Self-Repair ............. 3 Disassembly Procedures ..........5 Troubleshooting ............ 38 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List ........ 39 Exploded Diagrams ..........40 To update your software .......... 43 To remove your personal data ........43...
NOTE: Do not attempt to replace other components than those listed above. NOTE: For replacement parts, always use only Acer certified components in order to safeguard quality, optimum system performance, stability and reliability of the product. NOTE: Any damage to the product that occur during self-repair, or which has occurred as a result of a careless or unsuccessful self-repair attempt, is not covered by the standard product warranty.
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Upgrading the system BIOS incorrectly, or intermittence of the system BIOS update process could harm the product. NOTE: System BIOS upgrades or downgrades, if not performed by an Acer Service Center or authorized Service Partner, are at own risk. To update Drivers: Run Windows Update in order to get the latest drivers from Acer: ...
Disassembly Procedures Safety Guidelines This chapter contains step by step procedures on how to remove and de-install components from the computer. Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your personal safety. Each procedure included in this chapter assumes that you are preparing your computer for recycling and disposal. By performing any of these procedures you acknowledge that any remaining warranty applicable to your computer will be voided.
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Pre-disassembly Instructions 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. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Figure 3-1.
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Removing the Lower case 1. Place the notebook on flat while lower case should be upwards. Use TORX screwdriver to remove 11 screws of lower case. Figure 3-2. Lower case 2. Open the buckle with a pick as showed figure3-4, then remove the lower case from the bottom side as shown in picture.
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Removing the Battery Remove the acetate cloth from the battery connector. Figure 3-4. Battery Disconnect the battery cable from the MB as shown in picture. Figure 3-5. Battery...
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Remove the battery from the MB as shown in picture. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-6. Battery...
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Removing the SSD Remove the acetate cloth on the SSD and FAN cable. Figure 3-7. SSD Remove 1 screw from SSD. Figure 3-8. SSD...
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Remove SSD from MB. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-9. SSD NOTE: AL-foil mylar only exist on the LTE configuration. WIFI no need.
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Removing the SoDIMM Disconnect the SoDIMM connector as below picture. Figure 3-10. So-DIMM Remove the SoDIMM from the MB. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-11. So-DIMM...
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Removing the WLAN module Remove the acetate cloth from the WLAN cable. Figure 3-12. WLAN module Disconnect the WLAN cable connectors on the WLAN module. Please notice the color and position. Figure 3-13. WLAN module...
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Remove 1 screw on the WLAN module. Figure 3-14. WLAN module Remove the WLAN module from the MB. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-15. WLAN module...
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Removing the FAN 1. Disconnect the fan connector from the MB. Figure 3-16. FAN 2. Remove 2 screws on the FAN. Figure 3-17. FAN...
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3. Remove the fan from the MB. Figure 3-18. FAN...
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Removing the Thermal module 1. Remove 1 screw on the LTE MB shielding cover.(LTE ONLY, WIFI SKIP TO STEP 3) Figure 3-19. LTE shielding cover 2. Remove LTE shielding cover from the uppercase, there are 9 clips on the MB. (LTE ONLY, WIFI SKIP TO STEP 3) Figure 3-20.
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3. Loosen the 6 screws on the thermal module ,the screws can’t be removed. Figure 3-21. Thermal module 4. Lift up the thermal module with both hands from the uppercase. Figure 3-22. Thermal module...
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Removing the LTE module 1. Disconnect the LTE antenna cable connector on the MB, please notice the color and position. Figure 3-23. LTE module 2. Remove 1 screw from the LTE module. Figure 3-24. LTE module...
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3. Remove the LTE module from the MB. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-25. LTE module...
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Removing the Smart Card 1. Remove two acetate cloths from the LTE antenna cable. Figure 3-26. Smart card 2. Separate the LTE main antenna (yellow color) from the bottom of the uppercase. Figure 3-27. Smart card...
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3. Disconnect the smart card FFC connector on the MB. Figure 3-28. Smart card 4. Remove 2 screws on the smart card. Figure 3-29. Smart card...
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5. Remove the smart card bracket and rubber from the uppercase. Figure 3-30. Smart card 6. Push the smart card down, then remove the smart card. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-31. Smart card...
