Acer 581T - Manual

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System 0  Genuine Windows ® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0  Intel ® Core™ i7-2637M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 1.70 GHz...

1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Storage Subsystem 0 Solid state drive 0  mSATA Type, LF+HF  Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash  128 GB/256 GB Hard disk drive 0  SATA Type, 5400 RPM, 2.5 ", Slim with height of 7.0 mm  320/500 GB 2-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0  Secure ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7 Wireless and networking 0  WLAN:  Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™  Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology  WPAN:  Bluetooth ® 4.0 + HS  LAN:  PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Privacy Control 0  Trusted Platform Module(TP...

1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0  103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0  Button-less design  Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture functi...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9  Acer USB Charge Manager  Acer Welcome Center  Adobe Flash Player  Adobe Reader X  Office 2010 Acer edition Security 0  McAfee Family Protection Shortcut  McAfee Internet Security Suite  McAfee Virus Definitions  MyWinLocker Suite  N...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 Notebook Tour 0 This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook. Open Top View 0 Figure 1-1. Open Top View Table 1-1. Open Top View No Icon Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. 2 Display...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13 Left View 0 Figure 1-4. Left View 2 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 4 USB 3.0 port Connects...

1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Right View 0 Figure 1-5. Right View 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 5 Multi-in-1 card ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15 Base View 0 Figure 1-6. Base View Table 1-6. Base View No Icon Item Description 1 Main door Houses the computer’s HDD, Memory bar, SSD card and WLAN card. 2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Using the Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock function keys, special and full sized keys. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys Select Click once. Tap once. Access context menu Click once. Table 1-...

1-18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Lock Keys 0 The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off. Table 1-9. Lock Keys Lock key Description Caps Lock When on, all alphabetic characters are in uppercase. Num Lock Off by default. When On, internal keyboard acts as nume...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19 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...

1-20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hotkeys 0 The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the key in the combination. Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-11. Hotkeys Hotkey Icon Fu...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 Alt> + <F10> D2D recovery Enters to the D2D recovery during POST Table 1-11. Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Icon Function Description

1-22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Block Diagram

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 Specification Tables 0 Computer specifications Item Metric Imperial Dimensions Length 376.4 mm 14.81 in Width 253.0 mm 10.0 in Height(front/rear) 19.7/20.7 mm 0.77/0.82 in Weight (equipped with optical drive, flash drive, and battery) 2.25 kg with HDD ...

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29 LED 15.6” Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA...

1-32 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Audio Codec and Amplifier Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-37 System IO Address Map IRQ10 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Host Controller – 1E22 IRQ16 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller- 1E2DIntel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott Por...

System Utilities 2-3 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 A hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems occur, users may need to run Setup. Refer to Chapter 4...

2-4 System Utilities BIOS 0 The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 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. BIOS I...

System Utilities 2-5 Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1 Table 2-1. Parameters Parameter Description CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system. CPU Speed The speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. HDD Serial Number The serial nu...

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 Sets the ...

System Utilities 2-7 Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages. Enabled or Disabled Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enabled or Disabl...

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 Shows the setting of...

System Utilities 2-9 Setting a Password 0 Perform the following to set the user or supervisor password: 1. Use the  and  keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type a new password...

2-10 System Utilities Changing a Password 0 1. Use the  and  keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter . The Set Supervisor Password box appears. Figure 2-6. Set Supervisor Password 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter . 3. Type a pa...

2-12 System Utilities 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 move it up or ...

System Utilities 2-13 Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save changes to the system...

2-14 System Utilities 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 : Create ...

System Utilities 2-15 DOS Flash Utility 0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot 3. Execut...

2-16 System Utilities Figure 2-13. DOS Flash 4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. NOTE: NOTE : If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown. Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning NOTE: NOTE : Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is ...

System Utilities 2-17 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 2-15). Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash

2-18 System Utilities Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0 This section provides details for removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Remove HDD Password Utilities 0 This section provides details for removing HDD passwords. Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE : If the HDD password is incorrectly entered ...

