Acer TravelMate 8481G Manuals

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Acer TravelMate 8481G Service Manual

Acer TravelMate 8481G Service Manual (229 pages)

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Fru List

9
- Revision History
  2
- General Information
  4
- Table of Contents
  9
- Features
  15
  - Operating System
    15
  - CPU and Chipset
    15
  - Memory
    15
  - Display
    15
  - Audio
    15
- Hardware Specifications and Configurations
  15
- Travelmate 8481G
  16
  - Graphics
    16
  - Storage
    16
  - Webcam
    16
  - Wireless and Networking
    17
  - Security
    17
  - Dimensions and Weight
    17
  - Power Adapter and Battery
    17
  - Input and Control
    18
  - Input and Output
    19
  - Options and Accessories
    19
  - System Compliance
    19
  - Warranty
    19
  - Environment
    20
  - Software
    20
- Notebook Tour
  22
  - Top View
    22
  - Closed Front View
    24
  - Left View
    25
  - Right View
    26
  - Base View
    27
  - Touchpad Basics
    28
  - Using the Keyboard
    29
  - Windows Keys
    30
  - Hotkeys
    31
  - System Block Diagram
    33
- Specification Tables
  34
  - Computer Specifications
    34
  - System Board Major Chips
    35
  - Processor
    35
  - Processor Specifications (Taken from FRU)
    36
  - CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj=100)
    36
  - System Memory
    36
  - Memory Combinations
    37
  - Video Interface
    37
  - Bios
    38
  - LAN Interface
    38
  - Keyboard
    39
  - Hard Disk Drive (AVL Components)
    39
  - Led 14.0"
    41
  - LCD Inverter
    42
  - Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution)
    42
  - Graphics Controller
    42
  - Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution)
    43
  - Bluetooth Interface
    43
  - Bluetooth Module
    43
  - Camera
    43
  - Mini Card
    44
  - Audio Codec and Amplifier
    44
  - Audio Interface
    45
  - Wireless Module 802.11B/G/N
    45
  - Battery
    45
  - Vram
    46
  - USB Port
    46
  - HDMI Port
    46
  - Esata Port
    46
  - AC Adapter
    47
  - System Power Management
    47
  - Card Reader
    47
  - System LED Indicator
    48
  - System DMA Specification
    49
  - System Interrupt Specification
    50
  - System IO Address Map
    51
  - System IO Address Specifications
    52
System Utilities

54
- BIOS Setup Utility
  55
  - Navigating the BIOS Utility
    55
- System Utilities
  55
- Bios
  56
  - Information
    56
  - Main
    58
  - Security
    60
  - Setting a Password
    61
  - Removing a Password
    63
  - Changing a Password
    64
  - Boot
    66
  - Exit
    67
- BIOS Flash Utilities
  68
  - DOS Flash Utility
    69
- Chapter 2
  
  70
  - System Utilities
    70
  - Winflash Utility
    71
  - HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
    74
    
    Clearing HDD Passwords
    74
    
    Clearing BIOS Passwords
    76
    
    Hardware Method
    76
    
    Software Method
    77
  - Miscellaneous Tools
    78
    
    Using Boot Sequence Selector
    78
    
    Using Boot Manager
    79
    
    Using Dmitools
    80
    
    Using LAN MAC EEPROM Utility
    82
Machine Maintenance

84
- Introduction
  84
- General Information
  85
- Introduction
  85
- Recommended Equipment
  85
- Screw Table
  86
- Maintenance Flowchart
  87
- Getting Started
  88
  - Battery Pack Removal
    89
  - Battery Pack Installation
    89
  - Dummy Card Removal
    90
  - Dummy Card Installation
    90
  - Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Module Removal
    91
  - HDD Module Installation
    92
  - Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) Removal
    94
  - DIMM Module Installation
    95
  - Keyboard Removal
    96
  - Keyboard Installation
    98
  - Upper Cover Removal
    99
  - Upper Cover Installation
    101
  - MSATA SSD Module Removal
    103
  - MSATA SSD Module Installation
    103
  - Bluetooth Module Removal
    104
  - Bluetooth Module Installation
    104
  - Universal Serial Bus (USB) Module Removal
    105
  - USB Module Installation
    105
  - WLAN Module Removal
    106
  - WLAN Module Installation
    106
  - Mainboard Removal
    107
  - Mainboard Installation
    109
  - RTC Battery Removal
    110
  - RTC Battery Installation
    110
  - FAN Module Removal
    111
  - FAN Module Installation
    111
  - Thermal Module Assembly Removal
    112
  - Thermal Module Assembly Installation
    113
  - Speakers Removal
    114
  - Speakers Installation
    114
  - Microphone Set Removal
    115
  - Microphone Set Installation
    115
  - Function Board Removal
    116
  - Function Board Installation
    116
  - Touchpad Button Assembly Removal
    117
  - Touchpad Button Assembly Installation
    117
  - LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal
    118
  - LCD Module Installation
    119
  - Kensington Lock Bracket Removal
    120
  - Kensington Lock Bracket Installation
    120
Troubleshooting

