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Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
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Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
There are no representations or warranties...
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10...
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... and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5
Clearing Password Check 5-5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-7
CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Exploded Diagrams 6-4 FRU List 6-8 Screw List 6-17
CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration
Acer Aspire E1-421 7-3
CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 8-4
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Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Audio 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-6 Webcam 1-6 Wireless and Networking 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimension and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Input and Control 1-8 Input and Output (I/O) Ports 1-8 Software 1-8 Optional Items 1-9 Warranty 1-9 Environment 1-10
Notebook Tour...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
... 1333 MHz, 18W) AMD A68M Fusion™ Controller Hub
System Memory 0 Single-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules
Display 0 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel (WXGA) resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD Mercury...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 18
...61472;One USB 2.0/3.0 combo port Two USB 2.0 ports HDMI® port with HDCP support External display (VGA) port Headphone/speaker jack, supporting 3.5 mm headset with built-in microphone for
Acer Smart handhelds Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 19
...™ Windows Live™ Essentials 2011 Skype™ Acer Wi-Fi Jet Web links and utilities Acer Accessory Store (France, Spain, Germany, UK, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands,
Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Poland) Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater eBay®...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 22
... card. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.
Indicates the hard driver or card reader's activity of read/write operations
Indicates the computer's wireless (3G/Wi-Fi) connectivity device...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 48
... boost
Digital: 0, 12, 24, 36, 48 dB
Analog: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 dB Microphone Security Control
Please contact Conexant Sales/FAE for additional confidential document to disable the bit in microphone from the BIOS.
Exceeds Windows Vista and Windows 7 Desktop and Notebook Premium Logo
Requirements, WLP4.0 D-Flex power management exceeds...
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Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 80
... Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. When the BIOS shows Verifying DMI pool data, it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending information to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following: 1. Copy qdmi301.EXE and VEEPROM.EXE to a bootable USB Flash Drive. 2. Boot...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 84
... UUID (Universally Unique Identifier) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). Used in the DMI pool data for hardware management. To use UUID to update the DMI Pool, perform the following: 1. Unzip UUID package tool, ZQZ.zip, to a bootable USB Flash Disk. 2. Edit ZQZ.bat file with Windows Notepad under the ZQZ folder...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 168
.... Plug the
computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the thermal unit and fan airways
are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are
not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove any recently installed software. 7. If...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 170
...control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application.
If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize Display Settings.
Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution. Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary. 4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated...
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...: The device is properly installed There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range...
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... default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).
7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers.
8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software.
9. Restore system and file settings...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 179
...the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM BD/CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem...
Acer Aspire E1-421 Notebook Service Guide - Page 195
... with Windows 7 OS. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Save ROM file (file name: ZQZBIOS.FD) to the root directory of USB storage. Make sure that there is no other BIOS file saved in the same directory. 3. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Press button then plug in AC power. 5. The Power button flashes...
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... GT51N LF W/O bezel SATA Zero Power Supported (HF + Windows 7)
Palm rest Cover
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Glossy Silver IMR EAEG4P
Palmrest Cover Glossy Silver IMR EAEG4P
SB Chipset
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Software
10000981 MISC
McAfee
Antivirus application McAfee
VGA Chip
22554573 AMD
UMA
UMA (AMD)
WiFi Antenna
10000105 WNC
PIFA
PIFA
Wireless LAN
10001018 HON HAI
3rd WiFi 1x1 BGN...
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... user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities ...