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Acer M3 581T/581TG SERVICEGUIDE - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
below for the updates made to this M3 581T/581TG service guide. Date 2012/2/29 Chapter Chapter 3 Updates Update "Removing the LCD Bezel" Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw. Disclaimer The information in this - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 3
General information 0 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following general information. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
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1-13 Right View 1-14 Base View 1-15 Indicators 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Using the Keyboard 1-17 Lock Keys 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 Specification Tables 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 i - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Dummy Card 3-9 Removing the HDD Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the DIMM Module 3-12 Removing the SSD Module 3-13 Removing the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
3-81 Replacing the Dummy Card 3-82 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting Introduction 4-3 General Information 4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal & External Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 CHAPTER 6 FRU List MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Top Case Assembly 6-7 Bottom Case Assembly 6-8 FRU List 6-10 CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-4 M3 581T/581TG 7-4 CHAPTER - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 12
1-14 Base View 1-15 Indicators 1-16 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Using the Keyboard 1-17 Lock Keys 1-18 Windows Keys 1-19 Hotkeys 1-20 Special Keys 1-22 The Euro symbol 1-22 The US dollar sign 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-23 Specification Tables 1-24 Computer specifications 1-24 System Board - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 13
Controller 1-31 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution 1-31 Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution 1-32 Bluetooth Interface 1-32 Bluetooth Module 1-32 Camera 1-32 WIFI Card 1-33 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-33 Audio Interface 1-34 Battery 1-35 VRAM - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
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Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System 0 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 Intel® Core™ i7-2637M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 1.70 GHz.17W), i5-2467M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.60 GHz, 17W), i3 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 16
5X DVD-RAM Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) technology, supporting 720p resolution online video calls 1-6 Hardware Specifications - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 4.0 + HS LAN: PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Privacy Control 0 Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 1.2 (For future SKU) Intel Anti-Theft Technology BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
0 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Button-less design Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys 0 Media controls - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 19
Suite Norton Online Backup Multimedia Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Acer clear.fi Media Acer clear.fi Photo Cyberlink MediaEspresso NTI Media Maker Gaming Acer Fooz Kids Wild Tangent WW Acer Edition Communication and ISP Acer VCM Skype Windows Live Essentials 2011 Web links and - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 21
microphone for recording sound. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Keyboard For entering data into computer. 4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Click button area (left The left and - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 22
status. 3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. Closed Rear View 0 Figure 1-3. Closed Rear View Table 1-3. Closed Rear View No Icon Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 1-12 Hardware Specifications and - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
USB mouse, USB camera). 4 USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. Supports the USB SS 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification. 5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 6 Ethernet Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based (RJ-45) port network. 7 DC-in jack Connects - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 24
tray when the computer is off. Accepts Secure Digital (SD 3.0), MultiMediaCard (MMC). NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 0 Figure 1-5. Right View Table lock. Some keyless models are also available. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 25
Base View 0 Figure 1-6. Base View Table 1-6. Base View No Icon Item 1 Main door 2 Speakers Description Houses the computer's HDD, Memory bar, SSD card and WLAN card. Deliver stereo audio output. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button. Table 1-8. Touchpad Function Execute Left Button (2) Quickly click twice. Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1) Rapidly tap twice. 1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 27
. Using the Keyboard Right Button (3) Click once. Main Touchpad (1) Tap once. 0 The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 28
On, internal keyboard acts as numeric key padlock. If an external keyboard or keypad is the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad only. not changed by the attachment/removal (hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad. When On, the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Table 1-10. Windows Keys Key Windows Logo key Application key Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 30
Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Communication Device On/Off Sleep Description Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off using a pop-up window back light Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Turns the touchpad On and Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 31
Table 1-11. Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Alt> + Icon Function D2D recovery Description Enters to the D2D recovery during POST Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 32
System Block Diagram 1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front/rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Input power Metric 376.4 mm 253.0 mm 19.7/20.7 mm 2.25 kg with HDD Imperial 14.81 in 10.0 in 0.77/0.82 in 4.5 lbs with HDD Operating voltage - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 34
