Acer 5552 manual

Aspire 5252/ 5552/5552G Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on Aspire AS5552/AS5552G service guides. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

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V Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Ser vice Guide designates a co mponent that should be recyc led according to th e local regulations. SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic[...]

VI Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general info rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product [...]

VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Discrete Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Touchpad FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the Card Reader Board (Discrete On ly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the Bl[...]

IX T able of Contents Troubleshooting 149 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with a n (*) are only available for selected models. Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit • Genuine Wi nd o w s® 7 H om e Basic 64-bit Platform Aspire 5252 • AMD V Series processor V140 (512 KB L2 [...]

2 Chapter 1 Graphics Aspire 5252/5552 • A TI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory , supporting Unifi ed Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenGL® 2.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology , Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • External resolution /[...]

Chapter 1 3 Optical Media Drive • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive: • Read: 24X CD-R OM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW , 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-R W , 6X DVD+RW , 5X DVD-RAM • Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW , 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW , 8X DVD+RW , 5X DVD-RAM Communi[...]

4 Chapter 1 Special Keys and Controls • Keyboard • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international lang uage support • T ouchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting tw o-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip • Media keys • Media control ke ys (printed on keyboard): pl ay/pause, stop, previou[...]

Chapter 1 5 • Utilities and tools • Acer Accessory S tore (Belgium, France, Germany , Italy , Netherlands, S pain, Sweden, UK only) • Acer Identity Card • Acer Registration • Acer Updater • eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canad a, France, Ge rm any , Italy , Mexico, S pain, UK, US only) • Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items • 1/2/4 GB D[...]

6 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Discrete Model MINI Ca rd 1 WL A N GPP0 GPP1 RJ45 Broadcom BCM57780 LA N( GbE) LVDS CRT HDMI Con n. Fan Cont rol <O ption > Exte nd Card/B 1. U SB X2 2. Ca rd read er RTS5160 LID S W / M EDIA/B S-ATA 3.3V 24.576M Hz/ 48M h z po rt 0 Power On/Off CKT . Touc h Pad LPC BU S uFCB GA -528 Int.KBD USB con n X 3 A li[...]

Chapter 1 7 UMA Model Power On/O CKT. Touch Pad LPC BUS uFCBGA-528 Int.KBD USB conn X 3 A link Express2 DC/DC Interface CKT. AMD S1G4 Processor Hyper Transport Link 16 x 16 EC I/O Buer Power Circuit uPGA-638 Package ATI RS880M BIOS HD Audio ATI SB820M ENE KB926 Bluetooth Conn RTC CKT. S-ATA SATA HDD Conn. port 0 CMOS Camera USB port 0,1,2 USB[...]

8 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicato r Indicates the computer ’s wi[...]

Chapter 1 9 NOTE: The 2-in1 card reader will be o n the front left for UMA models and on the front righ t for discrete model s. Rear View Left View 7 Power Indicates the computer ’s power status. Battery Indicates the computer ’s battery status. 1. Charging: The li ght shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows [...]

10 Chapter 1 Right View 4 HDMI Connect to HDMI devices 5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. speakers, headphones). No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 p orts Connect to USB 2.0 [...]

Chapter 1 11 Base View Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Memory compartment Houses the computer'[...]

12 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchpad: • Move your finger across the T ouchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) b uttons loca ted beneath the T ouchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T a[...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, functi on and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard h as two lock keys which you can toggle on a nd off. Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characte rs typed ar[...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart men[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F3>[...]

16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications Item S pecification Discrete UMA CPU type AMD Family 10h Champlain Processor S1g4 Socket AMD Family 10h Champla in Processor S1g4 Socket CPU package uPGA-638 Package uPGA-638 Package Core Logic • AMD RS880M North Bridge uFCBGA-528p • AMD SB820M South Brid[...]

Chapter 1 17 Northbridg e Southbridge Item Specification Chipset AMD RS880M Package uFCBGA-528p Features • CPU HyperTransport™ Interface • Caspian-series processors. • A TI Hyp erMemory • PCI ExpressR Interface • A-Link Express II Interface • Northbridge-Southbridge me ssag ing functionalities • 2D Acceleration • 3D Acceleration ?[...]

18 Chapter 1 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (TJ100) (Discrete Model) Throttling 50% : On = 95°C; OFF=85°C OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (TJ100) (UMA Model) Throttling 50% : On = 95°C; OFF=85°C OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 92°C BIOS CPU T emperature Fan S peed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA) Core 50 25[...]

Chapter 1 19 System Memory Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations . In the above ta ble, the configur ation of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface Item Specification Memory controller AMD DDR III Memory controller Memor[...]

20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/n Bluetooth Inte rface 3G (Not available in this mo del) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Chipset Atheros HB93/HB95/ HB97, Bro adcom 943225/4 3225/ 4313/ 4312, RTL8192 Data throughput 1 1~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol 802.1 1 b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wirel[...]

Chapter 1 21 Super-Multi Drive Interface BD Drive Interface Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS Super-Multi Drive DL 8X G T30N LF , SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X AD-7590S LF , SONY Super-Multi Drive DL 8X AD-7580S LF , TOSHIBA Super-Multi Drive DL 8X TS-L633B LF , T OSHIBA Super-Multi Drive DL 8X TS-L633C Performance S pecification With[...]

22 Chapter 1 Audio Subsystem Graphics Contro ller Video Interface VRAM Item S pecification Audio Codec Chipset Realtek ALC272 Package 48pin LQFP S peake r Ampli fie r TP A6017A2_TSSOP20 Audio Port Internal 1 mic, 1 speaker Compatibility Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, Dolby® Home Theater , and SRS® programs Sampling Rate 44.1k/48k/96k/1 9[...]

Chapter 1 23 USB Port HDMI Port PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) System Board Major Chips Item Specification USB compliance level USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 compatibility OHCI/EHCI EHCI/OHCI 9 Number of USB port(s) 3 Location 2 (right side), 1 (le ft side) Item Specification Compliance level HDMI 1.3 / HDCP1.2 Data throughput 4.95Gbit/s (1 65MHz x [...]

24 Chapter 1 Keyboard I/O Port s Battery Item Specification T ype New Acer AC7T flat keyboard T otal number of keypads 103-US/104-UK keys Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Ye s Features • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keyp ad • Support independent pgdn/p gup/pgup/home/end keys • Support r[...]

