Acer Aspire 5100 Service Guide

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• RF jack for digital/analog TV antenna cable input
• AV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/video input
• TV-tuner cables:
• NTSC/PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, NTSC converter to convert port from PAL/SECAM 
to NTSC
• Mini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input
• Acer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supports Acer SignalUp
TM wireless technology
Audio
• High Definition audio support
• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers...

Chapter 13
models)
• Two communication switches: WLAN, Bluetooth
®
• Acer remote controls (for selected models):
• Acer Arcade
TM (48 keys)
• Windows
® Media Center Edition (Uses an external USB CIR receiver)
I/O Interface
• ExpressCardTM /34 slot (for selected models)
• PC Card slot (one Type II)
• 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) (for selected models)
• Four USB 2.0 ports (three for selected models)
•DVI-D port (for selected models)
• IEEE 1394 port (for selected models)
• Consumer infrared...

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Aspire 5100/3100 Series
• 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches)
• 2.82 kg (6.22 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model
• 2.78 kg (6.13 lbs.) for 15” LCD model
Environment
• Temperature:
• Operating: 5 
oC to 35 oC
• Non-operating: -20 
oC to 65 oC
• Humidity (non-condensing):
• Operating: 20% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80% 

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Block Diagram
FIR module
2 x PCIE
Power On/Off CKT / LID switch / Power OK CKT
LPC BUS
465 BGA
H_A#(3..31)
ENE Controller
H_D#(0..63)
CB714
USB conn x 2 / New card
HT 16x16 800MHZ
A-Link Express
DC/DC Interface CKT.Power Circuit DC/DC
PCI BUS
AMD Turion/Sempron CPU
ATI-RS485MC
RTC CKT.
549 BGA
AC-LINK
ATI-SB460
AMP & Audio Jack
Slot 0
BT Conn
PATA
5in1  CardReader
Slot Mini PCI Socket
RJ45 CONN
HDD Conn.
Touch Pad 
CONN.
ENE KB910
Int. KBDBIOS
SATA HDD Conn.
Conn.1394
1394 ControllerVT6311S...

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Outlook Tour
Front View
#ItemDescription
1 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
2 Keyboard Serves for entering data into your computer.
3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer 
mouse
4 Click buttons
 (left, center and right)The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse 
buttons; the center button serves as a four-way scroll button.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use...

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Closed Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Bluetooth communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth communication.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (for selected 
models).
3 Wireless communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
4 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
5 Battery indicator Indicates the...

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Left View
Right View
#IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computers security 
lock.
2 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
3 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based or 10/100/1000-
based networks.
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-
aware computer) (optional).
6...

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Rear View
#IconItemDescription
Aspire 5110 / 5100 / 3100 Series
1 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
3 RF-in jack Accepts input signals from analog/digital TV-tuner devices (for 
selected models).
4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for 
selected models).
5 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
6 S-video port/TV out port 
(NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display...

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Base View
#ItemDescription
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws).
2 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
3 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanHelps keep the computer cool.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.# Item Description
Note 

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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, 
function and special keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small 
characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, 
cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Lock...