 3 45
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    Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Insert a screw driver as shown, and gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive module
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    5. Remove the three screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step ODD Bracket Size M2.5*5 Quantity 3 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. Screw Type Chapter 3 47
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    7. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. 48 Chapter 3
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    Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory Module cover See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the
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    Removing the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the Memory cover. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 3. Pull back the protective cover to expose the WLAN board as shown. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables
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    6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure the cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent damage. Chapter 3 51
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    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Remove the HDD cover, See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 3. Use the pull-tab to pull and lift the
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    4. Remove the four screws securing the hard disk to the carrier in reverse numerical order, from 4 to 1. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 53
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    Removing the CPU Fan 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on page 44. 2. Remove the two screws securing the CPU Fan to the mainboard. Step CPU Fan Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 3. Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from the mainboard. Screw Type 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the chassis. 54 Chapter 3
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    reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module. 3 2 1 4 Step Thermal Module Size CPU_SCREW_SPRIN 4 Quantity Screw Type 3. Insert a screw driver under the Thermal Module, as shown, and gently separate the module from the CPU. 4. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the
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    Mainboard Rem ove Microphone Rem ove CPU Rem ove Speaker Module Screw List Step Keyboard LCD Module Upper Cover TouchPad Bracket Mainboard Speaker Module Screw M2*3 M2.5*10 M2.5*15 M2 .N2702.007 86.N2702.003 86.N2702.004 86.N2702.003 86.N2702.002 86.N2702.007 86.N2702.007 86.N2702.001 86.N2702
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    Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that you only use your fingers to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. Lift the Switch Cover from the right side first as shown. 3. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. Chapter 3 57
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    the keyboard as shown. Step Keyboard Size M2*3 Quantity 2 3. Lift the keyboard away from the chassis as shown. Screw Type 4. Move the keyboard toward the LCD panel to expose the FFC cable. 58 Chapter 3
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    5. Open the cable retainer and disconnect the FFC cable from the mainboard. 6. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis. Chapter 3 59
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    Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the bottom of the chassis. Step LCD Module Size M2.5*10 Quantity 2 4. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channel as shown. Screw Type
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    5. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the power and camera cables from the mainboard. Chapter 3 61
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    6. Remove the antenna cable from the cable channel and pull it all the way through the chassis as shown. 7. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module. Step LCD Module (red callout) LCD Module (green callout) Size M2.5*15 M2.5*10 Quantity 2 2 62 Screw Type Chapter 3
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    8. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. Chapter 3 63
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    Removing the Upper Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 60. 3. Turn the computer over. Remove the eleven screws on the bottom panel. Step Upper Cover (red callout) Upper Cover (green callout)
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    5. Disconnect the TouchPad cable from the mainboard as shown. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available to prevent damage. 6. Starting on the left side of the casing, pry the upper and lower cases apart as
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    7. Work along the casing toward the right side, prying apart the casing. 8. Remove the upper cover as shown. 66 Chapter 3
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    Removing the TouchPad Mylar Cover 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Gently peel the protective cover away from the TouchPad Bracket as shown. 3. Remove the mylar from the upper cover as shown. Chapter 3 67
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    Removing the TouchPad Bracket 1. See "Removing the TouchPad Mylar Cover" on page 67. 2. Remove the single screw from TouchPad bracket. Step TouchPad Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 1 3. Remove the adhesive strip from the TouchPad as shown. Screw Type 4. Release the FFC locking latch and remove the
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    5. Lift the right edge of the TouchPad bracket first to clear the securing clips and remove it as shown. Removing the TouchPad 1. See "Removing the TouchPad Bracket" on page 68. 2. Push the TouchPad upward from underneath the casing as shown. Chapter 3 69
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    Removing the Switch Board 1. See See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Locate the Switch Board at the rear of the chassis. 3. Lift the Switch Board upward to disconnect the interface and remove it from the chassis. 70 Chapter 3
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    Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Switch Board" on page 70. 2. Remove the six securing screws from the Mainboard. Step Mainboard (red callout) Mainboard (green callout) Size M2*3 M2.5*3 Quantity 5 1 Screw Type 3. Remove the two adhesive strips from the Speaker and MIC connectors.
