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Acer Aspire S3-391 User Manual

Acer Aspire S3-391
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Aspire S3 MS2346
SERVICEGUIDE

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Acer Aspire S3-391 Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAM4 GB DDR3
Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery LifeUp to 6 hours
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
ProcessorIntel Core i3/i5/i7 (depending on model)
Storage240GB SSD or 320/500GB HDD + 20GB SSD
Display13.3-inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (depending on model)
Weight1.35 kg
Dimensions323 x 218.5 x 13.1 mm (12.72 x 8.6 x 0.52 inches)
PortsHDMI, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications

System Features Overview

Details on OS, platform, memory, display, graphics, storage, audio, communication, privacy, power, keyboard, I/O, software, warranty, dimensions, environment.

Notebook Tour and Views

Overview of the notebook's physical layout, including front, rear, left, right, and base views.

Detailed Specification Tables

Comprehensive tables for dimensions, input power, temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration.

CHAPTER 2 System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility Guide

How to enter and navigate the BIOS utility for hardware configuration, including menu options.

BIOS Flash and Password Utilities

Procedures for updating BIOS and removing HDD/BIOS passwords.

DMI and LAN EEPROM Tools

Information on using DMI tools and the LAN EEPROM Utility for MAC address changes.

CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance

Disassembly and Replacement Overview

Introduction to maintenance, tools, requirements, and pre-disassembly steps.

Component Disassembly Procedures

Step-by-step guide for removing various internal components like the lower case, battery, and mainboard.

Component Reassembly Procedures

Step-by-step guide for reinstalling internal components like the LCD module, keyboard, and mainboard.

CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Approach

Guidance on diagnosing common computer issues, information gathering, and symptom verification.

Power and Display Problem Resolution

Procedures to fix power-on issues and no-display problems.

Component Failure Diagnostics

Steps for troubleshooting failures in keyboard, touchpad, speakers, microphone, USB, WLAN, card reader, and thermal units.

Error Codes and System Diagnostics

Explanation of error codes, BIOS beep codes, POST codes, component codes, and progress codes.

CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Component Identification

Diagrams showing the location of jumpers and connectors on the top and bottom of the mainboard.

BIOS Password Clear and Recovery

Instructions for clearing BIOS passwords using hardware gaps and performing BIOS recovery.

CHAPTER 6 FRU List

Exploded Diagrams of Main Assembly

Visual exploded diagrams of the notebook's main assembly with numbered parts for identification.

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Part List

Comprehensive list of FRUs with descriptions and Acer part numbers for ordering.

CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components

Microsoft Windows 7 Compatibility Tests

Lists of components, adapter cards, and peripherals verified for compatibility under Windows 7.

CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information

Acer Online Technical Support Services

Information on accessing online support, service guides, software updates, and spare parts lists for Acer systems.

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