Removing the USB Board
'Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 'Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 'Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 'Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 'Removing the DIMM on page 68. 'Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 'Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69. 'Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70. 'Removing the Modem Board on page 73....
Removing the Antennas
Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 Removing the LCD Module on page 81. Removing the LCD Bezel on page 97. Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 98. Removing the Left and Right Hinge on page 101. 9. Loosen the aluminum tape holding the antennas in place. 10. Release the antenna cables from the latches. 11. Remove the tapes together with the...
Touchpad Check
If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU 1. Reconnect the touchpad cables. After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
Closed Front View
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Accepts Secure Digital SD, MultiMediaCard MMC , Memory Stick MS , Memory Stick Pro MS PRO , and xD-Picture Card. Note Only one card can operate at any given time. Accepts audio line-in devices e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player Accepts inputs from external microphones. Connects to audio line-out devices e.g., speakers, headphones . Interfaces with infrared devices e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer . Enable disable...
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the lt Fn gt key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. V v 7 V 9 -OB fl7 firi Jr gt lt N Yy Ne h----o Launches Acer eSettings in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor if...
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Check the Power Adapter on page 108 Check the Battery Pack on page 109 Unplug the power adapter cable from the...
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad Move your finger across the touchpad 2 to move the cursor. Press the left 1 and right 4 buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use the 4-way scroll 3 button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll...
Acer Empowering Technology
The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utilities Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. Acer eDataSecurity Management protects...
Removing the LCD Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 4. See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78. 5. See Removing the Keyboard on page 80. 6. Remove the acetic tape and disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD1 connector on the main board. 6. Remove the acetic tape and disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD1 connector on the main board. 7. Remove the internal microphone cable...
Removing the Heatsink Fan Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from FAN1 on the main board. 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan connector from FAN1 on the main board. 5. Remove the heatsink fan module from the main board. 5. Remove the heatsink fan module from the main board.
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 3. See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 4. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 5. See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. 6. See Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66. 7. See Removing the DIMM on page 68. 8. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 9. See Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69. 10. See Removing the Optical Drive...
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt NMI Initialize chipset with initial POST values Initialize caches to initial POST values Load alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize cache before memory autosize Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Advanced...
Removing the LCD module with the Brackets
Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78 Removing the LCD Module on page 81. Removing the LCD Bezel on page 97. Disconnect the cable from the camera board. 8. Remove the three screws A securing the LCD module and the Inverter panel. 9. Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover. 9. Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover.
Acer BioProtection for selected models
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer BioProtection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with Pre-Boot Authentication PBA , centralized password management with Password Bank, and fast application website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch. Acer Bio-Protection...
External CDROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the...
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions New versions of system programs Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE Do not install memory-related drivers XMS, EMS, DPMI when you use the Phlash. NOTE Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash...
Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. Remove the nine screws C securing the CPU and VGA heatsink module in place. 3. Remove the nine screws C securing the CPU and VGA heatsink module in place. a. For system without the discrete graphic card, there are only 5 screws holding the heatsink. a. For system without the discrete graphic card, there are only 5 screws holding the heatsink. 4. Slide out and remove the heatsink module. 1. See Removing...
Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you quickly connect to both wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. To access this utility, select Acer eNet Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar or run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu. You can also set Acer eNet Management to start automatically when you boot up your PC. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the option to manually...
Front View
0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display LCD , displays computer output. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 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 BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...
Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 4. See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78. 5. See Removing the LCD Module on page 81. 6. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 97. 7. See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 98. 8. Disconnect the inverter board cable from its connector, then disconnect the 2P cable on the inverter board to remove it. 9. Detach the acetic...
Info
I g Extend the desktop onto this monitor How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start gt All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one oy 2J g S0g jm settings ndiffiTg JS BB Double verticle , Triple primary at left , Triple primary at right , or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible,...
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. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables....
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD DVD XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-XX PCI LAN MBA vXX.X.X Slot XXXX USB HDD USB FDD USB Key Use lt gt or lt gt to select a device, then press lt F6 gt to move it up the list, or lt F5 gt to move it down the...
Removing the WLAN Board Modules
Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63 Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. Remove the tape holding the gray antenna. 6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. 7. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and remove the two screws C on the WLAN board to release the WLAN board. 8. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. 8. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE When attaching...
Removing the Internal Microphone and Web Camera
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 4. See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78. 5. See Removing the LCD Module on page 81. 6. See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 97. 7. See Removing the LCD module with the Brackets on page 98. 8. See Removing the Left and Right Hinge on page 101. 9. See Removing the Antennas on page 101. 10. Remove the tape holding the internal microphone...
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility advanced Security Boot Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous...