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    4. Disconnect the Speaker and MIC cables as shown. 5. Ease out the casing to release the I/O ports from the rear of the chassis and lift the mainboard upward. 6. Remove the mainboard from the chassis, in the direction of the arrow, and place it on a clean, dust-free surface. 72 Chapter 3
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    Removing the Internal Microphone 1. See See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 71. 2. Remove the adhesive strips holding the MIC cable in place. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel as shown. 4. Remove the MIC from the chassis as shown. Chapter 3 73
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    Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 71. 2. Remove the adhesive tape from the speaker cable. 3. Remove the two screws from the speaker modules. NOTE: The left and right speaker module securing screws differ slightly in length. Ensure the correct screw is used for each
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    4. Remove the left side speaker from the chassis as shown. 5. Ensure the speaker cable is clear of any obstructions or adhesive strips. 6. Remove the right side speaker from the chassis and lift the entire speaker assembly clear of the chassis. Chapter 3 75
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    Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 55. 2. Pull the CPU socket release lever outward to clear the securing clips. k 3. Lift the CPU socket release lever to the vertical position as shown. 4. Remove the CPU from the socket as shown. IMPORTANT:The pins on the underside of the
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    Rem ove Camera Module Rem ove Antennas Screw List Step LCD Bezel Inverter Board Camera Module LCD Panel LCD Brackets Antenna Screw M2.5*6 M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*6 M2*3 M2.5*3 Quantity 4 2 1 2 8 2 Part No. 86.N2702.002 86.N2702.002 86.N2702.007 86.N2702.002 86.N2702.007 86.N2702.001 Chapter 3 77
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    " on page 60. 2. Remove the two upper and two lower bezel screw caps and screws. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3. Starting from the lower left side of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move
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    Removing the Inverter Board 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 78. 2. Remove the securing screws from the Inverter board. Step Inverter Board Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3. Remove the adhesive strip from the right
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    5. Lift the Inverter board clear of the LCD Module and disconnect the left cable. 6. Remove the Inverter board from the LCD module. 80 Chapter 3
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    Removing the LCD Panel 1. See "Removing the Inverter Board" on page 79. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD Module. Step LCD Panel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 3. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the LCD Module. Screw Type The LCD Module appears as follows when the LCD panel is removed.
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    and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel. 4. Lift the FPC cable from the panel. 5. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 Quantity 8 6. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel. 82 Screw Type Chapter 3
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    " on page 81. 2. Disconnect the Lid Latch spring from the LCD module. 3. Slide the Lid Latch assembly to the left and pull upward to disengage the right side from the module. 4. Slide the Lid Latch to
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    . Step Camera Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 7. Peel back the adhesive strips holding the camera cable in place, and remove the camera from the LCD module. 8. Starting at the corner nearest the bracket, pry open the casing and remove the back cover. 84 Chapter 3
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    9. Remove the single securing screw from the bracket. Step Camera Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 10. Remove the Camera bracket from the board as shown. Screw Type 11. Remove the Camera board from the casing as shown. Chapter 3 85
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    12. Peel back the adhesive strip securing the cable to the camera module. 13. Disconnect the camera cable from the module. 86 Chapter 3
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    1. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 81. 2. Remove the strips holding the antenna cables in place. Ensure the cables are free from obstructions. 3. Remove the two securing screws (one per antenna) from the left and right antenna. 4. Lift the right side antenna from the LCD module as shown
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    5. Lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown. 6. Remove the antenna assembly and cables from the LCD module. 88 Chapter 3
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    LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Ensure that the locating pin on each antenna is correctly seated.
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    Replacing the Camera 1. Reconnect the camera cable to the module. 2. Replace the adhesive strip securing the cable to the camera module. 3. Replace the Camera board in the casing as shown. Ensure the locating pin is correctly seated. 4. Replace the Camera bracket on the board as shown 5. Replace
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    the casing as shown. 9. Replace the camera cable as shown, using all the adhesive strips and cable clips. 10. Run the camera cable along the guides on the casing and press down to secure it in place. 11. Ensure that the cable passes through the hinge well as shown. Chapter 3 91
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    12. Replace the single securing screw as shown. 13. Align the Latch Lid with the casing as shown. 14. Insert the left side latch as shown and press down 15. Press down on the centre of the Lid Latch to snap it to snap it in to place. into place. 16. Insert the right side latch as shown and
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    18. Reconnect the left side of the spring as shown, Chapter 3 93
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    connector as shown. 3. Replace the adhesive strip securing the connector in place. 4. Place the LCD Panel in the back cover. 5. Secure the LCD module with the two securing IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD power cable passes screws. through the hinge well and is not trapped under the panel. 94
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    inverter cable. 2. Connect the left side inverter cable and place the inverter in the LCD module. 3. Replace the adhesive strips to secure the cables in 4. Replace the two securing screws. place. Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel bottom edge first and press down the edges until there
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    2. Replace the four screws and the rubber screw caps provided. 96 Chapter 3
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    Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU side up), and place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.