Chapter 1 25 LED 15.6" CCFL 15.6" Item Specification V endor/model name AUO B156XW02 V2 (HW:4A), LG LP156WH2-TLEA, CMO N156B6-L0B, BOE HT156WXB-500, CPT CLAA156WB1 1A, SAMSUNG L TN156A T02-A04 Screen Diagonal (mm) 394. 91 mm Active Area (mm) 344.23 mm x 193.54 mm Display resolution (pi xels) 1366 x 3(RGB) x 768 Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.252mm ×[...]

26 Chapter 1 LCD Inverter Graphic Driver Supporte d Resolution Camera AC Adapter Item Specification V endor & model name Supplier n ame: DARFON Model name: VK.21071.804 Supplier name: YEC Model name: YNV -C01AC Brightness conditions PWM signal fre quency: Min142Hz T yp:150Hz Max:158Hz PWM signal amplitude: Mi n:3 .0V T yp:3.3V Max:3.6V Duty=T o[...]

Chapter 1 27 Card Reader System LED Indicator Power Specification Item Specif ication Discrete UMA Chipset RTS5160 RealT ek RTS5137 Package 2-in-1 card reader Feature USB 2.0 Interface Push-push type Supports Maximum size (please specify max supporting size for each card) SD: 2GB SDHC: 4GB~32GB SDXC:64GB~2TB MMC: Max 128 GB in LBA mode (28-bit sect[...]

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Chapter 2 29 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

30 Chapter 2 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G BIOS Information The Information screen displa ys a summary of the comput er hardware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter s[...]

Chapter 2 31 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot options and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. P[...]

32 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri zed use. NOTE: System BIOS does not support T rusted Platform Module (TPM). The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When prompted[...]

Chapter 2 33 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

34 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears. 2. T ype the current p a ssw or d in the Enter Cur ren t Password fiel d an d pr ess Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in t[...]

Chapter 2 35 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating syste m. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Select Boot menu to select sp ecific devices to support boot. Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a[...]

36 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made an d qui t th e BIOS Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setu p and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data. Load Setup Default Lo[...]

Chapter 2 37 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • 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 sho[...]

38 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if usin g USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the XEWXX100.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins [...]

Chapter 2 39 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays.[...]

40 Chapter 2 WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.[...]

Chapter 2 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with d e tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following steps: 1. After the error is displayed, sel ect the Enter Unloc k Password optio[...]

42 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw ords T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrume nt to short the R334 point . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on t[...]

Chapter 2 43 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the b oot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence . Fo r exa[...]

44 Chapter 2 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPR OM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool dat a it is checking that the t abl e correlates with the hardware before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Pool[...]

Chapter 3 45 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tool s: ?[...]

46 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. NOTE: Make sure yo u match the AC adap ter with the correct mo del. Ye l l o w for UMA [...]

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The LCD module cannot be disassembled outside of facto ry conditions. If any part of the LCD module is faulty , such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. The disassembly proc ess is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disass[...]

48 Chapter 3 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic represen tati on of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed du ring servicing. [...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yello w oval as shown in the above image. Please detach the bat[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Keyboard 1. Unlock the six (6) keyboard locks. 2. Pry up the center of the keyboard and rota te it upward away from the upper cover . 3. T urn the keyboard over on to the touc hpad area to expose the FPC connector .[...]

52 Chapter 3 4. Open the locking latch and disco nne ct the FPC from the mainboard . 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover .[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the ODD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module. 3. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*8 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module. 5. Remove the ODD bezel by prying the top edge away and clear of the module . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the Logic Lower Door 1. Remove two (2) screws from the logic lower door . 2. Lift the door beginning from the inner edge as shown. 3. Lift the door clear of the de vice, exposing the HDD, DIMM, and WLAN module s. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Logic Lower Door M2.5*8 2[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) 1. Remove one (1) screw from the 3G cover . 2. Lift the 3G cover from the right e dge first, then remove compl etely . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype 3G Cover M2.5*8 1[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the se cond DIMM module if present.[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal and White to the AUX terminal. 3. Move the antenna away and remove the one (1) screw to release the WLAN module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN[...]

Chapter 3 59 4. Detach the WLAN module from the WLAN socket.[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Using plasti c tw ee ze rs li f t the pull tab from the chassi s. 3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 4. Lift the HDD module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avo[...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier . 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Using plastic tweezers, lift the RTC battery from main board connector .[...]

Chapter 3 63 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Lower Cover M2.5*8 12 86.R4F02.002 M2*3 4 86.R4F02.007 Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 86.R4F02.00 1 Power Board M2*3 2 86.R4F02.007 Card Reader M2*3 1 86.R4F 02.00 7 USB Board M2*3 1 86.R4F02.007 Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86.R4F02.001 Mainboard (UMA o[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Upper Cover NOTE: The upper cover may vary in color depending on th e mo del. 1. See “External Module Disassembly Process” on page 48. 2. T urn the computer over . Remove the twelve (12) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay . NOTE: The lower cover may vary depending on the model. Ste p Siz[...]

Chapter 3 65 3. T urn the computer over and disconnect the fo llowing three (3) cables from the mainboard. 4. Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC ( A ). A B C[...]

66 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the speaker cable ( B ). 6. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FFC ( C ). NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage .[...]

Chapter 3 67 7. Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover as shown. 8. S tarting at the bottom rig ht side of the cover , pry apar t the upper and lower covers as shown. Work along the front edge of the casing to the left as shown, then lift the upper cover clear of the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*5 7[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Locate the speaker module on the upper cover as shown. 3. Remove the speaker module cable from the cable guides. 4. Lift the speaker module clear of the device.[...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the Power Board NOTE: The power board may vary depending your model . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Remove two (2) screws from the power board. 3. T urn the upper cover over and remove the power b oard cable. Pass the cable through the upper co ver as shown. 4. Lift the power board from the u pper cover[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Touchpad FFC IMPORT ANT : The touchpad board cannot be removed individually . T o replace the touchpad board, replace the entire upper cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the touchpad FFC to the touchpad board. 3. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the c[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Remove both pieces of adhesive tape securing the FCC to the lower co ver . 3. Unlock the mainboard to card reader cable connector . 4. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the lower cover .[...]

