Summary of Contents for Acer Aspire One D255 Series
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Aspire One D255 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features: Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit (China only) • Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32-bit • Genuine Windows® XP Home (Service Pack 3) CPU and chipset •...
48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: 8 hours Input and control • Keyboard • 84-/85-/88-key Acer FineTip keyboard, 93% of full-size keyboard, with international language support • Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip...
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• Windows Live™ Essentials - Wave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery, Live™ Messenger, Movie Maker, Writer) • Web links and utilities • Acer Accessory Store1 (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) • Acer Assist • Acer Identity Card •...
Keyboard Touchpad Status indicators Click buttons (left, and right) Palmrest Acer Crystal Eye webcam NOTE: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Chapter 1 Icon Internal microphone for sound recording. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model).
Closed Front View Component Power indicator Battery indicator HDD indicator Communication indicator Rear View Component Battery bay NOTE: Your computer may be equipped with a different battery to the one in the picture. Left View Component DC-in jack External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 port Icon...
Right View Component 2-in-1 card reader Microphone-in jack Headphone/ speaker/line-out jack USB 2.0 port Kensington lock slot Ethernet (RJ-45) port Chapter 1 Icon Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Accepts input from external microphones.
Bottom View Component Ventilation slots and/or cooling fan Battery release latch 3G SIM card slot Battery bay Battery lock Speaker Icon Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Releases the battery for removal.
Touchpad Basics The following items show you how to use the Touchpad: • Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and execution functions.
Using the Keyboard The Acer Aspire D255 has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, function and special keys. Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon <Fn>...
Using the communication key Here you can enable and disable the various wireless connectivity devices on your computer. Press <Fn> + <F3> to bring up the Launch Manager window panel. A red toggle indicates the device is off. Click On to enable wireless/3G/Bluetooth connection. Click Off to disable connection.
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CPU Temperature • Throttling 50%: On=95°C ; OFF=80°C • OS shut down at100°C ; H/W shut down at 90°C CPU Temperature • Throttling 50%: On=95°C ; OFF=80°C • OS shut down at100°C ; H/W shut down at 90°C System Memory (DDR2) Item Memory controller Memory size...
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InsydeH20 V1.00 for DDR2 SKU; V3.00 for DDR3 SKU Flash 2 MB Support ISIPP Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hot-keys for system control Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 ACPI 3.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3,...
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LAN Interface Item LAN Chipset Support LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Wireless Module 802.11b/g/Draft-N Item Manufacturer Model Supported Standards Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Chapter 1 Specification AR8152L RJ45...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Western Digital Name WD1600BEVT- 22A23T0, Hitachi HTS545016B9A300, Toshiba MK1665GSX, Seagate ST9160314AS Capacity (GB) 1600GB Bytes per sector Data heads 1, 2, 1, 2 Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Fast data transfer rate...
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LCD 10.1” Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m (also called Brightness) Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/ Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color...
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Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size 16 bits Specification New Acer flat keyboard 84-US/85-UK keys Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes • 2.0+/- 3mm full stroke keys • Phantom key auto detect •...
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3G Module Item Manufacturer Model Card Type Throughput Supported Services USB Port Item USB compliance level UHCI Number of USB port(s) Location Audio Subsystem Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity HDMI Port - Not available on this model Item...
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I/O Ports Item I/O support System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Bluetooth Wireless Audio codec Card reader AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency Card Reader Item Chipset Package Feature Supports Maximum size (please specify max supporting size for each card) Specification...
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System LED Indicator Item Lock System state HDD access state Wireless state Power button backlight Blue color solid on: System on Blue color off: System off, sleep and hibernation state Power Specification Legacy ACPI Mode Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State S4 Sleeping State...
System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Information Main C P U Ty p e C P U Ty p e C P U S p e e d C P U S p e e d H D D M o d e l N a m e : H D D M o d e l N a m e : H D D S e r i a l N u m b e r :...
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information Main S y s t e m Ti m e : S y s t e m Ti m e : S y s t e m D a t e : S y s t e m D a t e : To t a l M e m o r y :...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Information Main Security S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : S u p e r v i s o r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s : U s e r P a s s w o r d I s :...
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type a password in the “Enter New Password”...
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. E n t e r C u r r e n t P a s s w o r d C o n f i r m N e w P a s s w o r d Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices include USB storage drives including FDD, HDD, ODD, USB key drives and the onboard HDD. Information Main Security B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r : B o o t p r i o r i t y o r d e r : 1 .
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main Security E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t S a v i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s E x i t D i s c a r d i n g C h a n g e s L o a d S e t u p D e f a u l t s...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore 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.
DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
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In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Chapter 2...
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: Double click the WinFlash executable. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. Chapter 2...
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password methods: Removing HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: After the error is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen.
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Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the lower door and use a metal instrument to short the CMOS jumper as shown below. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: Enter into DOS. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy.
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Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire one xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp Acer Example 3: Write Serial Number to EEPROM...
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Execute MAC.BAT to write MAC information to eeprom. Chapter 2...
Creating a USB Flash Crisis Disk Plug in the USB flash disk. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next. Click Format and then Exit to complete the operation. Copy the KAV60.fd to the USB flash disk root directory. NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd files to the USB flash disk root directory.
Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: •...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions 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. 3.
External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT:The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below 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.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. Pull the battery lock latch in the direction shown. 2. Pull and hold the battery release latch into the open position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Push the SD dummy card inwards to eject it. 3. Pull the card out from the slot. Chapter 3...
Removing the 3G Card 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Push the 3G card into the slot to eject it. 3. Pull the card out from the slot. Chapter 3...
Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 48. 2. Push down on the four (4) latches holding the top center of the keyboard. 3. Pull up the top center of the keyboard. 4. Turn the keyboard over. Chapter 3...
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5. Unlock the FPC. 6. Remove the FPC and the keyboard. Chapter 3...
Removing the Lower Door 1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 51. 2. Remove the four (4) screws from the upper cover as shown. Step Lower Door M2*7 3. Using a screwdriver or other straight tool, push through the hole in the upper cover to release the lower door. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
4. Turn the computer over and remove the lower cover door. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 53. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3.
Removing the HDD Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 53. 2. Remove the one (1) screw from the chassis. Step HDD Module M2*3 3. Grasp the pull-tab and pull the HDD module away from the connector. 4. Remove the HDD module. Chapter 3 Size Quantity...
