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Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series 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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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. 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.
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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 service of customer machines.
System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (Touch Pack)* • Platform Intel Core™2 Quad Processor* • Intel Core™2 Duo Processor* • Intel Pentium Processor* • Intel® Celeron® processor* •...
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WPAN* • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • Graphics Intel® GMA X4500HD (Intel® G45) (Aspire Z5600) • ATI Radeon™ HD 4670 with 1 GB DDR3 Memory (Aspire Z5610) • ATI Radeon™ HD 4570 with 512 MB DDR2 Memory (Aspire Z5610) •...
Your Acer Computer tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Front View Component Microphone HD webcam Display screen Acer TouchPortal...
Right View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Component Headphone jack (white plug) Microphone jack (pink plug) Illumination Toggle Switch Memory card reader Optical Disk Drive Chapter 1 Icon Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.
Left View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Component B-CAS reader USB 2.0 port Icon Subscription service available for select models only. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Rear View IMPORTANT:Your computer’s hardware options, port locations, and indicators may vary from this illustration. Component Power connector Kensington™ lock slot USB ports Ethernet (network) jack Line-out/Speaker- out jack eSATA port TV Tuner IR port Chapter 1 Icon Plug the power cord into this connector. Secure your computer to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock to this slot.
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has several different types of keys and buttons as shown below. Fn key Windows key Feature Function keys Audio playback keys Windows key Fn key Application key Navigation keys Function keys Audio playback keys Application Icon Press these keys to start program actions.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core Logic CPU Package CPU Core Voltage Specification Intel Core™2 Quad Processor* • Intel Core™2 Duo Processor* • Intel Pentium Processor* • Intel® Celeron® processor* • North Bridge (Eaglelake G45) • GTL+ interface (Front-side bus) •...
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CPU Temperature FAN off (°C) VGA Temperature FAN off (°C) Phoenix BIOS R01-A1 SPI interface to serial flash memory, SOP8 package 8 MB Cache Package Acer P/N Size KC.22201.DEM KC.52001.DEM KC.53001.DEM KC.54001.DEM 2 MB KC.63001.DEM 2 MB KC.65001.DEM 3 MB KC.73001.DE0 3 MB KC.74001.DE0...
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Item Supported protocols BIOS password control 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 Memory Combinations Slot 1 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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NorthBridge Chipset Item Chipset Eaglelake G45 Features GTL+ interface (Front-side bus) • Support Intel Yorkfield/Wolfdale Processor • 800/1066/1333MHz transfer rate processor bus speed • SouthBridge Chipset Item Chipset ICH10 Features PCI bus Interface • Supports PCI bus at 33MHz • PCI Rev.2.3 specification support.
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Item Chipset Features LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8111DL Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000M Fast Ethernet LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Main Board Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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Item Sampling Rate Internal Microphone Chapter 1 Specification DACs with 97dB SNR • ADCs with 90dB SNR • Internal Speaker(5WX2) • Line out 5.1 Channel • Head Phone out , MIC In , Digital MIC In • Software Sound Volume Control •...
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Info M a i n Advanced P r o c e s s o r T y p e P r o c e s s o r S p e e d S y s t e m M e m o r y : S y s t e m M a n u f a c t u r e r : P r o d u c t N a m e :...
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot options. Info M a i n Advanced S y s t e m D a t e : S y s t e m T i m e : S y s t e m T i m e : S A T A P o r t 1 S A T A P o r t 1...
SATA Port 1 The SATA Port 1 screen allows the user to view and adjust SATA settings on Port 1. Info M a i n Advanced S A T A P o r t 1 T y p e : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : L B A M o d e C o n t r o l :...
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SATA Port 2 The SATA Port 2 screen allows the user to view and adjust SATA settings on Port 2. Info M a i n Advanced S A T A P o r t 4 T y p e : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : L B A M o d e C o n t r o l :...
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SATA Port 4 The SATA Port 4 screen allows the user to view and adjust SATA settings on Port 4. Info M a i n Advanced S A T A P o r t 2 T y p e : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : M u l t i - S e c t o r T r a n s f e r s : L B A M o d e C o n t r o l :...
Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options. Info M a i n Advanced A d v a n c e d C h i p s e t F e a t u r e s I n t e g r a t e d P e r i p h e r a l s I n t e g r a t e d P e r i p h e r a l s H e l p...
Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset screen allows the user to configure chipset settings. Advanced A d v a n c e d C h i p s e t F e a t u r e s I n t e l E I S T : I n t e l E I S T : I n t e l X D B i t : I n t e l X D B i t :...
Integrated Peripherals The Integrated Peripherals screen allows the user to configure various display settings. Advanced I n t e g r a t e d P e r i p h e r a l s O n b o a r d S A T A C o n t r o l l e r : O n b o a r d S A T A C o n t r o l l e r : S A T A C o n t r o l l e r M o d e : S A T A C o n t r o l l e r M o d e :...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Info M a i n Advanced S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s :...
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type a password in the “Enter New Password”...
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. E n t e r C u r r e n t P a s s w o r d E n t e r N e w P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
PC Health The PC Health screen displays CPU/Chipset temperature information and contains customizable safety monitors for the CPU. Info M a i n Advanced C P U T e m p e r a t u r e : C P U T e m p e r a t u r e : C P U F a n S p e e d : C P U F a n S p e e d : C P U C o r e :...
Power The Power screen contains parameters used for device power management. Info M a i n Advanced A C P I S u s p e n d M o d e : A C P I S u s p e n d M o d e : P o w e r O n b y R T C A l a r m : P o w e r O n b y R T C A l a r m : P o w e r O n b y O n b o a r d L A N :...
Boot 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. Info M a i n Advanced B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r : B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r : 1 : I n t e r n a l S S D :...
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Info Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Discard Changes Save Changes...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 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 computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
Disassembly Process Disassembly Flowchart Turn off power and disconnect all cables before proceeding Remove Remove Hinge Cover RAM Cover Remove Remove Rear Covers Back Cover Remove HDD Module Remove Hinge Remove Home Button Board Remove Power Supply Remove Card Reader Board Remove Audio Board...
Removing the RAM Cover 1. See “Pre-disassembly Instructions” on page 33. 2. Apply pressure to one end of the RAM Cover, while pulling up with the opposite hand as shown. 3. Lift the RAM Cover clear of the device. Chapter 3...
Removing the Hinge Cover 1. See “Removing the RAM Cover” on page 35. 2. Grasp the Hinge Cover with both hands. 3. Lift the Hinge Cover clear of the device. Chapter 3...
Removing the RAM 1. See “Removing the Hinge Cover” on page 36. 2. Lift the RAM Shielding clear of the device. 3. Unlock the latches on either side of the RAM by pressing down as shown. There is an audible click when the latch is unlocked.
Removing the Rear Covers 1. See “Removing the RAM” on page 37. 2. Remove the six (6) screws that secure the Rear Covers. Step Rear Covers 3. Use both hands to gently push the rear cover outward from the device as shown. 4.
Removing the Back Cover 1. See “Removing the Rear Covers” on page 38. 2. Remove the fourteen (14) screws securing the Back Cover. Step Back Cover 3. Use both hands to move the Hinge up into the stand position. There is an audible click when the Hinge is locked in position.
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4. Place one hand firmly on the Back Cover. Use the opposite hand to pry the Bezel away, working from one corner to the other as shown. Repeat this step until all guides along the bottom of the device are unlocked. 5.
Removing the Hinge 1. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 39. 2. Replace the Hinge to the carry position. 3. Remove the six (6) screws securing the Hinge. Step Hinge 4. Lift the Hinge clear of the device. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the Back Frame 1. See “Removing the Hinge” on page 41. 2. Unstick the EMI Cable Mylar as shown. CAUTION: Do not remove the EMI Cable completely; the cable is still attached to the device. 3. Disconnect the CPU Power Cable (A), the SATA Power Cable (B), and the HDD Power Cable (C) as shown: Chapter 3...
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4. Remove the nine (9) screws securing the Back Frame. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Back Frame 5. Lift one end of the Back Frame as shown. 6. Carefully unhook the guide at the opposite end before lifting away completely. Chapter 3...