USB 3.0 Embedded controller Bluetooth Wireless TPM PCMCIA Audio codec Card reader Specification Intel Panther Point Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all cores Mobile Intel® HM77 Processor Specifications Item i7-2637M i5-2467M i3-2367M CPU Speed (GHz) 1.7 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 35
92 °C SPL Spec (dBA) 28 31 34 37 40 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 CPU 2GB DDR3 RAM on-board - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 36
29mmx29mm LVDS 32bpp 60Hz Specification Insyde UEFI W25Q32BV, W25Q16CV 4MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 4 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hotkeys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2. DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 37
connector location Features Specification RJ45 at the rear side Supports 10/100/1000Mbps Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification AF7S keyboard 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 38
Sequential Read (MB/s) Sequential Write (MB/s) Interface Max. fast data transfer rate (Gbits/s) Operating Shock DC Power Requirement Voltage tolerance Specifications LITEON LMT-128M3M LITEON LMT-256M3M 128 MLC 256 MLC 470 180 mSATA 6.0 1,500G/1.0ms 460 360 mSATA 6.0 1,500G/1.0ms 3.3V - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 39
Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5% (Operating) LED 15.6" without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Specification AUO 15.6"HD 16:9 Color TFT-LCD/ B156XTN03.0 394.9(15.55in) 344.2 X 193.5 1366x3(RGB) - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 40
Item Viewing Angle (degree)Horizontal (Right) CR = 10 (Left)Vertical (Upper) CR = 10 (Lower) Specification 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 35 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 16:9 1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 1280x600/60Hz 16:9 1280x720/60Hz 16 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 41
16:9 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Controller Specifications Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702 Mini USB module with built-in antenna Bluetooth 4.0 Specification PRIMAX 50-70511ARC8 1.3M Specification - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 42
Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X Specification 1-32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 43
Item Specification Meets Microsoft WLP (Windows Logo Program) audio requirements High performance DACs with digital >110dB and analog 98dB (A-weighting) signal-to-noise High performance ADCs with digital > 100dB and analog 90dB (A-Weighting) signal-to-noise ratio Six DAC channels support 16 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item USB compliance level Specification Embedded de-pop circuit Specification Realtek ALC271X On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 45
. 84% min. at nominal input voltage. System Power Management Item Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Specification All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 46
size Features System LED Indicator Specification SD: 2T, MMC: 16G, miniSD: 16G Supports SD Extended Capacity (SDXC), compliant with the SD Memory Card Specification Version 3.0. Item Power indicator Battery indicator Specification Blue color solid on: System on Blue color and amber color - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 47
controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller System timer Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 48
Programmable interrupt controller Direct memory access controller Numeric data processor Intel(R) HD Graphics Family Intel(R) HD Graphics Family Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller 1-38 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 49
Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-39 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 50
1-40 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 51
CHAPTER 2 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 52
Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-17 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-18 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-20 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-21 Using DMI Tools 2-22 LAN - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 53
System). Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems occur, users may need to run Setup. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST when prompted at the bottom of screen. The default - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 54
: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information 0 This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Figure 2-1. BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 55
The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. The model name of the installed ODD drive. System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Displays system BIOS version. The VGA firmware version of the system. The serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 56
to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Description Sets the system time. The hours - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 57
Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 58
to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 59
to Set. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password box appears - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 60
NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will show as following. Figure 2-8. This Setup current password, the screen will show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9). 2-10 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 61
Figure 2-9. Setup Warning System Utilities 2-11 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 62
drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 63
Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 64
is used. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Perform the following - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 65
to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot 3. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown in Figure 2-13. System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 66
Figure 2-13. DOS Flash 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 67
WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15). Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash System Utilities 2-17 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 68
Password Utilities 0 This section provides details for removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Remove HDD Password Utilities 0 This section provides details for removing HDD passwords. Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated, you - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 69