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Removing the MB Remove the acetate cloth from the KB FFC connector, remove the blue mylar from the KB backlight connector. Figure 3-32. MB Remove the conductive cloth on the hinge, lift the EDP cable by the mylar handle on the EDP cable connector.
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Disconnect the KB FFC, Speaker cable (L+R), KB backlight FFC, Power button cable from the MB. Figure 3-34. MB Remove 4 screws (CM2*5 MM_0.8 MM_4.5 MM) 1 screw (CM2*2.5 MM_0.8 MM_6 MM) from the MB. Figure 3-35. MB...
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Lift the MB from the left side of the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-36. MB...
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Removing the Upper case Remove 4 screws on the upper case (2 screws on each side). Figure 3-37. upper case Remove the upper case. Figure 3-38. upper case...
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Removing C support and C KLOCK bracket Remove 2 screws on the C support bracket, then remove the C support bracket. Figure 3-39. C support bracket Remove the C KLOCK (security lock) bracket from the uppercase. Figure 3-40. C KLOCK bracket...
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Removing the Touchpad module, Remove two blue mylars on the touchpad screws. Figure 3-41. Touch pad module Remove 4 screws from the upper case. Figure 3-42. Touch pad module...
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Remove the touch pad module from the upper case. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-43. Touch pad module...
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Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove foam from C cover. Figure 3-44. Keyboard Remove the hardware bracket from the C cover with a screwdriver Figure 3-45. Keyboard...
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3. Remove the screws on the back of the keyboard with a screwdriver and take the keyboard out from C cover WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-46. Keyboard...
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Removing the LCD Open the bezel from the left or right inner side as below, then remove the bezel from the LCD cover. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-48. LCD bezel Remove the left hinge rubber and right hinge rubber. NOTE: The inside of the hinge rubber is marked with the character “L” or “R”. Figure 3-49.
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Tear up the acetate cloths on the LCD gently. Figure 3-50. LCD Pull the easy-pull-glue out of the LCD cover. NOTE: During the pulling, it is necessary to apply even force and smoothness, and the force is not too strong until the glue is pulled away from the LCD cover. Figure 3-51.
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Flip the LCD panel from the top. Do not to pick up the LCD panel directly from the LCD cover. WEEE Annex VII Figure 3-52. LCD panel Peel off the conductive cloth on the LCD gently. Figure 3-53. LCD panel...
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Open the latch then remove the LCD panel. Figure 3-54. LCD panel If it is a 30Pin LCD, please remove two residual mylar on the LCD cover. NOTE: There are 2 thicknesses of LCD, corresponding to different thickness of the easy-pull-glue. The 30Pin LCD uses a 0.95mm thick glue with a layer of mylar.
Exploded Diagrams Figure 6-1. Exploded Diagram-part1 Table 6-1. Exploded Diagram-part1 Description Acer Part # Description Acer Part # A COVER ASSY 60.VM1N8.001 B COVER ASSY 60.VM1N8.002 CAM&LCD cable 50.VM2N8.001 Hinge Right 33.VM5N8.002 WIFI Antenna HINGE CAP RUBBER Right 47.VM5N8.006 50.VM5N8.004 MAIN)/ 50.VM5N8.005( AUX)
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Figure6-2. Exploded Diagram-part2 Table 6-2. Exploded Diagram Description Acer Part # Description Acer Part # C COVER ASSY 6B.VM6N8.001 SIM TRAY 33.VM6N8.001 Sys screw 86.VM5N8.003 KB BRACKET \( The KB ASSY include the bracket.) POA BUTTON NC.22011.00D TP BRACKET \(The TP ASSY include the bracket.)
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SMART CARD FRAME 42.VM5N8.003 NFC Antenna 50.VLSN8.002 TOUCH PAD 56.VM5N8.001 KN.5120D.004 NOTE: Take "NX.VLZSI.001" as an example, "Acer part#" is as above, please refer to the actual configuration;...
To update your software Please visit http://go.acer.com/?id=17883 To remove your personal data Option 1: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Under Reset this PC, select Get started. Open Recovery settings. Option 2: Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down ...