Acer TravelMate 8172 Series Manuals

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Acer TravelMate 8172 Series Service Manual

Acer TravelMate 8172 Series Service Manual (240 pages)

Acer Laptop User Manual

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 9.2 MB

Table of Contents

Revision History
2
Table of Contents
7
System Specifications

9
- Dimensions and Weight
  10
- Input and Control
  10
- Power Adapter and Battery
  10
- Wireless and Networking
  10
- Input and Output
  11
- Options and Accessories
  12
- Quality and Reliability Tests
  12
- System Compliance
  12
- System Block Diagram
  13
- Board Layout
  14
  - Top View
    14
  - Bottom View
    15
- Your Acer Notebook Tour
  17
  - Top View
    17
  - Closed Front View
    18
  - Rear View
    18
  - Left View
    19
  - Right View
    19
  - Base View
    20
  - Touchpad Basics (with Fingerprint Reader)
    21
  - Touchpad Basics (with Two-Click Buttons)
    22
- Using the Keyboard
  23
  - Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
    23
  - Windows Keys
    24
  - Hot Keys
    25
- Using the System Utilities
  26
  - Acer Backup Manager
    28
  - Power Management
    29
  - Acer Powersmart Key
    29
  - Acer Erecovery Management
    29
  - Burn Backup Discs
    30
  - Restore
    30
  - Restore Windows Vista from Backup Discs
    31
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  32
- BIOS Setup Utility
  37
System Utilities

37
- Invoking BIOS Setup
  38
  - Information
    38
  - Main
    39
  - Security
    41
  - Set Supervisor Password
    42
  - Boot
    44
  - Exit
    44
    
    Exit Saving Changes
    45
    
    Exit Discarding Changes
    45
    
    Load Setup Default
    45
    
    Discard Changes
    46
    
    Save Changes
    46
- BIOS Flash Utility
  47
- DOS Flash BIOS SOP
  48
- Clean BIOS Password SOP
  51
- Clean HDD Password SOP
  56
- Crisis Disk SOP
  62
- DMI Utility SOP
  65
- LAN EEPROM Utility SOP
  69
- Winflash SOP
  73
  - Disassembly Requirements
    77
  - Related Information
    77
  - Replacement Requirements
    77
Machine Disassembly and Replacement

77
- Pre-Disassembly Instructions
  78
- Disassemble Process
  79
- External Module Disassembly Process
  79
- Removing the Battery Pack
  80
- Removing the HDD
  82
- Removing the DIMM Module
  86
- Remove the Wireless Module
  89
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  91
- Removing the Keyboard
  92
- Removing the Upper Case
  95
- Removing the LCD Module
  99
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
  106
- Removing the Mainboard
  108
- LCD Module Disassembly Process
  121
- Removing the Mainboard
  122
- Removing the Camera Board
  126
- Remove the Antennas
  127
- LCD Reassembly
  132
  - Replacing the Antenna
    132
  - Replacing the Camera Board
    136
  - Replace the Wireless LAN Module
    137
  - Replacing LCM Module
    138
  - Replacing the Mainboard
    143
  - Replacing the Panel
    152
  - Replacing the Bluetooth Module
    159
  - Replacing the Upper Case
    160
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    164
  - Replace the Wireless LAN Module
    166
  - Replace the DIMM Module
    167
  - Replacing HDD Module
    170
  - Replacing the Battery
    172
Troubleshooting

173
- System Check Procedures
  174
  - External Diskette Drive Check
    174
  - External CD-ROM Drive Check
    174
  - Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
    174
  - Memory Check
    175
  - Power System Check
    175
  - Touchpad Check
    176
- Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
  177
- Index of Error Messages
  178
- Insydeh2O BIOS Beep Codes
  181
- Index of Symptom-To-FRU Error Message
  185
- Intermittent Problems
  189
- Undetermined Problems
  190
Jumper and Connector Locations

191
- Top View
  191
- Bottom View
  192
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

195
- Travelmate 8172/8172Z Exploded Diagram
  196
- Travelmate 8172/8172Z FRU List
  199
Model Definition and Configuration

211
Test Compatible Components

231
- Environment Test
  232
Online Support Information

239

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