Enter the password from the Step 1 to unlock the HDD (Figure 2-19). Figure 2-19. Unlock Password NOTE: NOTE: After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in "Frozen" state. Please power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal. Figure 2-20. HDD Password Frozen - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 70
Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTCRST# point.(Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22) Figure 2-21. CMOS Jumper Figure 2-22. CMOS Jumper r 2-20 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 71
0 When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the password as display "Press Y or y key to clear BIOS password.". 4. After press Y/y key, BIOS will clear BIOS password and reboot system. Figure 2-23. Clear BIOS Password The on screen message indicates the function - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 72
Using DMI Tools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. 1. Execute < MN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name(Figure 2-23). Figure 2-24. Manufacture Name 2-22 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 73
2. Execute < PN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name(Figure 2-24). Figure 2-25. Update Product Name System Utilities 2-23 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 74
3. Execute < SN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number(Figure 2-25). Figure 2-26. Update Serial Number 2-24 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 75
4. Execute < AT.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number(Figure 2-26). Figure 2-27. Update Asset Tag System Utilities 2-25 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 76
5. Execute < RU.bat > to read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-27). Figure 2-28. Read UUID 2-26 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 77
6. Execute < WU.bat > to write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-28). Figure 2-29. Write UUID System Utilities 2-27 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 78
7. Execute < GU.bat > to generate and write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID (Figure 2-29). Figure 2-30. Generate and write UUID 2-28 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 79
. Perfer the following steps to use the LAN EEPROM Utility: 1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD. 2. Copy the AN MAC EEPROM Utility to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer. 3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu. 4. Select the Boot menu item - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
8. Enter Broadcom utility screen, then key in "secfg" command to show configuration screen. Figure 2-32. Broadcom utility screen 9. Enter configuration Figure 2-33. Configuration Screen 2-30 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 81
10. You can see the current MAC address in item1 and key in "1" to edit MAC address Figure 2-34. Edit MAC address 11. The new MAC address had changed in item1 Figure 2-35. MAC address Changed System Utilities 2-31 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 82
12. Key in "x" key to save and exit configuration Figure 2-36. Exit configuration 2-32 System Utilities - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 83
13. Key in "q" to exit Broadcom program Figure 2-37. Exit Broadcom program System Utilities 2-33 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 84
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CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 86
disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Dummy Card 3-9 Removing the HDD Door 3-10 Removing the HDD Module 3-11 Removing the DIMM Module 3-12 Removing the SSD Module 3-13 Removing the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 87
Replacing the Card reader 3-63 Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery 3-64 Replacing the Keyboard 3-67 Replacing the ODD Module 3-73 Replacing the WLAN Module 3-76 Replacing the SSD Module 3-78 Replacing the DIMM Module 3-79 Replacing the HDD Module 3-80 Replacing the Door 3-81 Replacing - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 88
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chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 90
Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 91
the mainboard, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Table 3-1. Main Screw List Screw M2*2.5 Ni M2*3 Ni M2.5*5 Ni M2*2 Ni M2*6 Ni M2*2L+4.2MM Ni Quantity 6 35 7 5 10 4 Acer Part Number 86.W750U.003 86.RY8N5.006 86.B050U.001 86.RY8N5 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 92
Process 0 Table 3-2. Screw List Step WLAN Module Disassembly SSD Module Disassembly ODD Module Disassembly ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2*3 0 Dummy Card HDD Door HDD DIMM Module SSD Module WLAN Module ODD Module ODD Bezel ODD Bracket Figure 3-2. External Module Disassembly Flowchart - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 93
Removing the Dummy Card 0 1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out. Figure 3-3. Dummy Card 2. Pull the dummy card out. Figure 3-4. Dummy Card 3-9 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 94
Removing the HDD Door 0 1. Loosen the 3 captive screws. Figure 3-5. HDD Door Screws 2. Lift the HDD door to remove. Figure 3-6. HDD Door 3-10 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 95
Removing the HDD Module 0 1. Using tweezers, lift the pull tab out if lodged behind the HDD. 2. Hold the tab and lift the HDD. Figure 3-7. HDD Module 3. Disconnect the HDD and the SATA cable. Figure 3-8. HDD Module 3-11 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 96
Removing the DIMM Module 0 1. Using fingers, push the memory module clips outwards. Figure 3-9. DIMM Module 2. Hold the module and pull the DIMM module from the connector. 3. Repeat for additional modules if present. 3-12 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 97
Removing the SSD Module 0 1. Remove the only one screw . Figure 3-10. SSD Module Table 3-3. Screws Step SSD module Disassembly M2*3Ni Screw 2. Remove the SSD module. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-11. SSD Module 3-13 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 98
two cables from the WLAN module. + IMPORTANT: Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors. Figure 3-12. WLAN Module 2. Remove the screw and ensure the cables are well clear of the module. Figure 3-13. WLAN Module Table 3-4. Screws Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 99
3. Pull the WLAN module out and away. Figure 3-14. WLAN Module 3-15 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 100
Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Remove the screw from the ODD module. Figure 3-15. ODD Module Table 3-5. Screws Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 1 2. Pull the ODD completely out of the bay. Screw Type Figure 3-16. ODD Module 3-16 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 101
3. Remove the 2 screws from the ODD bracket. Figure 3-17. ODD Module Table 3-6. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2*2.5 4. Remove the ODD bracket. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-18. ODD Bracket 3-17 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 102
5. Pry the ODD bezel off the ODD module. Figure 3-19. ODD Bezel 3-18 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 103
from MB Main Board Thermal Module Bluetooth Speaker DC-in Bracket DC-in Connector Figure 3-20. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-7. Screws Step Bottom case Disassembly Click pad Disassembly Touchpad Board Disassembly Keyboard Disassembly Battery Disassembly Card reader Disassembly LCD - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 104
the Top Case 0 1. Remove the 11 screws in the Bottom case. Figure 3-21. Screws on Bottom Case Table 3-8. Screws Step Bottom Case Disassembly Screw M2*6 (red callout) M2*3 Ni (green callout) Quantity 10 1 2. Separate the top case from the bottom case. Screw Type Figure 3-22. Top Case - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 105
3. Turn the top case over. Lift up the top case, starting from the top edge. Figure 3-23. Top Case 4. Disconnect the cable from the top case to Mainboard (FFC). a. Unlock the FFC b. Disconnect the cable. a b Figure 3-24. Touchpad FFC & Keyboard FFC 3-21 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 106
: Take care of the dotted line box to tear down the touch pad cable from the Touch pad. 6. Romve 4 screws from touch pad. Figure 3-26. Touchpad module Table 3-9. Screws Step Touchpad Disassembly Screw M2*2 Ni(red callout) M2*3 Ni (green callout) Quantity 2 2 Screw Type 3-22 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 107
7. Lift the clickpad bracket and remove. Figure 3-27. Touchpad module 8. Remove the touch pad. Figure 3-28. Touchpad module 3-23 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 108
9. Remove the AL foil on the keyboard. Figure 3-29. Keyboard module 10. Remove the 19 screws from the keyboard. Figure 3-30. Keyboard module Table 3-10. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2*2 Ni(green callout) M2*3 Ni (red callout) Quantity 3 16 Screw Type 3-24 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 109
11. Remove the keyboard from the top case. Figure 3-31. Keyboard module 3-25 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 110
Removing battery 0 1. Disconnect the battery cable from Mainboard. Figure 3-32. Battery cable 2. Lift the card reader cable from Mainboard,remove the SATA cable. Figure 3-33. Card reader SATA cable 3. Lift the card reader cable from card reader and then remove. 3-26 Figure 3-34. Card reader SATA - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 111
locking latch for the power switch cable. 5. Remove the FFC cable. Figure 3-35. Power switch Cable 6. Remove the screw from the battery and lift the power switch cable up from the battery. Figure 3-36. Battery module Table 3-11. Screws Step Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni Screw 7. Lift the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 112
Figure 3-37. Battery module 3-28 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 113
Removing the Power switch board 0 1. Use a flat plastic tool to unlock the corner of the power switch board. Figure 3-38. Power Switch Board + IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage the FFC and power switch board during removal. 3-29 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 114
Remove the card reader 0 1. Remove the two screws from the card reader. Figure 3-39. Card reader Table 3-12. Screws Step Carder reader Disassembly Screw M2*3 2. Lift the card reader then remove. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-40. Card reader 3-30 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 115
Remove the cables from the Mainboard 0 1. Remove the HDD SATA cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-41. HDD SATA cable 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-42. Speaker cable 3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from Mainboard. 3-31 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 116
Figure 3-43. Bluetooth cable 4. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-44. LVDS Cable Figure 3-45. LVDS Cable + IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage the cable during removal. 3-32 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 117
5. Remove the LCD module. Figure 3-46. LCD module Table 3-13. Screws Step LCD module Disassembly Screw M2.5*5 Quantity 5 Screw Type 3-33 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 118
the Mainboard 0 1. Remove the 7 screws from the Mainboard. Figure 3-47. Mainboard Table 3-14. Screws Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) Quantity 2 M2*3 Ni (red callout) 4 2. Lift - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 119
Figure 3-49. DC-in cable 4. Remove the DC-in bracket and then take it away. Figure 3-50. DC-in cable 5. Remove the DC-in connector and then take it away. Figure 3-51. DC-in cable 3-35 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 120
Removing the Thermal module 0 1. Disconnect the cable of the fan from Mainboard. Figure 3-52. Thermal module 2. Remove 6 screws from the thermal module. Figure 3-53. Thermal module Table 3-15. Screws Step Thermal module Disassembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 6 Screw Type 3-36 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 121
3. Lift the thermal module and take it away. Figure 3-54. Thermal Module 3-37 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 122
Removing the Bluetooth Board 0 1. Lift the bluetooth and move it away. Figure 3-55. Bluetooth Board 3-38 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 123
Removing the Speakers 0 1. Remove the speaker. Figure 3-56. Speakers 2. Remove the 2 screws from the speakers. Figure 3-57. Speakers Table 3-16. Screws Step Speakers Disassembly Screw M2*2L+4.2MM Ni Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-39 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 124
3. Remove the speakers and cable. Figure 3-58. Speakers 3-40 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 125
LCD Module Disassembly Process 0 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 0 LCD Module LCD Bezel LCD Panel Camera Module Figure 3-59. LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-17. Screws Step LCD Glass Panel Disassembly Screw M2*2.5 Quantity 4 Part No. 86.W750U.003 3-41 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 126
