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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING: Indicates a potential for personal injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment. IMPORTANT: Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task. The following typographical conventions are used in this document: ...
Acer-authorized Service Providers: The Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. A list must be provided by the regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features........1-5 Operating System .
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support : Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury-free, environment-friendly 16:9 aspect ratio ...
Input and Control Keyboard 86-/87-/91-key Acer FineTip keyboard with international language support Touchpad Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys Media control keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down Input and Output (I/O) Ports 2-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC)
Notebook Tour Figure 1-1. Opened Front View Table 1-1. Opened Front View Icon Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right) Microphone 1-10 Item Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).
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Table 1-1. Opened Front View Icon Power indicator Battery indicator Speaker Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
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Figure 1-2. Closed Front View Table 1-2. Closed Front View Icon Microphone jack Headphone/ speaker jack 2-in-1 Card Reader 1-12 Item Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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Figure 1-3. Top View Table 1-3. Top View Icon Item Description Acer Logo Acer Aspire 4349, 4749 & 4749Z Logo Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13...
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Figure 1-4. Rear View Table 1-4. Rear View Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations...
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Figure 1-5. Left View Table 1-5. Left View Icon Kensington lock slot DC-in jack External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port USB 2.0 port Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer.
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Figure 1-6. Right View Table 1-6. Right View Icon USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole 1-16 Item Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
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Figure 1-7. Base View Table 1-7. Base View Icon Battery bay Battery lock Battery release latch Hardware Specifications and Configurations Item Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. Description 1-17...
Touchpad Basics Figure 1-8. Touchpad Move your finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Using the Keyboard The computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Lock Keys Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows Logo key Application key Windows Logo 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.
Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-10. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hockey combination.
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Hot key Icon <Fn> + < > <Fn> + <Home> <Fn> + <Pg Up> <Fn> + <Pg Dn> <Fn> + <End> 1-22 Function Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Plays or pauses a selected media Play/Pause file. Stop playing the selected media Stop file.
Specification Tables Computer specifications Item Dimensions Length Width Height (front to rear) Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) Input power Operating voltage Operating current Temperature Operating (not writing to optical disc) Operating (writing to optical disc) Nonoperating Relative humidity Operating Nonoperating...
System Board Major Chips Item Core logic Intel HM65 (Ibex-Peak) Package 27 x 25 mm (MAX), 1071-pin FCBGA Integrated Graphics Controller AR8158L USB 2.0 Embedded in PCH Super I/O controller Intel Huron River Quad Bluetooth Wireless Intel PCIE half mini card 802.11b/g/n, Atheros AR8158-BL1A-RL PCMCIA Audio codec Realtek HD codec...
MS Wake-up frame) in both ACPI and APM Max payload size 128 bytes, read request size 4096 bytes Specification Acer AC4T_A10B keyboard 86-US/87-UK/91-JP key Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Phantom key auto detect ...
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Vendor & Hitachi Model Name HTS543225A7A384 Seagate ST250LT003 WD2500BPVT TOSHIBA MK2559GSXP Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) (Continued) Item Vendor & Hitachi Model Name HTS547564A9E384 Seagate ST9640423AS WD6400BPVT TOSHIBA MK6459GSXP Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate (Gbits / sec, max) Media data transfer rate...
Super-Multi Drive (Continued) Item Vendor & Pioneer DVR-TD11RS Model name Performance With CD Specification Diskette Transfer rate Sustained: (KB/sec) - CD-ROM inside - CD-ROM outside 3.6 Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc •KODAK PhotoCD Single and format Multi-session •CD Extra(CDPLUS) •Video CD •CD text data(Read/Write) •CD-R discs(Read/Write) •CD-RW discs(Read/Write)
LCD 14.0” Item Vendor & Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface...
LCD 14.0” (Continued) Item Vendor & Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface...
Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Atheros AR3011 Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 8 pin narrow pitch connector Supported protocol Bluetooth Module Item Controller AR3011 Feature Single-chip Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and 3.0+HS integrated solution USB 2.0 full-speed device interface with support for Device ...
Wireless Module 802.11b/g/n Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Camera Item Vendor & Liteon 0.3MB Model LT7675AL Type CMOS image sensor with SXGA feature Pixel Resoluton: 640 x 480 (VGA) Mini Card Wireless Networking Card Item Vendor Number supported Features 3G Card (not available in this model) Item Features...
Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X-VB3-GR Features Hardware: Meets WLP (Windows Logo Program) requirements for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 4-channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two stereo channel or 2.1 audio playback 4-channel ADC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent ...
Audio Codec and Amplifier (Continued) Item Features Software: Compatible with Windows Logo Program 3.10 and future requirements WaveRT-based audio function driver for Windows Vista EAX™ 1.0 & 2.0, Direct Sound 3D, and I3DL2 compatible HRTF 3D Positional Audio (Windows XP only) ...
Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VRAM (not available in this model) Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item USB compliance level EHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Output Current HDMI Port Item Compliance level...
AC Adapter Item Vendor Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency System Power Management Item Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to Disk (S4) Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features 1-42 Specification...
System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Battery state Back up state Arcade module state Finger print module state System DMA Specification Legacy Mode DMA0 DMA1* DMA2* DMA3 DMA4 DMA5* DMA6 DMA7 *ExpressCard controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.
System Interrupt Specification (Continued) Hardware IRQ IRQ98 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ99 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ100 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ101 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ102 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ103 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ104 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ105 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ106 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ107 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ108...
System Interrupt Specification (Continued) Hardware IRQ IRQ130 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ131 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ132 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ133 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ134 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ135 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ136 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ137 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ138 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ139 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ140...
System Interrupt Specification (Continued) Hardware IRQ IRQ162 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ163 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ164 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ165 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ166 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ167 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ168 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ169 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ170 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ171 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ172...
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility may need to be run. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when a problem arises.
ST9500325AS 6VERM2YS Slimtype DVD A DS8A5SH V1.01 Intel V2104 S2RR40200312312B902500 AS4749 Acer A69A13F016964D2E86C8E89A8F519078 Figure Description CPU (central processing unit) type and speed of system Speed of the CPU Model name of HDD (hard disk drive) installed on primary IDE master...
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Table 2-1. BIOS Information (Continued) Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID System Utilities Description System BIOS version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial number of unit Asset tag number of system Product name of the system Manufacturer of system...
Main The Main tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode Figure 2-2.
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Table 2-2. BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode System Utilities Description Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE...
Security The Security tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Power on Password Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued) Parameter Power on Password NOTE: NOTE: When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer. Setting a Password Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords: 1.
Removing a Password Perform the following: 1. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears: Figure 2-5. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type current password in Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3.
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The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter. If the password entered does not match the current password, the screen shows the Setup Warning dialog. Figure 2-8. Setup Warning: Invalid Password If new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the Setup Warning dialog appears (Figure Figure 2-9.
Boot The Boot tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the value. Boot priority order: 1.
Exit The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Table 2-4.
BIOS Flash Utilities BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Boot priority order: 1.
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Figure 2-13. DOS Flash Process 5. Flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown in the AC power to continue. Figure 2-14.
WinFlash Utility Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click WinFlash executable ZQR_101W.EXE. 2. Click OK to begin update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash System Utilities 2-17...
Clearing BIOS Passwords CAUTION: If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. See Crisis Disk This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated.
Removing BIOS Passwords (Hardware method) To clear User or Supervisor passwords, remove lower cover and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper. Figure 2-18. CMOS Jumper Table 2-5. CMOS Jumper Item (Software method) If wrong Supervisor Password is entered three times, the message System will halt! is displayed on Figure 2-19.
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If user is unable to obtain correct password then it must be unlocked. There are two methods to do this. Method 1: If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. Method 2: If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Disabled.
Removing Insyde HDD Password Clear the BIOS Password as follows: To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. When the user keys in the wrong password three times, the system reports the error code: Figure 2-21. Unlock Password Prompt 2.
Miscellaneous Tools Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending information to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
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Figure 2-25. Asset Tag Menu Item 5. Press 2 to modify the product name, then press 2 again to modify EEPROM spec. version. Figure 2-26. Product Name Menu Item System Utilities 2-23...
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6. Press 3 to modify serial number key. Figure 2-27. Serial Number Menu Item 7. Press 4 to modify the 1394 GUID number key. Figure 2-28. 1394 GUID Number Menu Item 8. Press 0 to exit. 9. At the command prompt, run VEEPROM.exe to write any changes in the data to the 2-24 System Utilities...
