Acer S461, M461, M3600, M5600 manual Disassembly Procedure

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Disassembly Procedure

This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available.

CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.

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Contents Aspire M3600/M5600 AcerPower M461/S461 Service GuideRevision History Copyright DisclaimerConventions MessagesPreface Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Page Features ChapterLAN Power Supply Mainboard Placement Name DescriptionCDIN1 Block Diagram PSC, TejasAspire M3600/M5600 Front Panel LAN LED Aspire M3600/M5600 Rear Panel AcerPower M461 Front Panel AcerPower M461 Rear Panel Mouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System PeripheralsKeyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Speakers Acer eRecovery Create backupRestore from backup Create factory default image CDRe-install bundled software without CD Change PasswordRestore without a Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recoveryMultilingual operating system installation Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorCache Memory IDE Interface Power Management LAN Power Management Function Acpi support function Device Standby ModeAbout the Setup Utility Standard ConfigurationBios Navigation Keys Entering the Setup UtilityUsing Bios Product Information This option displays basic information about the systemStandard Cmos Features LITE-ON DVD SOHD-16FChapter Advanced Bios Features Following screen shows the Advanced Bios FeaturesMenu Level ff Chapter Advanced Chipset Features DvmtV1.0a Integrated Peripherals AhciUSB 2.0 Support SPP Power Management Setup Date of Month Alarm Time hhmmss AlarmPage PnP/PCI Configurations IRQ Resources Press EnterPC Health Status 5V SBFrequency Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option Load Optimized Defaults OptionSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit SetupMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Page Disconnect the audio cables Disconnect the USB cable 4螯赻 Page 蛌d擯 7薡Ế   罿 Page Page Page Page 10 薡 7薡Ế   罿 Page Troubleshooting Chapter Jumper and Connector Information Main Board PlacementATX1 Jumper Setting Setting JumperChecking Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description SettingDefault IllustrationConnecting Components CPUFAN1 CPU Fan ConnectorATX12V1 ATX 12V Power Connector Connecting the Optional Devices COM2 Onboard serial port header1394A1 Onboard Ieee 1394a header optional Rear I/O Panel Connectors Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram FRU List Category Partname Description Acer Part noCASE/COVER LEFT-SIDE Door Painted LEFT-SIDE Cover Vista DVD RW Drive LITE-ON 16X DVD-DUAL DH CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel CORE2DUAL Pointing Device Wireless Receiver USB RF Receiver Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard SK1688 VER Kswith Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 UK VER Kswith Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard USB Keyboard SK-9610 Keyboard USB Keyboard SK-9610 Italian VER. S1 105KS With Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard Wireless KB Cocoon US RAJ56A Keyboard Wireless KB Cocoon RAJ56A Mainboard MB 946GZC2+ICH7DH RM Aspire M5600 CASE/COVER/BRACKET LEFT-SIDE Cover ADD-ON Card VGA CARD.ATI Radeon HDD/HARD Disk Drive Seagate SATA2 TONKA2 Pointing Device Wireless Receiver USB RF Receiver Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard SK1688 VER Kswith Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 Keyboard USB Keyboard KU-0355 UK VER Kswith Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard USB Keyboard SK-9610 Keyboard USB Keyboard SK-9610 Russiamver KS with Ekey Vista Rohs Keyboard Wireless KB Cocoon TC ver 4GG Rohsnew PCB Memory LOGO.USB2.0..LEAD FREE.JAZZ Speaker Logitech 2.0 Speaker Chapter

M5600, M3600, S461, M461 specifications

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The Acer M3600 series is designed with high productivity in mind, tapping into cloud computing capabilities. This series supports virtualization technologies, allowing users to run multiple operating systems and applications simultaneously without compromising performance. The M3600 is built with a robust chassis that ensures durability and longevity, making it a practical choice for various industrial environments.

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