Removing the Power Supply 1. See “Removing the Back Frame” on page 42. 2. Remove two (2) screws securing the Power Supply as shown. Step Power Supply 3. Lift the Power Supply clear of the device. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the HDD Module 1. See “Removing the Power Supply” on page 44. 2. Disconnect the HDD Cable as shown. 3. Remove two (2) screws securing the HDD Module. Step HDD Module 4. Slide the HDD Module out of the flanges. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the B-CAS Board 1. See “Removing the HDD Module” on page 45. 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the B-CAS Board. Step B-CAS 3. Lift out the B-CAS Board and turn it over. Disconnect the B-CAS Board Cable underneath. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the SSD Module 1. See “Removing the B-CAS Board” on page 46. 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the SSD Module as shown. Step SSD Module 3. Slide the SSD out of the flange. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the Control Board 1. See “Removing the SSD Module” on page 47. 2. Disconnect three (3) cables on the Control Board as shown 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the Control Board as shown. Step Control Board 4. Lift the Control Board clear of the device. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the Card Reader Board 1. See “Removing the Control Board” on page 48. 2. Disconnect the Card Reader Board Cable. 3. Remove three (3) securing screws from the Card Reader Board. Step Card Reader Board 4. Lift the Card Reader Board clear of the device. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the Audio Board 1. See “Removing the Card Reader Board” on page 49. 2. Disconnect the Audio Board Cable. 3. Remove one (1) screw from the Audio Board. Step Audio Board 4. Carefully remove the Audio Board by separating it from the bracket and three guide pins as shown. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the ODD Button Board 1. See “Removing the Audio Board” on page 50. 2. Remove one (1) securing screw from the ODD Button Board. Step ODD Button Board 3. Disconnect one (1) cable from the ODD Button Board. 4. Lift the ODD Button Board clear of the device. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the ODD Module 1. See “Removing the ODD Button Board” on page 51. 2. Remove two (2) securing screws from the ODD Module. Step ODD Module 3. Slide the ODD Module out of the flange. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the Inverter Board 1. See “Removing the ODD Module” on page 52. 2. Carefully disconnect both Inverter Cables from either side of the Inverter Board. 3. Disconnect the Mainboard Cable as shown. 4. Remove three (3) securing screws from the Inverter Board. Step Inverter Board Chapter 3...
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5. Lift the Inverter Board clear of the device. Chapter 3...
Removing the Home Button Board 1. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 53. 2. Remove one (1) securing screw from the Home Button Board. Step Home Button Board 3. Disconnect one (1) cable from the Home Button Board. 4. Lift the Home Button Board away as shown. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the Web Camera Board 1. See “Removing the Home Button Board” on page 55. 2. Remove two (2) screws securing the Web Camera Board as shown. Step Web Camera Board SCREW M2.0*4 3. Gently lift out the Web Camera Board and turn it over. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when removing the Web Camera Board.
Removing the TV Tuner Board 1. See “Removing the Web Camera Board” on page 56. 2. Disconnect one (1) cable from the TV Tuner Board. 3. Remove one (1) securing screw from the TV Tuner Board. Step TV Tuner Board 4.
Removing the WLAN Board 1. See “Removing the TV Tuner Board” on page 57. 2. Disconnect two (2) cables from the WLAN Board as shown. 3. Remove one (1) securing screw from the WLAN Board. Step WLAN Board 4. Lift the WLAN Board clear of the device. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the WLAN Board” on page 58. 2. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the Mainboard. 3. Remove two (2) securing screws from the Fan. Step CPU Fan SCREW M2.5*6 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the device. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the CPU Fan” on page 59. 2. Remove six (6) captive screws from the Thermal Module in ascending order from 1 to 6. Step Thermal Module 3. Lift the Thermal Module clear of the device. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 60. 2. Push the CPU latch down (1) and out (2) to unlock the processor housing. 3. Lift the cover of the housing. 4. Remove the CPU. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard Cables 1. See “Removing the CPU” on page 61. 2. Remove seventeen (17) cables from the Mainboard as shown. Item Description LVDS Cable CCD Cable Inverter Cable MIC Cable ODD Button Cable Home Button Cable Card Reader Cable IR Cable Touch Screen Audio Cable...
Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Mainboard Cables” on page 62. 2. Remove five (5) securing screws from the Mainboard as shown. Step Mainboard SCREW M 2.5*4MM 3. Carefully lift the Mainboard clear of the device. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the LCD Assembly 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 63. 2. Release five (5) cable locks as shown. 3. Disconnect the Home Button Cable. Chapter 3...
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4. Remove the LVDS Mylar (1) and disconnect the cable (2) as shown. 5. Disconnect the left and right Control board Cables. Chapter 3...
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6. Remove four (4) securing screws from the LCD Bracket. Step LCD Bracket SCREW M2.5*4 7. Remove nine (9) securing screws from the LCD Bezel. Step LCD Bezel SCREW M2.5*4 Size Quantity Size Quantity Screw Type Screw Type Chapter 3...
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8. Lift the LCD Assembly clear of the device. WARNING:When lifting the LCD Assembly, do not touch the Camera Modules located at the top left and top right corners of the device. Doing so will damage the touch screen function. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Bracket 1. See “Removing the LCD Assembly” on page 64. 2. Place the LCD Assembly on an anti-static mat so the touch sensors are elevated above the work surface. WARNING:Do not place the LCD Panel face down without an anti-static mat underneath. The touch sensors located at the top left and top right corners will be damaged if the LCD Panel is placed face down.
Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Bracket 1. Replace one side of the LCD Bracket (1), while using the opposite hand to pull the cables through the frame (2). Make sure the frame is fitted securely on top of the panel. 2.
Replacing the LCD Assembly 1. Carefully place the LCD Assembly in the LCD Bezel. 2. Secure the LCD Bezel using nine (9) screws. Chapter 3...
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3. Secure the LCD Bracket using four (4) screws. 4. Connect the left and right Control Board Cables. Chapter 3...
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5. Replace the LVDS Mylar (1) and connect the cable (2). 6. Connect the Home Button Cable 7. Lock the five (5) cable locks as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Carefully replace the Mainboard, while lining up the six (6) guide pins underneath. 2. Secure the Mainboard in place using five (5) screws as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the CPU 1. Place the CPU in the CPU housing. 2. Close the cover of the housing. 3. Push the CPU latch down (1) and in (2) to lock the processor housing. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT:Ensure a heat pad is in place before replacing the Thermal Module. 1. Replace the Thermal Module as shown. 2. Secure the module by tightening six (6) captive screws in ascending order from 1 to 6. Chapter 3...
Replacing the CPU Fan 1. Using both hands, align the screw holes on the fan and LCD Module and place the fan on the Thermal Module. 2. Connect the CPU Fan cable to the Mainboard connector. 3. Secure the Fan using two (2)screws as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Push the WLAN Board into the slot. 2. Secure the WLAN Board using one (1) screw as shown. 3. Connect two (2) cables to secure the WLAN Board. NOTE: The gray and black cables must be attached to the proper connector to function properly. Chapter 3...
Replacing the TV Tuner Board 1. Push the TV Tuner Board into the slot. 2. Secure the TV Tuner Board using one (1) screw as shown. 3. Connect one (1) cable to secure the TV Tuner Board. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Web Camera Board 1. Connect the cable underneath the Web Camera board. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when handling the Web Camera Board. 2. Turn the Board over and place it in the device. 3. Secure the Web Camera Board using two (2) screws as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Home Button Board 1. Replace the Home Button Board, while lining up the guide pin underneath. 2. Secure the Home Button Board using one screw. 3. Connect one cable to secure the Home Button Board. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Inverter Board 1. Replace the Inverter Board as shown. 2. Secure the Inverter Board using three (3) screws. 3. Connect the Mainboard cable to the Inverter Board as shown. Chapter 3...
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4. Connect the cables on either side of the Inverter Board. Chapter 3...
