Acer 8531, 8571

54 Chapter 3

Disassembling the External Module

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove HDD bezel and get HDD out of cover.

Contents

Main Page Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents System Specifications 1 System Utilities 27 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Troubleshooting 55 Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 73 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Operating system Platform Storage subsystem Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Environment 4Chapter 1 System Block Diagram PLL CPU Board Layout Top View Bottom View Your Acer Notebook tour Top View Closed Front View Rear view Left View Right View Base view Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad* Windows Keys Hot Keys Using the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer PowerSmart key Acer eRecovery Management Burn backup discs Restore Restore Windows Vista from backup discs Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bluetooth Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface Audio Interface LCD panel Card Slot WebCAM Keyboard I/O LED Status Indicator Button Software Page System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility Invoking BIOS Setup Information Main Page Page Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Page Exit BIOS Flash Utility Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 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 Error Code List Error Message List Page Error Message List InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes Page Page Page Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related Symptoms Page Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 Top View Bottom View FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6 76 Chapter 6 TravelMate 8571/8531 Exploded Diagram Page Page Chapter 6 79 TravelMate 8571/8531 FRU List Accessory Board Adapter Battery 80 Chapter 6 Cable Chapter 6 81 82 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 83 Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY DVD RW DRIVE 84 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 85 HDD/SSD HEATSINK 86 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD Chapter 6 87 LCD MIAN BOARD 88 Chapter 6 MEMORY MICROPHONE MISCELLANEOUS Chapter 6 89 SCREW SPEAKER