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9 CN15 Optical drive connector 11 CN17 Keyboard connector 12 CN19 Main battery connector 17 CN9-11 Four USB ports CN13
Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder. 2. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. 5. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board. 6. Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder. 7. Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly.
Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Format HH MM SS hour minute second System Time This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is...
Right Panel
Depending on your model, the optical drive is one of the following DVD-ROM drive for reading CDs and DVDS. DVD CD-RW combo drive for reading CDs and DVDs and writing to CD-RWs. DVD dual for reading both DVD - RWs and writing to DVD - RWs. LED that indicates when an optical disc is being read or written. Press the eject button to remove a disc from the optical drive. Used to eject an optical disc when the computer is turned off.
Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding. 2. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it. 3. Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module. 4. Disconnect the fan connector then remove the thermal module. 5. Remove one screw that secures the main board as picture shows. 6. Remove another screw that fastens the main board. 7. Take out the bluetooth antenna. 8. Disconnect the...
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. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press M during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen ....
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 44 for details. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace...
Remove the function key board and the keyboard
1. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. 2. Disconnect function key board connector 3. Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board. 4. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard. 5. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows. 6. Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
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 XP Home environment. 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 1450 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Acer...
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of Aspire 1450 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization . Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS,...
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE For US keyboard users The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International. To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below 1. Click on Start, Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Regional and Language...