Replacing the ODD Button Board 1. Replace the ODD Button Board while lining up the guide pin underneath. 2. Secure the ODD Button Board using one (1) screw. 3. Connect one (1) cable to secure the ODD Button Board as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Audio Board 1. Replace the Audio Board by lining up the ports with the bracket and three (3) guide pins as shown. 2. Secure the Audio Board using one (1) screw. 3. Connect the Audio Board Cable. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Card Reader Board 1. Replace the Card Reader Board. 2. Secure the Card Reader Board using three (3) screws. 3. Connect the Card Reader Board Cable. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Control Board 1. Replace the Control Board. 2. Secure the Control Board using two (2) screws. 3. Connect three (3) cables to secure the Control Board as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the B-CAS Board 1. Connect the cable underneath the B-CAS Board. 2. Turn the B-CAS Board over and replace it. 3. Install the USB and HDD grounding cables as shown. Chapter 3...
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4. Secure the B-CAS Board with three (3) screws. Chapter 3...
Replacing the HDD Module 1. Slide the HDD Module into the flanges. 2. Secure the HDD Module using two (2) screws. 3. Connect the HDD Cable as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Back Frame 1. Place one end of the Back Frame (1) in the device as shown. Line up the guide (2) before replacing completely. 2. Secure the Back Frame using nine (9) screws. 3. Connect the CPU Power Cable (A), the SATA Power Cable(B), and the HDD Power Cable (C) Chapter 3...
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4. Attach the EMI Cable Mylar to the Back Frame as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Back Cover 1. Snap the Back Cover into place using both hands. Make sure that all the guides have been securely locked. 2. Move the Hinge down into the carry position. There is an audible click when the Hinge is locked in position. Chapter 3...
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3. Secure the Back Cover using fourteen (14) screws. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Rear Covers 1. Replace the Rear Cover by pushing inward as shown 2. Repeat the previous step for the remaining Rear Cover. 3. Secure the Rear Covers using six (6) screws. Chapter 3...
Replacing the RAM 1. Firmly place each Ram into its slot until a click is heard. Make sure the latches are in the lock position. 2. Replace the Ram Shielding. Chapter 3...
Replacing the RAM Cover 1. Line up one end of the RAM Cover with the device as shown. 2. Push down with both hands until the cover snaps into place. Chapter 3...
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 products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
ODD Failure If an Optical Disk Drive failure is determined, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: DVD does not cable connection ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: Audio CDs do not play when loaded •...
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Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in DVD/CD-ROM drives.
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Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility.
Wireless Failure If the wireless functionality fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: Chapter 4 START Wirelss function failure Check WLAN Reconnect cable connection cable correctly Check WLAN Replace module WLAN module Replace Mainboard Close Close Close...
Camera Failure If the camera functionality fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: function failure Check camera cable connection Check camera START Camera Reconnect cable correctly Replace camera module module Replace Mainboard Close Close Close Chapter 4...
Speaker Failure If the internal speaker fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: cable connection Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel the Device Manager to determine that:...
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Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 175. Chapter 4...
LCD Failure If the integrated LCD display fails, use the following flowchart to determine the required action: Check LCD cable connected Check LCD cable is good Check LCD module is good No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs: Fans start up •...
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Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 42. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
General Troubleshooting Issues Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
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11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is listed under Other Devices. •...
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. Power-off the computer. Visually check for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices •...
This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series. Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
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Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, a Crisis Diskette should be prepared ready in hand. The Crisis Diskette could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows XP OS. Follow the steps below: 1.
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7. Click the (N) button when prompted to complete the process. 8. Insert the Crisis Disk in to the USB floppy drive attached to the BIOS flash failed system. 9. In the power-off state, unplug the AC power and hold Fn+Esc then plug the AC power in. 10.
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. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly Hinge Cover Rear Cover (L) Rear Cover (R) Ram Cover Hinge Power Supply ODD Module Main Board Card Reader Board Audio Board LCD Frame LCD Touch Panel Description 42.SCY07.002 60.SCY07.005 60.SCY07.006 33.SCY07.003 60.SCY07.007 60.SCY07.002...
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Front Bezel Back Cover Back Frame Fan Module UMA B-CAS Card Chapter 6 Description 60.SCY07.001 60.SCY07.002 33.SCY07.002 23.SCY07.003 55.SCY07.005 Acer P/N...
