Acer 522 - Manual

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System 0  Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only)  Genuine Windows ® 7 Starter Platform 0  AMD C-Series processo...

1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Graphics 0  ATI Radeon™ HD 6250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD3), OpenCL ® 1.1, OpenGL ® 3.1, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0, Microsoft ® DirectX ® 11  Dual ind...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7 Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions  258.5 (W) x 185 (D) x 25.7 (H) mm (10.17 x 7.28 x 1.01 inches) Weight  1.30 kg (2.87 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack  1.20 kg (2.65 lbs.) with 3-cell battery pack Power Adapter and Battery 0  Product Safety Elec...

1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Environment 0  ENERGY STAR ®  WEEE  RoHS  Mercury free 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% Warranty 0  One-year Internation...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9 Software 0 Productivity  Acer ePower Management  Acer eRecovery Management  Adobe ® Flash ® Player 10.1  Adobe ® Reader ® 9.1  eSobi™  Barnes & Noble Desktop Reader (US only)  Bing™ Bar  Microsoft ® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a ...

1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Notebook Tour 0 Top View 0 Figure 1-1. Top View Table 1-1. Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may var...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 6 Status Indicators* 7 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse b...

1-12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Closed Front View 0 Figure 1-2. Front View Table 1-2. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.  Charging: The light shows amber when the batt...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Rear View 0 Figure 1-3. Rear View Table 1-3. Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack. NOTE: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. 1

1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Left View 0 Figure 1-4. Left View Table 1-4. Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Right View 0 Figure 1-5. Right View Table 1-5. Right View # Icon Item Description 1 2-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC). NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 Headphone...

1-16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Base View 0 Figure 1-6. Base View Table 1-6. Base View # Icon Item Description 1 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. 2 Battery release latc...

1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Touchpad Basics 0 Figure 1-7. 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. These two buttons are the equi...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 Using the Keyboard 0 Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which can be toggled on and off. (Table 1-8) The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the up...

1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.  Windows Logo key  Application key Table 1-10. Windows Keys Key Description Windows Logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows St...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Using the Communication Key 0 Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your computer. Press Fn + F3 to bring up the Launch Manager window panel. (Figure 1-10) A red toggle indicates the device is off. Click On to ena...

1-24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Block Diagram 0 Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25 Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 258.5mm 10.18” Width 184.0mm 7.24” Height (front to rear) 11mm(Front) 24.0mm (Slim panel), rear 25.7mm (Wedge panel) rear 0.43” (Front) 0.95” (Slim panel), rear 1.01”...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-31 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Keyboard (continued) Features  Phantom key auto detect  Overlay numeric keypad  Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys  Support reverse T cursor keys  Factory configurable different languages by OEM custo...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-33 LED 10.1” LCD Inverter (not available with this model) Item Specification Vendor/Model name AUO/B101AW06 V1 (HW:0A) AUO/B101AW03 V0 (HW:2A) AUO/B101EW02 V0 Samsung/LTN101AT01-A01 CMO/N101L6-L0D CMO/N101L6-L0B Screen Diagonal (mm) 255.573 mm (10.06”) Ac...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-41 Card Reader Item Specification Chipset ENE UB6252 Package 32 Pin QFN Maximum supported size SD card: SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0 xD card: Compliant with xD-Picture Card Specification Version 1.2 MMC card: MultiMedia Card Specification Vers...

1-44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 000 - 00F DMA controller 000 - CF7 PCI bus 010 - 01F Motherboard resources 020 - 021 Interrupt controller 02E - 02F Motherboard resources 040 - 043 System timer 060 - 060 ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-45 System I/O Address Specifications System IO Address Map (continued) CD0 - CDB Motherboard resources I/O address (hex) System function (shipping configuration) 0D00 - FFFF PCI bus 2000 - 207F Atheros AR8152/8158 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller(NDIS 6.20)...

System Utilities 2-3 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The utility is pre-configured and optimized so most users do not need to run it. If configuration problems occur, the setup utility ma...