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5. Remove the four (4) screws, two on each side, securing the HDD to the carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Ni 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Chapter 3...
Removing the 3G Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 53. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the 3G module. NOTE: Cable placement is YELLOW to the MAIN terminal (closest to the edge of the computer) and BLUE to the AUX terminal (closest to the HDD).
4. Remove the 3G module from the 3G socket. NOTE: When removing the 3G Module, the WLAN antenna cables may be removed to simplify the procedure. Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Door” on page 53. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (closest to the HDD) and White to the AUX terminal (closest to the edge of the computer).
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3. Move the antenna cables away and remove the one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2*3 4. Remove the WLAN module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When removing the WLAN module, the 3G antenna cables may be removed to simplify the procedure. Chapter 3...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Upper Cover Lower Cover Button Board LED Board Speakers Mainboard Thermal Module LCD Module Screw Quantity M2*7 M2*5 M2*3 (t=0.04) M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2*3 M2*4 Ni Part No. 86.SDE02.005 86.SDE02.004 86.SDE02.001 86.SDE02.002...
Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart” on page 60. 2. Unlock and remove the touchpad FFC. 3. Unlock and remove the LED FFC. Chapter 3...
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4. Remove the four (4) remaining screws from the upper cover. Step Upper Cover M2*7 5. Remove the seven (7) screws from the chassis. Step Lower Cover M2*5 Size Quantity Size Quantity Screw Type Screw Type Chapter 3...
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6. Starting at the top left corner, pull up on the upper cover to unhook the latches which secure the top cover to the chassis. 7. Continue by inserting a flat, plastic tool to unhook the remaining latches as shown. To prevent damage to the internal components, do not push the tool in too far.
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8. Use a plastic tool to unlock the two latches (red callouts) located above the HDD cover. 9. Remove the upper cover. Chapter 3...
Removing the Button Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. Locate the button board on the upper cover. 3. Release the touchpad FFC locking latch and disconnect the touchpad FFC from the cover. 4. Pull the button board FFC off the adhesive. Chapter 3...
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5. Remove the two (2) screws securing the button board to the upper cover. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2*3 (t=0.04) 6. Remove the button board from the upper cover. Chapter 3...
Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the one (1) screw from the chassis. Step LED Board M2*3 3. Remove the LED board from the chassis. Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Bluetooth cable to the chassis. 3. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard connector. 4. Lift the Bluetooth module off the adhesive. Chapter 3...
5. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth module. Removing the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. The RTC battery is soldered in place. Break the solder and remove the RTC battery. NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the speaker cable. 3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector. 4. Remove the speaker cable from the cable guides. Chapter 3...
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5. Remove the four (4) screws from the chassis. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speakers M2*3 6. Remove the speakers from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard NOTE: Ensure speaker cable is clear before removal of mainboard. 1. See “Removing the LED Board” on page 67. 2. Pull the LVDS grounding wire from the 3G card casing. 3. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the connector. 4.
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5. Disconnect the DC-In cable from the connector. 6. Pull the microphone grounding wire from the LAN casing. 7. Disconnect the microphone cable from the connector. Chapter 3...
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8. Remove the adhesive tape securing the speaker cable. 9. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard connector. 10. Remove the two (2) screws from the chassis. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2*3 Chapter 3...
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11. With one hand, pull up on the bridge of the mainboard (1) and with the other, hold the bottom of chassis and press up and out (2). 12. Remove the mainboard from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72. 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the connector. 3. Remove the three (3) screws in order from 1 to 3. Step Thermal Module M2*3 4. Remove the thermal module from the mainboard. Size Quantity Screw Type...
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Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the NOTE: previous image. Please detach the Circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72. 2. Remove the DC-In cable and jack housing from the chassis. 3. Remove the left antenna cables from the cable guides on the bottom cover. 4. Lift up the chassis and pull the left antenna cables through to the front. Chapter 3...
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5. Remove the left antenna cables from the retention guides. 6. Pull the right antenna cables through the chassis and remove the cables from the retention guides. 7. Remove the two (2) hinge screws from the chassis. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2*4 Ni...
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8. Remove the LCD module from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 78. 2. Remove the two (2) screw caps and two (2) screws from the module. Step LCD Bezel M2*4 Ni 3. Starting from the bottom-center of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the edge until the bezel is completely removed.
Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 82. 2. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. 3. Pull the camera away from the adhesive strip and lift it out of the LCD module. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Panel CAUTION: The LCD module displayed here may be different from model purchased. 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 83. 2. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel. Step LCD Panel M2*3(t=0.04) 3.
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4. Lift the LCD Panel out of the module. 5. Turn the LCD panel over and place it face down on a clean surface. 6. Remove the adhesive tape securing the camera cable to the panel Chapter 3...
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7. Remove the camera cable from the back of the LCD panel. 8. Peel up the transparent adhesive protector securing the LVDS cable to the LCD Panel. 9. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the panel connector and lift the panel away. Chapter 3...
Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 84. 2. Lift up the adhesive tape and foil tab covering the microphone cable. 3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the microphone and lift it clear of the LCD module. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 84. 2. Remove the four (4) screws from the LCD brackets. Step LCD Panel M2*3 (t=0.04) Brackets 3. Lift the brackets away from the upper cover. Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter 3...
Removing the 3G and WLAN Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Brackets” on page 88. 2. Lift the adhesive foam padding off the adhesive foil. 3. Lift the adhesive foam padding off the left 3G antenna. 4. Lift the left antenna foil off the LCD cover. Chapter 3...
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5. Remove the left 3G antenna. 6. Remove the cable from the retention guides 7. Pry the left WLAN antenna off the LCD module cover and remove. 8. Repeat steps 2 - 7 for the right 3G and WLAN antennas. Chapter 3...
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the 3G and WLAN Antennas 1. Place the left WLAN antenna onto the LCD module cover and apply pressure to adhere it to the LCD cover. 2. Place the left 3G antenna onto the LCD cover as shown. 3.
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4. Replace the adhesive foam padding onto the left 3G adhesive foil and apply pressure to fix the adhesive. 5. Place the left antenna cables into the retention guides and replace the adhesive foil tabs to secure the cables. 6. Replace the adhesive foam on the top of the left 3G antenna and apply pressure to fix the adhesive. 7.
Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Place the brackets onto the upper cover. 2. Replace the four (4) screws to secure the LCD brackets. Step LCD Panel M2*3 (t=0.04) Brackets Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
Replacing Microphone Module 1. Adhere the microphone to the LCD cover. 2. Place the microphone cable along the bottom of the LCD cover and replace the foil tabs over the microphone cable. 3. Lay the camera cable across the LCD cover as shown. Chapter 3...
4. Replace the adhesive tape and foil tabs to secure the cable. Replacing the LVDS Cable 1. Replace the LCD cable connector. 2. Adhere the transparent connector protector. Chapter 3...
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3. Place the LCD panel onto the LCD cover and replace the adhesive foil tabs to secure the LVDS cable. 4. Replace the four (4) screws to secure the LCD Panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*3 (t=0.04) Chapter 3...
Replacing the CCD Module 1. Adhere the CCD to the LCD module cover. 2. Connect the CCD cable to the CCD module connector. Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Locate the bezel hinges first and press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD module cover hinge wells.
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2. Press down around the entire perimeter of the bezel until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD module. 3. Secure the two (2) screws and screw covers to secure the LCD bezel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2*4 Ni Chapter 3...
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD module onto the main unit lower cover. 2. Secure the two (2) screws to the chassis. Step LCD Module M2*4 Ni Chapter 3 Size Quantity Screw Type...
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3. Place the right antenna cables under the retention guides and pull the antenna cables through the chassis as shown. 4. Place the left antenna cables into the retention guides as shown. 5. Lift up the chassis and pull the left antenna cables through to the back. Chapter 3...
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6. Place the left antenna cables into the cable guides on the bottom cover. 7. Replace the DC-In power jack. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT:Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell PCM45F-SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: •...
5. Connect the thermal module cable to the mainboard connector. Replacing the Mainboard 1. Place the mainboard into the chassis as shown. 2. While lifting up at the mainboard bridge (1) , apply gentle pressure to the connector end to fit the mainboard into the chassis (2).
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3. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the mainboard. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2*3 4. Connect the speaker cable to the conector. 5. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the speaker cable. Chapter 3...
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6. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard connector. 7. Adhere the microphone grounding wire to the LAN casing. 8. Connect the DC-In power cable. Chapter 3...
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9. Adhere the LVDS cable to the adhesive strip on the mainboard. 10. Connect the LVDS cable to the main board connector. 11. Adhere the LVDS grounding wire to the 3G card casing. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Speakers 1. Place the two speaker housings onto the chassis. 2. Secure the four (4) screws and place the cables into the retention guides. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speakers M2*3 Chapter 3...
Replacing the RTC Battery 1. Place the RTC battery onto the mainboard plus (+) side down and solder the connections to secure it in place. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module 2. Adhere the the Bluetooth module to the chassis. Chapter 3...
3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the mainboard connector. Replacing the LED Board 1. Place the LED board onto the chassis. 2. Secure the LED board to the chassis using one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LED Board M2*3 Chapter 3...
Replacing the Button Board 1. Place the button board onto the upper cover. 2. Secure the button board to the upper cover using two (2) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2*3 (t=0.04) Chapter 3...
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3. Adhere the button board FFC to the upper cover. 4. Connect and lock the touchpad FFC to the connector. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the upper cover onto the chassis ensuring the hinge covers are seated properly. Press down around the upper cover edges to secure the latches. 2. Press down on the center of the upper cover to secure the center latches. Chapter 3...
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3. Secure the upper cover to the chassis using seven (7) screws. Step Lower Cover M2*5 4. Secure the upper cover to the chassis using four (4) screws. Step Upper Cover M2*7 Chapter 3 Size Quantity Size Quantity Screw Type Screw Type...
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5. Connect and lock the LED FFC to the connector. 6. Connect and lock the touchpad FFC to the connector. Chapter 3...
Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Push the WLAN module into the connector. 2. Secure the WLAN module to the chassis using one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2*3 3. Secure the two (2) antennas to the connectors. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal (closest to the HDD) and White to the AUX terminal (closest to the edge of the computer).
Replacing the 3G Module 1. Push the 3G module into the connector. 2. Secure the 3G module to the chassis using one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type 3G Module M2*3 3. Secure the two (2) antennas to the connectors. NOTE: Cable placement is YELLOW to the MAIN terminal (closest to the edge of the computer) and BLUE to the AUX terminal (closest to the HDD).
Replacing the HDD Module 1. Place the HDD into the carrier. 2. Secure the four (4) screws, two (2) on each side, to secure the HDD carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M3*3 Ni 3. Place the HDD module into the HDD bay. Chapter 3...
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4. Push the HDD module forward to engage the connector. 5. Secure the HDD module to the chassis using one (1) screw. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2*3 Chapter 3...
Replacing the DIMM Module 1. Push the DIMM module into the connector. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module into place. Replacing the Lower Cover 1. Place the back edge of the lower cover door against the chassis (1) and then lower the front edge into place (2).
2. Secure the lower cover to the chassis using four (4) screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Lower Door M2*7 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard FPC and lock the connector. Chapter 3...
2. Turn the keyboard over ensuring the latches are inserted into the connectors at the bottom of the keyboard bay. 3. Apply gentle pressure to secure the keyboard latches. Replacing the 3G Card 1. Push the 3G card into the slot until it clicks into place. Chapter 3...
Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD dummy card into the slot. 2. Push the card in until it clicks into place and is flush with the casing Replacing the Battery 1. Pull the battery release latch into the open position then (1) insert the battery pack and push into place (2). Chapter 3...
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2. Push the battery lock latch in the direction shown to secure the battery. Chapter 3...
Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Replace LCD panel/cable No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.
Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 46. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 Start...
Touch Pad Failure If the TouchPad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Re-assemble...
Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks.
Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows 7 Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
USB Failure If the USB fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRU: Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Start Check USB...
3G Function Failure If the 3G module fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRU: Chapter 4 Start Re-assemble Check 3G the antenna to antenna to 3G card Swap The Check antenna...
Cosmetic Failure If an external component fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Start LCD cover? LCD bezel? Upper? Lower? Function Test Swap LCD cover Swap LCD bezel Swap Upper Swap Lower Chapter 4...
Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse.
13. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 259. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Check Drive whether is OK.
Issue” on page 126.): Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
Post Codes These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST. Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (CommonPlatform\sec\Ia32\SecCore.inc) Code 0xC2 MTRR setup 0xC3 Enable cache 0xC4 Establish cache tags 0xC5 Enter NEM, Place the BSP in No Fill mode, set CR0.CD = 1, CR0.NW = 0. 0xCF Cache Init Finished Memory:...
Code 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory initialization for all memory rows 0x30 Perform steps required after memory init 0x31 Program DRAM throttling and throttling event registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable 0x33 Enable RCOMP 0x34...
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for the computer. There is one Hardware Open Gap on the mainboard for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery. Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description is as follows: Item...
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Aspire D255 FRU List Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD Description ADAPTER DELTA 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK ADP-30JH BA LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK PA-1300-04AC LF ADAPTER HIPRO 30W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK HP-A0301R3 B1LF LF ADAPTER DELTA 40W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK ADP-40 TH AA, LV5 WALL-MOUNTED, OBL LF ADAPTER LEADER 40W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 BLACK IU40-11190-011S, WALL-MOUNTED, LV5+OBL LF...
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Category CABLE CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY Chapter 6 Description BLUE TOOTH CABLE-8PIN BLUE TOOTH CABLE-6PIN BLUE TOOTH CABLE DC IN CABLE AC CLIP US AC CLIP EU AC CLIP AUSTRALIA AC CLIP UK AC CLIP ARGETINA AC CLIP CHINA AC CLIP BRAZIL AC CLIP S-AFRICA AC CLIP KOREA AC CLIP AF...
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Category Description LOWER CASE LOGIC DOOR HDD HOUSING 60.SDE02.002 60.SDE02.003 33.SDE02.001 Chapter 6...
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W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G- HDD WD 2.5" 5400RPM 320GB WD3200BEVT- 22A23T0,ML320S,WD SATA 8MB LF F/ W:01.01A01 Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 84KS Black US International Texture Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 84KS Black Greek Texture...
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Category Description Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 84KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 84KS Black Thailand Texture Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10 Standard 84KS Black Korean Texture Keyboard ACER NT0T_A10B NT0T Internal 10...
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Category Chapter 6 Description ASSY LED MODULE 10.1" WSVGA Glare w/ ANTENNA, CCD, 3G-BLACK LCD COVER IMR-BLACK W/3G LCD BEZEL ANTENNA 3G MAIN ANTENNA 3G AUX ANTENNA WLAN MAIN ANTENNA WLAN AUX LCD CABLE FOR W/3G 6M.SDU02.001 60.SDE02.004 60.SDE02.005 50.SDU02.001 50.SDU02.002 50.SDE02.004 50.SDE02.005...
13DQws AOD255- GCTWN 2BQbb AOD255- GCTWN 2BQbb AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2BQbb Appendix A Acer Part No Description S2.SDH0D.002 AOD255-13DQbb SNW7ST32SSWW1 MC Android UMACbb_3 1*1G/160/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEb_ES62 S2.SDP0D.001 AOD255-13DQcc SNW7ST32SSWW1 MC Android UMACcc_3 1*1G/160/BT/ 3L2.2/5R/CBSDS_GN_1.3C_GEc_ES62 S2.SDW0D.001 AOD255-13DQGbb SNW7ST32SSWW1 MC Android UMAGCbb_3 1*1G/160/BT/ 3L2.2/5R/...
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Austria 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Baltic 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Baltic 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Baltic 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Baltic 2BQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDF0B.003 LU.SDF0B.004 LU.SDF0B.005 LU.SDF0B.006 S2.SDF0B.001 LU.SDN0B.001 LU.SDN0B.004 LU.SDN0B.002 LU.SDN0B.003 S2.SDN0B.001 LU.SDE0B.003 LU.SDE0B.053 LU.SDE0B.055 LU.SDE0B.016 LU.SDE0B.017 LU.SDE0B.045 LU.SDE0B.058 Description AOD255-2BQbb AOXPHSRUS1 MC Android UMACbb_2 1*1G/160/3L2.2/5R/...
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2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Finland 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA France 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA France 2BQkk AOD255- GCTWN 2BQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.069 LU.SDE0B.078 LU.SDE0B.007 LU.SDE0B.023 LU.SDE0B.034 LU.SDE0B.035 LU.SDE0B.061 LU.SDE0B.077 LU.SDE0B.046 LU.SDE0B.068 LU.SDE0B.071 LU.SDE0B.074 LU.SDE0B.008 LU.SDE0B.031 LU.SDE0B.030 LU.SDE0B.041 LU.SDE0B.001 Description AOD255-2BQkk AOXPHSRBC3 MC Android UMACkk_2 1*1G/160/3L2.2/2R/...
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2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Luxembourg 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Luxembourg 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2BQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.081 LU.SDE0B.083 LU.SDE0B.013 LU.SDE0B.026 LU.SDE0B.012 LU.SDE0B.062 LU.SDE0B.019 LU.SDE0B.059 LU.SDE0B.002 LU.SDE0B.028 LU.SDE0B.065 LU.SDE0B.022 LU.SDE0B.064 LU.SDE0B.009 LU.SDE0B.011 LU.SDE0B.006 LU.SDE0B.024...
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AOD255- EMEA Russia 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Russia 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Russia 2BQkk AOD255- EMEA Russia 2BQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.038 LU.SDE0B.043 LU.SDE0B.056 LU.SDE0B.063 LU.SDE0B.039 LU.SDE0B.057 LU.SDE0B.048 LU.SDE0B.066 LU.SDE0B.075 LU.SDE0B.051 LU.SDE0B.060 LU.SDE0B.015 LU.SDE0B.032 LU.SDE0B.037 LU.SDE0B.044 LU.SDE0B.052 LU.SDE0B.070 Description AOD255-2BQkk EM AOXPHSTME3 MC Android UMACkk_2 1*1G/160/3L2.2/2R/...