MXM 3.0 Type A w/ Samsung K4W1G1646D-EJ11 BOARD AUDIO BOARD CARD READER BOARD POWER BOARD ODD BOARD B CAS BOARD HOME BUTTON BOARD INVERTER BOARD DA-4A12-QT03L INVERTER BOARD IV40157/T-LF WLAN Description ACER PART NO. VG.M9206.008 VG.M9606.011 55.SCY07.001 55.SCY07.002 55.SCY07.003 55.SCY07.004 55.SCY07.005 55.SCY07.006 19.SCY07.001 19.SCY07.002 Chapter 6...
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CABLE - AUDIO/B TO MB LVDS CABLE HDD CABLE ODD CABLE CABLE - CONTROL BORAD TO SENSOR/R CABLE - CONTROL BORAD TO SENSOR/L IR CABLE Chapter 6 Description ACER PART NO. NI.10200.031 NI.10200.015 BT.14500.001 PC.13400.009 TU.10500.052 TU.10500.051 RT.11300.005 RT.11300.006 RV.RWS07.001 27.SCY07.001...
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BACK COVER ASSY RED - UMA RAM COVER - RED HINGE COVER REAR COVER SILVER - LEFT W/O B-CAS REAR COVER SILVER - LEFT W/B CAS REAR COVER SILVER - RIGHT LCD FRAME Description ACER PART NO. 50.SCY07.008 50.SCY07.009 50.SCY07.010 50.SCY07.011 50.SCY07.012 50.SCY07.013 50.SCY07.014 50.SCY07.015...
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SPEAKER SET ODD BRACKET HDD BRACKET MXM BRACKET Heat SINK CPU HEATSINK VGA HEATSINK FAN MODULE - UMA FAN MODULE - MXM CPU/PROCESSOR Chapter 6 Description ACER PART NO. 33.SCY07.002 33.SCY07.003 60.SCY07.007 23.SCY07.005 33.SCY07.004 33.SCY07.005 33.SCY07.006 23.SCY07.001 23.SCY07.002 23.SCY07.003 23.SCY07.004...
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Traditional Chinese with new color AC-MT-010 Keyboard CHICONY KG-0766 RF2.4 104KS Silver Simplified Chinese with new color AC-MT-010 Keyboard CHICONY KG-0766 RF2.4 104KS Silver US International with new color AC-MT-010 Description ACER PART NO. KC.22201.DEM KC.52001.DEM KC.53001.DEM KC.54001.DEM KC.63001.DEM KC.65001.DEM KC.73001.DE0...
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Keyboard CHICONY KG-0766 RF2.4 104KS Silver Greek with new color AC-MT-010 Keyboard CHICONY KG-0766 RF2.4 105KS Silver Danish with new color AC-MT-010 Keyboard CHICONY KG-0766 RF2.4 104KS Silver Czech with new color AC-MT-010 Chapter 6 Description ACER PART NO. KB.RF403.249 KB.RF403.250 KB.RF403.251 KB.RF403.252 KB.RF403.253 KB.RF403.254 KB.RF403.255 KB.RF403.256...
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ODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Slot LabelFlash 8X AD-7643S LF W/O bezel SATA w/ Win7 MAINBOARD MAINBAORD UMA INTEL G45 ICH10 W/O 1394 W/O CPU RAM MAINBAORD DIS INTEL G45 ICH11 W/O 1394 W/O CPU Description ACER PART NO. KB.RF403.274 KB.RF403.275 KB.RF403.276 KB.RF403.277 KB.RF403.278 KB.RF403.280 KB.RF403.281...
Model Definition and Configuration Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Model Name AZ5600 EMEA AZ5600 EMEA AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AMEX AZ5600 AZ5600 GCTWN AZ5600 Appendix A Country Acer Part no Netherlands PW.SC902.027 Netherlands PW.SC902.027 India PW.SC902.028 India PW.SC902.028 Singapore PW.SC902.013 Singapore PW.SC902.013...
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AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 CHINA ACCN AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 ASSSB AZ5600 ASSSB AZ5600 ASSSB Country Acer Part no Thailand PW.SC902.021 Thailand PW.SC902.021 Japan PW.SC902.024 China PW.SC902.020 Vietnam PW.SC902.019 Vietnam PW.SC902.019 Vietnam PW.SC902.019 Thailand PW.SC902.018 Thailand PW.SC902.018 Thailand PW.SC902.018...