122
- General Information
  123
  - Power on Issues
    124
  - Computer Shuts down Intermittently
    124
  - No Display Issues
    125
    
    No POST or Video
    125
    
    Abnormal Video
    126
  - LCD Failure
    127
  - Keyboard Failure
    128
  - Touchpad Failure
    129
  - Internal Speaker Failure
    130
  - Sound Problems
    130
  - Microphone Failure
    132
  - USB Failure
    133
  - Wireless Function Failure
    134
  - Bluetooth Failure
    135
  - Thermal Unit Failure
    136
  - MSATA SDD Test Failure
    137
  - Cosmetic Failure
    138
  - Other Functions Failure
    139
    
    HDD Not Operating Correctly
    139
    
    External Mouse Failure
    140
    
    Random Loss of Bios Settings
    140
- Introduction
  123
- Intermittent Problems
  141
- Undetermined Problems
  141
- Post Codes
  142
  - Troubleshooting
    144
Jumper and Connector Locations

152
- Jumper and Connector Locations
  153
- Mainboard
  153
- Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
  155
  - Clearing Password
    155
- CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting
  
  156
  - BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk
    156
    
    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
    163
    
    Exploded Diagrams
    164
    
    Main Assembly
    164
    
    LCD Assembly
    166
    
    Screw List
    174
    
    Travelmate 8481TG
    176
- CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations
  
  156
  - Online Support Information
    229
- CHAPTER 6 FRU List
  
  167
- CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration
  
  177
  - Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test
    216
  - Travelmate 8481/8481G/8481T/8481TG
    216
- CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components
  
  217
  - Environment Test
    218
  - Microsoft Windows
    218
- Chapter 9
  
  229

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Acer TravelMate 8481G User Manual

Acer TravelMate 8481G User Manual (62 pages)

Acer TravelMate 5740: User Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Laptop | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
3
- Using Electrical Power
  4
- Replacing the Battery Pack
  6
Operating Environment
7
Medical Devices
8
Vehicles
8
Potentially Explosive Environments
9
Emergency Calls
9
Disposal Instructions
9
- Mercury Advisory
  9
- Energy Star
  10
- Tips and Information for Comfortable Use
  10
- Finding Your Comfort Zone
  11
First Things First

13
- Your Guides
  13
- Basic Care and Tips for Using Your Computer
  13
Touchpad

21
- 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
Audio

25
- Acer Purezone (Only for Certain Models)
  25
Video

25
- 16:9 Display (Only for Certain Models)
  25
Using the System Utilities

26
Power Management

29
Acer Erecovery Management

30
- Burn Backup Discs
  31
- Restore
  32
  - Restore Windows from Backup Discs
    33
Battery Pack

35
- Battery Pack Characteristics
  35
  - Maximizing the Battery's Life
    35
- Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
  36
- Charging the Battery
  37
- Checking the Battery Level
  37
- Optimising Battery Life
  37
- Battery-Low Warning
  38
Taking Your Notebook PC with You

39
- Disconnecting from the Desktop
  39
- Moving Around
  39
  - Preparing the Computer
    39
  - What to Bring to Meetings
    40
- Taking the Computer Home
  40
  - Preparing the Computer
    40
  - What to Take with You
    40
  - Special Considerations
    41
  - Setting up a Home Office
    41
- Traveling with the Computer
  41
  - Preparing the Computer
    41
  - What to Take with You
    41
  - Special Considerations
    42
- Traveling Internationally with the Computer
  42
  - Preparing the Computer
    42
  - What to Bring with You
    42
Securing Your Computer

43
- Using a Computer Security Lock
  43
- Using Passwords
  43
  - Entering Passwords
    44
  - Setting Passwords
    44
Expanding through Options

45
- Connectivity Options
  45
- BIOS Utility
  50
  - Boot Sequence
    50
  - Enable Disk-To-Disk Recovery
    50
  - Password
    50
- Using Software
  51
  - Playing DVD Movies
    51
Frequently Asked Questions

52
- Recovery Cds
  54
- Requesting Service
  55
  - International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
    55
  - Before You Call
    55
Troubleshooting

56
- Troubleshooting Tips
  56
- Error Messages
  56
Regulations and Safety Notices

57

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