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Acer Aspire M5-481PT Service Manual (247 pages)

Acer Aspire M5-481T, PT, and TG Notebook Service Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 8.41 MB

Revision History
2
General Information
4
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1

11
- Features
  11
  - Optical Media Drive
    13
  - Wireless Networking
    13
  - Dimension and Weight
    13
  - Power Adapter
    14
  - Input and Control
    14
  - Input and Output
    14
  - Special Keys and Controls
    15
  - Options and Accessories
    15
  - Quality and Reliability Tests
    15
- Notebook Tour
  18
  - Top View
    18
    
    Closed Rear View
    20
    
    Closed Front View
    21
    
    Left View
    22
    
    Right View
    23
    
    Touchpad Basics
    24
    
    Using the Keyboard
    25
    
    Windows Keys
    26
    
    System Block Diagram
    29
- Specification Tables
  30
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    57
CHAPTER 2 BIOS Setup Utility

57
- Acer M5 481/481G/481T/481TG
  57
- Bios
  58
  - Information
    58
    
    Setting a Password
    63
    
    Removing a Password
    64
    
    Changing a Password
    65
- BIOS Flash Utilities
  69
  - Dos Flash Utility
    70
  - Winflash Utility
    72
- Remove Password Utilities
  74
  - Remove HDD Password
    74
  - Removing BIOS Password
    75
- Miscellaneous Tools
  77
  - Using DMI Tools
    77
  - Using the Lan Mac Eeprom Utility
    82
  - Introduction
    85
  - General Information
    85
Chapter 3

85
- Recommended Equipment
  85
- Screw Table
  85
- Maintenance Flowchart
  86
- Machine Disassembly
  87
  - Getting Started
    87
  - ODD Module Removal
    88
  - Lower Cover Removal
    90
  - Keyboard Backlight Removal
    92
  - Keyboard Removal
    93
  - Touch Pad Bracket Removal
    94
  - Audio Board Removal
    96
  - Audio Board Removal
    98
  - DIMM Removal
    100
  - RTC Removal
    101
  - Combo Module Removal
    102
  - Solid State Disk Removal
    104
  - MIC Removal
    106
  - LCD Module Removal
    107
  - Battery Pack Removal
    109
  - Hard Disk Drive Removal
    111
  - LCD Bezel Removal
    114
  - Fan Thermal Assembly Removal
    115
  - LCD Hinge Removal
    117
  - LCD Bracket Removal
    119
  - LCD Module Removal
    120
  - LCD LVDS Removal
    123
  - CCD Module Removal
    124
  - Mainboard Removal
    125
  - Antenna Removal
    127
  - Speaker Modules Removal
    128
- Machine Assembly
  129
  - ODD Module Installation
    129
  - Lower Cover Installation
    131
  - Keyboard Backlight Installation
    133
  - Keyboard Installation
    134
  - Touch Pad Bracket Installation
    135
  - Audio Module Installation
    136
  - Audio Board Installation
    137
  - DIMM Installation
    139
  - RTC Installation
    140
  - Combo Module Installation
    141
  - Solid State Disk (SSD) Installation
    142
  - MIC Installation
    144
  - Audio Board Installation
    145
  - Battery Pack Installation
    147
  - Hard Disk Drive Installation
    149
  - Audio Board Installation
    151
  - Fan Thermal Assembly Installation
    152
  - Audio Board Installation
    154
  - LCD Bracket Installation
    155
  - LCD Panel Installation
    156
  - LVDS Installation
    158
  - CCD Installation
    160
  - Mainboard Installation
    161
  - Antenna Installation
    163
  - Speaker Installation
    164
  - General Information
    168
    
    Introduction
    168
    
    Power on Issues
    169
    
    No Display Issues
    170
    
    No Post or Video
    170
    
    Abnormal Video
    171
    
    Lcd Failure
    172
    
    Keyboard Failure
    173
    
    Touchpad Failure
    174
    
    Internal Speaker Failure
    175
    
    Sound Problems
    175
    
    Microphone Failure
    177
    
    Other Functions Failure
    178
    
    Hdd Not Operating Correctly
    178
  - Intermittent Problems
    179
  - Undetermined Problems
    179
  - Post Codes
    180
  - Jumper and Connector Locations
    188
CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

190
CHAPTER 6 Exploded Diagrams

195
- Main Assembly
  195
- Lcd Assembly
  197
- FRU List
  199
- M5-481T
  204
- M5-481Tg
  204
- Screw List
  205
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration

208
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components

236
- Environment Test
  237
CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information

246

Acer Aspire M5-481PT User Manual (82 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.92 MB

Table of Contents
3
Safety and Comfort

5
First Things First

16
- Your Guides
  16
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  16
Your Acer Notebook Tour

19
- Screen View
  20
- Keyboard View
  22
- Rear View
  23
  - Information on USB 3.0
    24
- Left View
  24
- Right View
  25
- Base View
  26
Touchpad

27
- Touchpad Basics
  27
Using the Keyboard

29
- Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
  29
  - Hotkeys
    30
- Windows Keys
  32
Recovery

34
- Acer Erecovery Management
  34
  - Creating Recovery Discs
    35
- Recovering Your System
  38
  - Types of Recovery
    40
Acer Clear.fi

46
- Navigating Media and Photos
  46
  - Shared Files
    47
  - Which Devices Are Compatible
    48
  - Playing to Another Device
    48
Power Management

49
- Acer Green Instant on
  49
Battery Pack

51
- Battery Pack Characteristics
  51
  - Charging the Battery
    51
  - Optimizing Battery Life
    53
  - Checking the Battery Level
    53
  - Battery-Low Warning
    53
Traveling with Your Computer

55
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  55
- Moving Around
  55
  - Preparing the Computer
    56
  - What to Bring to Meetings
    56
- Taking the Computer Home
  57
  - Preparing the Computer
    57
  - What to Take with You
    57
  - Special Considerations
    58
  - Setting up a Home Office
    58
- Traveling with the Computer
  59
  - Preparing the Computer
    59
  - What to Take with You
    59
  - Special Considerations
    59
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  59
  - Preparing the Computer
    60
  - What to Bring with You
    60
  - Special Considerations
    60
Securing Your Computer

61
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  61
- Using Passwords
  61
  - Entering Passwords
    62
Connecting to a Network

63
- Built-In Network Feature
  63
Wireless Networks

64
- Connecting to the Internet
  64
  - Acer Instant Connect
    64
Hdmi

66
Universal Serial Bus (USB)

67
Playing DVD Movies

68
BIOS Utility

69
- Boot Sequence
  69
- Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery
  69
- Setting Passwords
  69
Frequently Asked Questions

70
- Requesting Service
  73
- Troubleshooting
  75
  - Troubleshooting Tips
    75
  - Error Messages
    75
Regulations and Safety Notices

77

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Acer Aspire M5-481PT Service Manual (247 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

CHAPTER 2 BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter 3

CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

CHAPTER 6 Exploded Diagrams

CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration

CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components

CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information

Acer Aspire M5-481PT User Manual (82 pages)

Table of Contents

Safety and Comfort

First Things First

Your Acer Notebook Tour

Touchpad

Using the Keyboard

Recovery

Acer Clear.fi

Power Management

Battery Pack

Traveling with Your Computer

Securing Your Computer

Connecting to a Network

Wireless Networks

Hdmi

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Playing DVD Movies

BIOS Utility

Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations and Safety Notices

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