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AZ5600 APHI AZ5600 APHI AZ5600 APHI AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 AZ5600 Appendix A Country Acer Part no Philippines PW.SC902.016 Philippines PW.SC902.016 Philippines PW.SC902.016 Indonesia PW.SC902.015 Indonesia PW.SC902.015 Indonesia PW.SC902.015 India PW.SC902.014 India PW.SC902.014 India PW.SC902.014 Australia/ PW.SC902.012...
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AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA Appendix A Country Acer Part no Bulgaria/ PW.SCY02.042 Latvia/ Lithuania/ Estonia Bulgaria/ PW.SCY02.043 Latvia/ Lithuania/ Estonia Bulgaria/ PW.SCY02.043 Latvia/ Lithuania/ Estonia Bulgaria/ PW.SCY02.053 Latvia/...
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EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA Country Acer Part no Russia PW.SCY02.059 Belgium PW.SCY02.057 Belgium PW.SCY02.057 Singapore PW.SCY02.007 Singapore PW.SCY02.007 Singapore PW.SCY02.007 Russia PW.SCY02.050 Russia PW.SCY02.045 Indonesia PW.SCY02.044 Indonesia PW.SCY02.044...
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AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 Appendix A Country Acer Part no Saudi/ PW.SCY02.038 Levant/ Egypt Philippines PW.SCY02.035 Philippines PW.SCY02.035 Philippines PW.SCY02.035 USA/ PW.SCY02.032 Canada Japan PW.SCY02.031 Thailand PW.SCY02.030 Thailand PW.SCY02.030...
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Model Name AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 GCTWN AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 Country Acer Part no Australia/ PW.SCY02.028 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.028 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.028 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.027 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.027 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.027 Zealand Germany PW.SCY02.021...
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AZ5610 EMEA AZ5610 CHINA ACCN AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 GCTWN Appendix A Country Acer Part no France PW.SCY02.018 France PW.SCY02.018 China PW.SCY02.016 Vietnam PW.SCY02.015 Thailand PW.SCY02.014 Thailand PW.SCY02.014 Vietnam PW.SCY02.015 Thailand PW.SCY02.014 Vietnam PW.SCY02.015 Australia/ PW.SCY02.013...
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Name AZ5610 GCTWN AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 APHI AZ5610 AZ5610 Country Acer Part no Taiwan PW.SCY02.003 Australia/ PW.SCY02.011 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.012 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.012 Zealand Australia/ PW.SCY02.012 Zealand Indonesia PW.SCY02.008 Indonesia PW.SCY02.008 Indonesia PW.SCY02.008...
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ASSSB AZ5610 ASSSB AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 AZ5610 Model Chassis Name AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO Appendix A Country Acer Part no Malaysia PW.SCY02.010...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5600...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model Chassis Name AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610 Acer Santana 23 inch AIO AZ5610...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4670 D3 1GB Type A AZ5610 D23FHD...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4670 D3 1GB Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4670 D3 1GB Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4670 D3 1GB Type A AZ5610 D23FHD...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610...
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Model VGA Card 1 Name AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610 D23FHD ATI HD4570 D2 512MB-Santana Type A AZ5610...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n (mini-card) AZ5600 Bluetooth 802.11 b/g/n (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5600 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
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Model Add on card Name AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth (mini-card) AZ5610 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth...
Appendix B 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.
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
Audio Board Removing Replacing Base Assembly Removing Replacing BIOS password control ROM size ROM type vendor Version BIOS Supports protocol 17–32 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Information Main Navigating PC Health Power Save and Exit Security System Security Board Layout Bottom View Top View Camera Board...
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Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard Removing Replacing Memory Module Removing Model Definition ODD Bezel Replacing Online Support Information Panel front Pin1 Location Support Bracket Removing Replacing System Block Diagram Test Compatible Components Thermal Module Replacing Undetermined Problems utility 17–32 BIOS Windows 2000 Environment Test WLAN Board Removing...