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Acer Aspire 4820T Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Removing the USB Board 64 Removing the 3G Module 66 Removing the Bluetooth Module 67 Removing the LCD Module 68 Removing the Mainboard 70 Removing the Thermal Module 72 Removing the CPU 73 Removing the RTC Battery 74 Removing the WiFi Antenna Cable 74 Removing the Right Speaker 75 Removing the DC-In Cable 76 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77...
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Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 135 Clearing Password Check 135 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 136 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 137 Acer Aspire 4820T Exploded Diagrams 138 LCD Assembly 138 Acer Aspire 4820T FRU List 141 Screw List 149...
• Up to 16 GB using four soDIMM modules for i7 models • Display 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT • LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 16:9 aspect ratio •...
Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving • modes Acer PowerSmart 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 95 (W) x 50 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.96 x 1 inches) • 216 g (0.47 lbs)12 with 180 cm DC cable •...
MyWinLocker • Multimedia· • Acer Arcade™ Deluxe· • NTI Media Maker™ • Gaming· • Oberon GameZone Acer Edition1 · • WildTangent® Acer Edition1 • Communication and ISP· • Acer Video Conference Manager • Microsoft® Silverlight™· • Windows Live™ Essentials - Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker, •...
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External USB floppy disk drive • External USB 56K modem • Warranty • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW) Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% •...
System Block Diagram CLOCK GENERATOR DDR III SO-DIMM 0 SO-DIMM 1 HDD (SATA) ODD (SATA) USB board USB Port X3 USB Port x 1 Bluetooth CardReader AU6437 Audio CODEC RTL ALC271X SPDIF/HP INT MIC intel <MCH Processor> Arrandale (SG) Dual Channel 800/ 1066 MHz rPGA 989 (37.5mm X 37.5mm)
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View Icon Chapter 1 Item Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication webcam (for selected models). Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound.
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Icon Item Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. indicator Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. indicator Power button Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. TouchPad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
Closed Front View Icon Left View Icon Chapter 1 Item Multi-in-1 Accepts Secure Digital (SD), card reader 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. Item Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible...
Icon Right View Icon USB 2.0 ports Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Emergency eject hole DC-in jack Item Microphone-in Accepts input from external microphones. jack Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices speaker/line-out (e.g. speakers, headphones). jack Item Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera).
Bottom View Icon Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Power Battery Chapter 1 Item Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Icon Communication indicator Function Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status. Description Chapter 1...
TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the TouchPad: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
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 <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon <Fn>...
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• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2. • Refer to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution •...
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Item Specifications LAN Module Item Chipset Specifications Bluetooth Item Chipset Features Specifications Chapter 1 Specification IEEE 802.11b/g and Draft-N1 compliant • Advanced security via 802.11i • Industry-leading power consumption • Includes Wi-Fi PAN – Intel® My WiFi Technology • Easy to use Intel® PROSet v12.5 WLAN Software •...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Seagate Name Capacity (MB) 160, 250, 320, Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% tolerance Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor &...
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Item Features Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (in) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m (also called Brightness)
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Item Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Card Reader Item Part Name Package General Features Chapter 1 Specification 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Specification RealTek RT5160 5-in-1 card reader • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card...
System Utilities 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.
Aspire 4820T BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Information Main Security C P U T y p e C P U T y p e C P U S p e e d...
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Main S y s t e m Ti m e : S y s t e m Ti m e : S y s t e m D a t e : S y s t e m D a t e : To t a l M e m o r y :...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password...
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceed 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to support boot. Information Main B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r :...
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s L o a d S e t u p D e f a u l t s...
BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash 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 Flash utility.
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
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In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Chapter 2...
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: Double-click the WinFlash executable. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. Chapter 2...
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: On another computer, run HDD_PW.exe.
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Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the G1 and G2 points. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: Enter into DOS. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy.
The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Read DMI Information from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag...
Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility You can use the MAC.BAT utility to write the MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM in DOS mode. Use a text editor to open the MAC.CFG file. You can see the MAC.CFG contents as shown: WriteData = ‘001122334455' StartAddr=7A WriteLeng=6...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2. Loosen the five (5) captive screws from the lower cover. 3. Remove the lower cover as shown. Chapter 3...
Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 49. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module M2.5*4L 3. Using your fingers, pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module.
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Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2.0*3L 5. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Chapter 3...
Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 49. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. Chapter 3...
Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 49. 2. Disconnect the two (2) antenna cables from the WLAN Board and remove the one (1) screw to release the WLAN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the TR1 terminal (left) and White to the TR2 terminal (right). Step WLAN Board M2.0*3...
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 49. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay. 4.
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove Bluetooth Remove USB Board Module Remove CRT Cable Remove LCD module Speaker Module Remove DC cable Screw List Step LCD Module M2.5*4 M2.0*3 M2.5*3 Upper Cover M2.5*4L M2.0*3L L. Speaker Module M2.5*4L L.
Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Keyboard may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that you only use your fingers to remove the Keyboard. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 46. 2.
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4. Release each clip, working from one side to the other. 5. Using both hands, gently pry up the cover as shown and turn it over. 6. Open the locking latch on the FFC, and disconnect the cable as shown. 7.
Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 56. 2. Turn the computer over. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard: Left speaker cable Touchpad FFC Power Switch FFC Function Board FFC Power Switch Board FFC Chapter 3...
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3. Disconnect A as shown. 5. Release the locking latch and remove C as shown. 7. Release the locking latch and remove E as shown. NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available.
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8. Remove the eight (8) screws from the top cover. Step Upper Cover M2.5*3L (red callout) Upper Cover M2.5*4L (blue callout) 9. Remove the Upper Cover by lifting directly upward from the front as shown. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the Power Switch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Locate the Power Switch Board in the Upper Cover. 3. Release the securing latch holding the Power Switch Board FFC and remove. 4. Remove the two (2) screws and lift the Power Switch Board clear of the Upper Cover. Step Power Switch M2.0*3widehead...
Removing the Function Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Locate the Function Board in the Upper Cover and remove the two (2) screws attaching it to the upper cover. Step Function Board M2.0*3widehead 3. Lift the Function Board away from the Upper Cover but do not remove it completely. 4.
Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Remove the speaker cable from it’s guides. 3. Remove the adhesive foil tab covering the speaker cable and remove the one (1) securing screws from the Speaker Module.
Removing the USB Board 1. See See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the USB Board. Step USB Board M2.5*4L 3. Release the FFC latch and remove the FFC cable from the mainboard connector. 4.
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5. Lift the USB Board upward away from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the 3G Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Release the securing latch holding the 3G Board FFC and remove. 3. Remove the two (2) screws and lift the 3G Board clear of the Upper Cover. Step 3G Module M2.5*4L...
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 58. 2. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board. Step Bluetooth Board M2.3*3L 3. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard and lift the Bluetooth Module off the mainboard. 4.
Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 67. 2. Remove the adhesive holding the LCD cable. 3. Push snaps to release the cable from the mainboard. 4. Remove LCD cable from fan module. 5. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module. Chapter 3...
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Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6.5 6. Ensure that all cables entering the LCD are free of the chassis and remove the LCD module from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Bluetooth Module” on page 67. 2. See “Remove LCD cable from fan module.” on page 68. 3. Disconnect the right speaker cable. 4. Unlock the microphone cable release it from the clasps on the cooling fan. 5.
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Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4L 7. Lift the Mainboard right side first and remove it from the Lower Cover. Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...
Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Turn the Mainboard over and disconnect the Fan cable as shown. 3. Loosen the four captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 7) from the CPU Thermal Module. 4.
Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 72. 2. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown. IMPORTANT:The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction.
Removing the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Pry the RTC battery from the mainboard. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the WiFi Antenna Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2.
Removing the Right Speaker 1. See See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Disengage the Right speaker cable from the chassis as shown. 3. Remove the two (2) screws holding the right speaker in place. Step Right Speaker 2.0*3widehead Module 4.
Removing the DC-In Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Remove one (1) screw from the right hinge bracket. Step DC-In Cable M2.5*4 3. Remove the right hinge bracket. 4. Lift the DC-In jack from the chassis. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 68. 2. Remove the two lower bezel screw caps and screws. Step LCD Bezel M2.5*4 3. Starting from the top-left corner of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top and left until all sides of the bezel are removed.
4. Lift the Bezel clear of the LCD Module. Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78. 2. Remove the Camera from the module. 3. Disconnect the camera cable. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 79. 2. Disengage the various cables from the hinges. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel. Step LCD Panel M2.3*3 4. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module as shown. Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Remove the adhesive strip securing it in place. 3. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel. 4.
Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Disengage the cable from the cable guides. 3. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the cover. Removing the Hinges 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2.
Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Disengage the left antenna cable from the guides. 3. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown. 4. Disengage the right antenna cable from the guides. Chapter 3...
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5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the right side antenna from the LCD module as shown. Chapter 3...
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the MIC and WiFi Antennas 1. Place the Microphone Module in the LCD Module as shown. 3. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Press down on the adhesive pads to secure the antennas in place.
6. Ensure the antenna cables pass through the hinge well as shown. Replacing the Microphone Module 1. Replace the Microphone Module into the top cover. 2. Replace the cable into the cable guides as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the FPC Cable Attach the FPC cable to the LCD panel and the adhesive protector. Replacing the LCD Panel 3. Place the LCD Panel into the module as shown. 4. Replace the six (6) securing screws to secure the LCD Panel. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel bottom edge first and press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 2.
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3. Replace the two screws and screw caps as shown. Chapter 3...
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the DC-In Cable 1. Place the DC-In jack back into the chassis. 2. Replace the right hinge bracket. 3. Replace the one(1) screw to the right hinge bracket as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Module 1. Replace the LCD module onto the chassis. NOTE: Before securing the LCD module, ensure the screws are inserted according to the numered order marked on the LCD hinge. NOTE: Do not tighten anyone screw until all screws are in place to prevent damage to the LCD. 2.
2. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the right speaker in place. 3. Replace the right speaker cable in to the chassis as shown. Replacing the RTC Battery Snap the RTC battery into it’s socket as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure the CPU in place. Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT:Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module.
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3. Align the screw holes on the Thermal Module and Mainboard then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly. 5. Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard. Chapter 3 4. Replace the seven securing screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 7) to secure the Thermal Module in place.
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left edge first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2). NOTE: Ensure the left side I/O ports are positioned correctly through the casing. 3. Turn the computer over and replace the DC-In cable.
7. Snap the FPC cable into place. 9. Connect the right speaker cable. Replacing the Bluetooth Module NOTE: The Bluetooth Module and USB Board can be replaced independently and in any order. 1. Connect the smaller end of the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Module as shown.
3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard. Replacing the 3G Module 1. Replace the one (1) screw and replace the 3G Board in to the Upper Cover. 2. Replace the 3G Module FFC and lock the latch into place. Chapter 3...
Replacing the USB Board 1. Replace the USB Board in the Lower Cover. 3. Replace the single securing screw. Chapter 3 2. Insert the FFC cable in to the connector on the Mainboard and secure the locking latch.
Replacing the Left Speaker Module 1. Place the Speaker Module on the Upper Cover as 2. Replace the one (1) securing screw. shown. 3. Lay the speaker cable into it’s guides. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Function Board 1. Replace the Function Board FFC and lock it into place. Replacing the Switch Board 1. Place the Power Switch Board in to the Upper Cover as shown and replace the two (2) screws. Chapter 3 2.
Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover back edge first. 3. Continue pressing around the edges of the casing until there are no gaps between the Upper and Lower Covers. 2. Lower the cover into position and press down the sides as shown.
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4. Replace the eight (8) securing screws as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in length: M2.5*5 (red callout) and M2.5*3 (green callout). Ensure that the correct screw is used to secure the Upper Cover in place. 5. Connect the four cables to the Mainboard as shown. Chapter 3...
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6. Connect A as shown. 8. Insert C as shown and close the locking latch. 10. Insert E as shown and close the locking latch. 7. Insert B as shown and close the locking latch. 9. Insert D as shown and close the locking latch. 11.
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the Upper Cover. Reconnect keyboard FFCs to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. Slide the Keyboard front edge first into the Upper Cover, ensuring that the four locating tabs are correctly seated.
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2. Insert the HDD, left side first, and lower it into place. 3. Slide the HDD to the left to connect the interface. Chapter 3...
Replacing the WLAN Board 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the TR1 terminal (left), and White to the TR2 terminal (right). Replacing the DIMM Modules 1.
Replacing the ODD Module 1. Press the bezel into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 2. Secure the ODD bracket with the two screws. 4.
Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Lower Cover as shown. IMPORTANT:Press down around the perimeter of the cover to ensure that the all the securing tabs are snapped correctly. 2. Secure the five captive screws to hold the cover in place. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card into the slot and push until the card clicks into place and is flush with the casing. Replacing the SIM card 1. Push the 3G card all the way in to snap it in place. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the batter pack into place. 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. Chapter 3...
Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.
Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 44. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: •...
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Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If the device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver.
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Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK. Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual.
Issue” on page 114.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST. Post Code Range Phase PostBDS InsydeH2ODDT™ Reserve OEM Reserve Reserved SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SEC_SYSTEM_POWER_ON SEC_BEFORE_MICROCODE_PATCH SEC_AFTER_MICROCODE_PATCH SEC_ACCESS_CSR SEC_GENERIC_MSRINIT SEC_CPU_SPEEDCFG SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE PEI Phase POST Code Table:...
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Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_RO BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PostBDS POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INT19 POST_BDS_JUMP_BOOT_SECTOR S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS_START_IMAGE POST_BDS_ENTER_INT19...
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Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ASL_WAKEUP_S4 SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S3_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S4_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_S5_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_START SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_END InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger Used by Insyde debugger...
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery. Acer Aspire 480T provides one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Acer Aspire 4820T FRU List Category ADAPTER Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF Adapter DELTA 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue ADP-90CD DB A, LV5 LED LF Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow HP-A0652R3B 1LF, LV5 LED Adapter HIPRO 90W 19V 1.7x5.5x11...
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ZQ1B BASE SUB (JM/ 65W/WO3G) S.P ZQ1B BASE SUB (JM/ 90W W/3G) S.P ZQ1B BASE SUB (JM/ 90W/WO3G) S.P ZQ1B BASE DOOR (JM/ CP) S.P ZQ1 READER DUMMY CARD S.P Acer Part Number 55.PSR07.004 27.A03V7.006 27.TATV7.005 27.A99V7.002 27.A99V7.004 27.A99V7.005 27.T48V7.001 27.TAXV7.001 27.TATV7.001...
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ZR7 ODD BEZEL SUPER MULTI S.P ZQ1 ODD BKT (FBZQ1016,REV3A) S.P HDD(160G)WD1600BEV T-22A23T0 S.P HDD(160G)ST9160314A S 9HH13C-188 STN BSQ ZQ1 HDD(160G) MK1665GSX-EUL S.P ZH7 HDD(160G) HTS545016B9A300 S.P Acer Part Number KC.33001.DM KC.35001.DM KC.43001.DM KC.52001.DM KC.54001.DM KC.62001.DM 6M.PSN07.00 KU.00801.034 KU.00801.037 KU.00807.068 KU.0080D.04...
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Category KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Belgium Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black CZ/SK Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black Chinese Texture...
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Category Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black US International Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black US w/ Canadian French Texture LCD MODULE LCD MODULE 14 IN. ASSY AL W/ ANTENNA *2 LED LCD AUO 14"...
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ZQ1 LCD BEZEL SUB ZQ1 HINGE L (FBZQ1006,REV3A)S.P ZQ1 HINGE R (FBZQ1009,REV3A)S.P ZQ1 CAMERA 09P2BF127 S.P ZQ1 CAMERA CNF915721004970LH ZQ1 CAMERA 09P2SF119 S.P ZQ1 CAMERA 09P2BF127 S.P Acer Part Number 6M.PVK07.00 LK.14005.011 LK.14008.006 LK.1400D.007 LK.14006.012 50.PSR07.002 60.PVK07.002 60.PSR07.004 33.PSR07.002 33.PSR07.003 AM.21400.068 AM.21400.067...
Model Definition and Configuration Acer Aspire 4820T Series Acer Country Part No China LX.PSE CHINA 02.098 China LX.PSE CHINA 02.127 Switzerland LX.PSE EMEA 02.118 GCTWN LX.PSE 02.111 Germany LX.PSE EMEA 02.177 South Africa LX.PSE EMEA 02.169 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.167...
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Acer Country Part No Luxembour LX.PSE EMEA 02.159 Belgium LX.PSE EMEA 02.160 Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.158 Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.157 LX.PSE EMEA 02.156 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.155 Czech LX.PSE EMEA 02.153 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.154 Hungary LX.PSE EMEA 02.152...