System Utilities 2-19 Enter the password from the Step 1 to unlock the HDD (Figure 2-19). Figure 2-19. Unlock Password NOTE: NOTE : After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in “Frozen” state. Please power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal. Figure 2-2...

2-20 System Utilities Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTCRST# point.(Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22) Figure 2-21. CMOS Jumper Figure 2-22. CMOS Jumper r

System Utilities 2-21 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0 When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the password as below: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk with FAT32 file system and copy Disablepassword.efi file to root directory. 2. After pressing power button, to hold Ctrl and Alt ...

2-22 System Utilities Using DM I To ols 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. 1. Execute < MN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name(Figure 2-23). Figure 2-24. Manufacture Name

System Utilities 2-23 2. Execute < PN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name(Figure 2-24). Figure 2-25. Update Product Name

2-24 System Utilities 3. Execute < SN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number(Figure 2-25). Figure 2-26. Update Serial Number

System Utilities 2-25 4. Execute < AT.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number(Figure 2-26). Figure 2-27. Update Asset Tag

2-26 System Utilities 5. Execute < RU.bat > to read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-27). Figure 2-28. Read UUID

System Utilities 2-27 6. Execute < WU.bat > to write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-28). Figure 2-29. Write UUID

2-28 System Utilities 7. Execute < GU.bat > to generate and write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID (Figure 2-29). Figure 2-30. Generate and write UUID

System Utilities 2-29 LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 0 LAN EEPROM Utility enables to change the MAC address. Perfer the following steps to use the LAN EEPROM Utility: 1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD.2. Copy the AN MAC EEPROM Utility to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer.3. Reboot the computer and...

2-30 System Utilities 8. Enter Broadcom utility screen, then key in “secfg” command to show configuration screen. Figure 2-32. Broadcom utility screen 9. Enter configuration Figure 2-33. Configuration Screen

System Utilities 2-31 10. You can see the current MAC address in item1 and key in “1” to edit MAC address Figure 2-34. Edit MAC address 11. The new MAC address had changed in item1 Figure 2-35. MAC address Changed

2-32 System Utilities 12. Key in “x” key to save and exit configuration Figure 2-36. Exit configuration

System Utilities 2-33 13. Key in “q” to exit Broadcom program Figure 2-37. Exit Broadcom program

3-5 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all a...

3-6 Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to 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. Figure 3-1. AC Adapter 3. Place the system on a flat, ...

3-7 Disassembly Process 0 The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:  External components disassembly  Main unit disassembly  LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order...

3-8 External Module Disassembly Process 0 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0 Figure 3-2. External Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-2. Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. WLAN Module Disassembly M2*3 1 86.RY8N5.006 SSD Module Disassembly M2*3 1 86.RY8N5.006 ODD Module Disassembly M2*3 1...

3-9 Removing the Dummy Card 0 1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out. Figure 3-3. Dummy Card 2. Pull the dummy card out. Figure 3-4. Dummy Card

3-10 Removing the HDD Door 0 1. Loosen the 3 captive screws. Figure 3-5. HDD Door Screws 2. Lift the HDD door to remove. Figure 3-6. HDD Door

3-11 Removing the HDD Module 0 1. Using tweezers, lift the pull tab out if lodged behind the HDD.2. Hold the tab and lift the HDD . Figure 3-7. HDD Module 3. Disconnect the HDD and the SATA cable. Figure 3-8. HDD Module

3-12 Removing the DIMM Module 0 1. Using fingers, push the memory module clips outwards. Figure 3-9. DIMM Module 2. Hold the module and pull the DIMM module from the connector.3. Repeat for additional modules if present.

3-13 Removing the SSD Module 0 1. Remove the only one screw . Figure 3-10. SSD Module 2. Remove the SSD module. Figure 3-11. SSD Module Table 3-3. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type SSD module Disassembly M2*3Ni 1

3-14 Removing the WLAN Module 0 1. Disconnect the two cables from the WLAN module. IMPORTANT : + Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors. Figure 3-12. WLAN Module 2. Remove the screw and ensure the cables are well clear of the module. Figure 3-13. WLAN Module Table 3-4...