72 Chapter 3 5. Remove one (1) screw from the card reader board. 6. Lift the card reader board clear of the device. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Card Reader Board M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 73 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the Card Reader B oard (Discrete Only)” on page 71. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for discrete models only . 3. Unlock the mainboard to USB cable connector . 4. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the lower cove[...]

74 Chapter 3 5. Remove one (1) screw from the USB board. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on your model. 6. Lift the USB board clear of the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 73. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for discrete models only . 3. Pry the Bluetooth board from the adhesive. 4. Disconnect the mainboard to Bluetooth cable. Discrete UMA Discrete UMA[...]

76 Chapter 3 5. Lift the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides. Discrete UMA[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Unlock and disconnect the ODD FFC from the mainboard. 3. Lift the ODD connector board from the lower cover .[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Disconnect the microphone cable from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the L VDS cable from the mainboard. 4. Remove the L VDS cable and the DC-IN cable from the cable guide.[...]

Chapter 3 79 5. UMA: Remove the four (4) securing screws from the mainboard. Discrete: Remove the one (1) securing screw from the mainboard. CAUTION: Do not remove the mainbo ard comple tely . The mainboard is stil l conne cted to the chassis. 6. T o prevent damage, l ay the LCD panel flat and cover the panel as shown. Discrete UMA Ste p Size Quant[...]

80 Chapter 3 7. Carefully turn the mainboard over and pl a ce it on a clean, d ust-free surface. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when turning the mainb oard over as it is still connected to the chassis by the power cable. 8. Disconnect the power cable. 9. Remove the mainboard from the chassis and turn it over .[...]

Chapter 3 81 10. Remove the adhesive tape from the Bluetooth cable. 11 . Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from ma inboard.[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 64. 2. Disconnect the fan cable. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws (in reverse numerica l order from screw 4 to 1) from the thermal mo dule. In the discret e mo de l , rem ove tw o (2 ) addi ti o nal scr ews (in reverse numerical order from screw 6 to 5). D[...]

Chapter 3 83 4. Carefully lift the thermal module clear of the mainboa rd. 5. Remove the adhesive tape securing the fan to the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only . 6. Remove the fan from the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only . Discrete UMA[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 82. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counte r-cloc[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the LCD Assembly 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 78. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the antennas to the lower co ver . 3. Free the microphone cable from the cable guides as shown. 4. Free the black and white antenna cables from the cable guides as shown . Discrete UMA[...]

86 Chapter 3 5. Continue removing the white antenna cable from the cable gu ides. 6. Continue removing the black antenna cable from the cable gu ides. 7. Remove four (4) screws from the LCD assembly . Discrete UMA Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Assembly M2.5*8 4[...]

Chapter 3 87 8. Remove the LCD assembly from the lower cover .[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the DC-IN Assembly 1. See “Removing the LCD Assembly” on page 85. 2. Lift the DC-IN cable from the lower cover . 3. Lift the DC-IN assembly from the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 89 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6 2 86.R4F02.003 Inverter Board (LCD Only) M2.5*5 1 86.R 4F02.00 1 LCD/LED Panel M2.5*5 4 86 .R4F02.001 LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.R4F02.007 Remove LCD/LED Panel Remove LCD Bezel Remove LVDS Cable Remove LCD Module from M[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the two bezel screw caps and screws. 3. S tarting from the botto m edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwa rds and away from the panel. Work along the side toward the top of the bezel, prying the covers a p art. Continue along the top edge and down the o the[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Locate the camera module at the top of th e LCD module and disconnect th e camera cable . 3. Lift the camera module from the adhesive on the L CD cover . 4. Remove the camera module from the LCD cover .[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the Inverter Board (LCD Only) 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the inverter board cable to the LCD cover . 3. Remove one (1) screw from the inverter board. 4. Disconnect the inverter b oard cable going to the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Inverter Board M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 93 5. Disconnect the inverter board cable going to the L VDS cable. 6. Lift the inverter board from the LCD cover .[...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 90. 2. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD/LED panel. 3. Remove the cable from the cable guide. 4. Lift the LCD/LED Panel clear of the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD/LED Panel M2.5*5 4[...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 94. 2. Remove the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) from the LCD brackets. 3. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

96 Chapter 3 Removing the LVDS cable 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 94. 2. Remove the L VDS cable from the back of the panel. 3. Peel back the mylar securin g the L VDS cable. 4. Disconnect the L VDS cable and remove it from the panel. LCD LED LCD LED LCD LED[...]

Chapter 3 97 Removing the Microphone Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 94. 2. Remove the adhesive securing the micropho ne cable and antenna. 3. Peel back the foil tabs and remove the microphone ca ble from the cable chan nel. 4. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel.[...]

98 Chapter 3 5. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel.[...]

Chapter 3 99 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 94. 2. Peel back the foil tabs securing the antenna to the LCD cover . 3. Remove the cable from the cable guides. 4. Using a flat plastic tool, pry the an tenna assembly clear of the device.[...]

100 Chapter 3 5. Peel back the foil tabs securing the antenna to the LCD cover . 6. Remove the white antenna from the cable guides. 7. Using a flat plastic tool, pry the an tenna assembly clear of the device.[...]

Chapter 3 101 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Adhere the white antenna assembly to the LCD cover . 2. Run the cable along the cable guides. 3. Fold over the foil tabs to secure the cable i n place.[...]

102 Chapter 3 4. Adhere the black antenna assembly on the LCD cover . 5. Run the cable along the cable channel. 6. Fold over the foil tabs to secure the cable i n place.[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Microphone Cable 1. Place the microphone set in the panel. 2. Run the cable along the cable channel. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the cable runs between the callouts to avoid trap ping when the panel is replaced in the LCD module. 3. Fold over the foil tabs and continue running the micr oph one cable along the ca ble channel[...]

104 Chapter 3 4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the micro phone cable and the antenna to gether .[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the LVDS Cable 1. Place the L VDS cable onto the back of the panel. 2. Connect the L VDS cable to the panel. 3. Replace the mylar to secure the L VDS cable. LCD LED LCD LED LCD LED[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Replace the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 2. Replace the six (6) securing screws (three o n each side ) to the LCD panel brackets. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the LCD/LED Panel 1. Place the LCD panel in the LCD cover . 2. Run the cable along the guide in th e LCD cover as shown . 3. Replace the four (4) securing screws to the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD/LED Panel M2.5*5 4[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Inverter Board (LCD Only) 1. Connect the inverter board cable going to the L VDS cable. 2. Connect the inverter board cable going to the LCD panel. 3. Place the inverter board onto the LCD cover and replace one (1) screw from the in verter board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Inverter Board M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 109 4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the inverter board cable to the LCD cover .[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the Camera Module 1. Place the camera module in the LCD cover . 2. Connect the camera cable.[...]

Chapter 3 111 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Replace the bezel a nd press down until there are no ga ps between the bezel and the LCD cover . IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 2. Replace the two (2) screws and screw caps. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.5*6 2[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the DC-IN Assembly 1. Place the DC-IN assembly into the lower cover . 2. Place the DC-IN cable into the lower cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the LCD Assembly 1. Place the LCD assembly on the lower cover . 2. Replace four (4) screws to secure the LCD assembly . 3. Place the black antenna cable into the cable guides. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Assembly M2.5*8 4 Discrete UMA[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 4. Place the white antenna cable into the cable guid es. 5. Continue replacing the black and whi te antenna cables into the cable guid es as shown . 6. Place the microphone cable into the cable guides as shown. Discrete UMA[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 7. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the antennas to the lower cover .[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi one d co rresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as show n, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwi se to secure the CPU in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease/pad types are appro ved fo r use: CPU grease: • Nano N302 • Honey well PCM45F-SP VGA: • Eapus PSX • MASTRO B6 VRAM, CPU chock, or CPU mosfet: • Lai[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 4. Replace the adhesive tape to the thermal module to secure the fan to the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only . 5. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then re place the module. Keep the module as level as possib l e to spread the thermal gre ase evenly . Discrete UMA[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 6. Replace the four (4) securing screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secure the therma l module in place. In the discrete model, replace two (2) addi tional screws (in numerical order from screw 5 to 6). 7. Connect the fan cable. Discrete UMA Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M1.98*3 (red callouts) 4 ([...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the Bluetooth to mainboard cable. 2. Apply the adhesive tape to secure the Bluetooth cable. 3. Place the mainboard o n a clean, dust-free su rface. Connect the power cable .[...]

Chapter 3 121 4. Place the mainboard in the chassis, left edge first to line up the I/O ports. NOTE: Ensure the I/O ports are positio ned correctly thro ugh the casing. 5. UMA: Replace the four (4) screws to secure the mainboard. Discrete: Replace the one (1) screw to secure the mainboard. Discrete UMA Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5[...]

122 Chapter 3 6. Place the L VDS cable and the DC- IN cable into the cable guide. 7. Connect the L VDS cable to the mainboard. 8. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. Place the ODD connector board into the lower cover using the board pi n. 2. Connect the ODD FFC to the ma inboard and lock the connector.[...]

124 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Place the Bluetooth cable into the cable gui des. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. 3. Place the Bluetooth board onto the adhesive . Discrete UMA Discrete UMA Discrete UMA[...]

Chapter 3 125 Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the USB board in the chassis. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on your model. 2. Secure the one (1) screw on the USB board. 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2*3 1[...]

126 Chapter 3 4. Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and lock the connector .[...]

Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) 1. Place the card reader b oard in the device. 2. Secure one (1) screw on the card reader board. 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Card Reader Board M2*3 1[...]

128 Chapter 3 4. Connect the card reader cable and lock the connector . 5. Replace both pieces of adhesive tape to secure the FCC to the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 129 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 1. Connect the touchpad FFC to the connector and lock the FFC locking latch. 2. Gently press on the F FC to adhere th e cable to th e upper cover 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the touchpad FFC.[...]

130 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Board NOTE: The power board may vary depending your model . 1. Pass the cable through the upper cover as shown. Turn the upper cover over and gently press down on the FFC to secure it to the upper cover . 2. Place the power board onto the upper cover . 3. Replace two (2) screws to secure the power board. Step Size [...]

Chapter 3 131 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2. Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown.[...]

132 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover NOTE: The upper cover may vary in color depending on th e mo del. 1. Place the upper cover on the lower cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 133 2. Connect the following thre e (3) cables to the mainboard. 3. Connect and lock the power board FFC ( A ). A B C[...]

134 Chapter 3 4. Connect the speaker cable ( B ). 5. Connect and lock the touchpad FFC ( C ).[...]

Chapter 3 135 6. Replace the seven (7) screws to secure the upper cover as shown. 7. T urn the computer over . Replace the twelve (12) screw s on the lower cover and four (4) screws in the battery bay . NOTE: The lower cover may vary depending on your model. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower [...]

136 Chapter 3 Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. Place the RTC battery into the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 137 Replacing the HDD Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the HDD module, as indicated and lower it in to place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

138 Chapter 3 4. Slide the HDD mo du l e i n th e di re cti o n of th e arr ow to connect th e interfac e.[...]

Chapter 3 139 Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WL AN Module into t he WLAN socket. 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module . NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper terminal (MAIN) and the white cable to the lower te rminal (MAIN). Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module [...]

140 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. 3. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

Chapter 3 141 Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) 1. Line up the left edge of the 3G cover with the device and lower into place. 2. Replace one (1) screw on the 3G cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype 3G Cover M2.5*8 1[...]

142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 1. Replace the lower logic door by first lining up the botto m ed ge and lowering the door into place. 2. Replace two (2) screws to secure the lower lo gic doo r . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Logic Lower Door M2.5*8 2[...]

Chapter 3 143 Replacing the ODD Module 1. Press the bezel into the tray , bottom edge fi rst, to secure it to the ODD module. 2. Place the bracket on the ODD module. 3. Secure the ODD bracket with the two (2) screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

144 Chapter 3 4. Push the ODD module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 5. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*8 1[...]

Chapter 3 145 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest. 2. Connect the keyboard FPC to the mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 3. Replace the keyboard by first lining up th e bottom edge. Press down firmly to lock.[...]

146 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD du mmy card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until th e card clicks into p lace and is flu sh with the casing.[...]

Chapter 3 147 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the rel ease position (1 ), insert the batte ry pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. 1 2[...]

148 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 4 149 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2[...]

150 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons 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 fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly c[...]