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Acer Country Part No Denmark LX.PSE EMEA 02.143 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.142 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.141 Austria LX.PSE EMEA 02.139 Greece LX.PSE EMEA 02.140 France LX.PSE EMEA 02.138 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.137 Ukraine LX.PSE EMEA 02.136 Middle East LX.PSE...
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Acer Country Part No Thailand LX.PSE 02.122 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.125 France LX.PSE EMEA 02.117 GCTWN LX.PSE 02.124 Thailand LX.PSE 02.123 Denmark LX.PSE EMEA 02.022 Germany LX.PSE EMEA 02.082 S2.PSE 02.005 Russia LX.PSE EMEA 02.121 Turkey LX.PSE EMEA 02.120 Turkey LX.PSE...
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Acer Country Part No GCTWN LX.PSE 02.110 Indonesia LX.PSE 02.109 Indonesia LX.PSE 02.108 GCTWN LX.PSE 02.107 GCTWN LX.PSE 02.106 Singapore LX.PSE 02.105 Singapore LX.PSE 02.103 Singapore LX.PSE 02.102 S2.PSE 02.003 Thailand LX.PSE 02.101 Thailand LX.PSE 02.099 South Africa LX.PSE EMEA 02.097...
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Acer Country Part No South Africa LX.PSE EMEA 02.091 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.090 Algeria LX.PSE EMEA 02.089 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.088 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.087 South Africa LX.PSE EMEA 02.086 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.085 Middle East LX.PSE...
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Acer Country Part No Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.073 Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.072 Hungary LX.PSE EMEA 02.071 Israel LX.PSE EMEA 02.070 Czech LX.PSE EMEA 02.069 Cyprus LX.PSE EMEA 02.068 Portugal LX.PSE EMEA 02.067 Baltic LX.PSE EMEA 02.066 Denmark LX.PSE EMEA 02.065 Eastern LX.PSE...
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Acer Country Part No Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.056 France LX.PSE EMEA 02.055 South Africa LX.PSE EMEA 02.054 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.053 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.052 Turkey LX.PSE EMEA 02.051 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.050 Middle East LX.PSE EMEA 02.049...
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Acer Country Part No Germany LX.PSE EMEA 02.039 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.038 Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.037 Latvia LX.PSE EMEA 02.036 Hungary LX.PSE EMEA 02.035 Israel LX.PSE EMEA 02.034 Czech LX.PSE EMEA 02.033 Cyprus LX.PSE EMEA 02.032 Portugal LX.PSE EMEA 02.031...
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Acer Country Part No Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.021 Spain LX.PSE EMEA 02.019 Italy LX.PSE EMEA 02.020 Eastern LX.PSE EMEA Europe 02.018 Serbia/ LX.PSE EMEA Macedonia 02.017 Baltic LX.PSE EMEA 02.016 Austria LX.PSE EMEA 02.015 Greece LX.PSE EMEA 02.014 Eastern LX.PSE...
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Acer Country Part No Singapore LX.PSE 02.001 S2.PSE 02.002 S2.PSE 02.001 Thailand LX.PVL 02.007 Thailand LX.PVL 02.008 Thailand LX.PVL 02.004 Thailand LX.PVL 02.003 Thailand LX.PVL 02.002 Thailand LX.PVL 02.001 S2.PVL 02.001 Indonesia LX.PSG 02.128 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 0C.004 China LX.PSG...
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Acer Country Part No Turkey LX.PSG EMEA 02.116 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.115 South Africa LX.PSG EMEA 02.114 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.113 Algeria LX.PSG EMEA 02.112 South Africa LX.PSG EMEA 02.111 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.110 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.109...
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Acer Country Part No Belgium LX.PSG EMEA 02.098 Switzerland LX.PSG EMEA 02.097 Luxembour LX.PSG EMEA 02.096 Latvia LX.PSG EMEA 02.095 Latvia LX.PSG EMEA 02.094 LX.PSG EMEA 02.093 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.092 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.091 Czech LX.PSG EMEA 02.090...
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Acer Country Part No Spain LX.PSG EMEA 02.081 Denmark LX.PSG EMEA 02.080 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.079 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.078 Greece LX.PSG EMEA 02.077 Austria LX.PSG EMEA 02.076 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.074 France LX.PSG EMEA 02.075 Middle East LX.PSG...