3-16 Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Remove the screw from the ODD module. Figure 3-15. ODD Module 2. Pull the ODD completely out of the bay. Figure 3-16. ODD Module Table 3-5. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type ODD Module Disassembly M2*3 1

3-18 5. Pry the ODD bezel off the ODD module. Figure 3-19. ODD Bezel

3-19 Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 Figure 3-20. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-7. Screws Step Screw Quantity Part No. Bottom case Disassembly M2*6 10 86.RN60U.002 M2*3 Ni 1 86.RY8N5.006 Click pad Disassembly M2*3 Ni 2 86.RY8N5.006 Touchpad Board Disassemb...

3-20 Removing the Top Case 0 1. Remove the 11 screws in the Bottom case. Figure 3-21. Screws on Bottom Case 2. Separate the top case from the bottom case. Figure 3-22. Top Case Table 3-8. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Bottom Case Disassembly M2*6 (red callout) 10 M2*3 Ni (green callout) 1

3-22 5. Disconnect the FFC cable from touch pad. Figure 3-25. Touchpad module IMPORTANT : + Take care of the dotted line box to tear down the touch pad cable from the Touch pad. 6. Romve 4 screws from touch pad. Figure 3-26. Touchpad module Table 3-9. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Touchpad D...

3-24 9. Remove the AL foil on the keyboard. Figure 3-29. Keyboard module 10. Remove the 19 screws from the keyboard. Figure 3-30. Keyboard module Table 3-10. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Disassembly M2*2 Ni(green callout) 3 M2*3 Ni (red callout) 16

3-26 Removing battery 0 1. Disconnect the battery cable from Mainboard. Figure 3-32. Battery cable 2. Lift the card reader cable from Mainboard,remove the SATA cable. Figure 3-33. Card reader SATA cable 3. Lift the card reader cable from card reader and then remove. Figure 3-34. Card reader SATA cab...

3-29 Removing the Power switch board 0 1. Use a flat plastic tool to unlock the corner of the power switch board. Figure 3-38. Power Switch Board IMPORTANT : + Take care not to damage the FFC and power switch board during removal.

3-30 Remove the card reader 0 1. Remove the two screws from the card reader. Figure 3-39. Card reader 2. Lift the card reader then remove. Figure 3-40. Card reader Table 3-12. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Carder reader Disassembly M2*3 2

3-31 Remove the cables from the Mainboard 0 1. Remove the HDD SATA cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-41. HDD SATA cable 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-42. Speaker cable 3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from Mainboard.

3-32 Figure 3-43. Bluetooth cable 4. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard. Figure 3-44. LVDS Cable Figure 3-45. LVDS Cable IMPORTANT : + Take care not to damage the cable during removal.

3-34 Removing the Mainboard 0 1. Remove the 7 screws from the Mainboard. Figure 3-47. Mainboard 2. Lift Mainboard from the bottom case and take it over. Figure 3-48. Mainboard 3. Disconnect the DC-in cable(lift it up vertically) and then take it away. Table 3-14. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Typ...

3-36 Removing the Thermal module 0 1. Disconnect the cable of the fan from Mainboard. Figure 3-52. Thermal module 2. Remove 6 screws from the thermal module. Figure 3-53. Thermal module Table 3-15. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Thermal module Disassembly M2*3 6

3-37 3. Lift the thermal module and take it away. Figure 3-54. Thermal Module

3-38 Removing the Bluetooth Board 0 1. Lift the bluetooth and move it away. Figure 3-55. Bluetooth Board

3-39 Removing the Speakers 0 1. Remove the speaker. Figure 3-56. Speakers 2. Remove the 2 screws from the speakers. Figure 3-57. Speakers Table 3-16. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Speakers Disassembly M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4

3-41 LCD Module Disassembly Process 0 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 0 Figure 3-59. LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-17. Screws Step Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Glass Panel Disassembly M2*2.5 4 86.W750U.003 LCD Module LCD Bezel LCD Panel Camera Module

3-42 Removing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Disassembly sequence of LCD moudle, and then take off LCD bezel. Figure 3-60. LCD Bezel 2. Hold the edge firmly. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in –Y direction. Figure 3-61. LCD Bezel 3. Hold firmly the right edge of LCD module. ...

