Personal Computer User Manual
Table Of Contents
- System Specifications
- System Utilities
- Machine Disassembly and Replacement
- Disassembly Requirements
- General Information
- External Module Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Process
- Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart
- Removing the Switch Cover
- Removing the Keyboard
- Removing the Antenna
- Removing the LCD Module
- Removing the Upper Cover
- Removing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Removing the Finger Print Reader
- Removing the Launch Board
- Removing the Speaker Module
- Removing the Switch Board
- Removing the Touch Pad Board
- Removing the I/O Board
- Removing the Bluetooth module
- Removing the Modem Module
- Removing the Main Board
- Removing the Thermal Module
- Removing the CPU
- Removing the CPU Fan
- Removing the HDMI Module
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
- LCD Module Reassembly Procedure
- Main Module Reassembly Procedure
- Replacing the CPU
- Replacing the Thermal Module
- Replacing the CPU Fan Module
- Replacing the HDMI Module
- Replacing the Mainboard
- Replacing the I/O Board
- Replacing the Bluetooth Board
- Replacing the Modem Module
- Replacing the Finger Print Reader
- Replacing the Touch Pad Bracket
- Replacing the Launch Board
- Replacing the Switch Board
- Replacing the Antenna Cables
- Replacing the Speaker Module
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Switch Cover
- Replacing the WLAN Module
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
- Replacing the DIMM Modules
- Replacing the ODD Module
- Replacing the Lower Covers
- Replacing the Express and SD Card Trays
- Troubleshooting
- Common Problems
- Power On Issue
- No Display Issue
- Random Loss of BIOS Settings
- LCD Failure
- Built-In Keyboard Failure
- Touchpad Failure
- Internal Speaker Failure
- Internal Microphone Failure
- HDD Not Operating Correctly
- ODD Failure
- Modem Function Failure
- Wireless Function Failure
- EasyTouch Button Failure
- Thermal Unit Failure
- External Mouse Failure
- Other Failures
- Intermittent Problems
- Undetermined Problems
- POST Codes Tables
- Common Problems
- Jumper and Connector Locations
- FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
- Model Definition and Configuration
- Test Compatible Components
- Online Support Information
- Index
10 Chapter 1
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light
shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are:
WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology.
The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To
set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.
Icon Function Description
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery Indicates the computer's battery status.
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Icon Function Description
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable)
Mail Email application (user-Programmable)
Bluetooth communication
switch
Enables/disables the Bluetooth function.
Wireless communication
switch
Enables/disables the wireless function.