Acer S3 MS2346 Manuel d'utilisateur

Aspire S3 MS2346SERVICEGUIDE

1-2Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-46 Machine Maintenance3. Pull the upper case downward until it sits parallel with the LCD assembly. Figure 3-71. Upper Case Assembly4. Secure the mi

Machine Maintenance 3-47Replacing the Power Button Board 01. Insert the power button board in its slot in the middle cover (1), then secure it using a

3-48 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the Keyboard 01. Place the keyboard in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-75. Keyboard 2. Secure the keyboard to th

Machine Maintenance 3-493. Secure the keyboard to the upper case using adhesive tape.Figure 3-77. Keyboard 4. Fix the LCD cable to the upper case.Figu

3-50 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the WLAN Board 0NOTE:NOTE:For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page 3-51, “Replacing the M

Machine Maintenance 3-51Replacing the M-SATA Board. 01. Place the M-SATA board in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-81. M-SATA Board2. Connect the W

3-52 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the RTC Battery 01. Secure the RTC battery to the bottom of the mainboard using self adhesive tape.Figure 3-83. RTC

Machine Maintenance 3-53Replacing the Thermal Module 01. Place the thermal module in its slot in the mainboard. Figure 3-85. Thermal Module2. Secure t

3-54 Machine Maintenance3. Connect the thermal module fan cable to the mainboard. Figure 3-87. Fan Cable

Machine Maintenance 3-55Replacing the Mainboard 01. Place the mainboard in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-88. Mainboard2. Secure the mainboard to

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-3Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsFeatures 0The following is a summary of the computer’s many fe

3-56 Machine Maintenance3. Connect the LCD cable to the mainboard.Figure 3-90. LCD Cable4. Secure the LCD cable to the mainboard using adhesive tape.F

Machine Maintenance 3-575. Connect the keyboard cable to the mainboard (1) and then push the connector latch (2) until it locks into place.Figure 3-92

3-58 Machine Maintenance7. Connect the touchpad cable to the mainboard (1) and then press the connector latch (2) until it locks into place.Figure 3-9

Machine Maintenance 3-59Replacing the Card Reader Board 01. Place the card reader board in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-95. Card Reader Board2.

3-60 Machine Maintenance3. Connect the card reader cable to the mainboard and the card reader board. Figure 3-97. Card Reader Cable

Machine Maintenance 3-61Replacing the HDD Module 0NOTE:NOTE:For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to page 3-64, “Replacing the

3-62 Machine Maintenance3. Place the HDD module in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-100. HDD Module4. Secure the HDD module to the upper case using

Machine Maintenance 3-635. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard.Figure 3-102. HDD Cable6. Secure the HDD cable to the upper case using adhesive tape

3-64 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the SSD Module 01. Place the SSD module in the bracket (1) and then secure the SSD bracket using four screws (2). Fi

Machine Maintenance 3-653. Place the SSD module in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-106. SSD Module4. Secure the SSD module to the upper case using

1-4 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsStorage Subsystem 0Hard disk drive 02.5-inch, 9.5 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) or2.5-inch

3-66 Machine Maintenance5. Connect the SSD cable to the mainboard.Figure 3-108. SSD Cable6. Secure the SSD cable to the upper case using adhesive tape

Machine Maintenance 3-67Replacing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 01. Place the DC-In socket in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-110. DC-In2. Connect

3-68 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) 01. Place the DC-In socket in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-112. DC-In2. Conne

Machine Maintenance 3-69Replacing the WLAN Module 01. Insert the WLAN module in its slot in the WLAN board.Figure 3-114. WLAN Module2. Secure the WLAN

3-70 Machine Maintenance3. Secure the antenna cables to the upper case using adhesive tapes.Figure 3-116. Antenna Cables Adhesive Tapes4. Connect the

Machine Maintenance 3-71Replacing the Right Speakers 01. Connect the speaker’s cable to the mainboard.Figure 3-118. Speaker Cable2. Place the right sp

3-72 Machine Maintenance3. Secure the speaker cable to the upper case using adhesive tapes (1), then secure the right speaker to the upper case using

Machine Maintenance 3-73Replacing the Battery Pack 01. Slide the battery pack underneath the mini 1 and WLAN/M-SATA cables as shown.Figure 3-121. Batt

3-74 Machine Maintenance3. Secure the battery pack to the upper case using two screws.Figure 3-123. Battery Pack Screws4. Secure the DC-In & Power

