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Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56.

2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover.

3. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover from the

system.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Utilities 37 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53 Table of Contents Troubleshooting 107 Jumper and Connector Locations 127 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 Model Definition and Configuration 140 Page Page System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Platform System Memory I/O Ports Environment Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram BIOS Four Peaks (15") Block Diagram FIR (4MB) CRT LCD TXFM RJ45 Your Acer Notebook tour Front View Page Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-Launch Buttons P Productivity keys (only for certain models) Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Hot Keys Special Key (only for certain models) The Euro symbol The US dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Launching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology: To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications: Empowering Technology password To set the Empowering Technology password: Acer ePower Management Using power plans To create a new power plan: To switch between power plans: To edit a power plan: Acer eDataSecurity Management (only for certain models) Acer eRecovery Management Page Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Page Hardware Specifications and Configurations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Navigating the BIOS Utility Information Main Page Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Page Boot Exit BIOS Flash Utility Remove HDD/BIOS Utility Page Page Page Disassembly Requirements Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly Process Chapter 3 55 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Screw List EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the WLAN Board Module Removing the Modem Board Page Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY Page Page Page Page Page Page Removing the LCD Module Page Page Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Page Page Removing the Launch Board Page Removing the Fingerprint and Touchpad Module Page Page Page Removing the Main Board Page Page Page Removing the Daughter Board Module Removing the Speaker Module Page LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD MODULE DISASSEMBLY Removing the LCD Bezel Page Removing the LCD Panel with the Brackets Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable Page Page Page Removing the LCD Brackets Page Troubleshooting Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Memory check Power System Check Check the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad Check Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message Index of Error Messages Page Page Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Page Page Page Page Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Page Page Page Page Undetermined Problems Page Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description HW Gap position on M/B space: Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Hotkey: Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk: Page FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 132 Chapter 6 TravelMate 6593 Series Exploded Diagram TravelMate 6593 Series FRU List Page Page Page Page Page Page Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Appendix A 140 TravelMate 6593 Series 141 Appendix A Appendix A 142 143 Appendix A Appendix A 144 145 Appendix A Appendix A 146 147 Appendix A Appendix A 148 149 Appendix A Appendix A 150 151 Appendix A Appendix A 152 153 Appendix A Appendix A 154 155 Appendix A Appendix A 156 157 Appendix A Appendix A 158 159 Appendix A Appendix A 160 161 Appendix A Page Test Compatible Components Appendix B 164 Appendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment Test Appendix B 165 Page Online Support Information Appendix C Page Index A B F C N O P S T