Acer Aspire One D270 Repair

Background and Identification

The Acer Aspire One D270 is a netbook computer with a 10.1-inch display. The Acer Aspire line of laptops is a series of personal computers for casual household use by Acer Inc. a Taiwanese multinational electronics and hardware company.

The Acer Aspire One D270 runs on the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and includes an Intel Atom N2600 dual-core processor. The laptop includes 1 or 2 GB of DDR3 RAM of memory. The computer does not include any additional slots for expanding its RAM or internal memory. The Acer Aspire One D270 includes 320 GB of hard-disk drive storage with a spindle speed of 5400 revolutions per minute. The laptop features an Intel GMA 3600 graphics processor with shared video memory (UMA) and an integrated webcam. An Acer FineTip keyboard and a multi-gesture touchpad are included in the laptop’s base. The laptop contains a 24-Watt-hour three-cell lithium-ion battery with an advertised run time of up to four hours.

The Acer Aspire One D270 model’s10.1-inch LCD display features an LED backlight, a CrystalBrite reflective glossy screen coating, and high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP). The computer supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, and xD-Picture Card flash memory types. This model includes HDMI, VGA, USB 2.0, LAN, headphone, and microphone ports.

Technical Specifications

GENERAL

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit
• Manufacturer: Acer

PROCESSOR / CHIPSET

• CPU: Intel Atom N2600 / 1.6 GHz
• Number of Cores: Dual-Core
• Cache: L2 – 1 MB
• 64-bit Computing: Yes
• Chipset Type: Intel NM10 Express
• Features: Hyper-Threading Technology

CACHE MEMORY

• Type: L2 cache
• Installed Size: 1 MB

RAM

• Memory Speed: 1066 MHz
• Memory Specification Compliance: PC3-8500
• Configuration Features: 1 x 1 GB
• Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• Installed Size: 1 GB
• Rated Memory Speed: 1066 MHz

STORAGE

• Interface: Serial ATA-300

MEMORY

• Max Supported Size: 2 GB
• Technology: DDR3 SDRAM
• Speed: 1066 MHz / PC3-8500
• Form Factor: SO-DIMM 204-pin
• Slots Qty: 1
• Empty Slots: 0

DISPLAY

• LCD Backlight Technology: LED backlight
• Widescreen Display: Yes
• Monitor Features: CrystalBrite, HDCP
• Type: LED
• Diagonal Size (metric): 25.7 cm
• Display Resolution Abbreviation: WSVGA

HARD DRIVE

• Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
• Type: HDD
• Capacity: 320 GB

AUDIO & VIDEO

• Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 3600
• Memory Allocation Technology: shared video memory (UMA)
• Integrated Webcam: Yes
• Sound: Stereo speakers, microphone

INPUT

• Type: keyboard, touchpad
• Features: Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-gesture touchpad

COMMUNICATIONS

• Wireless Protocol: 802.11b/g/n
• Wireless Controller: Acer InviLink Nplify
• Wired Protocol: 10/100 Ethernet
• Features: Acer SignalUp

OPTICAL STORAGE

• Drive Type: no optical drive
• Type: none

PROCESSOR

• CPU Type: Atom
• Processor Number: N2600
• Manufacturer: Intel
• Clock Speed: 1.6 GHz

CARD READER

• Type: card reader
• Supported Flash Memory: Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card

BATTERY

• Capacity: 24 Wh
• Cells: 3-cell
• Technology: lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To): 4 hour(s)

AC ADAPTER

• Input: AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
• Output: 40 Watt

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION

• Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • VGA
  • 3 x USB 2.0
  • LAN
  • Headphone output
  • Microphone input
• Memory Card Reader: Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)

HEADER

• Brand: Acer
• Product Line: Acer Aspire ONE
• Model: D270-1824
• Compatibility: PC

NETWORKING

• Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
• Wireless NIC: Acer InviLink Nplify

MISCELLANEOUS

• Color: espresso black
• Features: administrator password, hard drive password, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password
• Compliant Standards: PSE Mark, RoHS, WEEE
• Included Accessories: power adapter

MONITOR

• Diagonal Size: 10.1 in

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft Office Preloaded: Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.

SYSTEM

• Notebook Type: thin and light
• Platform: Windows
• Hard Drive Capacity: 320 GB

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Width: 10.1 in
• Depth: 7.2 in
• Height: 0.9 in

AUDIO OUTPUT

• Compliant Standards: High Definition Audio

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

• Type: 1-year warranty

MAINBOARD

• Chipset Type: Intel NM10 Express

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

• ENERGY STAR Certified: Yes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Weight: 2.65 lbs

OPERATING SYSTEM / SOFTWARE

• OS Provided: Type: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32-bit
• Type: Bingbar, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Live Essentials

VIDEO OUTPUT

• Graphics Processor: Intel GMA 3600
• Graphics Processor Series: Intel GMA

VIDEO MEMORY

• Memory Allocation Technology: shared video memory (UMA)

NOTEBOOK CAMERA

• Integrated Webcam: Yes

Additional Information