Machine Maintenance 3-755. Place the left speaker in its slot in the upper case.Figure 3-125. Left Speaker6. Secure the left speaker to the upper case

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5Power Adapter and Battery 019 V 3-pin AC adapter; 65 W3 cell 3260 mAh 3S1P lithium polymer battery p

3-76 Machine MaintenanceReplacing the Lower Case 01. Place the lower case into the upper case, making sure the I/O ports of the mainboard are extrudin

CHAPTER 4Troubleshooting

4-2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 4-3TroubleshootingIntroduction 0This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common problems associated with the computer.G

4-4 TroubleshootingPower On Issues 0If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem. Do not replace a no

Troubleshooting 4-5No Display Issues 0If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-

4-6 Troubleshooting3. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and the battery pack. Hold the power button for 10 seconds.4. Connect the power c

Troubleshooting 4-78. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the on-screen prompts.9. If the issue is still not re

4-8 TroubleshootingKeyboard Failure 0If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-4. Keybo

Troubleshooting 4-9Touchpad Failure 0If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-5. Touch

1-6 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSoftware and Tools 0Productivity 0Acer ePower ManagementDeep Sleep SettingsAdobe® Flash® Player 10

4-10 TroubleshootingInternal Speaker Failure 0If internal Speakers fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figu

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

4-12 TroubleshootingMicrophone Failure 0If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time.Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure1

Troubleshooting 4-13USB Failure 0If the USB fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-8. USB Failure

4-14 TroubleshootingWLAN Failure 0If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure

Troubleshooting 4-15Card Reader Failure 0If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4-1

4-16 TroubleshootingThermal Unit Failure 0If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:Figure 4

Troubleshooting 4-17Other Functions Failure 01. Check if drives are functioning correctly.2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly.3. Ch

4-18 TroubleshootingIntermittent Problems 0Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a har

Troubleshooting 4-19Error Codes 0Table 4-2. Error CodesError Codes Error Messages006 Equipment Configuration ErrorCauses:1. CPU BIOS Update Code Misma

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7Web links and utilities 0Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sw

4-20 TroubleshootingBIOS Beep Codes 0Table 4-3. BIOS Beep CodesCode Beeps POST Routine Description02h Verify Real Mode03h Disable Non-Maskable Interr

Troubleshooting 4-212Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus32h Test CPU bus-clo

4-22 Troubleshooting69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area6Ah Display external L2 cache size6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)6Ch Display shadow

Troubleshooting 4-2399h Check for SMART drive (optional)9Ah Shadow option ROMs9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)9Eh

4-24 TroubleshootingC8h Force check (optional)C9h Extended checksum (optional)D2h Unknown interruptE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize the bridge

Troubleshooting 4-25POST Codes 0There are two types of POST codes: Progress Codes and Error Codes. Progress Codes are designed to show the execution p

4-26 TroubleshootingPOSTCODE_CC_HII_FORMS_BROWSER (0x3a) POSTCODE_CC_BOOT_MENU (0x3b) POSTCODE_CC_USER_MANAGER (0x3c) POSTCODE_CC_TIMER (0x3d) POSTCOD

Troubleshooting 4-270xa0-0xaf These values are reserved for SecureCore Tiano™ platform components. POSTCODE_CC_PLATFORM_STAGE0 (0xa0) - Early PEI Pla

4-28 Troubleshooting0xe0-0xff These are not components, but rather represent Architectural Progress Codes or Error Codes detailing milestones in the

Troubleshooting 4-29Progress Codes 0This section describes the progress code values.Table 4-5. Progress CodesRange Description0x00-0x1f Standard prog

1-8 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsNotebook Tour 0This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.Open Fron

4-30 Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 5Jumper and Connector Locations

5-2Mainboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . .

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3Jumper and Connector LocationsMainboard Layout 0Figure 5-1. Mainboard TopTable 5-1. Mainboard TopNo. Code Component

5-4 Jumper and Connector LocationsFigure 5-2. Mainboard BottomTable 5-2. Mainboard BottomNo. Code Component1 G2201 Clear password hardware gap2 RAM2/4

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0This section provides procedures for:Clearing the BIOS passwordsPerfo

5-6 Jumper and Connector LocationsPerforming a BIOS Recovery 0Boot Block 0An interruption during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) can corr

Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7Performing a BIOS recovery 0NOTE:NOTE:Make sure the battery pack is installed to the system and that the computer is