Chapter 4 151 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On [...]

152 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 47. 3. If extensive pi[...]

Chapter 4 153 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

154 Chapter 4 Touchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d 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 probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 155 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

156 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a ti me to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows Vista S tartup R epair Utility: a. insert the Win[...]

Chapter 4 157 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

158 Chapter 4 a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a de vice displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . b. Double-click DVD/C D-RO M dri ves . If the device displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and click Enable . c. Check that th ere are no yellow exc l amation marks against the items in l D E AT[...]

Chapter 4 159 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices show n if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing ac[...]

160 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 161 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries a nd confirm there is a goo d connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alt[...]

162 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

Chapter 4 163 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Post Code Range SEC Phase POST Code T able PEI Phase POST Code T able: Phase POST Code Range SEC 0x01 - 0x0F PEI 0x70 - 0x9F DXE 0x40 - 0x6F BDS 0x10 - 0x3F SMM 0xA0 - 0xBF S3 0xC0 - 0xCF ASL 0x51 – 0x55 0xE1 – 0xE4 PostBDS 0xF9 – 0xFE Reserved[...]

164 Chapter 4 DXE Phase POST Code T able: BDS Phase POST Code T able: PEI_MEMOR Y_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory PEI_ENTER_RECOVERY _MO DE PEI 84 Recovery device Initializatio n PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI 85 Fou nd Recovery image PEI_RECOVERY_ME DI A_NOT_FOU ND PEI 86 Recovery image no t found PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI 87 L o[...]

Chapter 4 165 PostBDS POST Code T able BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS 1A USB BUS driver in i ti a li za ti o n BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS[...]

166 Chapter 4 S3 Functions POST Code T able ACPI Functions POST Code T able SMM Functions POST Code T able InsydeH2ODD T Debugger POST Co de T able Functionality Name (Include PostCode.h) Ph ase Post Code Description POST_BDS_NO_BOOT_DEVICE POST_BDS F9 No Boot Device POST_BDS_ST ART _IMAGE POST_BDS FB UEFI Boot S tart Image POST_BDS_ENTER_INT19 PO[...]

Chapter 5 167 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View (Discrete) Item Description Item Description JL VDS1 L ED / CCFL Connecto r JCR1 Card Reader Board (FF C) Connector JSPK2 Left S peaker Connector JLED2 Powerboard (FFC) Connector JSPK1 Right S peaker Connector JP1 Internal MIC Connector JKB1 Keyboard Connector SW2/SW3 Left button / Right button [...]

168 Chapter 3 Bottom View (Discrete) Item Description Item Description PJP2 Battery connector JHP1 External SPDIF connector PJP1 DC-IN jack JBT1 Bluetooth conn ector JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 DDR3 memory socket JHDD1 SA T AHDD connector JCRT1 External CR T connector JODD1 SA T AODD connector JRJ45 RJ45 LAN JF AN1 F AN connector JHDMI1 HDMI connector JCPU1 CPU[...]

Chapter 3 169 Top View (UMA) Item Description Item Description JL VDS1 L ED / CCFL connector JCR1 Card Reader Board (FFC) connector JSPK2 Left S peaker connector JLED1 Pow erboard (FFC) connector JSPK1 Right S peaker connector JMIC2 Internal MIC connector JKB1 Keyboard connector SW1/SW2 Left button / Right button JTP1 T o uch pad (FFC) connector LE[...]

170 Chapter 3 Bottom View (UMA) Item Description Item Description PJP2 Battery connector JHP1 External SPDIF connector PJP1 DC-IN jack JBT1 BT(with cable ) connector JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 DDR3 memory socket JHDD1 SA T A HDD connector JCRT1 D-Sub connector JODD1 SA T A ODD connector JRJ45 RJ45 of GLAN JF AN1 F A N connector JHDMI1 HDMI connector JCPU1 CPU [...]

Chapter 3 171 Power Board(Discrete) Item Description Item Description LED1 ON/OFF LED LED9 N/ A LED2 ON/OFF LED LED10 WLAN LED LED3 N/A LED1 1 N/A LED4 MEDIA LED LED12 N/A LED5 N/A SW1 Power BTN LED6 N/A SW2 N/A LED7 WW AN LED SW3 N/A LED8 N/A[...]

172 Chapter 3 Power Board(UMA) Item Description Item Description LED1 ON/OFF LED LED9 N/ A LED2 ON/OFF LED LED10 WLAN LED LED3 N/A LED1 1 N/A LED4 MEDIA LED LED12 N/A LED5 N/A SW1 Power BTN LED6 N/A SW2 N/A LED7 WW AN LED SW3 N/A LED8 N/A[...]

Chapter 3 173 USB Board Card Reader Board (Discrete only) Item Description JUSB1/JUSB2 USB Connector Item Description 1 Card reader PCB 2 Card reader connector 1 2[...]

174 Chapter 3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the st and ard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS reco very for the Aspire AS5552/AS5552G . Th e ma chine provides one Hardwa re Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Chec[...]

Chapter 3 175 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial 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. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

176 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 6 177 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Repla ceable Unit) list ing in global configurations of Aspire AS5552/AS5552G . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repa ir or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-[...]

178 Chapter 6 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Description Acer Part No. No. Description Acer Part No. 1 Upper Cover 60.R4F02.001 6 HDD Door 42.R5202.001 2 Mainboa rd MB.R4602.001 7 ODD Board 55.R4F02.003 3 Thermal Mod ule 6 0.R5202.003 8 Lower Cover 60.R4F02.002 4 USB Board 55.R5202.003 9 3G Door (Discrete only) 42.R5202.0[...]

Chapter 6 179 Upper Assembly No. Description Ace r Part No. 1 Power Board 55.R5202.001 2 T ouchpad FFC 50.R4F02.003 3 Upper Cover 60.R4F02.001 4 S peake r 23.R4F02.003 1 2 3 4[...]