3-46 Removing the LCD Panel 0 1. Remove the LCD panel. Figure 3-68. LCD Panel 2. Remove the 4 screws on the LCD panel. Figure 3-69. LCD Pane IMPORTANT : + Do not remove the screws on the hinge&LCD cover. Table 3-18. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel Disassembly M2*2.5 4

3-47 3. Lift the LCD panel out of the module. Figure 3-70. LCD Panel CAUTION : ! To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move. 4. Turn the LCD panel over, then disconnect the LVDS cable. Figure 3-71. LCD Panel

3-48 Removing the Camera Board 0 1. Disconnect the camera cable. Figure 3-72. Camera Board 2. Pry the camera board away from the module. Figure 3-73. Camera Board

3-49 LCD Reassembly Procedure 0 Replacing the Camera 0 1. Place the camera on the LCD cover. Figure 3-74. Camera 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the camera module. Figure 3-75. Camera

3-50 Replacing the LCD Panel 0 1. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel and bond the mylar to secure the connector. Figure 3-76. LCD Panel 2. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover. Figure 3-77. LCD Panel CAUTION : ! To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move. 3. Sec...

3-52 Replacing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Place the bezel onto the LCD module. Figure 3-79. LCD Bezel Figure 3-80. LCD Bezel

3-53 Replacing the Bluetooth 0 1. Place the Bluetooth into the socket. Figure 3-81. Bluetooth

3-54 Replacing the Speakers 0 1. Place the left speaker assembly into the bottom case. Figure 3-82. Speakers 2. Secure 2 screws to the left speaker. Figure 3-83. Speakers 3. Place the right speaker into the bottom case. Table 3-20. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Speaker Assembly M2*2L+4.2MM N...

3-56 Replacing the DC-IN cable 0 1. Place the DC-in cable into the bottom case,and place the cable in the cable clip. Figure 3-86. DC-in cable 2. Place the DC-in bracket on the DC-in connector. Figure 3-87. DC-in cable

3-57 Replacing the Thermal Module 0 IMPORTANT : + Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use:  N302 I-Connosseur  Honeywell The following thermal pads are approved for use:  ...

3-59 Replacing the Mainboard 0 1. Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the bottom case, then lower into place. Figure 3-91. Main board 2. Replace 7 screws on the mainboard. Figure 3-92. Mainboard Table 3-23. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*5 Ni(gr...

3-60 Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard 0 1. Place the LCD module onto the bottom case.2. Secure the 5 securing screws to the lower cover. Figure 3-93. LCD Module 3. Connect the LVDS cable to the mainboard. Table 3-24. Screws Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module Assembly M2.5*5 5

3-62 5. Connect the Speaker cable to the mainboard. Figure 3-97. Speaker cable 6. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard. Figure 3-98. HDD SATA Cable

3-63 Replacing the Card reader 0 1. Place the card reader board in the bottom case. Figure 3-99. card reader 2. Secure the 2 screws on the card reader. Figure 3-100. Card reader Table 3-25. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Carder reader Assembly M2*3 2

3-64 Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery 0 1. Secure the locking latch for the power switch board. Figure 3-101. Power switch board 2. Place the battery into the bottom case. Figure 3-102. Battery 3. Secure the screw on battery. Figure 3-103. Battery

3-65 4. Connect the card reader cable on card reader. Figure 3-104. Card reader cable 5. Connect the card reader cable on main board. Figure 3-105. Card reader cable Table 3-26. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni 1

3-66 6. Connect the power switch cable on the main board. Figure 3-106. Power switch cable 7. Connect the Battery cable to the main board. Figure 3-107. Battery cable

3-67 Replacing the Keyboard 0 1. Place the keyboard on the top case as below picture shows. Figure 3-108. Keyboard 2. Secure the 17 screws on the keyboard. Figure 3-109. Keyboard module Table 3-27. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Keyboard Disassembly M2*2 Ni(green callout) 3 M2*3 Ni (red callo...