2-4 System Utilities BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 BIOS Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE : The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information 0 This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Figure 2-1. B...

System Utilities 2-5 VGA BIOS Version VGA (video graphics array) firmware version of system Serial Number Serial number of unit Asset Tag Number Asset tag number of system Product Name Product name of the system Manufacturer Name Manufacturer of system UUID Universally Unique Identifier Table 2-1. B...

2-6 System Utilities Main 0 This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Figure 2-2. BIOS Main Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2. . Table 2-2. BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option System Time BIOS sy...

2-8 System Utilities Security 0 This tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use. Figure 2-3. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Table 2-3. BIOS Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is Supervisor password ...

System Utilities 2-9 NOTE: NOTE : When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed before system halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returned to dealer. Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature. Passwords are not case sensitive. A password mu...

2-10 System Utilities Figure 2-5. Setting a Password Confirmation Notice a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Set. c. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility. 5. If new password and confirm new password strin...

System Utilities 2-11 2. Type current password in Enter CurrentPassword field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in Enter NewPassword and Confirm NewPassword fields. Computer will set Supervisor Password parameter to Clear . 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS S...

2-12 System Utilities Figure 2-10. Changing a Password: Invalid Password a. Press Enter to return to the BIOS Setup Utility Security menu. b. The Supervisor Password parameter is shown as Clear. c. To try to change the password again, repeat steps 1 through 4. 7. If new password and confirm new pass...

System Utilities 2-13 Boot 0 This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the:  USB diskette drives  Onboard hard disk drive  DVD drive in the module bay Use  and  keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to change the val...

2-14 System Utilities Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Setup Utility. Figure 2-13. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-13. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS utility and save setup item chan...

System Utilities 2-15 BIOS Flash Utilities 0 BIOS Flash memory updates are 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: NOTE : If a Cr...

2-16 System Utilities DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu . 2. Select Boot Menu to modify boot priority order. 3. Move USB HDD to position 1 (Figure 2-14). (Refer to Boot menu) Figure 2-14. Changing BIOS Boot Priority Or...

System Utilities 2-17 Figure 2-16. Erasing FLASH ROM Figure 2-17. Updating Flash ROM Blocks 7. BIOS flash is complete when the message, Flash Programming Complete is shown. System will restart automatically when finished. NOTE: NOTE : If AC power is not connected, the following message is shown (Fig...

2-18 System Utilities WinFlash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. InsydeFlash

System Utilities 2-19 HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 CAUTION : ! If Power-on Password authentication is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. See Chapter 5, BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . Removing HDD Passwords 0 This section provides details...

2-20 System Utilities NOTE: NOTE : A key code is generated for use with unlocking utility. Make note of this code. 3. On a separate, compatible device, boot to DOS. 4. Execute UnlockHD.exe (Figure 2-23) to create a password unlock code. Use the format < UnlockHD [key code] > with the code note...

System Utilities 2-21 Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 If a BIOS password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) is set, the BIOS will prompt for the password at system POST or upon entering the BIOS setup menu. Clear the password check with the following procedure: 1. Remove HDD, AC adapter and Batter...

2-22 System Utilities 5. Use an electric conductivity tool to bridge the two points of the jumpers (A). (Figure 2-25) Figure 2-25. CMOS Jumper 6 . Plug in AC adapter. 7. Press Power button until BIOS POST is finished 8. Remove conductivity tool from RCT_RST point. 9. Restart the system and press F2 ...

System Utilities 2-23 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0 To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. At the DOS prompt, enter clnpwd.exe. 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password as shown in Figure 2-26. Figure 2-26. Clean BIOS Password 3. The on screen message shows funct...

2-24 System Utilities Miscellaneous Tools 0 Using Boot Sequence Selector 0 The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. To use the Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Boot to DOS. 2. Enter bs <#>, bs.exe followed by a digit from...