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2BQws AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2BQws AOD255- EMEA Russia 2BQws AOD255- CHINA China 2Cbb AOD255- Thailand 2Cbb Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.042 LU.SDE0B.073 LU.SDE0B.029 LU.SDE0B.072 LU.SDE0B.004 LU.SDE0B.005 LU.SDE0B.079 LU.SDE0B.080 LU.SDQ0B.004 LU.SDQ0B.001 LU.SDQ0B.003 LU.SDG0B.001 LU.SDG0B.004 LU.SDG0B.002 LU.SDG0B.003 LU.SDF0C.001 LU.SDF0C.002...
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Spain 2Ckk AOD255- Thailand 2Ckk AOD255- Thailand 2Ckk AOD255- CHINA China 2Crr AOD255- Thailand 2Crr AOD255- Thailand 2Crr Country Acer Part No LU.SDF0C.003 LU.SDN0C.001 LU.SDN0C.004 LU.SDN0C.002 LU.SDN0C.003 LU.SDE0C.004 LU.SDE0C.005 LU.SDE0C.006 LU.SDE0C.007 LU.SDE0C.001 LU.SDE0C.009 LU.SDE0C.008 LU.SDE0C.002 LU.SDE0C.003 LU.SDQ0C.001 LU.SDQ0C.002 LU.SDQ0C.003 Description AOD255-2Cbb LINPUS MSTH1 UMACbb_2 1*1G/320/3L2.2/2R/...
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2Dkk AOD255- 2Dkk AOD255- Canada 2DQbb AOD255- Canada 2DQbb AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2DQbb AOD255- Malaysia 2DQbb Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDG0C.001 LU.SDG0C.002 LU.SDG0C.003 LU.SDG0C.004 LU.SDG0C.005 S2.SDF0D.001 S2.SDF0D.002 S2.SDH0D.001 LU.SDN0D.002 S2.SDE0D.001 S2.SDE0D.002 S2.SDE0D.003 S2.SDJ0D.001 LU.SDF0D.004 LU.SDF0D.008 LU.SDF0D.001 LU.SDF0D.010...
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Canada 2DQcc AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2DQcc AOD255- Malaysia 2DQcc AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQcc AOD255- Philippines 2DQcc Country Acer Part No LU.SDF0D.011 LU.SDF0D.012 LU.SDF0D.006 LU.SDF0D.007 LU.SDF0D.002 LU.SDF0D.003 LU.SDF0D.005 LU.SDF0D.009 S2.SDF0D.003 S2.SDF0D.004 LU.SDN0D.005 LU.SDN0D.001 LU.SDN0D.007 LU.SDN0D.008 LU.SDN0D.004 Description AOD255-2DQbb EM SNW7ST32EMSSMY1 MC Android UMACbb_2 1*1G/160/BT/3L2.2/2R/...
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Australia/ 2DQkk New Zealand AOD255- Australia/ 2DQkk New Zealand AOD255- Australia/ 2DQkk New Zealand AOD255- EMEA Austria 2DQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDN0D.003 LU.SDN0D.006 S2.SDN0D.001 S2.SE10D.001 S2.SE00D.001 LU.SDZ0D.001 S2.SDZ0D.001 S2.SDY0D.001 S2.SDX0D.001 LU.SDE0D.017 LU.SDE0D.018 LU.SDE0D.002 LU.SDE0D.003 LU.SDE0D.008 LU.SDE0D.067 Description AOD255-2DQcc SNW7ST32SSUS1 MC Android UMACcc_2 1*1G/250/6L2.2/2R/...
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AOD255- EMEA Holland 2DQkk AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Hungary 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Italy 2DQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.060 LU.SDE0D.077 LU.SDE0D.061 LU.SDE0D.078 LU.SDE0D.062 LU.SDE0D.081 LU.SDE0D.004 LU.SDE0D.046 LU.SDE0D.057 LU.SDE0D.063 LU.SDE0D.071 LU.SDE0D.073 LU.SDE0D.056 LU.SDE0D.079 LU.SDE0D.001 LU.SDE0D.049 LU.SDE0D.066...
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AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.069 LU.SDE0D.072 LU.SDE0D.083 LU.SDE0D.088 LU.SDE0D.089 LU.SDE0D.065 LU.SDE0D.084 LU.SDE0D.098 LU.SDE0D.021 LU.SDE0D.023 LU.SDE0D.025 LU.SDE0D.027 LU.SDE0D.028 LU.SDE0D.030 LU.SDE0D.032 Description AOD255-2DQkk SNW7ST32SSIT1 MC Android UMACkk_2 1*1G/250/6L2.2/2R/...
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AOD255- EMEA Russia 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Russia 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Russia 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA South Africa 2DQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.035 LU.SDE0D.038 LU.SDE0D.050 LU.SDE0D.082 LU.SDE0D.094 LU.SDE0D.095 LU.SDE0D.070 LU.SDE0D.074 LU.SDE0D.055 LU.SDE0D.085 LU.SDE0D.009 LU.SDE0D.010 LU.SDE0D.012 LU.SDE0D.014 LU.SDE0D.015 LU.SDE0D.022 Description...
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2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Sweden 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Sweden 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Switzerland 2DQkk AOD255- EMEA Switzerland 2DQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.024 LU.SDE0D.026 LU.SDE0D.029 LU.SDE0D.031 LU.SDE0D.033 LU.SDE0D.034 LU.SDE0D.036 LU.SDE0D.037 LU.SDE0D.039 LU.SDE0D.051 LU.SDE0D.087 LU.SDE0D.047 LU.SDE0D.052 LU.SDE0D.053 LU.SDE0D.080 Description AOD255-2DQkk EM SNW7ST32EMSTZA5 MC Android UMACkk_2 1*1G/250/6L2.2/2R/...
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2DQkk AOD255- 2DQkk AOD255- 2DQkk AOD255- Canada 2DQrr AOD255- EMEA France 2DQrr AOD255- EMEA France 2DQrr Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.019 LU.SDE0D.020 LU.SDE0D.045 LU.SDE0D.054 LU.SDE0D.011 LU.SDE0D.013 LU.SDE0D.016 LU.SDE0D.005 LU.SDE0D.006 LU.SDE0D.007 LU.SDE0D.091 LU.SDE0D.093 LU.SDE0D.097 S2.SDE0D.004 LU.SDQ0D.003 LU.SDQ0D.008 LU.SDQ0D.009 Description...
