Acer Aspire 1670 Service Guide

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Security
The advanced chipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These 
registers control most of the system options in the computer.
NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the user passwordClear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor 
passwordClear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. 
When...

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Note: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to 
reset it.
Setting a password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The 
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password”...

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Removing a password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The 
Set Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3.Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS...

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The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following 
message. 

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootabledevices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
          Info.       Main       Advanced       Security        Exit 
 
  
Item Specific Help 
CD-ROM/DVD Drive  
+Hard Drive
   
   
 
 Keys used to view or 
configure devices:
 expands or
collapses devices with
a + or -
 expands
all 
 enables or...

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS
Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all SETUP item
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
  Info. Main       Advanced...

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please...

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This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and reassemble the 1Aspire series of Tern I.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TElectrostatic discharge protective sponge.
TFlat screwdriver.
THex screwdriver
TTw e e z e r s
TPhillips screwdriver (may require different size).
NOTE: 
2The screws for the different components vary in size. 
1The TravelMate series will have different keyboard and surface color.
 
2 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the...

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power and remove the power adapter from the system.
2.Remove the system battery as well.
3.Please note that watches, rings, and necklaces should be removed bofore service disassembly. 

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Disassembly Flow Chart
Main Unit
Battery/
PowerBluetooth MDC Main Board
HDD CPU ODD LCD
System fanSpeaker Set