2-26 System Utilities Updating MAC Address and SSID/SVID Utility 0 1. Copy the contents of the memcfg folder to a bootable HDD device. 2. Use a text editor to edit mac_id.ini with the correct MAC address and SSID/SVID. Figure 2-28. Editing MAC_ID.INI 3. Boot computer to HDD device. 4. Enter memcfg f...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-5 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 0 This chapter contains general information about the notebook, a list of tools needed to perform the required maintenance and step by step procedures on how to remove and install components from the notebook computer. Ge...

3-6 Machine Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Flowchart 0 The flowchart in Figure 3-1 provides a graphic representation of the module removal and installation sequences. It provides information on what components need to be removed and installed during servicing. Figure 3-1. Maintenance Flow Batter...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-7 Getting Started 0 Flowchart Figure 3-1 identifies sections illustrating the entire removal and install sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Perform the following prior to performing any maintenance procedure...

3-8 Machine Maintenance Procedures Battery Pack Removal 0 1. Place computer on flat surface, battery side up. (Figure 3-3) 2. Push battery lock/unlock latch (A) to unlock position. 3. Push and hold battery release latch (B) to release position. 4. Pull battery pack (C) from lower cover Figure 3-3. L...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-9 Dummy Card Removal 0 1. Push dummy card (A) in to release it from spring latch. (Figure 3-4) 2. Remove dummy card (A). Figure 3-4. Dummy Card Dummy Card Installation 0 1. Insert dummy card (A). (Figure 3-4) 2. Push card until spring latch locks. A

3-10 Machine Maintenance Procedures Keyboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Locate and unlock three (3) latches above keys, F4, F8, and F12. (Figure 3-5) Figure 3-5. Upper Cover Overview with Keyboard CAUTION : ! Keyboard FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) can be damaged if removed whil...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-11 3. Flip keyboard over to show FPC (A) and mainboard connector (B). (Figure 3-6) Figure 3-6. Keyboard and Keyboard FPC 4. Disconnect keyboard FPC (A) from mainboard connector (B). 5. Remove keyboard from upper cover. Keyboard Installation 0 1. Place keyboard on upp...

3-12 Machine Maintenance Procedures Lower Cover Door Removal 0 Prerequisite: Battery Pack Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) lower cover. (Figure 3-7) Figure 3-7. Upper Cover without Keyboard 2. Use a tool to push through opening (B) to separate door from lower cover. 3. Remove door from lower co...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-13 Lower Cover Door Installation 0 1. Insert door flanges (Figure 3-8) into slots on lower cover. Figure 3-8. Lower Cover Door 2. Secure door to lower cover with four (4) screws (A). ( Figure 3-7 ) 3. Install battery pack. ID Size Quantity Image A M2x7 4

3-14 Machine Maintenance Procedures HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Cover Door Removal 1. Locate HDD module (A) on lower cover. (Figure 3-9) Figure 3-9. Lower Cover Overview with Base Door Removed 2. Remove three (3) screws (B) from lower cover. (Figure 3-10) Figure 3-10. ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-15 Figure 3-11. HDD Carrier with Module 6. Remove HDD module from carrier. Figure 3-12. HDD Carrier without Module HDD Module Installation 0 1. Install module in carrier. (Figure 3-11) 2. Install and secure four (4) screws (H) to module. 3. Place module into bay. ( F...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-17 DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Cover Door Removal 1. Locate module (D) on lower cover. ( Figure 3-9 ) 2. Push module clips (A) outwards. (Figure 3-13) Figure 3-13. DIMM Modules 3. Pull module out of mainboard connector (B). ...

3-18 Machine Maintenance Procedures WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Cover Door Removal 1. Locate module (B) on lower cover. ( Figure 3-9 ) 2. Disconnect main (D) and auxiliary (E) antenna cables from module. (Figure 3-14) Figure 3-14. WLAN Module with Antenna ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-19 3G Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Cover Door Removal 1. Locate module (C) on lower cover. ( Figure 3-9 ) 2. Disconnect main (E) and auxiliary (F) antenna cables from module. (Figure 3-15) Figure 3-15. 3G Module with Antenna Cables NOTE: NOTE : Main (yellow) ...