180 Chapter 6 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer Par t No. 1 LCD Be zel 60.R4F02.005 2 LCD Pa nel LK.1 5605.014 3 L VDS Cable w/o Camera 50.R4F02.008 4 LCD Brackets 33.R4F02.003 5 Camera 57.R4F02.001 6 L VDS Cable w/ Camera 50.R4F02.007 7 Inverter Board 19.R4F02.001 8 Lower Cover 60.R4F02.003 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

Chapter 6 181 LED Assembly No. Description Acer Part No. 1 LED Bezel LK.1 5606 .009 2 LED Panel 60.R4F02.005 3 L VDS Cable w/o Camera 50.R4F02.010 4 LCD Brackets 33.R4F02.004 5 Camera 57.R4F02.001 6 L VDS Cable 50.R4F02.009 7 LED Cover 6 0.R4F02.004 1 2 3 4 5 6 7[...]

182 Chapter 6 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G FRU List Category Description Acer Part No. ADAPTER ADAPTER DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AP .06501.026 ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW P A-1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 ADAPTER HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW HP-A0652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF AP .0650A.012 ADAPTER LI[...]

Chapter 6 183 CARD READER BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.002 USB BOARD-UMA 55.R4F02.002 USB BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.003 ODD BOARD-UMA 55.R4F02.003 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN BROADCOMM 43225 2X2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 NI.23600.066 LITEON WIRELESS LAN A THERIS HB97 2X2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH NI.23600.073 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN A THEROS HB97 2X2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072 FOXCONN WIRELSS [...]

184 Chapter 6 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.007 POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.008 POWER CORD JP 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.009 POW[...]

Chapter 6 185 HDD CARRIER-UMA 33.R4F02.001 HDD CARRIER-DIS 33.R5202.001 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD A THLONII P320 2.1G 1M 25W DUAL- CORE KC.AP002.320 CPU AMD A THLONII P340 PGA 2.2G 1M 25W KC.AP002.340 CPU AMD - V140 PGA 2.3G 512K 25W KC.V0002.140 CPU AMD PHENOMII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, TRIPLE-C ORE KC.PN002.830 CPU AMD PHENOMII N850 PG A 2.2G 1.5M 35W [...]

186 Chapter 6 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB ST9500325AS,9HH134 -189, WY A TT WITH NEW PCB SA T A 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.50001.017 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 500GB HTS545050B9A300 P ANTHER B SA T A LF F/ W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G- CM KH.50007.010 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 5 00GB WD5000BEVT - 22A0RT0, ML320M,WD SA T A 8MB LF F/ W:[...]

Chapter 6 187 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 S tandard 104KS Black US w/ Canadia n Fren ch T exture KB.I170A.174 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 S tandard 104KS Black Turkish T exture KB.I170A.170 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 S tandard 104KS Black Swede n T exture KB.I170A.16 7 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17[...]

188 Chapter 6 ODD BRACKET 33.R4F02.002 ODD BEZEL-SM 42.R4F02.002 LCD ASSY LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK 6M.R4B02.003 LCD COVER IMR-BLACK 60.R4F02.003 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F 02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.00 3 CA[...]

Chapter 6 189 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01-V2 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1 5605.014 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.013 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15606.001 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1-TLC1 LF 220NIT 16MS 40 0:1 [...]

190 Chapter 6 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01-V2 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1 5605.014 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.013 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15606.001 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1-TLC1 [...]

Chapter 6 191 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01-V2 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1 5605.014 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.013 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15606.001 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W [...]

192 Chapter 6 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.00 3 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW01-V2 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.1 5605.014 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.013 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.1[...]

Chapter 6 193 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WX GA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200 NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWE[...]

194 Chapter 6 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WX GA GLARE B156XW02[...]

Chapter 6 195 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 1[...]

196 Chapter 6 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F 02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8[...]

Chapter 6 197 MAINBOARD AS5552G AMD RS880M LF P ARK_XT 512MB MB.R4U02.001 MAINBOARD AS5552G AMD RS880M LF MADISON PRO 1GB MB.R4302.001 MEMOR Y MEMORY ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065UM KN.1GB09.015 MEMORY KING STON SO-DIM M DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065UM KN.1GB07.004 MEMORY SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII [...]

198 Chapter 6 SPEAKER MIC SET -UMA 23.R4F02.002 MIC SET -DIS 23.R5202.001 SPEAKER L 23.R4F02.003 MISCELLANEOUS LCD SCREW P AD 47.R4F02.001 Category Description Acer Part No.[...]

Chapter 6 199 Screw List Category Descripti on Acer Part No. SCREW SCREW SCREW 2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL + CR3 86.R 4F02.001 SCREW SCREW 2.45D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T Z K NL 86.R 4F02.002 SCREW SCREW 2.5D 6L K 5. 5D NI NL 86.R4F02.003 SCREW SCREW 1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T Z K NL 8 6.R4F02.004 SCREW SCREW 3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 86.R4F02.005 SCREW SCREW 2.5D 3.2L K 6D[...]

Appendix A 200 Model Definition and Configuration AS5252 Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5252- 142G25Mncc P A USA LX.R4 D02.003 AS5252-142G25Mncc W7HP64ASUS1 MC UMACcc_3 2*1G/250/6L2.2/2 R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_FRB1 AS5252- 144G50Mncc EMEA France LX.R4D02.002 AS5252 -144G50Mncc W7HP64ASFR1 MC UMACcc_3 2*2G/500_L/4L2.8/2R/ CBFL_bgn_1.3C_GEc_F[...]

201 Appendix A AS5252- 142G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R4B08.001 AS5252 -142G32Mnkk EM W7ST32EMASEA3 MC UMACkk_3 1*2G/ 320/6L2.2/2R/CBFL _bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51 AS5252- 142G25Mnkk WW WW S2.R4B02.002 AS5252-142G25Mnkk W7HP64ASWW1 MC UMACkk_3 2*1G/250/BT/6L 2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES62 AS5252- 142G25Mnkk WW WW S2.R4B02.001 AS5252-142G25Mnkk W7HP64ASWW1 MC U[...]

Appendix A 202 AS5552- N832G25Mnkk EMEA UK LX.R4402. 050 AS5552-N832G25Mnkk W7HP64ASGB1 MC UMACkk_3 1*2G/250/6L2.2/ 2R/ CBFL_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN1 1 AS5552- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Austria LX.R4402.049 AS5552-P344G50Mnkk W7HP64ASA T1 MC UMACkk_3 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2 /2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE61 AS5552- P342G32Mnkk EMEA Poland LX.R440C.014 AS5552-P342G32Mnkk LINPUSAPL[...]