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EEPROM. NOTE: NOTE: When using any of the write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective. System Utilities 2-25...
Using UUIDTools The UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool data for hardware management. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following: 1. Unzip UUID package tool to USB Flash Disk. 2.
Current MAC ID of ESN EEPROM : 00269E230844 Compare ACER & OEM S/N of ESN EEPROM : PASS 4. Flash is completed when the message, Compare ACER & OEM S/N of ESN EEPROM: PASS, is shown. 5. At the command prompt, run VEEPROM.EXE to write any changes in the data to the EEPROM.
Crisis Disk Recovery 1. Plug in the USB flash disk. 2. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next. 3. Click Format and then Exit to complete the operation. 4. Copy the ZQR.fd file to the USB flash disk root directory and rename to BIOS.fd NOTE: NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd files to the USB flash disk root directory.
Maintenance Flowchart The flowchart in Figure 3-1 installation sequences. It shows information on what components may need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow shows a graphic representation of the module removal and Machine Maintenance Procedures...
Getting Started Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections for the removal and install sequence. Follow the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Do the following prior to starting any maintenance procedures: 1. Remove power (A) from the system and peripherals 2.
Battery Pack Removal 1. Place computer on flat surface, battery side is up. 2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to unlock position 3. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to release position 4. Lift battery pack (C) from battery bay Figure 3-3.
Keyboard Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Press downward on the five (5) locking latches until the keyboard disengages and separates from the system Figure 3-5. Keyboard Latches 2. Turn the keyboard over so that the keypoard (C) is face down on the palm rest (Figure 3-6).
CAUTION: Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed while mainboard connector is locked. Keyboard Installation 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest (C). Refer to 2. Connect keyboard FPC (A) to mainboard connector (B). Refer to 3.
Base Assembly Removal Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove twenty four (24) screws securing the base assembly in place (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Base Assembly Screw Location 2. Lift up the base assembly by starting from the bottom edge of the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8. Base Assembly Removal Base Assembly Installation 1. Align the base assembly onto the device 2. Install and secure twenty four (24) screws to the base assembly. Refer to 3. Install battery. Size Green M2.0*3.0 Call out Red Call M2.5*6.5 Machine Maintenance Procedures (Figure...
ODD Module Installation 1. Install ODD bezel (E) on ODD module 2. Install ODD bracket (D) on ODD module 3. Secure two (2) screws (C) to secure the bracket (D) to the back of ODD 4. Install ODD module into ODD bay. Refer to 5.
USB Module Removal Prerequisite: Base Assembly Removal 1. Find USB module on the base assembly as shown in 2. Remove one (1) screw (B) from the base assembly Figure 3-11. USB Module 3. Disconnect USB module FFC (D) from mainboard connector (E) 4.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal Prerequisite: USB Module Removal 1. Find HDD module on the base assembly as shown in 2. Gently remove HDD module from mainboard connector (A). Refer to Figure 3-12. HDD Module 3. Remove four (4) screws (D) from HDD bracket (E) 4.
HDD Module Installation 1. Attach HDD connector (C) to HDD module. Refer to 2. Place HDD brackets (E) onto HDD module 3. Install and secure four (4) screws (D) to HDD brackets (E) 4. Place HDD module onto the base assembly and connect HDD module to mainboard connector (B).
Mainboard Removal Prerequisite: HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 1. Find Mainboard (A) on the base assembly Figure 3-14. Mainboard Location 2. Disconnect Bluetooth cable from mainboard connector (B). Refer to 3. Disconnect WLAN antenna (D) connected to WLAN card (C) and remove antenna from the cable guides on the thermal module.
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4. Disconnect LVDS cable from mainboard connector (F) 5. Disconnect DC-in cable from mainboard connector (G). Remove the tape (H) securing DC-in cable on the mainboard and remove the cable from the cable guide. (Figure 3-15). 6. Disconnect Power Switch board cable (I), Speaker cable (J) and Touchpad cable (K) from mainboard connector Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-17. Mainboard IMPORTANT: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in regulations for disposal. Mainboard Installation 1. Place Mainboard onto the base assembly. Refer to 2. Install and secure two (2) screws (E) to mainboard. Refer to 3.
