Acer Aspire 9100 Service Guide

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length           10 characters
Characters    Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status...

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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.
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Set User Password Press...

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Please select the order of the boot devices.
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot the system.
Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user Discards changes made and exits System Setup.
Load Setup Default Loads default settings for all parameters (same as t ).
Discard Changes...

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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 Flash 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 Flash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities.
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Remove BIOS and HDD Password  Utility
You can follow the steps below to clean BIOS and HDD password.
1.Copy clnpwd.exe to a bootable disc.
2.Boot from the disc and enter DOS mode.
3.Execute the utility by typing clnpwd.
4.The screen will display the following messages:
                    Press 1-3 to clean any password shown as below
                    1. User Password
                    2. Supervisor Password
                    3. HDD Password
5.Press 1 if you want to clean user...

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TFlat-bladed screw driver
TPhillips screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
TPlastic Flat-bladed screw driver
THexed Screw Driver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
.
NOTE:  Aspire 9100 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may 
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. 

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence 
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to 
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in 
that order.
Start
Battery
HDD ModuleHinge Caps
HDD
LCD Module*6Keyboard
Lower Case
Assembly
*3
*3
*11
*4
Dimm Cover
Memory*2
*2
Launch Board...

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Screw List
ItemDescription
A SCREW F040 9 5.0X5.0 9.5X(IO) R00
B SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP ZK(NL)
C SCREW M2.5 K 5/2 X0.85 4 ZK(NL)
D SCREW M2.5X0.45+10K NIL
E SCREW M2.5X0.45+8K ZBL
F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3F NI
G SCREW M3.0X0.8P+3K NL
4 LCD
Cushions
*4
LCD Bezel
Inverter
LCD*4LCD Panel
LCD BracketsLCD Coaxial
Cable
*4*1
LCD Module