3-69 5. Replace the click pad bracket on the touch pad. Figure 3-112. Click pad bracket 6. Secrue the 4screws on the touch pad. Figure 3-113. Touch pad module Table 3-28. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Touchpad Disassembly M2*2 Ni(red callout) 2 M2*3 Ni (green callout) 2

3-70 7. Connect the touch pad cable with the touch pad. Figure 3-114. Touch pad FFC cable 8. Connect the keyboard FFC cable on the main board. Figure 3-115. Keyboard FFC Cable

3-71 9. Connect the touch pad cable on the main board. Figure 3-116. Touch Pad Cable 10. Turn over the top case and install the top case to bottom case. Figure 3-117. Top case

3-72 11. Secure the 11 screws in the bottom case. Figure 3-118. Bottom case Table 3-29. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type Bottom Case Disassembly M2*6 (red callout) 10 M2*3 Ni (green callout) 1

3-73 Replacing the ODD Module 0 1. Replace the ODD bezel. Figure 3-119. ODD Module 2. Replace the ODD bracket. Figure 3-120. ODD Module

3-74 3. Replace the 2 screws of the ODD bracket. Figure 3-121. ODD Bracket 4. Push the ODD completely into the bay until flush with the bottom case. Figure 3-122. ODD Module Table 3-30. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket Assembly M2*2.5 2

3-76 Replacing the WLAN Module 0 1. Insert the WLAN module into the connector. Figure 3-124. WLAN Module 2. Replace the screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-125. WLAN Module Table 3-32. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module Assembly M2*3 Ni 1

3-78 Replacing the SSD Module 0 1. Insert the SSD module into the connector. Figure 3-127. SSD Module 2. Replace the screw on the SSD module. Figure 3-128. SSD Module Table 3-33. Screws Step Screw Quantity Screw Type SSD Module Assembly M2*3 Ni 1

3-79 Replacing the DIMM Module 0 1. Slide the DIMM modules into the mainboard connectors. Figure 3-129. DIMM Module 2. Press down until the locking springs click into place. Figure 3-130. DIMM Module

3-80 Replacing the HDD Module 0 1. Connect the HDD to the HDD SATA cable. Figure 3-131. HDD module 2. Hold the tab and slide the HDD firmly into the docking. Figure 3-132. HDD module

3-81 Replacing the Door 0 1. Insert the HDD door edge flanges into the slots. Figure 3-133. HDD Door 2. Replace the 3 screws. Figure 3-134. HDD Door Screws

3-82 Replacing the Dummy Card 0 1. Insert the Dummy card in until it clicks into place. Figure 3-135. Dummy Card

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

4-4 Troubleshooting Power On Issues 0 If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-1. Power On Issue Please wait for 3 min. after removing all power (AC adapter and Battery), then re-insert to try power on...

Troubleshooting 4-5 No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-2. No Display Issue No POST or Video 0 If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Make sure that internal displ...

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 ...

4-8 Troubleshooting Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure S T A R T N G N G R e p la ce M /B C o n n e c t it W e ll R e p la ce K e y b o a rd K e y b o a rd O k? K e y b o a rd F F C W e ll C...

Troubleshooting 4-9 Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure S TA R T N G N G S w ap M B R ea ssem ble th e T/P F F C to M B S w ap/R e assem ble the T/P P ad or T/P FF C C h eck To uchp ad C he c...

4-10 Troubleshooting Internal & External Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following, one at a time. 1. Boot the computer.2. Navigate to Start  ...