Removing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Disassembly sequence of LCD moudle, and then take off LCD bezel. Figure 3-60. LCD Bezel 2. Hold the edge firmly. Apply force with - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 127
Figure 3-62. LCD Bezel 4. Hold firmly the left edge of LCD module. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in +X direction. Figure 3-63. LCD Bezel 5. Put the edge of thumb nail into the gap of both hinge cap plastic parts, and move the thumb nail back and forth in the - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 128
Figure 3-64. LCD Bezel 6. Press center area of the bottom edge with left fingers, then push the edge of the hinge cap with thumb of the right hand in +Y direction, and apply force with index finger and middle finger in +Z direction. Figure 3-65. LCD Bezel 7. 3-2 Repeat 3-1 and disengage the latches - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 129
Figure 3-67. LCD Bezel 3-45 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 130
Removing the LCD Panel 0 1. Remove the LCD panel. Figure 3-68. LCD Panel 2. Remove the 4 screws on the LCD panel. Figure 3-69. LCD Pane + IMPORTANT: Do not remove the screws on the hinge&LCD cover. Table 3-18. Screws Step LCD Panel Disassembly Screw M2*2.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-46 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 131
3. Lift the LCD panel out of the module. Figure 3-70. LCD Panel ! CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move. 4. Turn the LCD panel over, then disconnect the LVDS cable. Figure 3-71. LCD Panel 3-47 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 132
Removing the Camera Board 0 1. Disconnect the camera cable. Figure 3-72. Camera Board 2. Pry the camera board away from the module. Figure 3-73. Camera Board 3-48 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
LCD Reassembly Procedure 0 Replacing the Camera 0 1. Place the camera on the LCD cover. Figure 3-74. Camera 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the camera module. Figure 3-75. Camera 3-49 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 134
Replacing the LCD Panel 0 1. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel and bond the mylar to secure the connector. Figure 3-76. LCD Panel 2. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover. Figure 3-77. LCD Panel ! CAUTION: To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move. 3. Secure - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 135
Figure 3-78. LCD Panel Table 3-19. Screws Step LCD Panel Assembly Screw M2*2.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-51 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 136
Replacing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Place the bezel onto the LCD module. Figure 3-79. LCD Bezel Figure 3-80. LCD Bezel 3-52 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 137
Replacing the Bluetooth 0 1. Place the Bluetooth into the socket. Figure 3-81. Bluetooth 3-53 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 138
Replacing the Speakers 0 1. Place the left speaker assembly into the bottom case. Figure 3-82. Speakers 2. Secure 2 screws to the left speaker. Figure 3-83. Speakers Table 3-20. Screws Step Speaker Assembly Screw M2*2L+4.2MM Ni Quantity 2 3. Place the right speaker into the bottom case. - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 139
Figure 3-84. Speakers 4. Secure 2 screws to the right speaker. Figure 3-85. Speakers Table 3-21. Screws Step Speaker Assembly Screw M2*2L+4.2MM Ni Quantity 2 Screw Type. 3-55 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 140
Replacing the DC-IN cable 0 1. Place the DC-in cable into the bottom case,and place the cable in the cable clip. Figure 3-86. DC-in cable 2. Place the DC-in bracket on the DC-in connector. Figure 3-87. DC-in cable 3-56 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 141
Replacing the Thermal Module 0 + IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: N302 I-Connosseur Honeywell The following thermal pads are approved for use: Eapus XR- - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 142
2. Replace the 6 screws to secure the thermal module in place. Figure 3-89. Thermal Module Table 3-22. Screws Step Thermal module Disassembly M2*3 Ni Screw 3. Connect the fan cable to the mainboard. Quantity 6 Screw Type. Figure 3-90. Thermal Module 3-58 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 143
Replacing the Mainboard 0 1. Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the bottom case, then lower into place. Figure 3-91. Main board 2. Replace 7 screws on the mainboard. Figure 3-92. Mainboard Table 3-23. Screws Step Mainboard Disassembly Screw M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 144
Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard 0 1. Place the LCD module onto the bottom case. 2. Secure the 5 securing screws to the lower cover. Figure 3-93. LCD Module Table 3-24. Screws Step LCD Module Assembly Size M2.5*5 Quantity 5 3. Connect the LVDS cable to the mainboard. 3-60 Screw - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 145
Figure 3-94. LVDS Cable Figure 3-95. LVDS Cables 4. Connect the bluetooth cable to the main board. Figure 3-96. Bluetooth cable 3-61 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 146
5. Connect the Speaker cable to the mainboard. Figure 3-97. Speaker cable 6. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard. Figure 3-98. HDD SATA Cable 3-62 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 147
Replacing the Card reader 0 1. Place the card reader board in the bottom case. Figure 3-99. card reader 2. Secure the 2 screws on the card reader. Figure 3-100. Card reader Table 3-25. Screws Step Carder reader Assembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-63 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 148
Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery 0 1. Secure the locking latch for the power switch board. Figure 3-101. Power switch board 2. Place the battery into the bottom case. Figure 3-102. Battery 3. Secure the screw on battery. Figure 3-103. Battery 3-64 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 149
Table 3-26. Screws Step Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni Screw 4. Connect the card reader cable on card reader. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-104. Card reader cable 5. Connect the card reader cable on main board. Figure 3-105. Card reader cable 3-65 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 150
6. Connect the power switch cable on the main board. Figure 3-106. Power switch cable 7. Connect the Battery cable to the main board. Figure 3-107. Battery cable 3-66 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 151
