Acer 7736 manual

Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Aspire 7540 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 ma de on Aspire 7736/7736Z/7 336 and Aspire 7540 Series service guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without t[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

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

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the USB Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the[...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: Platform For Aspire 7736/77 36Z/7336 Series • Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology , featuring: • Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo processor • Intel Celeron processor • Mobile Intel ® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5 300* ?[...]

2 Chapter 1 • Screen resolution support For UMA models: 640x480, 720x4 80, 800x480, 800x600, 1024x480, 1024 x600, 1024x768, 1 152x864, 1280x600, 1280x72 0, 1280x768, 1600 x900 • For Discrete models: 800x600, 1024x768, 1 152x 862 , 1280x720, 1 280x768, 1280*800, 1360*768, 1600x900 Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Optical drive[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80 % • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Dimension and weight • Dimension: 41 1 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm • Weight: <3.3kg NOTE[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram For Aspire 7736/77 36Z/7336 Series:[...]

Chapter 1 5 For Aspire 7540 Series:[...]

6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary [...]

Chapter 1 7 Closed Front View 4 Wireless LAN communication button/indica tor Enables/disables the wireless LAN f unction. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Bluetooth communication button/indica tor Enables/disables the Bluetooth func tion. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launch[...]

8 Chapter 1 Left View # Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based netwo rk. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monito r , LCD proje ctor). 4 HDMI HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port [...]

Chapter 1 9 Right View Rear View # Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray wh en the computer is turn ed off.[...]

10 Chapter 1 Bottom View Indicators The computer has several easy -to-read status indicators. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charg ed: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock Locks the battery in position. 3[...]

Chapter 1 11 Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left of the keyboard are the applicati on buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the to uchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader . • Move your finger acro[...]

12 Chapter 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with two-click buttons. • 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. These two buttons are similar to [...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard h as three lock keys whi ch you can toggle on and off. The keyboard h as a numeric keypad with cursor-control keys. Lock key Description Caps Lock Whe[...]

14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the W indows S tart button; it laun ches the St art menu. It can also be used with other keys to p rovide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the 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. Special Key (only for certain models) Y ou can locate the[...]

16 Chapter 1 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobil ity Center collects key mobil e-relate d system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightn ess, volume, power plan, wire less networking on/off, external[...]

Chapter 1 17 Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fi ngerprint Solution is a multi-purp ose fi ngerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniquen ess of one's fi ngerprint features, Acer Bio- Protection Fingerprint Solution has inco rp[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then[...]

Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Throttling 50% : On= 99 C; OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C Item Specification CPU type Aspire 7736/7336 Series: Intel® Core™2 Duo P8800 PGA (2.66 GHz) Intel® Core™2 Duo T65 00 PGA (2.1 GHz) Intel Celeron 900 PGA (2.2 GH z) Aspire 7736Z Series: Intel Pen[...]

20 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Memory module combinations Y ou can install memory modules in a ny combinations as l ong as they match the abov e specificatio[...]

Chapter 1 21 Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/n Item S pecification Chipset Aspire 7736 series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#89 5373;Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 Aspire 7736Z Series: Foxconn Wirelss LAN Athero s HB95 1x1 BG (HM) Aspire 7336 series: QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306 Aspire 7540 Ser[...]

22 Chapter 1 Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Ph oto CD (mul ti-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - S tandard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Y ellow Book Mode1 & 2) - S tanda[...]

Chapter 1 23 Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD- ROM XA, Photo CD (mult i-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RO M, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - S tandard Audio CD & CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Y ellow Book Mode 1 & 2) - S tan[...]

24 Chapter 1 Vid eo M e mo r y Item S pecification Chipset Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Serie s: • Mobile Intel ® GL 40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel ® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G210M* Aspire 7540 Series: • A TI Radeon™ HD 200 Graphics* • A TI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* Memory size 1024M DDR3 USB Item S pecification Chip[...]

Chapter 1 25 Audio Codec Realtek ALC888s Keyboard Item S pecification Keyboard controller Winbond WPCE773 T otal number of keyp ads 103-/104-/107-key keyboa rd Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es Battery Item S pecification V endor SONY/SANYO/P ANASONIC/SIMPLO B[...]

26 Chapter 1 Output 19V , 65W/90 W System Power Manag ement ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned of f completely . Soft Of f (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdow n. All devices in the system are turned off completely . Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in thi s st[...]

Chapter 2 27 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 Setup. Please al[...]

28 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are five menu options: Informati on, Main, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: • T o choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. • T o choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. • T o change the value of a parameter , press F5 or F6 . • A plus sign (+) indicates th[...]

Chapter 2 29 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Aspire 7540 Series: NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main CPU T ype: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: I D E 0 S e r i a l N u m b e r : IDE1 Model Nam[...]

30 Chapter 2 Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model na me of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE0 Serial Number This field displays the seri al number of HDD installed on primary IDE master . IDE1 Model [...]

Chapter 2 31 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble boot option and recovery . Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Aspire 7540 Series: NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help <T ab>, <[...]

32 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

Chapter 2 33 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. NOTE: Please refer to “Remove HDD/BIOS Password” section if you need to know how to remove HDD/BIOS Password. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main F1 Esc Help Exit Select Item Select Menu Change V alues Sel[...]

34 Chapter 2 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to y[...]

Chapter 2 35 1. Use the up/down keys to highlight the Set Superviso r Password parameter and press the Enter key . Th e Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password field and press Enter . 3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confi rm New Password fields. The computer [...]

36 Chapter 2 If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay , the onbo ard hard disk drive and th e CD-ROM in module bay . Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help U s e < > o r < > t o select a device, the[...]

38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup d[...]

Chapter 2 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Flash utility to updat e th e system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a cri sis recovery disk at hand, then you shou ld[...]

40 Chapter 2 Remove HDD Password This section teaches you how to remove HDD password: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in the wrong HDD password thrice, “HDD password error code” will appear on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 15494 0” 2. Sel[...]

Chapter 3 41 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 follow ing tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat screwdriver • Philips scr[...]

42 Chapter 3 General Information 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. 3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the batter[...]

Chapter 3 43 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, the[...]

44 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 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. T urn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock position . Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for [...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Back Cover 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. Remove the four screws (C) on the back cover . 4. Remove the four captive screws on the back cover . Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L6 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00E12.536[...]

Chapter 3 47 5. Use a plastic screw driver to carefully pry open the back cover . 6. Carefully lif t and re move the back cover .[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to the system. 5. Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to dis[...]

Chapter 3 49 6. Lift the HDD module and re move it from the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 7. Remove the two screws (F) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black ca ble from connector 1 and the white cable from[...]

Chapter 3 51 7. Release the wireless L AN card from its connector and detach the card. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wi[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the Heatsink Module NOTE: There are two versio n of heatsink module. For thi s section, we are going to use the Discrete model. The UMA version looks like the picture below: 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4.[...]

Chapter 3 53 8. Loosen the six screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown. NOTE: For the UMA model, loosen the four screws securing the heatsink module in the order shown .l 9. Carefully lift up the heatsink module. UMA 4 3 2 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/733 6 Series uses the Intel® proce ssor , while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor . But the process in removin g the CPU are the same for all the models. 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back [...]

Chapter 3 55 NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to insta ll the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on pag[...]

56 Chapter 3 10. Slowly pull out the ODD module from the ODD drive bay . 11 . Remove the one screw (H) securing the locker bracket and remove the locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.3R0[...]

Chapter 3 57 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. A M2.5 x L4 Black 86.00H59.734 B M2 x L4 Silver 86.9A552.4R0 C M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536 G M2.5 x L3.5 Silver 86.9A536.3R5 H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0 MAIN UNIT KEYBOARD MAIN BOARD Hx1 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBL Y LCD MODULE Dx4 UPPER CASE[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on p[...]

Chapter 3 59 12. Remove the one screw (G) fr om the lower case. 13. T urn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel. 14. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover . Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm 86.9A536.3R5[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page [...]

Chapter 3 61 13. Release the l atch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cabl e (b) from its connector o n the main board a nd detach the keyboard. Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Dis[...]

62 Chapter 3 13. Remove the LCD cable from its connector on the ma in board and release the cable from the latches. 14. Remove the four screws (D) from the left and right hinges. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L10 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F84.73A[...]

Chapter 3 63 15. Carefully remove the L CD module from th e base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cables back to the unit, please no te that the cables should be routed well. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back[...]

64 Chapter 3 14. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the tou chpad cable (B) from its connector on the main board. 15. Disconnect the left speaker cable from its connector on the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 65 16. Remove the two screws (B) securing the upper case to the system. 17. Remove the four screws (C) securing the upper case to the system. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L6 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.0 0E12.536[...]

66 Chapter 3 18. Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case. Removing the Fingerprint/Button and T ouchp ad Boards 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See [...]

Chapter 3 67 15. Detach the fingerprint/ button cable and touchpad cable from the upper case. 16. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the tou c hpad cable (b) from the touchpad board. 17. Remove the two screws (B) securing the touchpad and fingerprin t/button bracket to the upper case. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1[...]

68 Chapter 3 18. Lift and detach the touchpad and fingerprint/button bracket. 19. Detach the fingerprint/button board . 20. Pry to loosen the touchpad board and detach the touchpad board from the upper case. W ARNING: The touchpad board is glued to the uppe r case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. Note: Circuit boards > 10cm 2 [...]

Chapter 3 69 Removing the USB Board Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” [...]

70 Chapter 3 16. Remove the one screw (A) securing the USB board to the lower case. 17. Remove the USB board mod ule from the lower case. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L4 (1) Black 3.0 kgf- cm 86.00H59.734[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on pa[...]

72 Chapter 3 18. Remove the modem board module from the ma in board. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Car[...]

Chapter 3 73 17. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Detach the bluetooth card.[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module”[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on pag[...]

76 Chapter 3 20. Remove the one screw (H) securing the main board in place. Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yell ow circle as shown in the figure ab ove. Please detach the R TC battery and follow local regulation s for disposal. Note: Circuit boards > 10cm 2 has been highlighted with th e yellow square as shown in the figure abov[...]

Chapter 3 77 LCD Module Disa ssembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. E M2.5 x L5 (6) Black 86.00F87.735 H M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A552.3R0 LCD MODULE LCD BEZEL Ex6 LCD ASSEMBL Y LEFT LCD BRACKET Hx3 RIGHT LCD BRACKET LCD FPC CABLE LCD BACK P ANEL ANTENNAS LCD MODULE DISASSEMBL Y WEB CAMERA LEFT HINGE RIGHT H[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page[...]

Chapter 3 79 15. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and remove it from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD panel with the Bracket s 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “R[...]

80 Chapter 3 14. Remove the four screws (E) on the left and right hinges as shown. 15. Disconnect the web ca mera cable from its connector on the L CD bezel. 16. Remove the LCD panel with brackets from the LCD bezel. Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e Part No. M2.5 x L5 (4) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 86.00F87.735[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on p[...]

82 Chapter 3 11 . See “Removin g the Keyboard” on page 60. 12. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 61. 13. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78. 14. See “Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets” on page 79. 15. Pry to remove the web camera module from the LCD bezel. W ARNING: The web camera module is glu ed to the LCD module b[...]

Chapter 3 83 15. Detach all adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel. 16. Detach the FPC cable from its con nector on the back of the LCD panel. 17. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel.[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the SD Dummy Card” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 45. 3. See “Removing the Back Cover” on page 46. 4. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 48. 5. See “Removing the Wireless LAN Card” on page 50. 6. See “Removing the DIMM Module” on page [...]

Chapter 4 85 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. V erify the symptom s by attemp[...]

86 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, dr iver , or diske tte. A write-ena bled, diagno stic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the drive[...]

Chapter 4 87 If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the dia gnost[...]

88 Chapter 4 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel. 2. In Power Mete r , co nfirm that if the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and ada[...]

Chapter 4 89 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Maste r Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equ ipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

90 Chapter 4 Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed D isk Reconnect hard d isk drive connector. “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . Hard disk drive System board S tuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxili ary Input Device Check” on page 86. Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” [...]

Chapter 4 91 Fail-Safe T imer NMI Failed DIMM System board Device Address Confli ct Run “Load Defa ult Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid Sys[...]

92 Chapter 4 No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST . Ensure every connector is connected tightl y and correctly . System board No beep during POST but system runs correctly . S peaker System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence[...]

Chapter 4 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0E[...]

94 Chapter 4 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initiali zation 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration ag ainst CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot [...]

Chapter 4 95 82h Detect and install external RS232 ports 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external parallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compa tible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurabl e Devices (optional ) 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non-Maska ble Interrupts (NMIs[...]

96 Chapter 4 B9h Prepare Boot BAh Initialize DMI parameters BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs BCh Clear parity checkers BDh Display MultiBoot menu BEh Clear screen (optional) BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h T ry to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error display function C4h I[...]

Chapter 4 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too da rk LCD brightness cann ot be adjuste d LCD contrast cann ot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard ([...]

98 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 87. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 88. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action [...]

