Acer 4520 manual Display and graphics, Audio, Communications, Keyboard and special keys

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Display and graphics

14.1" WXGA TFT LCD (1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors) Graphics controller: ATI Radeon™ X1250

t896 MB of HyperMemory™

t256 MB of dedicated DDR2 VRAM

t640 MB of shared system memory

tMicrosoft® DirectX® 9 compliance

Acer GridVista™ for simultaneous multi-window viewing

Supports the following video capabilities:

tDual independent display

tMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted function

tWMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC)

tS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL)

Audio

Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers

One built-in stereo microphone

Intel High Definition Audio support

MS-Sound compatible

Communications

Multiple network connection options

tWLAN via Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution; Acer SignalUp compatible

tWPAN via Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) interface

tLAN via a Gigabit Ethernet port (Wake-on-LAN ready)

t56K ITU V.92 MDC 1.5 modem (PTT approved, Wake-on-Ring ready)

Acer Video Conference solution for advanced Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP)

tBuilt-in Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting the Acer PrimaLitetechnology

tOptional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone

WLAN controller options

tIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)

tIntel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN

tIntel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (dual mode 802.11b/g)

Broadcom NetLink™ BCM5787 Gigabit Ethernet Controller with PCI Express

Keyboard and special keys

Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with

t88-/89-keymodels with 5 ° curve for better typing comfort

tEmbedded numeric keypad

tInverted "T" cursor keys, 12 function keys, Windows® key, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, and hotkey controls

tSeamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button

t2.5 mm (minimum) key travel

tInternational language support

Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, and Sync keys

Easy-launch keys: Acer Empowering, Internet, email, and a blank P (programmable) keys

Front-access communication switches: Bluetooth and WLAN

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Contents Acer TravelMate 4520 Notebook Computer Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Service Guide Coverage Page Table of Contents System Troubleshooting ViiiTest Compatible Components Table of Contents Features ChapterComputing platform MemoryDisplay and graphics AudioCommunications Keyboard and special keysStatus indicators Power subsystemSystem security and compliance features InterfacePhysical specifications Environmental specificationsAccessories SoftwareTravelMate Tour Open Front ViewClose Front View Left View ODDRight View Rear ViewBase View Status Indicators WlanEasy-launch Keys Productivity Keys Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility System UtilitiesAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus InformationUuid Enabled DisabledMain 128 MBSecurity Setting a system password To set a system passwordTo change a system password To remove a system passwordTo clear a lost password Page Boot To set the boot drive sequenceExit Bios Flash Utility Bios Flash PrecautionsBios Recovery Launch Manager Select Start All Programs Launch ManagerChapter Disassembly Tools Stages of the Disassembly ProcessEquivalent Torque Values Pre-disassembly Procedure System Screw ListExternal Modules Disassembly External Modules Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the SD Dummy Card Removing the PC Card Dummy CardRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Lower Case Cover Removing the Memory ModulesRemoving the Wlan Board Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly SilverM3 x L4 Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly BlackDetach the ODD bracket from the module Chapter Removing the Processor Cooling Fan Removing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Torque value 3 kgf-cm +/-15%Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Middle Cover Removing the KeyboardRemoving the LCD Module Chapter Page M2.5 x L8 BZN+NYLOK Removing the Upper Case M2.5 x L4 BZN+NYLOK Removing the LED Board Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Boards Remove the screws securing the fingerprint board bracket Removing the Card Reader Board Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the System Board Removing the Modem Board Removing the SpeakersChapter LCD Module Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD Module Hinges Removing the LCD PanelRemoving the LCD-CCD Cable Removing the LCD Panel Brackets Removing the Internal Microphone and the CCD Board Removing the Wlan Antennas System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckCheck the AC Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPost Error Indicators Post Error MessageBios ROM DimmCmos CPU IDSystem Error No Beep Post Beep Codes PostSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-related SymptomsMemory-related Symptom Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Online Support Information System Block Diagram and Board Layout System Block DiagramSystem Board Layout Top ViewBottom View System Switch FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5910 Exploded Diagram TravelMate 4520 FRU List Cables Chapter Fan Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Chapter Keyboard TM Mechanical parts Chapter Memory Optical Disc Drive Power-related Processor Chapter Screws Miscellaneous Audio-related Boards Chapter Cables Fan Hard Disk Drive 100 Chapter Chapter 101 LCD Panel 102 Chapter Chapter 103 Memory Optical Disc Drive 104 Chapter Chapter 105 Screws Miscellaneous 106 Chapter Appendix a Model a TravelMateModel B TravelMate Model C TravelMate K17RSModel D TravelMate HgstYEC Model E TravelMate 112 Appendix B Hardware Compatibility TestsAppendix B Appendix B 115 Games and Software Compatibility Tests Appendix C ProcessorSystem Controllers Memory HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64CVideo Interface Audio InterfacePdif USB InterfaceLAN Controller Wlan ControllerCKIP, Tkip Battery Pack USBAC Adapter SADP-65KB DBE ADP-90SB Bbea LFHard Disk Drive MK1237GSXHlds GSA-T20NDVR-K17RS DVD-RWSystem Bios LCD InverterPower Management 126 Index Removing Part number 89 125 Wlan External FDD 66 keyboard 66 memory Index 133
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4520 specifications

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