Replacing the Keyboard 0 1. Place the keyboard on the top case as below picture shows. Figure 3-108. Keyboard 2. Secure the 17 screws on the keyboard. Figure 3-109. Keyboard module Table 3-27. Screws Step Keyboard Disassembly Screw M2*2 Ni(green callout) M2*3 Ni (red callout) Quantity 3 16 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
3. Place the AL foil on the keyboard. Figure 3-110. Keyboard 4. Place the touch pad on the top case. Figure 3-111. Touch pad module 3-68 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 153
5. Replace the click pad bracket on the touch pad. Figure 3-112. Click pad bracket 6. Secrue the 4screws on the touch pad. Figure 3-113. Touch pad module Table 3-28. Screws Step Touchpad Disassembly Screw M2*2 Ni(red callout) M2*3 Ni (green callout) Quantity 2 2 Screw Type 3-69 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 154
7. Connect the touch pad cable with the touch pad. Figure 3-114. Touch pad FFC cable 8. Connect the keyboard FFC cable on the main board. Figure 3-115. Keyboard FFC Cable 3-70 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 155
9. Connect the touch pad cable on the main board. Figure 3-116. Touch Pad Cable 10. Turn over the top case and install the top case to bottom case. Figure 3-117. Top case 3-71 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 156
11. Secure the 11 screws in the bottom case. Figure 3-118. Bottom case Table 3-29. Screws Step Bottom Case Disassembly Screw M2*6 (red callout) M2*3 Ni (green callout) Quantity 10 1 Screw Type 3-72 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 157
Replacing the ODD Module 0 1. Replace the ODD bezel. Figure 3-119. ODD Module 2. Replace the ODD bracket. Figure 3-120. ODD Module 3-73 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 158
3. Replace the 2 screws of the ODD bracket. Figure 3-121. ODD Bracket Table 3-30. Screws Step ODD Bracket Assembly Screw M2*2.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 4. Push the ODD completely into the bay until flush with the bottom case. Figure 3-122. ODD Module 3-74 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 159
5. Replace the screw to secure the ODD module. Figure 3-123. ODD Module Table 3-31. Screw Step ODD Module Assembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-75 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 160
Replacing the WLAN Module 0 1. Insert the WLAN module into the connector. Figure 3-124. WLAN Module 2. Replace the screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-125. WLAN Module Table 3-32. Screws Step WLAN Module Assembly Screw M2*3 Ni Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-76 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 161
3. Connect the WLAN antenna cables. Figure 3-126. WLAN Module + IMPORTANT: Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors. 3-77 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 162
Replacing the SSD Module 0 1. Insert the SSD module into the connector. Figure 3-127. SSD Module 2. Replace the screw on the SSD module. Figure 3-128. SSD Module Table 3-33. Screws Step SSD Module Assembly Screw M2*3 Ni Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-78 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 163
Replacing the DIMM Module 0 1. Slide the DIMM modules into the mainboard connectors. Figure 3-129. DIMM Module 2. Press down until the locking springs click into place. Figure 3-130. DIMM Module 3-79 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 164
Replacing the HDD Module 0 1. Connect the HDD to the HDD SATA cable. Figure 3-131. HDD module 2. Hold the tab and slide the HDD firmly into the docking. Figure 3-132. HDD module 3-80 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 165
Replacing the Door 0 1. Insert the HDD door edge flanges into the slots. Figure 3-133. HDD Door 2. Replace the 3 screws. Figure 3-134. HDD Door Screws 3-81 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 166
Replacing the Dummy Card 0 1. Insert the Dummy card in until it clicks into place. Figure 3-135. Dummy Card 3-82 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 167
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 168
4-3 Power On Issues 4-4 No Display Issues 4-5 LCD Failure 4-7 Keyboard Failure 4-8 Touchpad Failure 4-9 Internal & External Speaker Failure 4-10 Microphone Failure 4-12 USB Failure 4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and CRT Failure 4-17 CD-ROM - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 169
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 Problems Symptoms (Verified) Power On Issues No Display Issues LCD Failure Keyboard Failure Touchpad - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 170
of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove any recently installed software. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 171
Product pages for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure the computer has power by checking for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs 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 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 172
docking stations. Remove any memory battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions driver to the previous version if updated. 5. Remove and reinstall the video driver Support Information. 8. Run the Windows - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 173
LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check LCD Module Check LCD Connector/ Cable Swap LCD NG Module/LCD Panel NG Reassemble/Replug LCD Cable Swap MB Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 174
Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Keyboard FFC Well Connected? NG Connect it Well Keyboard Ok? NG Replace Keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 175
Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check MB T/P FFC NG Reassemble the T/P FFC to MB Check Touchpad Swap/Reassemble NG the T/P Pad or T/P FFC Swap MB Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 176
Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range: Click the volume icon on the task bar Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted. 4-10 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 177
prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 10. If the issue is remains, If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting 4-11 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 178
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 M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 179
-defective FRU: S ta rt C h e ck U S B b o a rd to M B c a b le No R e -a s s e m b le U S B b o a rd c a b le to M B C heck U S B board? No S w ap U S B board a n d U S B c a b le R e p la c e M /B Figure 4-8. USB Failure. Can not support USB3.0 Troubleshooting 4-13 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 180