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    Replacing the Speaker Modules 1. Place the left and right speaker modules in the chassis as shown. 2. Replace the two securing screws. NOTE: The left and right speaker module securing screws differ slightly in length. Ensure the correct screw is used for each speaker. • Left Speaker Module (red
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    Replacing the Internal Microphone 1. Place the microphone in the chassis as shown. 2. Run the cabling along the inside of the casing as shown. 3. Run the cable behind the speaker module as shown. 4. Replace the adhesive strips to secure the cable in place. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that
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    3. Ease out the casing to allow the I/O ports to pass through the rear of the chassis. NOTE: Ensure the front and rear I/O ports are positioned correctly through the casing. 4. Ensure that the locating pin is correctly seated. 5. Reconnect the MIC and speaker cables as shown. 6. Replace the adhesive
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    7. Replace the six securing screws in the mainboard. Chapter 3 101
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    Replacing the Switch Board 1. Locate the Switch Board interface on the Mainboard. 2. Align the interface on the mainboard with the Switch Board connector. 3. Pinch the Switch Board and mainboard together in the direction of the arrows to attach the Switch Board. Replacing the TouchPad 1. Place
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    Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Replace the TouchPad bracket left side first to engage the securing clips. 2. Lower the bracket on to the upper case and press down to engage the bottom edge securing clips. 3. Replace the TouchPad FFC and close the locking 4. Replace the adhesive strip as shown.
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    104 Chapter 3
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    Replacing the Upper Case 1. Place the upper case on the lower case front edge first. 2. Lower the case into position, as shown, and press down around the edges to secure it in place. Chapter 3 105
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    as shown. 4. Replace the two screws in the upper cover as shown. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Align the LCD hinges with the lower case and replace the LCD module. 106 Chapter 3
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    the left side hinge. NOTE: Two different screw sizes are used to secure the LCD module in place. The red callouts require M2.5*15 screws and the green callouts clips as shown. 5. Reconnect the LCD power cable as shown. 6. Place the power cable in the cable channel using all the cable clips as shown
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    7. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in 8. Place the camera cable in the cable channel using place. all the available cable clips. 9. Reconnect the camera cable as shown. 10. Turn the computer over and ensure the antenna cable is pulled fully through the chassis. 11. Run the
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    Replacing the Keyboard 1. Reconnect keyboard FFC to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. Slide the keyboard away from the LCD screen to 3. Replace the two securing screws. engage the securing tabs on the keyboard. Chapter 3 109
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    Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the upper case as shown. 2. Press down on both sides of the cover to secure it in place. 3. Press down the centre of the cover to secure it in place. Replacing the Thermal Module 1. Turn the computer over. Place the
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    2. Replace the four screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the Thermal Module. 3 2 1 4 Chapter 3 111
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    Replacing the CPU Fan Module 1. Align the Fan Module on the screw brackets. 2. Connect the Fan cable to the Mainboard. 3. Replace the two securing screws. Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3
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    3. Insert the HDD, interface side first, and lower it into 4. Slide the HDD to the left to secure in place. place. Chapter 3 113
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    Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 4. Replace the protective covering. NOTE: The black antenna cable connects to the upper terminal and the white antenna cable to
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    Replacing the ODD Module 1. With the ODD tray in the eject position, replace the 2. Press the cover into the tray, bottom edge first, to ODD cover on the new ODD Module. secure. 3. Turn ODD Module around and secure bracket with 4. Slide the module in the chassis and press until the three screws
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    Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Memory Cover back edge first as shown. 2. Press down the left side as shown. 3. Press down the rear corner as shown. 4. Press down the top corner.