203 Appendix A AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R4402.039 AS5552-P343G32Mnkk EM W7HP64EMASEA 3 MC UM ACkk_3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES51 AS5552- P342G32Mnkk P A Chile LX.R4408.003 AS5552-P342G32Mnkk EM W7ST32EMASCL3 MC UMACkk_3 1*2G/ 320/6L2.2/2R/CB_bg n_1.3C_GEk_ES51 AS5552- P342G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R4408.002 AS5552-P342G32[...]

Appendix A 204 AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A Chile LX.R440C.008 AS5552-P342G25Mnkk LINPUSACL3 UMACkk_3 1*2G/250/6L2.2/2 R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN61 AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R440C.007 AS5552-P342G25Mnkk LINPUSAEA1 UMACkk_3 1*2G/250/6L2.2/2 R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN62 AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R440C.006 AS5552-P342G25Mnkk LINPUSAEA4 UMAC[...]

205 Appendix A AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Austria LX.R4402.020 AS5552-P343G32Mnkk W7HP64ASA T1 MC UMACkk_3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE61 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic LX.R4402.019 AS5552 -P343G32Mnkk W7HP64ASBC3 MC UMACkk_3 2G+1G/320/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SV21 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark LX.R4402.018 AS5552 -P343G32Mnkk W7HP64AS[...]

Appendix A 206 AS5552- N854G32Mnkk P A USA LX.R4 402.002 AS5552-N854G32Mnkk W7HP64ASUS1 MC UMACkk_3 2*2G/320/6L2.2/ 2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_FRB1 AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A USA LX.R4402.001 AS5552-P342G25Mnkk W7HP64ASUS1 MC UMACkk_3 2*1G/250/6L2.2/ 2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_FRB1 AS5552- P943G75Mnkk WW WW S2.R440C.001 AS5552-P943G75Mnkk LINPUSA WW1 UMACkk_3 2G+1G[...]

207 Appendix A AS5252- 142G32Mnkk P A Chile AMDV140 N15.6W XGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5252- 142G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa in AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5252- 142G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa in AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5252- 142G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa in AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5252- 142G25Mnkk WW WW AMDV140 N15 .6WXGAG UMA SO1GBIII10 A[...]

Appendix A 208 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Slove nia/ Croatia AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Slove nia/ Croatia AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P344G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa in AAP340 NLED15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P344G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa in AAP340 NLED15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P344G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pa i[...]

209 Appendix A AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P342G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P344G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P342G16Mnkk EMEA T urkey AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Switze rland AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 [...]

Appendix A 210 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Holland AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA S pain AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA France AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Luxembourg AAP340 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 AS55[...]

21 1 Appendix A Model RO Country Memory 2 HDD 1(GB) ODD Extra SW1 AS5252- 142G25Mncc P A USA S O1GBIII10 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5252- 144G50Mncc EMEA France SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5252- 143G50Mncc EMEA France SO1GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5252- 142G32Mncc WW WW SO1GBIII10 N32 0GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5252- 144G32Mnkk E[...]

Appendix A 212 AS5552- P344G50Mncc EMEA Switzerland SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- N854G64Mncc WW WW SO2GBIII10 N640GB5. 4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P344G32Mnkk EMEA France SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A USA SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain N N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee[...]

213 Appendix A AS5552- P342G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain N N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P342G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain N N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P344G50Mnkk P A Chile SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS N AS5552- N854G50Mnkk EMEA It aly SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA It aly SO1GBII I10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS555[...]

Appendix A 214 AS5552- N853G32Mnkk EMEA UK SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- N852G25Mnkk EMEA UK N N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Portuga l SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA UK SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA It aly SO1GBII I10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552-[...]

215 Appendix A AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A USA SO1GBIII10 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P943G75Mnkk WW WW SO1GBIII10 N75 0GB5.4KS NSM8XS N AS5552- P344G32Mnrr EMEA S pain SO2GBIII1 0 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P343G32Mnrr P A USA SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552- P344G50Mnrr EMEA France SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS McAfee AS5552-[...]

Appendix A 216 AS5252- 142G25Mnkk WW WW 2-in-1 c ard re ader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 AS5252- 144G32Mnrr EMEA S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5252- 142G25Mnrr P A USA 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5252- 144G50Mnrr EMEA France 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5252- 143G50Mnrr EMEA France 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2[...]

217 Appendix A AS5552- P544G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P544G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P544G50Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A Chile 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 ca[...]

Appendix A 218 AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P342G25Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A Chile 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain 2-in-1 ca[...]

219 Appendix A AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Belgium 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Germany 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P343G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552- P344G50Mnkk AAP Australia/New Zealand 2-[...]

Appendix A 220 AS5552G Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5552G- N852G32Mncc CHINA China LX.R4901.001 AS5552G-N852G32Mncc W7HB64SCASCN1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCcc_3V3 1*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc _SC1 1 AS5552G- N854G32Bncc WW WW S2.R490 C.002 AS5552G-N854G32Bncc LINPUSA WW1 MADISON_PRO1GBCcc_3V3 2*2G/320/ BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_EN1 1[...]

221 Appendix A AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk EMEA T urkey LX.R4301.01 1 AS5552G-N954G50Mnkk EM W7HB64EMASTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/2R/ CBFL_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TR31 AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk EMEA T urkey LX.R4301.010 AS5552G-N954G50Mnkk EM W7HB64EMASTR1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 1*4G/ 500_L/6L2.2/2R/ CBFL_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TR31 AS5552G- N956G64Mnkk EMEA [...]

Appendix A 222 AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Israel LX.R4302.019 AS555 2G-N854G32Mnkk W7HP64ASIL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/ 320/6L2.2/2 R/CB_bgn_1.3 C_GEk_HE71 AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Poland LX.R4302.018 AS5552G-N854G32Mnkk W7HP64ASPL1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/ 320/6L2.2/2 R/CB_bgn_1.3 C_GEk_PL1 1 AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Austria LX.R4302.[...]

223 Appendix A AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk AAP Aus tralia/New Zealand LX.R4302.001 AS5552G-N954G50Mnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/ 500_L/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1. 3C_GEk_ES62 AS5552G- P344G75Mnkk WW WW S2.R430C.001 AS5552G-P344G75Mnkk LINPUSA WW1 MADISON_PRO1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/750/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk _EN1 1 AS5552G- N852G32Mnrr CHINA China LX.R4[...]