N antenna C h e ck W /L d e vice in se rt w e ll? No R e a sse m b le W /L d e vice C h e ck W L A N d e vice O K ? No R e -in sta ll W L A N d rive r o r S w a p W L A N m o d u le R e p la ce M /B 4-14 Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 181
time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: S ta rt C heck C ard R eader d e v ic e O K ? No R e -in s ta ll C a rd R e a d e r d riv e r R e p la c e M /B Figure 4-10. Card Reader Failure The Card Reader device will disappear in device manager for power saving if there is no card inserted. Try - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 182
Fan OK? No Replace thermal module Heatsink well seated? No Seat it well CPU OK? No Replace CPU Replace M/B Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 183
fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START CRT/HDMI connection check NG Check Drivers install OK or not in Device NG manager Swap MB Reinsert CRT/HDMI Connector Reinstall corrcet driver Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure Troubleshooting 4-17 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 184
ODD Device ODD/B with M/B connection check NG ODD/B function check NG Swap MB Figure 4-13. CD-ROM/DVD Failure Reassemble ODD/B to M/B Swap ODD/B 4-18 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 185
-defective FRU). NOTE: NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: NOTE: Verify that the power supply 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 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 186
CPU power on and switch to Protected mode Patching CPU microcode SEC_AFTER_MICROCODE_PATCH SEC_ACCESS_CSR* SEC_GENERIC_MSRINIT* SEC_CPU_SPEEDCFG* SEC 3 SEC 4 SEC 5 SEC 6 Setup Cache as RAM PCIE MMIO Base Address initial CPU Generic MSR initialization Setup CPU speed 4-20 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 187
- Platform dependence. Post Code 7 8 9 0A Description Cache as RAM test Tune CPU frequency ratio to maximum level Setup BIOS ROM cache Enter Boot Firmware Volume Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code function early Initialization Start to use Memory Set cache for physical memory Troubleshooting 4-21 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 188
BIOS with Recovery image Loading BIOS image to RAM Service initialization DXE 4C Fail to initial Variable Service DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization 4-22 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 189
BDS 11 BDS 12 BDS 13 BDS 14 BDS 15 BDS 16 Install Hotkey service ASF Initialization PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 190
controller initialization USB BUS driver initialization USB device driver initialization Console device initial fail initialization ISA BUS driver initialization Floppy device OS Shadow Misc Option ROM Save S3 resume required data in RAM Last Chipset initial before boot to OS Start to boot Legacy - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 191
during S3 resume Start to restore system configuration in SMM S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CA Restore system configuration in SMM complete CB Back to OS Troubleshooting 4-25 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 192
Flash device in SMM SMM service initial SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM Enter S5 OS call ACPI disable function ACPI disable function complete Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by 26 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 193
Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Insyde debugger 0xD6 0xD7 DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set Debug mode fail) DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set address fail) Troubleshooting 4-27 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 194
4-28 Troubleshooting - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 196
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8 5-2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 197
5 J5904 6 J5906 7 J3704 8 J6101 9 J5103 10 J6702 Description LVDS Connector Microphone Connector Keyboard Connector IO Board Connector Power Switch Board Connector Touchpad Connector Speaker Connector Bluetooth Connector HDD Connector RTC Battery Connector Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 198
Connector J5001 Description Fan Connector Item 15 Item 14 Item 13 Item 12 Item 1 Item 11 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 10 Item 9 Item 5 Item 6 ODD Connector DDR3-SO-DIMM Connector DC-IN Connector Battery Connector WLAN Connector SSD SATA Connector Power Button SD card Socket 5-4 Jumper - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 199
Item 10 11 12 13 14 15 Connector J6701 J3701 J5203 J5202 J5201 J4801 Description Mainboard Connector Headphone Jack USB 2.0 Connector USB 2.0 Connector USB 3.0 Connector HDMI Connector Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 200
RTCRST# jumper shorted. 7. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from the RTCRST# jumper. 8. Restart the system. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup menu. 9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. 10. If a password is requested, repeat Steps - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 201
Clear CMOS Jumper 0 JRST2001 Figure 5-3. CMOS Jumper Table 5-3. CMOS Jumper Item RTCRST# (JRST2001) Description Clear CMOS Jumper Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 202
To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 203
CHAPTER 6 FRU List - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 204
MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 Top Case Assembly 6-7 Bottom Case Assembly 6-8 FRU List 6-10 6-2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 205
PARTS, check the most up-to-date information available on the regional web or channel. Part 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 given in the FRU list of this printed - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 206
Assembly 0 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description 1 JM50-1A BOTTOM CASE MODULE 2 LED LCD 15.6" WXGA Glare MOUDLE ASSY BLACK W/CCD MIC 3 MA50_HX_i3-2367M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF 4 THERMAL MODULE Part Number 6M.RY8N5 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 207
5400rpm 500GB HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar B7,0J23335, 500G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4837 10 HDD COVER 11 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) 12 Memory ELPIDA 1600 4GB EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm 13 Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF 14 SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 208
6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description 1 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC 2 LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare B156XTN03.2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim) 3 SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI 4 CAMERA MODULE 1.3M 5 LCD BEZEL Part Number LK - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 209
