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No.

Icon

Item

Description

5

 

Kensington lock slot

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer

 

 

 

security lock.

 

 

 

NOTE: Wrap the computer security lock cable around

 

 

 

an immovable object such as a table or handle of a

 

 

 

locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn

 

 

 

the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are

 

 

 

also available.

 

 

 

 

Base view

No.

Icon

Item

Description

1

 

Battery bay

Houses the computer's battery pack.

 

 

 

 

2

 

Battery lock

Locks the battery in position.

 

 

 

 

3

 

Memory

Houses the computer's main memory.

 

 

compartment

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with

 

 

 

screws).

 

 

 

 

5

 

Ventilation slots and

Enable the computer to stay cool, even after

 

 

cooling fan

prolonged use.

 

 

 

NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the

 

 

 

fan.

 

 

 

 

6

 

Battery release latch

Releases the battery for removal.

 

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 8471/8431 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FeaturesPower subsystem Environment CRT DiagramBlockSystemTop View Board LayoutBottom View Your Acer Notebook tour HDD Rear view Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewBase view Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hot Keys Acer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Power managementBurn backup discs RestoreRestore Windows Vista from backup discs Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD panel Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Audio InterfaceSoftware Power ManagementKeyboard ButtonSecurity Features LED Status IndicatorPhysical Characteristics System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityInformation Invoking Bios SetupMain Post Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationMain unit disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardLCM 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 HDD Module Disassembling the External ModuleTroubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Post device initialization 8Ah Initialize Extended Bios Data Area PnPnd dual Cmos optional Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8471/8431 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Adapter AccessoryBattery TravelMate 8471/8431 FRU ListLAN Intel Wlan 512AGHMWG Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly DVD RW Drive HDD/SSD Keyboard LCD Microphone Speaker Chapter