Acer Laptop Repair Guides

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Item

Description

1

Display screen

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screeen.

2

Tablet-mode button

Escape button for use in tablet PC mode.

3

Tablet-mode button

Function button for use in tablet PC mode.

4

Tablet-mode button

Screen rotate button for use in tablet PC mode.

5

Biometrie fingerprint reader

Provides fingerprint-verified access to operating system applications.

6

Windows Security lock button

A tablet-mode button, it functions like CLT-ALT-DEL to lock the access to the operating system.

7

Power switch

Turns the computer on and off.

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Item

Description

1

Keyboard

For entering data in notebook PC mode.

2

Built-in trackpoint

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions likea computer mouse when used together with the click buttons.

3

Click buttons (left and right)

Function like the left and right mouse buttons when used together with the center-keyboard trackpoint.

4

Built-in microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

5

Scroll wheel

For up, down and one-touch accelerated scrolling.

6

Easy-launch buttons

Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

7

Indicator lights

Light up when Caps Lock or Num Lock are activated.

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Item

Description

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Wireless communication button/ indicator

Press to enable/disable the wireless function. Lights to indicated the status of wireless LAN communication.

2

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Bluetooth communication button/ indicator

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth functions. Lights to indicated the status of Bluetooth communications.

3

Speaker

Provides sound.

4

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Battery indicator

Lights up when battery is being charged.

5

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Fast infrared (FIR) port

Interfaces with infrared printers, computers and other FIR-aware devices.

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HDD indicator

Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

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Electromagnetic resonance (EMR) pen with eraser

For entering data in tablet PC mode.

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Item

Description

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Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to a gigabit Ethernet network.

2

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Modem (RJ-11) port

Connects to a phone line.

3

Opticla drive

Accepts recordable DVDs and CDs, depending on teh drive type.

4

LED indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

5

Optical drive eject button

Ejects the optical drive tray.

6

Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.Lights up when computer is off.

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PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II PC Card.

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PC Card slot eject button

Eject the PC Card from the slot.

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4-in-1 card reader

Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD). Note: Only one card can operate at any given time.

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Item

Description

1

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Headphone/speakers line-out jack

Connects to audio line-out devices.

2

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Microphone/line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g. microphone or audio CD player).

3

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IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

4

USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse or camera).

5

Ventilation slots

Keep computer cool during use.

6

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USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse or camera).

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External display (VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g. monitor or projector).

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Item

Description

1

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Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

2

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DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

3

Latch

Locks and release the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode.

4

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Acer ezDock port

Connects to an Acer ezDock (optional).

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Item

Description

1

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

2

Battery lock latch

Locks the battery in place.

3

Memory compartment

Houses the computer's main memory (secured with two screws).

4

Cooling fan

Cools computer during use.

QOtg: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

5

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with two screws).

6

Optical drive

Internal optical drive (hot -swappable Acer MediaBay drive moudel is optional).

7

Optical drive release latch

Release the optical drive module fo removal.

8

Battery lock latch

Locks the battery in place.