5-8 Jumper and Connector Locations

CHAPTER 6FRU List

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9Rear View 0Figure 1-2. Rear ViewTable 1-2. Rear ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 DC-in jack Connects to th

6-2Aspire S3 MS2346 Exploded Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-3FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListThis chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in globa

6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListAspire S3 MS2346 Exploded Diagrams 0Main Assembly 0Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded DiagramTable 6-1. Main Asse

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-55 Middle Assembly 60.4QP06.0016 DC In 50.4QP01.0017 Power Cable 50.4QP04.0018 Power Board 55.XXXXX.0019 Keyboard1

6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListFRU List 0Category Description Acer Part No.ADAPTER ADP 65W 19V LV5 ADP-65VH BA LOW PROFILEAP.06501.033ADP LITEO

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-7CABLES ARGENTINA 1M 27.RSF01.012AUSTRALIA BK 1M HAVE LABEL27.RSF01.016BRAZIL BK 1M 27.RSF01.013CHINA BK 1M 27.RSF

6-8 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListC.A. POWER WIRE SM30HS HL50.RSE01.002C.A. TP FFC SM30HS HB 50.RSF01.003C.A. WLAN FFC SM30HS JH 50.RSF01.004C.A.WL

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-9HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 320GB HTS543232A7A384 0J28213KH.32007.017HDD 500GB HTS545050A7E380 0J23335 5.4KKH.50007.0

6-10 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListKEYBOARD KB 9Z.N7WPW.20F FRENCH NK.I1017.00BKB 9Z.N7WPW.20G GERMANNK.I1017.00CKB 9Z.N7WPW.20H HEBREWNK.I1017.00W

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-11KEYBOARD KB V128230BK1 BE BELGIUNNK.I101S.004KB V128230BK1 BG BULGARIANK.I101S.006KB V128230BK1 BR BRAZILIAN POR

1-10 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsLeft View 0Figure 1-3. Left ViewTable 1-3. Left ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 Headphone/Mic in combo j

6-12 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) ListKEYBOARD KB V128230BS1 KR KOREANNK.I101S.00HKB V128230BS1 RU RUSSIANNK.I101S.00MKB V128230BS1 TI THAILANDNK.I101

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13SCREWS SCREW M1.4*1(OD3.8) 86.9AR51.1R2SCREW M3X4 86.9A524.4R0SCREW IMS M1.4*3 BZN 86.9A33N.3R0SCREW IMS M2*2 #1

6-14 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

CHAPTER 7Test Compatible Components

7-2Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Test Compatible Components 7-3Test Compatible ComponentsThis computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. Al

7-4 Test Compatible ComponentsCPU10001067 INTELCi32367MB CPU Intel Core i3 2367M BGA 1.4G 17WKC.23601.7MB10001067 INTELCi33217UB CPU Intel Core i3 321

Test Compatible Components 7-560002036 SEAGATEN500GB5.4KS_4KHDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB 9WS142-188 ST500LT012, Yarra 500G/P, 7mmzh SATA 8MB LF

7-6 Test Compatible Components10000981 MISC AF1P_A10B Keyboard SUNREX AF1P_A10B AF1P Internal 10 Standard Black NONE Sunrex Y2010 Acer LegendNK.I101S.

Test Compatible Components 7-7Wireless LAN10001023 LITE-ON3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN+ BT4.0Lite-On 3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB225(WLAN HB195 1x1 BGN +BT4

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11Right View 0Figure 1-4. Right ViewTable 1-4. Right ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 2-in-1 card reader Su

7-8 Test Compatible Components

CHAPTER 8Online Support Information

8-2Online Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8-3Online Support Information 0This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their Acer Systems.For distribu

8-4

iiRevision HistoryRefer to the table below for the updates made to this Aspire S3 MS2346 Service Guide.Service guide files and updates are available o

1-12 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBase View 0Figure 1-5. Base ViewTable 1-5. Base ViewNo. Icon Item Description1 Battery reset pinhole In

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-13Touchpad Basics 0Figure 1-6. TouchpadMove finger across the multi-touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Ta

1-14 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsKeyboard 0The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted “T” cursor key, Windows® key,Applicat

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15Windows Keys 0The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Figure 1-9. Windows-sp

1-16 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsHotkeys 0The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate ho

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-170Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On or Off.Fn+ Volume Up Increases the sound volume.Fn+ Volum

1-18 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsD2D Recovery 0The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-19Specification Tables 0Computer SpecificationsItem Metric ImperialDimensionsWidth 32.2 cm 12.68 inDepth

