Acer Aspire 5100 Service Guide
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2Chapter 1 • 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 (for selected models) • Audio system with two built-in speakers • Sound Blaster Pro TM and MS Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Storage Subsystem • 40/60/80/100/120GB or higher ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive • DVD/CD-RW combo drive • 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick ® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Communication • Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone (for selected models) • Acer OrbiCam TM integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected model) featuring: • 225 degree ergonomic rotation • Acer PrimaLite TM technology • Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready • LAN: gigabit or Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • WPAN: Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) • WLAN: Acer InviLink TM 802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Special Keys and Controls • 88/89-key keyboard, with inverted “T” cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support • Touch pad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows ® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet and user-programmable button • Six/Seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, previous, next (for selected
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 (CIR) port (for selected models) • External display (VGA) port •AV-in port (for selected models) • RF-in jack (for selected models) • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port (for selected models) • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support (for selected models) • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Power Subsystem • ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standards: Stand-by and Hibernation power-saving modes support • 71W 4800mAh (8-cell) Li-ion battery pack • 44W 4000mAh (6-cell) Li-Ion battery • 29.6W 2000mAh (4-cell) Li-ion battery • Acer QuicCharge TM technology: 80% charge in 1 hour; 2-hour rapid charge system-off; 2.5-hour charge-in-use NOTE: Only support for SKU with 90W adapter. • 3-pin 65/90W AC adapter Dimensions and Weight Aspire 5110 • 358 (W) x 269 (D) x 29.8/33.8 (H) mm (14.1 x 10.6 x 1.17/1.33 inches) • 3.0 kg (6.61 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model with TV module • 2.92 kg (6.44 lbs.) for 15.4” LCD model without TV module
4Chapter 1 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%
Chapter 15 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 ALC883 Audio CKT Realtek RTL8100CL SMsC LPC47N207 CDROM Conn.MDC Conn. USB 2.0 USB 2.0SATA Clock Generator ICS951462 Thermal Sensor ADM1032ARM DDRII DDRII-SO-DIMM X2 Dual Channel Socket S1 638P CRT & TV-OUTLCD CONN One Channel Mini card RTL8110SCL CIR/LED 533/667
6Chapter 1 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 the computer. 6 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 7 TV/media/volume buttons For use with Acer Arcade and other media playing programs (for selected models). 8 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computer’s functions and components. 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off. Just for Starters... # Item Description
Chapter 17 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 computer’s battery status. 6 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control (for selected models). 7 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. 8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 9 Headphones/speaker/ line-out jack with S/PDIF supportConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid. "Easy-launch buttons" on page 27 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description
8Chapter 1 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 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and xD-Picture Card (xD) (optional). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices (optional). 8 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. 9 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module (optional). 10 N/A PC Card slot eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot. #ItemDescription 1 Optical disk drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicatorLights up when the optical disk drive is active. 3 Optical disk drive eject buttonEjects the drive tray from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Easy-launch buttons" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Description
Chapter 19 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 device with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display (VGA) port Connects to an external display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 10 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.# Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description# Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description # Item Description Note: # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description
10Chapter 1 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
Chapter 111 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 KeyDescription Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in uppercase. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on, the right hand side numeric keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). When Num Lock is off, the keys assume cursor and other shortcut functions. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off Number keys on embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.N/A Cursor-control keys on embedded keypadHold while using cursor- control keys.Hold while using cursor- control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner. Lock key Description + + Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off