3-20 Machine Maintenance Procedures Upper Cover Removal 0 Prerequisite: Lower Cover Door Removal 1. Remove seven (7) screws (A) from upper cover. (Figure 3-16) Figure 3-16. Lower Cover Screws 2. Remove four (4) screws (B) from mainboard. (Figure 3-17) Figure 3-17. Upper Cover Screws NOTE: NOTE : Do ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-21 3. Unlock latch (C) on right side of battery bay. (Figure 3-18) Figure 3-18. Right Side of Battery Bay 4. Repeat step three for latch on left side of battery bay. 5. Lift top edge of upper cover while pushing down on edge of lower cover to unlock remaining latches...

3-22 Machine Maintenance Procedures Upper Cover Installation 0 1. Install and secure upper cover latches on lower cover. ( Figure 3-19 ) 2. Install and secure four (4) screws (B) to mainboard. ( Figure 3-17 ) 3. Turn computer over to show lower cover. 4. Install and secure seven (7) screws (A) to up...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-23 Touchpad Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal NOTE: NOTE : If touchpad module malfunctions, replace upper cover. 1. Locate touchpad board (A), board FFC (B) to touchpad module connector (C), and board FFC (D) to mainboard connector on upper cover. (Fi...

3-24 Machine Maintenance Procedures Touchpad Board Installation 0 1. Install and align board (A, Figure 3-20) to upper cover guide pins (F). (Figure 3-21) Figure 3-21. Touchpad Board with Screws 2. Install and secure two (2) screws (E) to board. ( Figure 3-20 ) 3. Install board FFC (D) to adhesive s...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-25 Function Board Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate function board (A) on lower cover. (Figure 3-22) Figure 3-22. Lower Cover Overview with Mainboard D A B C E

3-26 Machine Maintenance Procedures 2. Remove tape covering board FFC (B) and mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-23) Figure 3-23. Function Board with FFC NOTE: NOTE : Do not remove tape preventing FFC (B) from touching power contacts (E). 3. Disconnect board FFC (B) from mainboard connector (C). 4. ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-27 Bluetooth Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate Bluetooth module (B) on upper cover. ( Figure 3-22 ) 2. Disconnect module cable (D) from mainboard connector (C). (Figure 3-24) Figure 3-24. Bluetooth Module with Cable 3. Lift module from adhe...

3-28 Machine Maintenance Procedures RTC Battery Removal 0 Prerequisite: Upper Cover Removal 1. Locate RTC battery (A) on mainboard. ( Figure 3-22 ) 2. Break solder connection (B) from battery to mainboard. (Figure 3-25) Figure 3-25. RTC Battery 3. Remove battery from mainboard. IMPORTANT : + Follow ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-29 Mainboard Removal 0 Prerequisite: Function Board Removal 1. Locate mainboard (D) on lower cover. ( Figure 3-22 ) 2. Disconnect DC-IN cable (E) from mainboard connector (F). (Figure 3-26) Figure 3-26. DC-IN Cable and Mainboard Connector 3. Disconnect LVDS cable (G)...

3-30 Machine Maintenance Procedures 5. Disconnect microphone cable (L) from mainboard connector (M). (Figure 3-29) Figure 3-29. Microphone Cable and Mainboard Connector 6. Remove two (2) screws (N) from lower cover. (Figure 3-30) Figure 3-30. Mainboard Screws 7. Hold lower cover (P) while lifting th...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-31 8. Remove mainboard from lower cover by pulling away from left side. Figure 3-32. Mainboard Connectors NOTE: NOTE : Connectors on left side of mainboard (i.e. USB) are set in lower cover slots. Do not force mainboard when removing. Mainboard Installation 0 1. Inst...