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    Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2 1 Chapter 3 117
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    118 Chapter 3
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    Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Support Information" on page 163. Chapter 4 119
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    of the problem (see "Power" on page 29). 6. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 7. Remove any recently installed software. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on
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    to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure the computer has power by checking at
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    same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 4. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce
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    If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter
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    doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 124 Chapter 4
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    at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer. 2. back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore
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    perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform test. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 163. 126 Chapter 4
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    screen displays. Click Next. f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers problem. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restore system and file settings from a known
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    • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to Start
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    an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. d. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in 's user manual. Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
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    Model Name field on the Information page. NOTE: Check that the entry is identical to one of the ODDs specified in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on page 16. 3. Turn off the power the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Remove and clean the failed disc. 2. Retry
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    If the internal Modem fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Chapter 4 131
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    problem. 1. Try an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual file Support. 10. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver
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    13. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 163. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is OK. 2. Check
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    Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem
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    POST Codes The following table details the chipset POST codes and functions used in the POST. Code Initialize the local bus IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate registers with initial 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 512 KB base RAM RAM failure on
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    Code 3Ch 3Dh 42h against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM service Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory
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    Code failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to
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    optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Code E0h E1h OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize
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    Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Chapter 5 Item JLVDS1 JP2 JP6 JP7 JP12 JP13 Description LCD Connector SW/B Connector TouchPad Connector Internal Keyboard Connector Speaker Connector MIC-IN Jack Item JP35 SW1 SW3 SW4 U18 Description Camera Connector LID Switch TouchPad (
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    DIMM1 Connector Memory DIMM2 Connector Head-Phone Connector MIC-In Jack Wireless Card Connector FAN1 Connector RJ45 Connector Item JSATA1 JSATA2 PJP1 PJP2 SW9 U39 JUSB1 JUSB2 Description HDD Connector ODD Connector AC-IN Connector Battery Connector Wireless SWITCH North Bridge USB Connector USB
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    . Aspire 5515 provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Item Description CMOS Clear CMOS Jumper Location DIMM Bay Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users
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    the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore powered on during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. Save ROM file (file name: JAL90x64.fd)
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    Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1. Power Off failed system. 2. Attach a USB power-off state, press and hold Fn+Esc then press the Power button. The system powers on and the Crisis BIOS Recovery process begins. BIOS Boot Block begins restoring the BIOS code
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    144 Chapter 5
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    (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 5515. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide
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    Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 8 4 5 9 6 7 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 Middle Cover 42.N2702.001 6 HDD Carrier 33.N2702.003 2 Keyboard KB.I1400.005 7 Lower Case 60.N2702.001 3 Upper Case 60.N2702.002 8 Switch Board 55.N2702.001 4