Chapter 4 99 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 26. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go hi[...]

100 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 102. Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . Modem phone port modem combo board System board[...]

Chapter 4 101 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing 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 [...]

102 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attached[...]

Chapter 5 103 Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 a nd 7540 T op View No. Code Connector 1 LCD1 LCD cable connector 2 SPKR_L1 Lef t speaker cable connector 3 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 4 SPKR_R1 Right speake r cable connector 5 USBCN1 USB cable connector 6 CN1 Keyboard cable con nector 7 TP1CN1 T ouchpad cable connector 8 FPCN1 Fingerprint or bu[...]

104 Chapter 5 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Bottom View No. Code Connector 1 BA T1 Battery connector 2 CPU1 CPU socket 3 F AN1 Heat sink fan cable connector 4 DCIN1 DC-in connector 5 RJ45 Ethernet port 6 CRT1 External display (VGA) port 7 HDMI1 HDMI port 8 USB1~3 USB 2.0 Ports 9 LIN1 Line -in jack 10 MICIN1 Micropho ne in jack 1 1 LOUT1 Headphone[...]

Chapter 5 105 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide s the standard operating proced ures for clearing the password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and Aspire 7540 Series. There is one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing the password check and one Hotkey for enab ling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Passwo[...]

106 Chapter 5 . Gap name in Aspire 7540 Series is G10 6 . S teps for Clearing BI OS Passw ord Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Passw ord and/or User Pa ssword) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for the password during system POST or wh en the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. If it is necessary to bypass the p asswo[...]

Chapter 5 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of the 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 syst[...]

108 Chapter 5 3. Decompress the Crisis Pa ckage Source. Select WINCRIS.EXE and then select Run as admi nistrator under Vist a. 4. Keep the default settings and then click on the Star t button. 5. When the pop-up warning dial og box appears, press OK to continue creating the Crisis Disk.[...]

Chapter 5 109 6. The Crisis Disk will be created after a few seconds. 7. Press No if you do n ot want to create anothe r Crisis Disk.[...]

11 0 Chapter 5 8. Reconnect the USB removable storage device and check if it contains the 3 files shown in the following figure.[...]

Chapter 6 111 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configura tions of Aspire 7736/7736Z / 7336 and Aspire 7540 Series. Refer to this chapter whene ver ordering for parts to rep air or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date inf[...]

11 2 Chapter 6 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 11 3 Aspire 7736/7 736Z/7336 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 7336 UMACBK_JV71_MV (NO: 9 1.4FX01.004G ) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No. ADAPTER 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P ADP-65JH DB A, AP .06501.026 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P P A-1650-22AC L V AP .06503.024 1 A DP 65W 19V 3P HP-A0652R3B 1LF AP .0650A.012 BA TTERY 1 B TY P ACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH P A NA BT .0060[...]

11 4 Chapter 6 CABLES 1 CORD JAP AN 7A 125V 2P BK 27.01518.551 1 CORD D ENMARK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.561 1 CORD 10 A 250V 3P DENMARK BK 27.01518.671 1 CORD SOUTH AFRICA 16A 250V BK 27.01518.571 1 CORD 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK 27.01518.681 1 CORD CHINA 10A 250V 3P 27.01518.591 1 CORD 10A 250V 3P CHINA BK 27.01518.701 1 CORD EU R 250V 3P BK 27.T30[...]

Chapter 6 11 5 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 2 ASSY 60 LCD BEZEL JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 LCD P ANEL JV71(1+1) TBD 1 ASSY JV71 TP BRKT TBD 1 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COVER TBD 1 ASSY JV71_H DD_DOR TBD 1 ASSY 60 NO FINGER UCASE JV71 TBD 1 ASSY 60_LCASE_JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 HDD JV50 33.P AW01.003 2 ASSY ODD BEZEL JV71 TBD 2 BRKT ODD JV50 33.P AW01.002 2 HINGE LEF[...]

11 6 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B26GB-44 2 UK 104 AC7T KB.I170A.055 1 KB NSK-ALA0U U K 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.055 1 KB NSK-ALA1D U S-IN 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB MP-09B23U4-442 USI 103 AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB NSK-ALA0A ARABI 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB MP-09B23A0- 442 ARA 103 AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB NSK-ALA1A BELGI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.033 1 KB[...]