3-32 Machine Maintenance Procedures Thermal Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate thermal module (A) on mainboard. (Figure 3-33) Figure 3-33. Thermal Module on Mainboard 2. Disconnect module cable (C) from mainboard connector. 3. Remove three (3) screws (B) from mainboard. 4. Re...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-33 Thermal Module Installation 0 IMPORTANT : + Apply suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing module. CAUTION : ! Make sure thermal grease does not spill on mainboard because it may cause damage. The following thermal grease type...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-35 DC-IN Cable Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate cable and jack (A) on lower cover. (Figure 3-35) Figure 3-35. DC-IN Cable and Jack on Lower Cover 2. Remove cable and jack from lower cover. DC-IN Cable Installation 0 1. Install and secure cable and ...

3-36 Machine Maintenance Procedures Speaker Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate module (E) on upper cover. ( Figure 3-22 ) 2. Remove two (2) screws from lower cover. (Figure 3-36) Figure 3-36. Lower Cover with Speaker Module 3. Remove module cable from lower cover guides (G). ...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-37 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: Mainboard Removal 1. Locate 3G and WLAN cables on lower cover. (Figure 3-37) 2. Remove 3G and WLAN antenna cables from lower cover guides (A). Figure 3-37. Lower Cover Base View with Antenna Cables 3. Fli...

3-38 Machine Maintenance Procedures 5. Remove two (2) screws (C) from left and right hinges. (Figure 3-39) Figure 3-39. LCD Module Hinge Screws 6. Remove LCD Module from lower cover. (Figure 3-40) Figure 3-40. LCD Module Removal from Lower Cover CAUTION : ! Make sure all cables are clear of device t...

3-40 Machine Maintenance Procedures LCD Bezel Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal Figure 3-41. LCD Module Overview with Bezel 1. Remove the two (2) screw caps and two (2) screws (A) from the module. (Figure 3-41) 2. Starting from the bottom-center of the bezel, remove...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-41 LCD Bezel Installation 0 1. Locate bezel hinges covers (B) on LCD cover ( Figure 3-41 ). NOTE: NOTE : Make sure LCD cables pass through hinge wells and are not trapped by bezel. 2. Secure hinge covers to LCD module cover hinge wells. 3. Starting from bottom-center...

3-42 Machine Maintenance Procedures CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Bezel Removal 1. Locate CCD module (A) on LCD module cover. (Figure 3-43) Figure 3-43. LCD Module Overview without Bezel 2. Remove module cable (F) from module connector (G). (Figure 3-44) Figure 3-44....

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-43 LCD Panel Removal 0 Prerequisite: CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Module Removal 1. Locate LCD panel (B) on module cover. ( Figure 3-43 ) 2. Remove four (4) screws (C) from module cover. 3. Lift adhesive foil tabs (E) covering LVDS cable. 4. Remove panel from module c...

3-44 Machine Maintenance Procedures LCD Panel Installation 0 1. Install and connect LVDS cable (G) to panel connector (H). ( Figure 3-45 ) . 2. Secure transparent adhesive protector (J) to LVDS cable (G) and panel. 3. Install and secure CCD module cable (F) to panel. 4. Install LCD panel to LCD modu...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-45 LCD Panel Brackets Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Remove four (4) screws (A) from panel. (Figure 3-46) Figure 3-46. LCD Brackets Module 2. Remove brackets (B) from panel. LCD Panel Brackets Installation 0 1. Install brackets (B) on panel (Figure 3-46...

3-46 Machine Maintenance Procedures 3G and WLAN Antenna Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Lift foil tabs (A) covering left 3G and WLAN antennas (B). (Figure 3-47) Figure 3-47. LCD Module Cover without Panel 2. Remove left 3G and WLAN antennas (B) from cable guides. 3. Remove EMI (Electrom...

Machine Maintenance Procedures 3-47 Microphone Module Removal 0 Prerequisite: LCD Panel Removal 1. Locate module (A) on LCD module cover. (Figure 3-48) 2. Lift foil tabs (C) covering module cable (B). Figure 3-48. LCD Module Cover with Microphone Module 3. Remove module (A) and cable (B) from LCD mo...

Troubleshooting 4-3 Troubleshooting Introduction 0 This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common notebook problems. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described...

4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system does not power on, perform the following: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0 If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following. 1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the elec...

Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following: Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following: 1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by pressin...