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GCTWN 2DQws AOD255- EMEA Germany 2DQws AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong 2DQws AOD255- Malaysia 2DQws AOD255- EMEA Middle East 2DQws Country Acer Part No LU.SDQ0D.007 LU.SDQ0D.010 LU.SDQ0D.002 LU.SDQ0D.001 LU.SDQ0D.006 LU.SDQ0D.011 LU.SDQ0D.012 LU.SDQ0D.004 LU.SDQ0D.005 S2.SDQ0D.001 LU.SDG0D.006 LU.SDG0D.007 LU.SDG0D.002 LU.SDG0D.001 LU.SDG0D.005 LU.SDG0D.008 Description AOD255-2DQrr SNW7ST32SSTW1 MC Android UMACrr_2 1*1G/160/BT/6L2.2/...
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AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQbb AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQbb AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQbb AOD255- Indonesia N55DQbb Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDG0D.009 LU.SDG0D.003 LU.SDG0D.004 S2.SDG0D.002 S2.SDG0D.001 S2.SDK0D.001 LU.SDH0C.001 LU.SDP0C.001 LU.SDJ0C.001 LU.SDR0C.001 LU.SDK0C.001 LU.SDH0D.001 LU.SDH0D.006 LU.SDH0D.018 LU.SDH0D.013 Description...
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N55DQbb AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- Indonesia N55DQcc Country Acer Part No LU.SDH0D.014 LU.SDH0D.016 LU.SDH0D.007 LU.SDH0D.008 LU.SDH0D.009 LU.SDH0D.010 LU.SDH0D.011 LU.SDH0D.012 LU.SDH0D.017 LU.SDH0D.015 LU.SDP0D.001 LU.SDP0D.004 LU.SDP0D.018 LU.SDP0D.015 Description AOD255-N55DQbb EM SNW7ST32EMSSMY1 MC Android UMACbb_3 1*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/...
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AOD255- N55DQcc AOD255- EMEA Switzerland N55DQGkk AOD255- EMEA Albania/ N55DQkk Macedonia AOD255- EMEA Albania/ N55DQkk Macedonia Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDP0D.017 LU.SDP0D.005 LU.SDP0D.006 LU.SDP0D.007 LU.SDP0D.008 LU.SDP0D.009 LU.SDP0D.010 LU.SDP0D.011 LU.SDP0D.012 LU.SDP0D.013 LU.SDP0D.014 LU.SDP0D.016 LU.SDU0D.001 LU.SDJ0D.080 LU.SDJ0D.081 Description AOD255-N55DQcc EM SNW7ST32EMSSPH1 MC Android UMACcc_3 1*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/2R/...
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AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQkk AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA Hungary N55DQkk AOD255- Indonesia N55DQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.034 LU.SDJ0D.048 LU.SDJ0D.035 LU.SDJ0D.052 LU.SDJ0D.020 LU.SDJ0D.032 LU.SDJ0D.036 LU.SDJ0D.050 LU.SDJ0D.064 LU.SDJ0D.031 LU.SDJ0D.049 LU.SDJ0D.001 LU.SDJ0D.003 LU.SDJ0D.090 LU.SDJ0D.023 LU.SDJ0D.013 Description AOD255-N55DQkk SNW7ST32SSFI2 MC Android UMACkk_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2/...
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AOD255- EMEA Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA Middle East N55DQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.040 LU.SDJ0D.043 LU.SDJ0D.044 LU.SDJ0D.054 LU.SDJ0D.061 LU.SDJ0D.062 LU.SDJ0D.039 LU.SDJ0D.055 LU.SDJ0D.012 LU.SDJ0D.066 LU.SDJ0D.068 LU.SDJ0D.070 LU.SDJ0D.071 LU.SDJ0D.072 LU.SDJ0D.074 Description AOD255-N55DQkk SNW7ST32SSIT1 MC Android UMACkk_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2/...
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N55DQkk AOD255- Singapore N55DQkk AOD255- Singapore N55DQkk AOD255- Singapore N55DQkk AOD255- Singapore N55DQkk AOD255- Singapore N55DQkk Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.076 LU.SDJ0D.082 LU.SDJ0D.084 LU.SDJ0D.024 LU.SDJ0D.053 LU.SDJ0D.087 LU.SDJ0D.045 LU.SDJ0D.059 LU.SDJ0D.029 LU.SDJ0D.056 LU.SDJ0D.004 LU.SDJ0D.005 LU.SDJ0D.006 LU.SDJ0D.007 LU.SDJ0D.008 Description AOD255-N55DQkk EM SNW7ST32EMSSME4 MC Android UMACkk_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2/2R/...
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AOD255- EMEA South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- EMEA Spain N55DQkk Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.009 LU.SDJ0D.010 LU.SDJ0D.011 LU.SDJ0D.067 LU.SDJ0D.069 LU.SDJ0D.073 LU.SDJ0D.075 LU.SDJ0D.077 LU.SDJ0D.078 LU.SDJ0D.079 LU.SDJ0D.083 LU.SDJ0D.085 LU.SDJ0D.086 LU.SDJ0D.025 Description AOD255-N55DQkk SNW7ST32SSSG1 MC Android UMACkk_3 1*1G/160/3L2.2/...
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AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQrr AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQrr AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQrr AOD255- Indonesia N55DQrr Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.060 LU.SDJ0D.021 LU.SDJ0D.026 LU.SDJ0D.027 LU.SDJ0D.051 LU.SDJ0D.063 LU.SDJ0D.065 LU.SDJ0D.019 LU.SDJ0D.028 LU.SDJ0D.089 LU.SDR0D.018 LU.SDR0D.001 LU.SDR0D.004 LU.SDR0D.020 LU.SDR0D.016 Description AOD255-N55DQkk SNW7ST32SSES1 MC Android UMACkk_3 1*1G/250/6L2.2/...
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AOD255- Singapore N55DQrr AOD255- Singapore N55DQrr AOD255- N55DQrr AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQws AOD255- CHINA Hong Kong N55DQws Country Acer Part No LU.SDR0D.015 LU.SDR0D.017 LU.SDR0D.005 LU.SDR0D.006 LU.SDR0D.007 LU.SDR0D.008 LU.SDR0D.009 LU.SDR0D.010 LU.SDR0D.011 LU.SDR0D.012 LU.SDR0D.013 LU.SDR0D.014 LU.SDR0D.019 LU.SDK0D.001 LU.SDK0D.004 Description AOD255-N55DQrr EM SNW7ST32EMSSMY1 MC Android UMACrr_3 1*1G/250/BT/6L2.2/5R/...