Chapter 6 11 7 KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1F SLOVE 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.049 1 KB MP-09B26SA- 442 SLO 104 AC7T KB.I170A.049 1 KB NSK-ALA0S SP ANI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.050 1 KB MP-09B26E0- 442 SP A 104 AC7T KB.I170A.050 1 KB NSK-ALA0W SWEDI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB MP-09B26S0- 442 SWE 104 AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB NSK-ALA00 SWISS 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.052[...]

11 8 Chapter 6 2. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.536 1 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.00F84.73A 1 M 2.5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.001 1 S CRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 86.00H59.734 1 S CREW M2-3 86.9A522.3R0 1 SCRW M2*4 W AFER NI 86.9A552.4R0 1 SCREW MACH W AFER M3*L4 NI 86.9A554.4R0 1 SC[...]

Chapter 6 11 9 1 USB BOARD TBD 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 51 2AN_HMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895373 KI.SPH01.003 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 51 2AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897004 KI.SPM01.005 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 51 2AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895361 KI.SPM01.003 CABLES 1 BLUETOO TH BOARD C ABLE TBD 1 B LUETOOTH BOARD CA BLE TBD 1 B LUETOOTH BOARD CA BLE TBD [...]

120 Chapter 6 CABLES 1 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAP AN 27.03518.161 1 TOUCHP AD BOARD CABLE TBD 1 TOUCHP AD BOARD CABLE TBD 1 USB BOARD CABLE TBD 1 USB BOARD CABLE TBD 1 USB BOARD CABLE TBD CAMERA 2 CAMERA 0.3M CHICONY C NF701721004973L 57.W9401.001 2 C AMERA 0.3M SUYIN CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 57.N 4401.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 2 BLU E-RA Y COMBO[...]

Chapter 6 121 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 1 HDD MODULE 160GB 5400RPM SA T A 2 H DD 160GB 5400RPM SA T A HGST P ANTHER-B P ANTHER-B HTS545016B9A300 F/W:C60F KH.16007.024 2 H DD 160GB 5400RPM 2.5" SA T A WD WD1600BEVT - 22ZCT0 FW:1 1.01A1 1 KH.16008.022 1 H DD MODULE 250GB 5400RPM SA T A 2 H DD 250GB 5400RPM SA T A HGST HTS545025B9A300 P ANTHER-B LF KH.[...]

122 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 1 KEYBOARD 103KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE T AIWAN KB.I170A.036 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE DANISH KB.I170A.037 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE DANISH KB.I170A.037 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 IN[...]

Chapter 6 123 KEYBOARD 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE PORTUGAL KB.I170A.047 1 KEYBOARD 103KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE RUSSIAN KB.I170A.048 1 KEYBOARD 103KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50 INTERNAL 17 ST ANDARD BLACK TEXTURE RUSSIAN KB.I170A.048 1 KEYBOARD 104KEYS NSK-ALA0J AC7T JV50[...]

124 Chapter 6 LCD 1 LED LCD MODULE 17 .3" WXGA GLARE IMR BLUE W/ ANTENNA*2&CAMERA 0.3M 2 LED LCD LPL 17 .3" WXGA+ GLARE LP173WD1-TLA1 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.17308.001 2 LED LCD AUO 17.3" WXGA+ GLARE B173RW01-V0 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.17305.001 2 LED LCD CMO 17.3 " WXGA+ GLARE N173O6-L02 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.1730D.001 MAINB[...]

Chapter 6 125 3. ACER_ASPIRE 7736ZG N10MGS512Cbk V3_JV71_MV (NO: S2.PJA02.002 ) Categor y No. Part Name Acer Part No. ADAPTER 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P HP-A0652R3B 1LF AP .0650 A.012 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P ADP-65JH DB A, AP .06501.026 1 ADP 65W 19V 3P P A-1650-22AC L V AP .0650 3.024 BA TTERY 1 BTY P ACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH SONY BT .00604.025 1 BTY P ACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH SA[...]

126 Chapter 6 CABLES 1 C.A. USB JV71(W ANSH) TBD 1 C.A. USB JV71(HT) TBD 1C . A . B L U E T O O T H J V 7 1 T B D 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(W ANSH) TBD 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) TBD 2 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) TBD 2 C.A. LCD JV71(W ANSH) TBD 1 CABLE USB JV71 TBD 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 27.01518.781 1 CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.581 1 CODE 10A[...]