4-12 Troubleshooting Microphone Failure 0 If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time. 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. Ri...

Troubleshooting 4-13 USB Failure 0 If the USB fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-8. USB Failure. Can not support USB3.0 S t a r t N o C h e c k U S B b o a r d t o M B c a b l e R e - a s s e m b l e U S B b o a r d c a b l e t o M B N o C h e c...

4-14 Troubleshooting WLAN Failure 0 If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure S t a r t N o W L A N d e v i c e t u r n o n ? T u r n o n W L A N d e v i c e f r o m A c e r R i n g D e v i c e C o n t r o l N o C h e c k W ...

Troubleshooting 4-15 Card Reader Failure 0 If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-10. Card Reader Failure The Card Reader device will disappear in device manager for power saving if there is no card inserted. Try to insert card, t...

4-16 Troubleshooting Thermal Unit Failure 0 If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure Start Fan power wire well connected? Fan OK? Heatsink well seated? CPU OK? Replace M/B Check Connect No Replace thermal m...

Troubleshooting 4-17 HDMI and CRT Failure 0 If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure START NG NG Swap MB Reinsert CRT/HDMI Connector Reinstall corrcet driver Check Drivers install OK or not in Devic...

Troubleshooting 4-19 Other Functions Failure 0 1. Check if drives are functioning correctly.2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly.3. Change main board to check if current one is defective. Intermittent Problems 0 Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reason...

4-20 Troubleshooting Post Codes 0 The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions, S3 functions and ACPI functions. POST Code Range 0 Table 4-2. POST Code Range Phase POST Code ...

Troubleshooting 4-27 Used by Insyde debugger 0xD3 Debug port connect low speed device Used by Insyde debugger 0xD4 DDT Cable become low speed device Used by Insyde debugger 0xD5 DDT Cable Transmission Error (Get descriptor fail) Used by Insyde debugger 0xD6 DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set Debug mo...

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Item 8 Item 9 Item 10 Item 11 Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item Connector Description 1 J4501 LVDS Connector 2 J4502 Microphone Connector 3 J3101 Keyboard Connecto...

5-6 Jumper and Connector Locations Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for: Clearing Passwords BIOS Recovery. This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Che...

5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS, used to boot the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware once the previous BIOS flashing proce...

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number 1 JM50-1A BOTTOM CASE MODULE 2 LED LCD 15.6" WXGA Glare MOUDLE ASSY BLACK W/CCD MIC 6M.RY8N5.002 3 M...

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List LCD Assembly 0 Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number 1 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC 2 LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare B156XTN03.2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim) LK.15605.026 3 S...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7 Top Case Assembly 0 Figure 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Table 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number 1 UPPER CASE ASSY 2 CLICKPAD MODULE 55.RY8N5.001 3 FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB 50.RY8N5.001 4 CLICKPAD POST 5 SCREW M2*3L K B-...

6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Bottom Case Assembly 0 Figure 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram 7 KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR 60.RYKN5.001 Table 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number 1 LOWER CASE...

6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List FRU List 0 Table 6-5. FRU list Category Description P/N ADAPTER Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile LED LF AP.06501.033 Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-69AW, LV5, Low profile LED LF AP.06503.029 Adapter Chicon...

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13 CLICKPAD POST ODD BRACKET ODD BEZEL DC BRACKET SD DUMMY CARD 42.RY8N5.003 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC LCD BEZEL DVD RW DRIVE ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA KU.0080D.064 Table...

7-4 Test Compatible Components Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test 0 M3 581T/581TG 0 Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor Type Description Acer Part No. Adapter 10001081 DELTA 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile LED LF AP.06501.033 60016453 CHICONY POWER 65W Ada...

Test Compatible Components 7-7 PLM00030 Nuvoton NPCT420R Nuvoton NPCT420R Foxconn Module 12x12x3.7mm (TPM FW:v3.69,TCG 1.2 rev.116,TxT compliance) HSF with EK embedded NC.22911.002 Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG Vendor Type Description Acer Part No.