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AOD255- Italy 2DQkk AOD255- Italy 2DQkk AOD255- Luxembourg 2DQkk AOD255- Luxembourg 2DQkk AOD255- Malaysia 2DQkk AOD255- Middle East 2DQkk Acer Part No BOM Name LU.SDE0D.077 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.061 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.078 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.062 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.081 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.004 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.046 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.057 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.063...
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AOD255- Russia 2DQkk AOD255- South Africa 2DQkk AOD255- South Africa 2DQkk AOD255- South Africa 2DQkk AOD255- South Africa 2DQkk Chapter 3 Acer Part No BOM Name LU.SDE0D.023 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.025 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.027 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.028 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.030 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.032 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.035 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDE0D.038...
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AOD255- Middle East 2DQws AOD255- Middle East 2DQws AOD255- Philippines 2DQws AOD255- Philippines 2DQws AOD255- 2DQws AOD255- 2Dws Chapter 3 Acer Part No BOM Name S2.SDE0D.004 AOD255_UMACkk_2 LU.SDQ0D.003 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.008 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.009 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.007 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.010 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.002 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.001 AOD255_UMACrr_2 LU.SDQ0D.006...
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AOD255- N55DQbb AOD255- Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- Hong Kong N55DQcc AOD255- Indonesia N55DQcc AOD255- Philippines N55DQcc Acer Part No BOM Name S2.SDK0D.001 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDH0C.001 AOD255_UMACbb_3 LU.SDP0C.001 AOD255_UMACcc_3 LU.SDJ0C.001 AOD255_UMACkk_3 LU.SDR0C.001 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDK0C.001 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDH0D.001 AOD255_UMACbb_3 LU.SDH0D.006 AOD255_UMACbb_3 LU.SDH0D.018...
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N55DQws AOD255- Hong Kong N55DQws AOD255- Hong Kong N55DQws AOD255- Indonesia N55DQws AOD255- Malaysia N55DQws AOD255- Philippines N55DQws Chapter 3 Acer Part No BOM Name LU.SDJ0D.089 AOD255_UMACkk_3 LU.SDR0D.018 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.001 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.004 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.020 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.016 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.015 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.017 AOD255_UMACrr_3 LU.SDR0D.005...
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13DQGrr AOD255- 13DQGws AOD255- 13DQGws AOD255- 13DQrr AOD255- 13DQws AOD255- GCTWN 2BQbb AOD255- GCTWN 2BQbb AOD255- Hong Kong 2BQbb Acer Part No BOM Name LU.SDK0D.005 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.006 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.007 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.008 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.009 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.010 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.011 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.014 AOD255_UMACws_3 LU.SDK0D.015...
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South Africa 2BQkk AOD255- South Africa 2BQkk AOD255- South Africa 2BQkk AOD255- South Africa 2BQkk AOD255- South Africa 2BQkk Chapter 3 Acer Part No Memory 1 LU.SDE0B.006 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.024 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.038 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.043 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.056 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.063 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.039 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.057...
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GCTWN 2BQrr AOD255- Hong Kong 2BQrr AOD255- Russia 2BQrr AOD255- GCTWN 2BQws AOD255- GCTWN 2BQws AOD255- Hong Kong 2BQws Acer Part No Memory 1 LU.SDE0B.047 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.050 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.014 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.025 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.010 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.076 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.027 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.049 SO1GBII6 LU.SDE0B.067...
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Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- Middle East N55DQkk AOD255- Middle East N55DQkk Chapter 3 Acer Part No Memory 1 LU.SDJ0D.064 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.031 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.049 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.001 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.003 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.090 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.023 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.013...
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N55DQkk AOD255- South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- South Africa N55DQkk AOD255- South Africa N55DQkk Acer Part No Memory 1 LU.SDJ0D.084 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.024 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.053 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.087 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.045 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.059 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.029 SO1GBIII10 LU.SDJ0D.056...
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AOD255-2BQkk Denmark AOD255-2BQkk Denmark AOD255-2BQkk Denmark AOD255-2BQkk Denmark AOD255-2BQkk Finland AOD255-2BQkk Finland AOD255-2BQkk France AOD255-2BQkk France Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No S2.SDU0D.001 S2.SDT0D.001 S2.SDS0D.001 S2.SDS0D.002 S2.SDR0D.001 S2.SDK0D.002 LU.SDF0B.001 LU.SDF0B.007 LU.SDF0B.002 LU.SDF0B.003 LU.SDF0B.004 LU.SDF0B.005 LU.SDF0B.006 S2.SDF0B.001 LU.SDN0B.001 LU.SDN0B.004 LU.SDN0B.002 LU.SDN0B.003 S2.SDN0B.001...
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AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa AOD255-2BQkk South Africa Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.001 LU.SDE0B.081 LU.SDE0B.083 LU.SDE0B.013 LU.SDE0B.026 LU.SDE0B.012 LU.SDE0B.062 LU.SDE0B.019 LU.SDE0B.059 LU.SDE0B.002 LU.SDE0B.028 LU.SDE0B.065 LU.SDE0B.022 LU.SDE0B.064 LU.SDE0B.009 LU.SDE0B.011...
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Chile AOD255-2Ckk China AOD255-2Ckk Slovenia/ Croatia AOD255-2Ckk Spain AOD255-2Ckk Thailand AOD255-2Ckk Thailand AOD255-2Crr China AOD255-2Crr Thailand Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0B.014 LU.SDE0B.025 LU.SDE0B.010 LU.SDE0B.076 LU.SDE0B.027 LU.SDE0B.049 LU.SDE0B.067 LU.SDE0B.021 LU.SDE0B.054 LU.SDE0B.042 LU.SDE0B.073 LU.SDE0B.029 LU.SDE0B.072 LU.SDE0B.004 LU.SDE0B.005 LU.SDE0B.079 LU.SDE0B.080 LU.SDQ0B.004 LU.SDQ0B.001...