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Acer Country Part No GCTWN LX.PSG 02.055 Malaysia LX.PSG 02.066 Denmark LX.PSG EMEA 02.018 Vietnam LX.PSG 0C.003 Vietnam LX.PSG 0C.002 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.065 Greece LX.PSG EMEA 02.064 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.063 Russia LX.PSG EMEA 02.062 Turkey LX.PSG EMEA 02.060...
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Acer Country Part No South Africa LX.PSG EMEA 02.050 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.049 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.048 Turkey LX.PSG EMEA 02.047 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.046 Middle East LX.PSG EMEA 02.045 South Africa LX.PSG EMEA 02.044 Middle East LX.PSG...
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Acer Country Part No Holland LX.PSG EMEA 02.033 Belgium LX.PSG EMEA 02.032 Switzerland LX.PSG EMEA 02.031 Baltic LX.PSG EMEA 02.030 LX.PSG EMEA 02.029 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.027 Latvia LX.PSG EMEA 02.026 Latvia LX.PSG EMEA 02.025 Hungary LX.PSG EMEA 02.024 Israel LX.PSG...
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Acer Country Part No Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.014 Serbia/ LX.PSG EMEA Macedonia 02.013 Baltic LX.PSG EMEA 02.012 Austria LX.PSG EMEA 02.011 Greece LX.PSG EMEA 02.010 Eastern LX.PSG EMEA Europe 02.009 France LX.PSG EMEA 02.008 LX.PSG EMEA 02.007 S2.PSG 02.003 Singapore LX.PSG...
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Acer Country Part No ACLA- LX.PSN Spanish 02.110 ACLA- LX.PSN Spanish 02.109 ACLA- LX.PSN Portuguese 02.108 China LX.PSN CHINA 0C.005 Ukraine LX.PSN EMEA 02.106 Russia LX.PSN EMEA 02.105 Middle East LX.PSN EMEA 02.104 Middle East LX.PSN EMEA 02.103 South Africa LX.PSN...
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Acer Country Part No Holland LX.PSN EMEA 02.085 Belgium LX.PSN EMEA 02.084 Switzerland LX.PSN EMEA 02.083 Luxembour LX.PSN EMEA 02.082 Latvia LX.PSN EMEA 02.081 Latvia LX.PSN EMEA 02.080 LX.PSN EMEA 02.079 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.078 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.077...
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Acer Country Part No France LX.PSN EMEA 02.061 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.060 Malaysia LX.PSN 0C.004 Vietnam LX.PSN 0C.003 Vietnam LX.PSN 0C.002 Malaysia LX.PSN 02.059 Italy LX.PSN EMEA 02.058 Philippines LX.PSN 02.057 Italy LX.PSN EMEA 02.056 Malaysia LX.PSN 02.055 Malaysia LX.PSN...
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Acer Country Part No Middle East LX.PSN EMEA 02.041 South Africa LX.PSN EMEA 02.040 Middle East LX.PSN EMEA 02.039 Middle East LX.PSN EMEA 02.038 Poland LX.PSN EMEA 02.037 Germany LX.PSN EMEA 02.036 Luxembour LX.PSN EMEA 02.035 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.034...
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Acer Country Part No Italy LX.PSN EMEA 02.017 Spain LX.PSN EMEA 02.016 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.015 Serbia/ LX.PSN EMEA Macedonia 02.014 Baltic LX.PSN EMEA 02.013 Austria LX.PSN EMEA 02.012 Greece LX.PSN EMEA 02.011 Eastern LX.PSN EMEA Europe 02.010 France LX.PSN...
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AS4820TG- Eastern 434G50Mn Europe AS4820TG- Hungary 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Israel 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Baltic 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Portugal 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Cyprus 434G50Mn Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.111 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.177 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.169 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.167 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE...
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434G50Mn AS4820TG- Algeria 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Middle East 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Thailand 432G50Mn AS4820TG- Middle East 434G32Mn AS4820TG- France 434G50Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.147 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.146 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.145 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE AS4820TG_MADISO 02.144 N_PRO1GBCks_3V3 LX.PSE...
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South 433G32Mn Africa AS4820TG- Turkey 433G32Mn AS4820TG- Middle East 433G32Mn AS4820TG- South 433G32Mn Africa AS4820TG- Middle East 433G32Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PVL AS4820TG_MADISO 02.008 N_PRO1GBGCks_3 LX.PVL AS4820TG_MADISO 02.004 N_PRO1GBGCks_3 LX.PVL AS4820TG_MADISO 02.003 N_PRO1GBGCks_3 LX.PVL AS4820TG_MADISO 02.002 N_PRO1GBGCks_3 LX.PVL...
