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Acer 4315 manual Hardware Gap Setting, Short G67 gap to clear password, Chapter

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Hardware Gap Setting

The system has a hardware gap for clearing system passwords. Refer to “Removing a System Password” on page 39 for instructions on how to clear passwords.

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Acer 4315 manual Hardware Gap Setting, Short G67 gap to clear password, Chapter

Contents

Acer Aspire 4715Z/4315 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWANDate Revision HistoryUpdates ChapterCopyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface System Utilities System SpecificationMachine Disassembly and Replacement Table of ContentsTroubleshooting System Block Diagram and Connector LocationsTest Compatible Components Model Definition and ConfigurationFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Online Support InformationPage Chapter System SpecificationFeatures PlatformCommunication Power SubsystemDimensions and weight I/O InterfaceFront View Your Acer Notebook TourDescription Icon Closed Front ViewLeft View DescriptionEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use Right ViewRear Panel IconIcon Bottom PanelDescription Icon IndicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is active FunctionFunction Easy-launch ButtonsIcon DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad BasicsRight Button FunctionLeft Button Main touchpadDesired Access Using the KeyboardLock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad Lock KeyIcon Windows KeysDescription Icon HotkeysHot Key FunctionSpecial Keys The Euro symbolThe US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Using the System UtilitiesEmpowering Technology Password Acer eNet Management Chapter To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing Power Plans To switch between power plansBattery status ChapterAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Lets you set an asset tag for your system Acer eSettings ManagementAcer eSettings Management also ChapterWindows Mobility Center To launch Windows Mobility CenterAcer GridVista dual-display compatible How do I check for viruses? Launch ManagerNorton Internet Security 2. Select Tasks & ScansSpecification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationBIOS Hard Disk Drive InterfaceSpecification SpecificationSpecification SpecificationKeyboard and Input Devices SpecificationSpecification Combo Drive InterfaceDVD Drive Interface Specification BatteryLCD Inverter Board AC Adapter System Power ManagementPower Management ACPI modeBIOS Setup Primary Menus BIOS Setup UtilityEntering BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Navigation KeysParameter Information MenuNOTE The system configuration information varies in different models DescriptionEnabled Main MenuEnabled DisabledClear or Set Security MenuClear or Set ParameterChanging a System Password Clearing the Supervisor or User PasswordSetting a System Password Removing a System PasswordHardware gap Default settingShort to clear supervisor and user password Operation DescriptionBoot Menu ChapterParameter Exit MenuDescription BIOS Recovery Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementChapter General Information Pre-disassembly InstructionsChapter Disassembly Process Main Screw ListExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Express Dummy Card 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page3. Remove the card from the slot Removing the Lower Cover1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 3. Use a plastic flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the lower cover4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case Removing the DIMM1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on pageM2 x L4 Removing the WLAN Board Module1.6 kgf-cm Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Size Quantity Removing the Optical Drive ModuleStep ColorColor StepSize Quantity TorqueMain Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit Disassembly ProcessChapter Screw List Removing the CPU Heatsink ModuleScrew Size Removing the CPU 3. Carefully pry up and out the keyboard and turn it over Removing the Keyboard1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page ChapterRemoving the Middle Cover Removing the LCD Module 11. Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Color StepSize Quantity TorqueRemoving the Speaker Modules Removing the Launch Board Bracket Removing the Touchpad Board Module Removing the Audio Board Color StepSize Quantity TorqueRemoving the USB Board Removing the Mainboard Removing the Modem Board Color StepSize Quantity TorqueRemoving the RTC Battery 18. Carefully detach the RTC battery from the SD card slot ChapterMain Screw List LCD Module Disassembly ProcessLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw SizeRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the Camera Board Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD with Brackets Chapter 19. Detach the acetic tape holding the camera cable to the LCD panel Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Module HingesRemoving the Antenna Removing the Microphone 14. Remove the microphone ChapterTroubleshooting ChapterKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check Memory CheckCheck the Power Adapter Power System CheckCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Message List Check or do the following in sequenceError Messages Error Message ListCheck or do the following in sequence Beeps Phoenix BIOS Beep CodesCode POST Routine DescriptionBeeps CodePOST Routine Description Beeps Initialize Extended BIOS Data AreaCode POST Routine DescriptionCode BIOS Beep Codes for Boot Block in Flash ROMFor Boot Block in Flash ROM BeepsSymptom / Error Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Symptom / ErrorPeripheral-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Symptom / ErrorCheck or do the following in sequence Modem-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctlyIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Chapter System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Connector LocationsChapter Top View Board LayoutChapter Bottom View Short G67 gap to clear password Hardware Gap SettingChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ChapterAspire 4715Z/4315 Exploded Diagram ChapterPart Name Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX.AL40C.013Category DescriptionDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoPart Name Aspire 4715Z FRU List No LX.AL10Y.001/003/015Category DescriptionDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoPart Name Aspire 4315 FRU List No LX.AKZ0C.007Category DescriptionDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoDescription CategoryPart Name Acer Part NoChapter Appendix A Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 4715Z/4315 Test Compatible Components Appendix BVendor Microsoft Windows Vista Compatibility TestI/O Peripheral Compatibility Test Device DescriptionVendor I/O Peripheral Compatibility TestAppendix B Device DescriptionSW Utility and Application Test I/O Peripheral Compatibility TestGame Test VendorItem Description NIS Launch Manager Wireless AP Bluetooth AP Acrobat Reader OfficeSW Utility and Application Test ResultAppendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C