Appendix A 224 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Germany LX.R4S02.033 AS5552G -P344G32Mnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CBFL_bgn_1. 3C_GEk_DE1 1 AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk EMEA Ita ly LX.R4S02.032 AS5552G-N954G50Mnkk W7HP64ASIT1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/500_ L/ 6L2.2/2R/CBFL_bgn_1. 3C_GEk_IT1 1 AS5552G- N854G50Mnkk EMEA Ita ly LX.R4S02.[...]

225 Appendix A AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Holland LX.R4S02.018 AS555 2G-P344G32Mnkk W7HP64ASNL1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk _NL1 1 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA S pain LX.R4S02.017 AS5552G -P344G32Mnkk W7 HP64ASES1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk _ES51 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA France LX.R4S02.016 AS[...]

Appendix A 226 AS5552G- P342G25Mnkk WW WW S2.R4S0C.001 AS5552G-P 342G25Mnkk LINPUSA WW1 P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*1G/2 50/6L2.2/ 2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN1 1 AS5552G- N834G50Mnrr EMEA France LX.R4V02.003 AS5552G -N834G50Mnrr W7HP64ASFR1 MC P ARK_XT512Crr_3V3 2*2 G/500_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CBFL_bgn _1.3C_GEr_FR21 AS5552G- N854G50Mnrr EMEA France LX.R4V02.002 AS5552G [...]

227 Appendix A AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey APN850 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_PRO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- N853G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey APN850 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_PRO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- N852G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey APN850 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_PRO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- P342G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey AAP340 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_PRO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G[...]

Appendix A 228 AS5552G- N954G64Mnkk AAP Australi a/ New Zealand APN950 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_P RO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- N954G50Bnkk AAP Australia/ New Zealand APN950 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_P RO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk AAP Australi a/ New Zealand APN950 N15.6WXGAG MADISON_P RO 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) AS5552G- P344G75Mnkk WW WW AAP340 NLED15.6[...]

229 Appendix A AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA France AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- N854G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark APN850 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- N954G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark APN950 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- N95[...]

Appendix A 230 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Belgium AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Germany AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland AAP340 N15.6WXGAG P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS5552G-[...]

231 Appendix A AS5552G- P543G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8 XS AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA T urkey SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8 XS AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey SO2GBIII1 0 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N853G32Mnkk EMEA T urkey SO2GBIII1 0 SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N852G32Mnkk EMEA T urk[...]

Appendix A 232 AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N954G64Mnkk AAP Austral ia/ New Zealand SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N954G50Bnkk AAP Australia/ New Zealand SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS AS5552G- N954G50Mnkk AAP Austral ia/ New Zealand SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500[...]

233 Appendix A AS5552G- N854G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N954G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N953G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark S[...]

Appendix A 234 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Germany SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- P342G25Mnkk WW WW SO1GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS5552G- N834G50Mnrr EMEA France SO2GBI[...]

235 Appendix A AS5552G- P543G32Mnkk EMEA Turk ey McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Turk ey McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Turk ey McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N853G32Mnkk EMEA Turk ey McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N852G32Mnk[...]

Appendix A 236 AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Germany McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N854G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N954G64Mnkk AAP Australia/New Zealand McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N954G50Bnkk AAP Australia/New Zealand McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi[...]

237 Appendix A AS5552G- N854G50Mnkk EMEA France McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA France McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N854G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- N954G32Mnkk [...]

Appendix A 238 AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Poland McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Austria McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Belgium McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic McAfee 2-in-1 card reader 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N AS5552G- P344G32Mnkk [...]

Appendix B 239 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, comb[...]

240 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test Brand Ty p e Description A cer Part No. Adapter DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP- 65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AP .0650 1.026 LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A- 1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5. 5x 1 1 Y [...]

Appendix B 241 CPU AMD AAP320 CPU AMD AthlonII P320 2.1G 1M 25W Dual-Core KC.AP002.320 AMDISS AAP340 CPU AMD AthlonII P340 PGA 2.2G 1M 25W KC.AP002.340 AMD APN830 CPU AMD PhenomII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, T riple-Core KC.PN002.830 AMDISS APN850 CPU AMD PhenomII N850 PGA 2.2G 1.5M 35W K C.PN00 2.850 AMD APN930 CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad- C[...]

242 Appendix B TOSHIBA N640GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB MK6465GSX,Capricorn BS,320G/P SA T A 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J KH.64004.001 WD N640GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 " 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT - 22A0RT0, ML320 SA T A 8MB LF F/W:01.01A01 KH.64008.004 WD N750GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5 " 5400rpm 750GB WD7500BPVT - 22HXZT1, ML375M, 4K d rive SA T A 8M[...]

Appendix B 243 PIONEER NBDCB4XS ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X BDC-TD03RS LF W/O beze l 1.01 SA T A (Windows 7) KO.00405.006 P ANASONIC NSM8XS ODD P ANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X UJ8A0 LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF + Windows 7) Foxconn Y entai Factory KU.00807.075 PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A5SH [...]

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Appendix C 245 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However[...]

246 Appendix C[...]

247 A AFLASH Utility 37 Antennas Removing 97, 99 Replacing 101 B Battery Replacing 147 Battery Pack Removing 49 BIOS Utility 29–37 Exit 36 Navigating 29 Onboard Device Configur ation 33 Save and Exit 36 System Security 36 Bluetooth Module (Discrete) Removing 75 Board Layout Top View 167, 169 brightness hotkeys 15 C Camera Module Removing 91, 92, [...]

248 Replacing 103 LCD Cable Replacing 103 LCD Failure 153 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 89 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 101 LCD Panel Removing 94 Replacing 103 L VDS Cable Replacing 105 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 63 Mainboard Removing 78 Replacing 120 media access on indicator 11 Memory Replacing 140 Memory Check 150 Model Definition 2[...]

249 Removing 64 Replacing 132 USB Board Removing 73 utility BIOS 29–37 W Windows 2000 Environ ment T est 240 Wireless Function Failure 160 WLAN Module Removing 58, 62, 136 Replacing 139[...]

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