Acer Laptop Repair Guides

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Item

Description

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Acer Crystal Eye webcam

Web camera for video communication.

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Microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Display screen

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

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Power button

Turns the computer on and off.

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HDD

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

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Num Lock

Lights up when Num Lock is activated.

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Caps Lock

Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.

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Item

Description

communication button/indicator

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

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Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

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Keyboard

For entering data into your computer.

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Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

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Power

Indicates the computer's power status.

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Battery

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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Click buttons (left, center* and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models).

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Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.

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Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

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Acer MediaTouch*

Touch sensitive controls for Acer Arcade, volume (up/down) and media (play/pause, stop, previous, next); with mute and hold keys.

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Acer PowerSmart key

Puts your computer into power-saving mode.

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Speakers

Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.

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Description

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5-in-1 card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Item

Description

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DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

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Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

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External display (VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

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HDMI

HDMI port

Supports high definition digital video connections.

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USB 2.0 port

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player)

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Microphone-in jack

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

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Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

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Item

Description

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USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Optical drive

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

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Optical disk access indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

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Optical drive eject button

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

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Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

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RF-in port

Accepts input signals from digital TV-tuner devices. (only for certain models)

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Modem (RJ-11) port

Connects to a phone line.

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Kensington lock slot a

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. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

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Item

Description

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Tuba*

The dedicated Tuba CineBass subwoofer pumps out earthshaking movie-house audio.

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Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

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Item

Description

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Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

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Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

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Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

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Memory compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

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Ventilation slots and cooling fan

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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Function

Description

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Power

Indicates the computer's power status.

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Battery

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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Function

Description

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Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator

Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.

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Bluetooth communication button/indicator

Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models)

Backup key

Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup.

Function

Left button (1)

Right button (4)

Main touchpad (2)

Center button (3)

Execute

Quickly click twice.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

Select

Click once.

Tap once.

Drag

Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Click once.

Function

Left button (1)

Right button (4)

Main touchpad (2)

Center button (3)

Scroll

Swipe up/down/left/right using Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (Manufacturing option).

Function

Left button (2)

Right button (3)

Main touchpad (1)

Execute

Quickly click twice.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button).

Select

Click once.

Tap once.

Drag

Click and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor.

Access context menu

Click once.