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AS4820TG- Thailand 334G32Mn AS4820TG- China 432G32Mn AS4820TG- South 434G50Mn Africa AS4820TG- Middle East 434G50Mn AS4820TG- Middle East 434G50Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820TG_PARK_X G0C.00 T512Cks_3V3 LX.PS AS4820TG_PARK_X G02.06 T512Cks_3V3 LX.PS AS4820TG_PARK_X G02.06 T512Cks_3V3 LX.PS AS4820TG_PARK_X G02.06 T512Cks_3V3 LX.PS...
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AS4820T- Algeria 333G32Mn AS4820T- South 333G32Mn Africa AS4820T- Middle East 333G32Mn AS4820T- Middle East 333G32Mn AS4820T- Middle East 333G32Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.10 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N0C.00 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.10 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.10 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.10...
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AS4820T- 333G32Mn AS4820T- Eastern 333G32Mn Europe AS4820T- Eastern 333G32Mn Europe AS4820T- Czech 333G32Mn AS4820T- Israel 333G32Mn AS4820T- Hungary 333G32Mn Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.09 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.08 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.08 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.08 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.08 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.08...
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333G32Mn AS4820T- France 333G32Mn AS4820T- Eastern 333G32Mn Europe AS4820T- Malaysia 331G32Mn AS4820T- Vietnam 432G32Mn AS4820T- Vietnam 332G32Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.07 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.07 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.07 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.07 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.06 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.06...
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334G32Mn AS4820T- Turkey 334G32Mn AS4820T- Middle East 334G32Mn AS4820T- Middle East 334G32Mn AS4820T- South 334G32Mn Africa AS4820T- Middle East 334G32Mn Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.05 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.05 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.05 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.05 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.05 LX.PS...
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Latvia 334G32Mn AS4820T- Hungary 334G32Mn AS4820T- Israel 334G32Mn AS4820T- Czech 334G32Mn AS4820T- Cyprus 334G32Mn AS4820T- Portugal 334G32Mn Appendix A Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.04 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.04 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.04 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.04 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.03 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.03...
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334G32Mn Europe AS4820T- Serbia/ 334G32Mn Macedonia AS4820T- Baltic 334G32Mn AS4820T- Austria 334G32Mn AS4820T- Greece 334G32Mn AS4820T- Eastern 334G32Mn Europe Acer BOM Name Part No LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02 LX.PS AS4820T_UMACks_ N02.02...
Appendix B 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 7 with backwards compatibility to Windows Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Microsoft Windows ® Item Vendor UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 UNDP-1 EM770W- Rev1 F3307- Ericsson 900MHz F3307- Ericsson 900MHz F3307- Ericsson 900MHz F3307- Ericsson 900MHz F3307- Ericsson 900MHz F3307- Ericsson 900MHz A COVER Aluminum...
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Item Vendor ADAPTER Chicony Power Chicony Power Chicony Power Chicony Power DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA Appendix B Description Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LED LF Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LED LF...
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Item Vendor Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera Mirror w/ Camera BATTERY 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 PANASO...
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Item Vendor 6CELL3.0 PANASO 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SAMSUN 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0 SANYO 6CELL3.0...
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Item Vendor 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build 5 in 1-Build Ci3330M INTEL Ci3350M INTEL Ci3350M INTEL Ci5430M INTEL...
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Item Vendor SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO4GBIII10 NONE SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10 SAMSUN SO1GBIII10 SAMSUN SO2GBIII10...
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
AFLASH Utility Antennas Battery Pack BIOS ROM type vendor Version 19–27 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Navigating Onboard Device Configuration Power Save and Exit Security System Security Board Layout Top View brightness hotkeys Camera Module Common Problems computer on indicator DIMM Module Display display...
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No Display Issue ODD Failure Online Support Information optical drive module Panel Bottom left Power On Failure RTC Battery SD Card Speaker Module System Block Diagram Test Compatible Components Thermal Module Thermal Unit Failure TouchPad Failure Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure EasyTouch Buttons HDTV Switch Internal Microphone...