4-6 Troubleshooting 5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is by pressing Fn+F5. 6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to LCD Failure . 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port r...

4-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following: Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure

Troubleshooting 4-9 Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following: Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure

4-10 Troubleshooting Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following: 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  System and Maintenance  System  Device Manager. Check the Devi...

Troubleshooting 4-11  Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted.  Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Sound. Confirm that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (...

4-12 Troubleshooting Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following: Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure 1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start  Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Right click on the Record...

Troubleshooting 4-13 USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following: Figure 4-8. USB Failure

4-14 Troubleshooting Wireless Function Failure 0 If the WLAN fails, perform the following: Figure 4-9. Wireless Function Failure

Troubleshooting 4-15 3G Function Failure 0 If there is a 3G function failure, perform the following: Figure 4-10. 3G Function Failure

4-16 Troubleshooting Cosmetic Failure 0 If there is cosmetic damage to the outer cover or bezel, perform the following: Figure 4-11. Cosmetic Failure

Troubleshooting 4-17 Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following: Figure 4-12. Thermal Failure

4-18 Troubleshooting Other Functions Failure 0 HDD Not Operating Correctly 0 If the HDD fails to operate correctly, perform the following: 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to confirm the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista Startu...

Troubleshooting 4-19 Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob...

4-20 Troubleshooting Post Codes 0 The following tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST. Table 4-1. POST Code Range Phase POST Code Range SEC 0x01 - 0x0F PEI 0x70 - 0x9F DXE 0x40 - 0x6F BDS 0x10 - 0x3F SMM 0xA0 - 0xBF S3 0xC0 - 0xCF ASL 0x51 – 0x55 0xE1 – 0xE4 PostBDS 0xF9 – ...

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard 0 Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Description Item Description LED1 LED1 Connector JTP1 TP/B Connector JLED1 LED/B Connector JKB1 KB Connector JBT1 BT Connector JLVDS1 LVDS Connector JREAD1 Card Reade...

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the SOP (standard operating procedure) for clearing the BIOS password check and recovering the BIOS for the Aspire One 522. Clearing Password Check 0 NOTE: NOTE : The following procedure i...

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 The 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 if a previous BIOS flash...

5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations 2. Copy ROM (read-only memory) file, bios.fd, to root directory of USB HDD. Make sure that there is no other BIOS file is saved in the same directory. 3. Insert USB HDD into USB port. 4. Press < Fn + ESC > button and hold while plugging in AC power adapter. 5...

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No. 1 UPPER CASE-BLACK 60.SES02.001 1 2 3 4 5

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-5 2 Mainboard Aspire One 522 LF CPU C50, with 3G MB.SES02.002 3 THERMAL MODULE W/FAN 60.SES02.008 4 LED BOARD MOUNT W/ FFC CABLE 55.SES02.002 5 LOWER CASE 60.SES02.002 Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram (Continued) No. Description Acer Part No.

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List LCD Assembly 0 Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No. 1 LCD BEZEL-52 60.SES02.007 2 LED LCD SAMSUNG 10.1'' WXGA Glare LTN101AT01-A01 LF 200nit 16ms 600:1 LK.10106.002 3 CAMERA 1.3M 57.SES0...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7 Upper Cover 0 Figure 6-3. Upper Cover Exploded Diagram Table 6-3. Upper Cover Assembly Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No. 1 TP BUTTON BOARD MOUNT W/ FFC CABLE 55.SES02.001 2 UPPER CASE-BLACK 60.SES02.001 1 2

6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Lower Cover 0 Figure 6-4. Lower Cover Exploded Diagram Table 6-4. Lower Cover Exploded Diagram No. Description Acer Part No. 1 UNILOAD DOOR 60.SES02.003 2 LOWER CASE 60.SES02.002 1 2

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-9 FRU List 0 Table 6-5. FRU List Category Description P/N ADAPTER Adapter LEADER 40W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black IU40-11190-011S, wall-mounted, LV5+OBL LF AP.04007.002 Adapter DELTA 40W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black ADP-40 TH AA, LV5 wall-mounted, OBL LF AP.04001.002 BATTERY Batt...