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Hong Kong AOD255-2DQcc Malaysia AOD255-2DQcc Middle East AOD255-2DQcc Philippines AOD255-2DQcc AOD255-2DQcc AOD255-2DQcc AOD255-2DQGbb AOD255-2DQGcc AOD255-2DQGkk Switzerland AOD255-2DQGkk AOD255-2DQGrr AOD255-2DQGws Country Acer Part No LU.SDQ0C.003 LU.SDG0C.001 LU.SDG0C.002 LU.SDG0C.003 LU.SDG0C.004 LU.SDG0C.005 S2.SDF0D.001 S2.SDF0D.002 S2.SDH0D.001 LU.SDN0D.002 S2.SDE0D.001 S2.SDE0D.002 S2.SDE0D.003 S2.SDJ0D.001 LU.SDF0D.004 LU.SDF0D.008 LU.SDF0D.001 LU.SDF0D.010...
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AOD255-2DQkk Germany AOD255-2DQkk Germany AOD255-2DQkk Germany AOD255-2DQkk Greece AOD255-2DQkk Holland AOD255-2DQkk Holland AOD255-2DQkk Hong Kong AOD255-2DQkk Hungary Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.017 LU.SDE0D.018 LU.SDE0D.002 LU.SDE0D.003 LU.SDE0D.008 LU.SDE0D.067 LU.SDE0D.076 LU.SDE0D.043 LU.SDE0D.044 LU.SDE0D.058 LU.SDE0D.068 LU.SDE0D.086 LU.SDE0D.040 LU.SDE0D.075 LU.SDE0D.090 LU.SDE0D.092 LU.SDE0D.096 LU.SDE0D.041...
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South Africa AOD255-2DQkk South Africa AOD255-2DQkk South Africa AOD255-2DQkk South Africa AOD255-2DQkk South Africa AOD255-2DQkk South Africa AOD255-2DQkk Spain AOD255-2DQkk Spain Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.066 LU.SDE0D.069 LU.SDE0D.072 LU.SDE0D.083 LU.SDE0D.088 LU.SDE0D.089 LU.SDE0D.065 LU.SDE0D.084 LU.SDE0D.098 LU.SDE0D.021 LU.SDE0D.023 LU.SDE0D.025 LU.SDE0D.027 LU.SDE0D.028 LU.SDE0D.030 LU.SDE0D.032...
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AOD255-2DQws Hong Kong AOD255-2DQws Malaysia AOD255-2DQws Middle East AOD255-2DQws Middle East AOD255-2DQws Philippines AOD255-2DQws Philippines AOD255-2DQws AOD255-2Dws AOD255-2Dws Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDE0D.047 LU.SDE0D.052 LU.SDE0D.053 LU.SDE0D.080 LU.SDE0D.019 LU.SDE0D.020 LU.SDE0D.045 LU.SDE0D.054 LU.SDE0D.011 LU.SDE0D.013 LU.SDE0D.016 LU.SDE0D.005 LU.SDE0D.006 LU.SDE0D.007 LU.SDE0D.091 LU.SDE0D.093 LU.SDE0D.097...
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Singapore AOD255-N55DQcc AOD255-N55DQGkk Switzerland AOD255-N55DQkk Albania/ Macedonia AOD255-N55DQkk Albania/ Macedonia AOD255-N55DQkk Austria AOD255-N55DQkk Austria AOD255-N55DQkk Baltic AOD255-N55DQkk Baltic Country Acer Part No LU.SDH0C.001 LU.SDP0C.001 LU.SDJ0C.001 LU.SDR0C.001 LU.SDK0C.001 LU.SDH0D.001 LU.SDH0D.006 LU.SDH0D.018 LU.SDH0D.013 LU.SDH0D.014 LU.SDH0D.016 LU.SDH0D.007 LU.SDH0D.008 LU.SDH0D.009 LU.SDH0D.010 LU.SDH0D.011 LU.SDH0D.012 LU.SDH0D.017 LU.SDH0D.015...
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AOD255-N55DQkk Luxembourg AOD255-N55DQkk Malaysia AOD255-N55DQkk Middle East AOD255-N55DQkk Middle East AOD255-N55DQkk Middle East AOD255-N55DQkk Middle East AOD255-N55DQkk Middle East Chapter 3 Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.030 LU.SDJ0D.042 LU.SDJ0D.057 LU.SDJ0D.014 LU.SDJ0D.058 LU.SDJ0D.088 LU.SDJ0D.015 LU.SDJ0D.038 LU.SDJ0D.016 LU.SDJ0D.022 LU.SDJ0D.033 LU.SDJ0D.037 LU.SDJ0D.047 LU.SDJ0D.034 LU.SDJ0D.048 LU.SDJ0D.035...
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AOD255-N55DQkk Switzerland AOD255-N55DQkk Switzerland AOD255-N55DQkk Turkey AOD255-N55DQkk Turkey AOD255-N55DQkk AOD255-N55DQkk AOD255-N55DQkk AOD255-N55DQrr Canada AOD255-N55DQrr Hong Kong AOD255-N55DQrr Hong Kong Country Acer Part No LU.SDJ0D.074 LU.SDJ0D.076 LU.SDJ0D.082 LU.SDJ0D.084 LU.SDJ0D.024 LU.SDJ0D.053 LU.SDJ0D.087 LU.SDJ0D.045 LU.SDJ0D.059 LU.SDJ0D.029 LU.SDJ0D.056 LU.SDJ0D.004 LU.SDJ0D.005 LU.SDJ0D.006 LU.SDJ0D.007 LU.SDJ0D.008 LU.SDJ0D.009 LU.SDJ0D.010...
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
Antennas Removing Battery Pack Removing 27–35 BIOS Utility Advanced Boot Exit Navigating Save and Exit Security System Security Board Layout Top View brightness hotkeys Camera Module Removing Common Problems DIMM Modules Removing Display display hotkeys EasyTouch Failure Euro External Module Disassembly Flowchart Features FLASH Utility...
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Replacing Main Module Reassembly Procedure Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Mainboard Removing Replacing Media Board Replacing Memory Check Model Definition Modem Cable Removing No Display Issue ODD Failure Online Support Information Panel Bottom left Power On Failure Primary HDD Removing RJ-11 Jack Removing SD Dummy Card Removing...