3. Remove DIMM from mainboard connector (B). Refer to Figure 3-20. Figure 3-20. DIMM Modules 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for remaining modules. DIMM Module Installation 1. Insert DIMM into mainboard connector (B). Refer to Figure 3-20. 2. Push down on DIMM until module clips (A) lock in position. Refer to Figure 3-19.
Thermal Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find Thermal module (B) on Mainboard. Refer to 2. Loosen three (3) captive screws (A) in numerical order from one (1) to three (3). Refer Figure 3-23. 3. Disconnect the thermal module cable from the mainboard connector (B) (Figure 3-23).
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Jet Motor 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: Eapus XR-PE 1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2.
RTC battery Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find RTC battery (D) on Mainboard. Refer to 2. Using plastic tweezers, puch the RTC battery through the gap in the mainboard connector (A) to release the battery. Refer to Figure 3-24. RTC battery IMPORTANT: Follow local regulations for battery 3.
CPU Processor Removal Prerequisite: Thermal Module Removal 1. Find CPU processor (B) on Mainboard. Refer to 2. Rotate the cam lock (A) to the unlocked position Figure 3-25. CPU Processor 3. Remove CPU processor (B) from Mainboard Figure 3-26. CPU Processor Machine Maintenance Procedures Figure 3-26.
CPU Processor Installation 1. Place CPU processor (B) on Mainboard. Refer to Figure 3-26. 2. Tighten the cam lock (A) to the locked position (Figure 3-25). 3. Install Thermal Module. 3-30 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
Bluetooth Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find Bluetooth Module (A) on the base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-27. Bluetooth Module & Speaker Location 2. Release the Bluetooth Module (A) from the board guide (B) 3. Lift the Bluetooth Module (A) from the base assembly Figure 3-28.
4. Disconnect the Bluetooth Cable (C) from the Bluetooth module (A). Refer to Figure 3-29. Figure 3-29. Bluetooth Module Bluetooth Module Installation 1. Connect the Bluetooth Cable (C) to the Bluetooth Module (A). Refer to 2. Secure the Bluetooth Module (A) to the board guide (B) in the base assembly (Figure 3-28).
Speaker Module Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find Speaker Module (B) on base assembly as shown on 2. Remove the black tape (D) securing the speaker cables (A) on base assembly. Refer to Figure 3-30. 3. Remove the speaker cables (A) from the cable guides 4.
Power Switch Board Removal Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Find Power Switch Board (A) on Base Assembly. Refer to 2. Remove powerboard cable (B) from the cable guides 3. Remove one (1) screw (C) from base assembly 4. Remove power switch board (A) from Base Assembly. Figure 3-31.
3. Remove the base assembly from the LCD module Figure 3-34. LCD Module CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during removal. LCD Module Installation 1. Place the LCD Module on the Base Assembly. Refer to 2.
DC-in Jack Removal Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Find DC-in Jack Module (A) on Top Assembly . Refer to 2. Remove DC-in cable from cable guides on the top assembly 3. Remove one (1) screw (B) from top assembly 4.
DC-in Jack Installation 1. Connect DC-in Jack (C) to DC-in bracket (D). Refer to 2. Place DC-in Jack Module (A) on the top assembly. Refer to 3. Install and secure one (1) screw (B) to the top assembly 4. Secure DC-in cable to the cable guides on the top assembly 5.
LCD Bezel Removal Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 1. Remove two (2) screws (A) from the LCD module Figure 3-37. LCD Bezel 2. Lift the bottom of the bezel up releasing it from the latches Figure 3-38. LCD Bezel Machine Maintenance Procedures (Figure 3-37).
3. Continue along the sides of the bezel until all the latches have been released (Figure 3-39). Figure 3-39. LCD Bezel 4. Lift the bezel from LCD module. LCD Bezel Installation 1. Place LCD bezel on the LCD module. Refer to 2.
Camera Module Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Find the camera module (A) in the LCD module Figure 3-40. Camera Module Location 2. Disconnect the camera cable (B) from connector (C) NOTE: NOTE: Use care not to damage the cable. Figure 3-41.
Camera Module Installation 1. Place Camera Module on the LCD module. Refer to Figure 3-40. 2. Connect the camera cable (B) to connector (C). Refer to Figure 3-41. 3. Install LCD bezel. 3-42 Machine Maintenance Procedures...
LCD Panel Removal Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Remove the six (6) screws (A) from the LCD panel Figure 3-42. LCD Panel 2. Remove the LVDS cable (C) from the cable guides Figure 3-43. LVDS Cable 3. Lift the LCD panel (B) from LCD cover CAUTION: Make sure all cables are moved away from the device to avoid damage during LCD Panel removal.
LCD Panel Installation 1. Place LCD panel (B) on the LCD cover. Refer to 2. Secure LVDS cable (C) to the cable guides. Refer to 3. Install and secure six (6) screws (A) to the LCD panel on the LCD cover. Refer to Figure 3-42.
LCD Bracket Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove the six (6) screws (A) Figure 3-44. LCD Bracket 2. Remove LCD bracket from the LCD panel. LCD Bracket Installation 1. Place LCD bracket on the LCD panel 2. Install and secure six (6) screws (A) to the LCD bracket 3.
LVDS Cable Removal Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove LVDS cable (A) from the adhesive on the rear of the LCD panel Figure 3-45. LVDS Cable 2. Remove the yellow tape (B) securing the LVDS cable to the LCD panel connector (Figure 3-46).
3. Starting from the top, remove the clear mylar tape (C) and disconnect the LVDS cable from the LCD panel connector (D) Figure 3-47. LVDS Cable LVDS Cable Installation 1. Place LVDS cable into the LCD panel connector (D) and secure clear mylar tape (C) Figure 3-47 2.
NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.
Power On Issues If the system does not power on, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. 1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issues If the Display does not work, perform the following: Replace LCD panel/ LCD cable Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following: 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5.
4. Connect the power and reboot the computer. 5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to 7.
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9. If the issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting...
Internal Keyboard Failure If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: START Keyboard FPC well connected? Keyboard OK? Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure Troubleshooting Connect it well Replace keyboard...
Internal Speaker Failure If internal Speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Perform the following, one at a time. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed ...
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6. Navigate to Start Control Panel Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). NOTE: NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers.
Internal Microphone Failure If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following: Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start Hardware and Sound 2. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).
USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following: Check USB/B to M/B cable Check USB/B Swap M/B Figure 4-8. USB Failure 4-14 Start Re-assemble the USB/B cable to M/B Swap USB/B and USB cable Troubleshooting...
Other Functions Failure 1. Check if drives are functioning correctly. 2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly. 3. Change mainboard to check if current one is defective. Troubleshooting 4-15...
1. Remove power from the computer. 2. Visually check components for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices ...
Post Codes The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase PostBDS InsydeH2ODDT™...
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Table 4-3. (Continued)SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI_CPU_AP_INIT* PEI_CPU_HT_RESET* PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI_SB_REG_INIT PEI_PCIE_TRAINING* PEI_TPM_INIT PEI_SMBUS_INIT PEI_PROGRAM_CLOCK_GEN...
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Table 4-4. (Continued)PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI_FINDING_DXE_CORE PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_TCGDXE* DXE_SB_SPI_INIT* DXE_CF9_RESET* DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT* DXE_SMMACCESS* DXE_SIO_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_REGION* DXE_SB_INIT*...
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Table 4-5. (Continued)DXE Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE_LOAD_ACPI_TABLE DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT* DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ENTER_BDS...
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Table 4-6. (Continued)BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH * 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence. Table 4-7. PostBDS Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INT19 POST_BDS_JUMP_BOOT-SECTOR Table 4-8. S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER...
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Table 4-8. (Continued)S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR Table 4-9. ACPI Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL_ENTER_S3 ASL_ENTER_S4 ASL_ENTER_S5 ASL_WAKEUP_S1 ASL_WAKEUP_S3 ASL_WAKEUP_S4 Table 4-10. SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT...
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Table 4-11. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger 4-24 PostCode...
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CHAPTER Jumper and Connector Locations...
This section provides users with the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for the Aspire 4349, 4749 & 4749Z. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key 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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Exploded Diagrams ......6-4 FRU List ........6-7 Screw List .
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the Aspire 4349, 4749 & 4749Z. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 4739, 4749 & 4749Z. Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems. For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.
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