6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List CABLE BLUE TOOTH CABLE-6PIN 50.SES02.001 DC-IN CABLE 50.SES02.002 AC CLIP US 27.WH202.001 AC CLIP EU 27.WH202.002 AC CLIP AUSTRALIA 27.WH202.003 AC CLIP UK 27.WH202.004 AC CLIP ARGETINA 27.WH202.005 AC CLIP CHINA 27.WH202.006 AC CLIP BRAZIL 27.WH202.007 AC CLIP...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-11 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm KH.16007.026 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2565GSX, Capricorn BS, 320G/P SATA 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J KH.25004.005 HDD WD 2.5"...

6-12 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 85KS Black Italian Texture KB.I100A.072 Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 85KS Black French Texture KB.I100A.068 Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 85KS Black Hungarian Texture KB....

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-17 LCD BEZEL-36 60.SES02.006 LCD BRACKET R&L-52 33.SES02.003 CAMERA 1.3M 57.SES02.001 LED LCD AUO 10.1'' WSVGA Glare B101AW06 V1 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 LK.10105.002 MAINBOARD Mainboard Aspire One 522 LF CPU C50, with 3G MB.SES02.002 Mainboard Aspire One 522 LF CP...

6-18 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List SPEAKER L 23.SES02.003 MISCELLANEOUS HDD MYLAR 47.SES02.001 MIC MYLAR 47.SES02.002 LCD SCREW PAD 47.SES02.003 Table 6-5. FRU List (Continued) Category Description P/N

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-19 Screw List 0 Table 6-6. FRU Screw List Category Description P/N SCREW SCREW 2.0D 2.5L K 5D ZK NL 86.SES02.001 SCREW 2D 3L K 4.5D ZK NL CR3 0.4T 86.SES02.002 SCREW 2D 3L K 4.5D ZK NL 86.SES02.003 SCREW 2D 4.0L K 4.0D NI NL 0.3T 86.SES02.004 SCREW 2D 5L K 4.6D ZK...

Model Definition and Configuration 7-25 AO522-C5Dkk WW S2.SES0D.004 SO2GBIII10 N250GB5.4KS Table 7-5. Card Reader & Wireless LAN 1 Model Country Acer Part No Card Reader Wireless LAN1 AO522-C3Dkk WW S2.SES0D.001 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN AO522-C58kk ACLA-ES LU.SES08.005 5 in 1-Build in 3r...

7-28 Model Definition and Configuration AO522-C5Dkk YU/BA LU.SES0D.018 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN AO522-C5Dkk SI/HR LU.SES0D.084 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN AO522-C5Dkk SI/HR LU.SES0D.088 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN AO522-C5Dkk ZA LU.SES0D.044 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN AO522-C...

8-4 Test Compatible Components Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test 0 AO522 0 Table 8-1. AO522 Vendor Type Description Part No. 3G PLM00023 Huawei EM770W-Rev2 Huawei EM770W-Rev2 LC.21300.066 Adapter 10001081 DELTA 40W Adapter DELTA 40W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Black ADP-40 TH AA, LV5 wall-mounted, OBL LF ...

Test Compatible Components 8-7 60003316 AUO NLED10.1WXGAG LED LCD AUO 10.1'' WXGA Glare B101EW02 V0 LF 200nit 16ms LK.10105.003 Media Processor 10001018 HON HAI Media Processor_broadcom Foxconn Broadcom BCM970015 Media Processor half Mini-card Flea w/ H.264/VC1/MPEG2 decode Rev 1.0 LA.23700.002 1000...

8-8 Test Compatible Components 60024207 KINGSTON SO2GBIII13 Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB ACR256X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065um KN.2GB07.004 Modem 10001023 LITE-ON External USB Lite+LSI modem External USB Lite+LSI modem LC.MOD00.001 NB Chipset 60002168 AMD AMD A50M FCH AMD NB Chipset A50M KI...