Top Case Assembly 0 Figure 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description 1 UPPER CASE ASSY 2 CLICKPAD MODULE 3 FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB 4 CLICKPAD POST 5 SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY 6 SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY Part Number 55.RY8N5. - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 210
Table 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description 7 KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR Part Number 60.RYKN5.001 Bottom Case Assembly 0 Figure 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-4. - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 211
Table 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description 2 Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type 3 IO/CARD READER BOARD FOR TPM 4 BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702 5 POWER - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 212
LED LF AP.06501.033 AP.06503.029 Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LF AP.0650A.017 BATTERY Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO BT.00303.028 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type BOARD CLICKPAD MODULE BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 213
Table 6-5. FRU list Category Description Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43227 2x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222 Liteon 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222 POWER BUTTON - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 214
Table 6-5. FRU list Category BT CABLE Description P/N 50.RY8N5.002 IO/CARD READER CABLE IO/CARD READER CABLE FOR TPM HDD CABLE 50.RY8N5.003 50.RYKN5.001 50.RY8N5.004 LVDS CABLE LVDS CABLE EDP DC-IN CABLE CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD COVER UPPER CASE ASSY 50.RY8N5.006 50.RY8N5.005 LOWER - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 215
Table 6-5. FRU list Category Description CLICKPAD POST ODD BRACKET ODD BEZEL DC BRACKET SD DUMMY CARD P/N 42.RY8N5.003 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC LCD BEZEL DVD RW DRIVE ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X KU.0080D.064 GU61N LF+HF W/O - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 216
ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta 15,320G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh SSD HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB SSD NAND 256GB LMT-256M3M LF+HF firmware:VZC2 P/N KH.50007.016 KH.32001.021 KH.32007.013 KH.50007.023 KH.32007.017 KH.50001.030 KF.0320D.003 KN.0200Q.002 KF.1280L.001 KF.2560L.001 KEYBOARD - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 217
CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS Black Norwegian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS Black Portuguese W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS Black Russian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR P/N 60.RYKN5.002 60.RYKN5.003 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-15 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 218
CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 104KS Black US w/ Canadian French W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare B156XTN03.2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim) LCD TFT15.6' HD GLARE LED EDP P/N 60.RYKN5 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 219
Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF MA50_HX_i7-2637M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF MA50_HX Intel i7-2637M UMA HM77 MA50_HX Intel i3-3217U UMA HM77 MA50_HX Intel i5-3317U UMA HM77 MA50_HX Intel i7-3517U UMA HM77 MA50_HX_i3-3217U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF MA50_HX_i5-3317U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 220
SPEAKER SET SCREW SCREW M2*2L+4.2MM(K)B-NI NY #1 SCREW M2*6L (K) B-ZN #1 NY SCREW M2.5*5L(K)B-NI,NY SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY SCREW M3*2.5L K B-ZN #1 NY P/N 60.RY8N5.004 86.RY8N5.001 86.RN60U.002 86.B050U.001 86.RY8N5.003 86.RY8N5.004 6-18 FRU (Field Replaceable - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 221
Table 6-5. FRU list Category Description SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN #1 NY SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY SCREW M2.5*2.5L K B-NI #1 NY P/N 86.W750U.003 86.RY8N5.005 86.RY8N5.006 86.RY8N5.002 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-19 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 222
6-20 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 223
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 224
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-4 M3 581T/581TG 7-4 8-2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 225
Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 226
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0 M3 581T/581TG 0 Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor Type Description Acer Part No. Adapter 10001081 161 Battery 60001921 SANYO 3CELL4.85 Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type BT.00303.028 Bluetooth - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 227
Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor 60003544 LITE-ON OPT 60003544 LITE-ON OPT 60002005 HGST SG 60002036 SEAGATE 60002005 HGST SG 60003533 YOSUN Type FM0128S3 FM0256S3 N320GB5.4KS N320GB5.4KS _4K N500GB5.4KS _4K FM0020S2 Description Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 128GB LMT-128M3M LF+HF firmware: VYC2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 228
Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor 60004668 ELPIDA Type SO4GBIII13 Description Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm Acer Part No. KN.4GB09.005 NB Chipset 10001067 INTEL HM77 NB Chipset Intel CS HM77 Chief River KI.G7501.002 SB Chipset 9999995 N N ONE TIME - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 229
Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor PLM00030 Nuvoton Type NPCT420R Description Nuvoton NPCT420R Foxconn Module 12x12x3.7mm (TPM FW:v3.69,TCG 1.2 rev.116,TxT compliance) HSF with EK embedded Acer Part No. NC.22911.002 Test Compatible Components 7-7 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 230
7-8 Test Compatible Components - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 231
CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 232
Introduction 8-3 9-2 - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 233
be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: Service guides for all models Bios updates Software - Acer Aspire M3-581T | Acer Aspire M3-581T and M3-581TG Notebook Service Guide - Page 234
8-4 Online Support Information