Removing the Main Board
'Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 'Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 'Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 'Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. 'Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 'Removing the DIMM on page 68. 'Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 'Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69. 'Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70. 'Removing the Modem Board on page 73....
Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. Open the LCD screen all the way to facilitate the easy removal of the middle cover. 3. To remove the Middle Cover, carefully insert the plastic flat screwdriver under the side of the middle cover and gently pry up the middle cover. Continue prying on the other side until you could detach the Middle Cover. 6. Remove the one screw C securing the Power board to the middle cover, and remove the Power board from the middle cover. 6. Remove the one...
Bottom Panel
Houses the computer's optional second hard disk. Secured with a screw . Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Houses the computer's hard disk secured with screws
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By default, user-created backups are stored to the D drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with Password protection Empowering Technology password Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc Creation of backups Factory default image...
Removing the Secondary HDD Cover
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 3. See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 4. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 5. Loosen the two screws B from the secondary HDD cover. 6. Use a plastic screw driver to pry open the secondary HDD cover. 6. Use a plastic screw driver to pry open the secondary HDD cover. 7. Remove the secondary HDD cover from the lower case.
Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. Remove the HDD Bracket from the slot. 4. Disconnect the SATA power connector. 6. Remove the aluminium tape together with the connector.
Acer ePower Management u
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. To access this utility, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology toolbar, run the program from the Acer Empowering Technology program group in Start menu, or right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select Acer ePower Management. Acer ePower Management comes with three predefined power plans Balanced, High performance and Power saver. You can also...
Removing the Touch Pad Board Module
'Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 'Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. Removing the Secondary HDD Cover on page 65. Removing the Secondary HDD Bracket and Connector on page 66 Removing the DIMM on page 68. Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module on page 69. Removing the Optical Drive Module on page 70. Removing the Modem Board on page 73. Removing the...
NTI Shadow
NTI Shadow allows users to schedule continuous backup jobs that copy the contents of one or more folders the backup source to another location the backup destination . The backup jobs are continuous because they are scheduled to regularly update the data in the backup folder either continuously or in user-defined intervals. You can schedule a job to run every certain number of minutes, on certain days at a specified time, or whenever any data in the backup source are modified. Shadow can also...
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10...
Acer GridVista dualdisplay compatible
NOTE This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Pan5l l splay and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor 2 icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
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 F2 during POST when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen ....
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge NOTE The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
Index of Error Messages
Equipment Configuration Error Causes 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error THe causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error Memory Error at xxxx xxxx xxxxh R xxxxh, W xxxxh In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show. In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message. Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see...
Removing the Lower Cover
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the SD dummy card on page 63. 3. See Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cards on page 63. 4. Loosen the nine screws B on the lower cover. 5. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 5. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the lower cover. 6. Remove the lower cover from the lower case.
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility Supervisor Password is User Password is HDD Password is Supervisor Password controls access of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled. NOTE Please refer to Remove HDD BIOS Password section if you need to know how to remove HDD BIOS Password. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300 T7500 T7700 4 MB L2 cache, 2 2.2 2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB , or T7100 2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200 T7400 T7600 4 MB L2 cache, 2 2.16 2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB , T5500 T5600 2 MB L2 cache, 1.66 1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB or T5200 T5300 2 MB L2 cache, 1.60 1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB Intel Core Duo Mobile Processor T2250 T2350 T2450 2 MB L2 cache, 1.73 1.86 2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB Intel Celeron M processor 520 530 1 MB L2 cache, 1.6...
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 5710 5310 and Extensa 5610 5210. 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...
Phoenix Trustedcore Tm Setup Utility
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility lt Tab gt , lt Shift-Tab gt , or lt Enter gt selects field. NOTE The screen above is for your 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. Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Format HH...
Removing the LCD Bezel
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 62. 2. See Removing the Lower Cover on page 64. 3. See Removing the WLAN Board Modules on page 68. 4. See Removing the Middle Cover and the Power Board on page 78. 5. See Removing the LCD Module on page 81. 6. Remove the four upper bezel screw caps and the four lower bezel caps. 7. Remove the eight screws A on the LCD module in the order as shown. 7. Remove the eight screws A on the LCD module in the order as shown. 8. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel...
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature Intel Centrino Duo mobile processor technology, featuring for selected models Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300 T7500 T7700 4 MB L2 cache, 2 2.2 2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB , or T7100 2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB , or higher, supporting Intel 64 architecture for selected models Mobile Intel PM965 GM965 GL960 Express Chipset for selected models Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN dual-band quad-mode 802.11a b g Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED...
Rear Panel
Connect to USB 2.0 devices e.g., USB mouse, USB camera . Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability . These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be...