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    7 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 LCD Bezel 60.N2602.002 6 Camera Board 57.N2602.001 2 LCD Panel 6M.N2602.001 7 LCD Cover 60.N2602.001 3 Antenna 50.N2702.002 8 LCD Bracket_R 33.N2702.004 4 LCD Cable 50.N2702.003 9 MIC Cable 23.N2702.003 5 LCD Bracket_L 33
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    Aspire 5515 FRU List Category Adapter Battery Description ADAPTER 65W 3PIN SADP-65KB DFA DELTA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN SADP-65KB BFJA OBL DELTA ADAPTER 65W 3PIN LITE ON PA-1650-02AC ADAPTER 65W 3PIN HIPRO AC-OK065B13 BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL 4.4KMAH SANYO BATTERY LI-ION 6CELL 4.4KMAH SONY BATTERY LI-ION
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    CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOERA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly MIDDLE COVER HDD DOOR THERMAL DOOR LOWER CASE ASSY UPPER CASE ASSY TP BRACKET Acer Part No. 27.TAVV5.001 27.TAVV5.002
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    Category TP MYLAR Description Acer Part No. 42.N2702.004 CPU/Processor CPU AMD ATHLON 1.6G .02401.006 KO.0240E.009 Super Multi Drive ODD BEZEL-COMBO ODD BRACKET 42.N2702.005 33.N2702.002 DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE MODULE DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PIONEER DVR-TD08RS 0FA DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE PIONEER
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    Category HDD Description Acer Part No. HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM HGST HTS542512K9SA00 0FA HDD SATA 120G 5400RPM HGST KH.12004.007 KH.12004.008 KH.12001.032 KH.12008.019 KH.16007.016 KH.16007.019 KH.16004.002 KH.16004.003 KH.16001.029 KH.16001.034 TBD KH.25007.011 KH.25004.001 KH.25001.011 KH
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    Category Keyboard LCD Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD INT'E(UI) KEYBOARD GREEK(GK) KEYBOARD ARABIC ENGLISH(ARE) KEYBOARD T-CHIESE(CH) KEYBOARD KOREAN(KO) KEYBOARD RUSSIAN(RU) KEYBOARD THAILAND(TI) KEYBOARD
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    Description INVERTER BOARD LCD CABLE LCD COVER FOR W/CCD LCD BEZEL FOR W/CCD LCD BRACKET-R FOR W/CCD LCD BRACKET-L FOR W/CCD CAMERA 0.3M CMOS CABLE Acer Part No. 19.N2702.001 50.N2702.003 60.N2602.001 60.N2602.002 33.N2702.004 33.N2702.005 57.N2602.001 50.N2602.001 ASSY LCD MODULE 15.4 IN
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    Category Description LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD Acer Part No. 60.N2702.004 Mainboard LCD BRACKET-R FOR W/O CCD LCD BRACKET-L FOR W/O CCD 33.N2702.006 33.N2702.007 MAINBOARD AS5515 ATI RS690MC SB600 LF WITH ALL CONNECTERS MB.N2702.001 Memory RAM 512M DDRII 667 NANYA NT512T64UH8B0FN3C 512/66 RAM
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    ZK NL +CR3+ M2D 4.0L K 4.6D NI NL+ M2.5D 4.0L K 4.6D NI NL+ Chapter 6 23.N2702.003 56.N2702.001 Acer Part No. 86.N2702.001 86.N2702.002 86.N2702.003 86.N2702.004 86.N2702.005 86.N2702.006 86.N2702.007 86.N2702.008 86.N2702.009 86
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    Aspire 5515 Series Model Acer Part No LX.N260Y.034 LX.N260Y.032 LX.N260Y.026 LX.N260Y.008 LX.N260Y.042 LX.N260Y.004 LX.N260Y.001 LX.N260Y.016 LX.N260Y.012 LX.N260Y.011 LX.N260Y.040 LX.N260C.004 LX.N260C.003 LX.N260C.007 LX.N260Y.010 LX.N260C.001 LX.N260Y.027 LX.N260Y.029 LX.N260Y.022 LX.N260Y.018 LX
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    Model Country Acer Part No LX.N260Y.036 LX.N260Y.044 LX.N260Y.003 LX.N260Y.002 LX.N260Y.033 LX.N260Y.009 LX.N260Y.039 LX.N260Y.028 LX.N260Y.030 LX.N260Y.023 LX.N260Y.013 LX.N260C.005 LX.N260C.006 LX.N260Y.035 LX.N260Y.031 LX.N260Y.024 LX.N260Y.025 LX.N260Y.017 LX.N260Y.019 LX.N260Y.015 LX.N260Y.037 LX
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    Model eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620264G25Mi RO EMEA EMEA PA AAP Country Eastern Europe Israel ACLAPortuguese Indonesia Acer Part No LX.N260Y.021 LX.N260Y.007 LX.N260Y.041 LX.N260C.002 ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e LCD N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.
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    Model eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620261G16Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e LCD N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.
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    Model eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620262G12Mi eME620264G25Mi CPU ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e ATH2650e LCD N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 N15.4WXGAG8 Mem 1 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 Mem 2 N N N N SO2GBII6 HDD 1(GB) N120GB 5.4KS
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    Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5515 Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile
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    Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test Vendor Adapter Test Type Description Audio Codec 162 Appendix B
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    Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem
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    164 Appendix C
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    Battery Pack 44 BIOS password control 16 ROM size 16 ROM type 16 vendor 16 Version 16 BIOS Supports protocol 16 BIOS Utility 21-32 Advanced 24 Boot 30 Exit 31 Navigating 21 Onboard Device Configuration 27 Power 11 I Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 134 Internal Microphone 73 Internal Microphone
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    access on indicator 5, 9 Memory Check 120 Model Definition 156 Modem Failure 131 N No Display Issue 121 Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 5, 9 O ODD Failure 128 Online Support Information 163 optical drive module 46 P Panel 4 Bottom 8 left 4 PC Card 9 Power On Failure 120 S Speaker

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