1-20 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem BoardProcessorProcessor SpecificationsHeat Sink Fan True Value TableItem SpecificationCore logic

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21System MemoryGraphics ControllerSystem BIOS68 5700 3478 6200 3785 6500 40Throttling 50%: On= 85 °C; OFF

iiiConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:WARNING:!Indicates a potential for personal injury.CAUTION:!Indicates a potential loss

1-22 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsKeyboardHard Disk DriveItem SpecificationType Aspire AF1S Flat keyboardTotal number of keys 84 keysWind

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23Solid State Drive (SSD)Card ReaderLCD PanelPowerRequirement 5 VDCItem SpecificationVendor and modelsA-D

1-24 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSupported Display ResolutionsAudio Codec Audio InterfaceResponse timeTypicalMaximum8ms16 msTypical powe

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-25WebcamWireless LANUSB InterfaceHDMI PortCompatibility High Definition Audio SpecificationSampling rate

1-26 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem LED IndicatorsBattery PackAC AdapterSystem Power ManagementData throughput Up to 16.7 million co

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-27Power global states  G3 Mechanical Off - This off state is entered through a mechanical means; no elec

1-28 Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem DMA SpecificationSystem Interrupt SpecificationLegacy Mode Power ManagementDMA0 FreeDMA1 FreeDMA

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-29System IO Address Map I/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration)0000 - 001F Direct Me

1-30 Hardware Specifications and Configurations00AC - 00AD Programmable Interrupt Controller00B0- 00B1 Programmable Interrupt Controller00B2- 00B3 Mot

CHAPTER 2System Utilities

ivGeneral information 0Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following general information.This service guide provides y

2-2BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Utilities 2-3System UtilitiesBIOS Setup Utility 0This utility is a hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Out

2-4 System UtilitiesBIOS Menus 0This section describes the InsydeH2O BIOS Setup Utility menu tabs.NOTE:NOTE:The screenshots used in this chapter are f

System Utilities 2-5Product Name Model name of the computerManufacturer Name Computer manufacturerUUID The universally unique identifier tag assigned

2-6 System UtilitiesMain 0Use this tab to set the system time and date, enable or disable boot options, and enable or disable the D2D recovery feature

System Utilities 2-7Security 0Use this tab to safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.Figure 2-3. BIOS SecurityNOTE:NOTE:When prompte

2-8 System UtilitiesSetting a Password 0Follow the succeeding instructions to set the user or supervisor passwords.1. Press to highlight a Set _____

System Utilities 2-9Changing a Password 01. Press to highlight a Set _______ Password parameter and press Enter. The Set _______ Password dialog box

2-10 System UtilitiesBoot 0Use this tab to set the preferred drive sequence in which the Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system. By defau

System Utilities 2-11Exit 0Use the Exit tab to save or discard changes and close the BIOS Setup Utility.Figure 2-9. BIOS ExitTable 2-4. Exit Parameter

vAspire S3 MS2346CHAPTER 1Hardware SpecificationsFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

2-12 System UtilitiesBIOS Flash Utilities 0BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:New versions of system programsNew

System Utilities 2-13DOS Flash Utility 0Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:1. Press F2 during boot to enter Setup Menu.2. Select Boot

2-14 System UtilitiesRemove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0This section explains how to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords.Removing the HDD Password 0NOT

System Utilities 2-15Removing the BIOS Passwords 0To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password ha

2-16 System UtilitiesUsing DMI Tools 0The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmabl

CHAPTER 3Machine Maintenance

3-2Machine Disassembly and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-71Replacing the Lower Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-4

Machine Maintenance 3-5Machine MaintenanceMachine Disassembly and Replacement 0This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the

viBIOS Flash Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-6 Machine MaintenancePre-disassembly Instructions 0Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off

Machine Maintenance 3-7Disassembly Process 0The flowchart provided in this disassembly section illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the

3-8 Machine MaintenanceMainboard Disassembly M2 x L3 1 86.00E14.523RTC Battery Disassembly - - -WLAN Board Disassembly - - -Keyboard Disassembly M1.4

Machine Maintenance 3-9Removing the Lower Case 01. Remove the twelve screws securing the lower case. Figure 3-3. Lower Case Screws2. Gently lift the l

3-10 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the Battery Pack 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Remove the two screws s

Machine Maintenance 3-114. Lift the DC-In & Power cable off the battery pack.Figure 3-7. DC-In & Power Cable5. Remove the two screws securing

