Acer 8431 manual Left View, Right View

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Left View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based

 

 

 

network.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Ventilation slots

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

 

 

 

prolonged use.

 

 

 

 

3

 

Acer EasyPort IV

Connects to Acer EasyPort IV.

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

External display

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,

 

 

(VGA) port

LCD projector).

 

 

 

 

5

 

USB 2.0 ports

Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

 

 

 

camera).

 

 

 

 

6

 

Microphone-in jack

Accepts inputs from external microphones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphones/

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,

 

 

speaker/line-out jack

headphones).

 

 

 

 

Right View

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

USB 2.0 port

Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB

 

 

 

camera).

 

 

 

 

2

 

Optical driver

Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

 

 

 

 

3

 

Emergency eject

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is

 

 

hole

turned off.

 

 

 

NOTE: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole

 

 

 

to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

 

 

 

 

4

 

DC-in jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

 

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 8471/8431 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Features ChapterPower subsystem Environment DiagramBlockSystem CRTBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Your Acer Notebook tour HDD Closed Front View Rear viewLeft View Right ViewBase view Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Hot Keys Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection only for certain modelsAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementRestore Burn backup discsRestore Windows Vista from backup discs Hardware Specifications and Configurations Audio Interface Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface LCD panelButton Power ManagementKeyboard SoftwareLED Status Indicator Security FeaturesPhysical Characteristics Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesInvoking Bios Setup InformationMain Post Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchard Main unit disassembly flow chartLCM module disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD and RAM Remove the screw on RAM cover and remove RAM Remove the wireless card Remove ODD Chapter Remove Keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Remove the FFC and screw on the Wireless board M2*54.5D*0.8T Remove Panel M2*44.5D*0.5T Disassembling the External Module Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Post device initialization 8Ah Initialize Extended Bios Data Area PnPnd dual Cmos optional Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8471/8431 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter TravelMate 8471/8431 FRU List AccessoryBattery AdapterLAN Intel Wlan 512AGHMWG Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly DVD RW Drive HDD/SSD Keyboard LCD Microphone Speaker Chapter