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Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T/5810TG Series
Service Guide
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T/5810TG Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Table of Contents Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Mini Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the CRT Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform ® ® • Intel Centrino 2 mobile processor technology, featuring: ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Duo processor* ® ™ • Intel Core 2 Solo processor* ® • Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* ® ® • Intel Pentium mobile processor* ® ® • Intel Celeron mobile processor* ® • Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset ™ ™ • Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Dr
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Audio • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam ® • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5150* • WWAN: • UMTS/HSPA at 900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • UMTS/HSPA at 850 MHz/900 MHz/1900 MHz/2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)* • WLAN: ® • Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100* ™ ™ •
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Aspire 5810T/5810TZ/5410T System Block Diagram Chapter 1 3
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Aspire 5810TG System Block Diagram 4 Chapter 1
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Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Top View # Icon Item Description 1Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. webcam 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button / Turns the computer on and off. / indicator Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Keyboard For entering dat
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Closed Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. 6 Chapter 1
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Left View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security slot 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. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use
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Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator 3 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. 4 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/
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Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 9
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Bottom View 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 Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged and cooling fan use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch 10 Chapter 1
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Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Description WLAN/3G Indicates the status of WLAN/3Gcommunication. (Manufacturing option) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three- step data backup. Acer PowerSmart key Puts your computer into power-saving mode. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Power button / indicator Turns the computer on and off. / Indic
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Function Left button (2) Right button (3) Main touchpad (1) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking finger on the touchpad a mouse button); rest your finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor. on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access Click once. context menu NOTE: Illustrations for reference only. The exact configuration of your