3-12 Machine Maintenance6. Lift the battery pack off its socket in the upper case then slide it a few millimeters away from the mainboard (1). Disconn

Machine Maintenance 3-13Removing the Left and Right Speakers 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the

3-14 Machine Maintenance6. Disconnect the speaker’s cable from the mainboard.Figure 3-13. Speaker Cable

Machine Maintenance 3-15Removing the WLAN Module 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing th

viiReplacing the WLAN Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50Replacing the M-SATA Board.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-16 Machine Maintenance5. Remove the screw securing the WLAN module to the WLAN/M-SATA board. Figure 3-16. WLAN Module Screw6. Detach the WLAN module

Machine Maintenance 3-17Removing the DC-In Module (WLAN Board) 0NOTE:NOTE:For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page 3-18, “R

3-18 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the DC-In Module (M-SATA Board) 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform

Machine Maintenance 3-19Removing the HDD Module 0NOTE:NOTE:For models that have SSD disk drive installed, please proceed to page 3-22, “Removing the S

3-20 Machine Maintenance5. Remove the screw securing the HDD module to the upper case. Figure 3-24. HDD Module Screw6. Detach the HDD module from the

Machine Maintenance 3-217. Detach the cable from the HDD module. Figure 3-26. HDD Cable8. Remove the four screws securing the HDD module to the bracke

3-22 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the SSD Module 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing the

Machine Maintenance 3-235. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the upper case. Figure 3-30. SSD Module Screw6. Detach the SSD module from the

3-24 Machine Maintenance7. Detach the cable from the SSD module. Figure 3-32. SSD Cable8. Remove the four screws securing the SSD module to the bracke

Machine Maintenance 3-25Removing the Card Reader Board 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Remov

viiiCHAPTER 5Jumper and Connector LocationsMainboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3Clearing Passw

3-26 Machine Maintenance5. Detach the card reader board from the upper case.Figure 3-36. Card Reader BoardNOTE:NOTE:A circuit board that is > 10cm2

Machine Maintenance 3-27Removing the Mainboard 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing the

3-28 Machine Maintenance5. Release the connector latch (1) from the mainboard, then disconnect the power button cable (2).Figure 3-39. Power Button Ca

Machine Maintenance 3-297. Release the LCD cable from the adhesive tape securing it. Figure 3-41. LCD Cable Adhesive Tape8. Disconnect the LCD cable f

3-30 Machine Maintenance9. Remove the screw securing the mainboard to the upper case. Figure 3-43. Mainboard Screw10. Detach the mainboard from the up

Machine Maintenance 3-31Removing the Thermal Module 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing

3-32 Machine Maintenance5. Detach the thermal module from the mainboard. Figure 3-47. Thermal Module

Machine Maintenance 3-33Removing the RTC Battery 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing th

3-34 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the WLAN Board 0NOTE:NOTE:For models that have M-SATA board installed, please proceed to page 3-35, “Removing the M-S

Machine Maintenance 3-35Removing the M-SATA Board 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing t

CHAPTER 1Hardware Specifications

3-36 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the Keyboard 0NOTE:NOTE:The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process. Take care not to use exc

Machine Maintenance 3-3712. Remove the twenty nine screws securing the keyboard to the upper case.Figure 3-56. Keyboard Screws13. Detach the keyboard

3-38 Machine MaintenanceRemoving the Power Button Board 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Remo

Machine Maintenance 3-39Removing the Middle Cover Assembly 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “R

3-40 Machine Maintenance12. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assembly. Figure 3-61. Upper Case Assembly13. D

Machine Maintenance 3-41Removing the LCD Module 01. Perform the “Removing the Lower Case” procedure described on page 3-9.2. Perform the “Removing the

3-42 Machine Maintenance13. Remove the four screws securing the upper case to the LCD hinges.Figure 3-64. Upper Case Screws – LCD Hinges14. Gently det

Machine Maintenance 3-43Reassembly Process 0Replacing the LCD Module 01. Tilt the LCD hinge approximately at a 45° angle then insert the upper case an

3-44 Machine Maintenance3. Secure the upper case to the LCD hinges using four screws.Figure 3-68. Upper Case - LCD Hinge ScrewsTable 3-68. ScrewsStep

Machine Maintenance 3-45Replacing the Middle Cover Assembly 01. Tilt the upper case until it is approximately at a 100° angle with the LCD assemblyFig