Chapter 6 127 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 0.3M CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 57.N4401.001 2 CAMERA 0.3M CNF701721004973L 57.W9401.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 2 ASSY 60 LCD BEZEL JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 LCD P ANEL JV71(1+1) TBD 1 ASSY 60 NO FINGER UCASE J V71 TBD 1 ASSY 60_LCASE_JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 HDD JV50 33.P AW01.003 2 ASSY ODD BEZEL JV71 TBD 1 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COV[...]

128 Chapter 6 HEA TSINK 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 MV DIS FCVF TBD 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 MV DIS FOXS TBD KEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B23U4-442 USI 103 AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB NSK-ALA1D US-IN 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB NSK-ALA0 A ARABI 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB MP-09B23A0-442 ARA 103 AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB NSK-ALA1A BELGI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.033 1 KB MP-09B26B[...]

Chapter 6 129 KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA0W SWEDI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB MP-09B26S0-442 SWE 104 AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB NSK-ALA00 SWISS 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.052 1 KB MP-09B26CH-442 SWI 104 AC7T KB.I170A.052 1 KB NSK-ALA03 THAIL 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.053 1 KB MP-09B23T0-442 THA 103 AC7T KB.I170A.053 1 KB NSK-ALA0T TURKI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.054 1 KB [...]

130 Chapter 6 SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.536 1 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.00F84.73A 1 M2.5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.001 1 SCR W M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 86.00H59.734 1 SCREW M2-3 86.9A522.3R0 1 SCR W M2*4 W AFER NI 86.9A552.4R0 1 SCREW MACH W AFER M3*L4 NI 86.9A554.4R0 1 SCR W M2.5L3.5 86.9A563.3R5 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER FG JV71 L TBD 2 SPEAKER Z[...]

Chapter 6 131 Aspire 7540 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 77540 UMACBK_JV71_TR (NO:91.4FP01.003G) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No. ADAPTER 1 ADP 6 5W 19V 3P HP-A0652R3B 1LF AP .065 0A.012 1 ADP 65W 1 9V 3P ADP-65JH DB A, AP .06501.026 1 ADP 65W 1 9V 3P P A-1650-22AC L V AP .065 03.024 BA TTERY 1 BTY P ACK LI+ 6C 2.2AH SANYO BT .00603.042 1 BTY P[...]

132 Chapter 6 CABLES 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 TBD 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(W ANSH) TBD 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) TBD 2 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) TBD 2 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) TBD 1 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) TBD 1 C.A. USB JV71(HT) TBD 2 CABLE RJ1 1 JV71 TBD 1 C ABLE US B JV71 TBD 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8 121- 27.01518.781 1 CORD SWI SS 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.581 [...]

Chapter 6 133 CAMERA 2 CAMERA 0.3M CNF701721004973L 57.W9401.001 2 CAMERA 0.3M CN031 4-SN30-OV03-5 57.N4401.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 2 ASSY 60 HDD JV50 33.P AW01.003 1 ASSY 60 NO FINGER UCASE JV71 TBD 1 ASSY 60_LCASE_JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 LCD BEZEL JV71 TBD 2 ASSY 60 LCD P ANEL JV71(1+1) TBD 1 ASSY JV71 TP BRKT TBD 1 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COVER[...]

134 Chapter 6 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 1 HDD N16 0GB5.4KS FOR JV71_TR 2 HDD 160GB HGST HTS545016B9A300 KH.16007.024 2 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEVT -22ZCT0 KH.16008.022 1 HDD N250GB5.4KS F OR JV71_TR 2 HDD 250GB HGST HTS545025B9A300 KH.25007.015 1 HDD N320GB5.4KS F OR JV71_TR 2 HDD 320GB HGST HTS545032B9A300 KH.32007.007 2 HDD 320GB WD WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 KH.3[...]

Chapter 6 135 KEYBOARD 1 KB MP-09B26HU-442 HUN 104 AC7T KB.I170A.042 1 KB NSK-ALA0E IT ALI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.043 1 KB MP-09B26I0-442 IT A 104 AC7T KB.I170A.043 1 KB NSK-ALA0J JAP AN 107KEY AC7T KB.I170A.044 1 KB MP-09B20J0-442 JAP 107 AC7T KB.I170A.044 1 KB NSK-ALA1K NORDI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.045 1 KB MP-09B26DN-442 NOD 104 AC 7T KB.I170A.045 1[...]

136 Chapter 6 MEMOR Y 1 SODIMM 1G HYMP1 12S64CP6-Y5 KN.1GB0G .012 1 SODIMM 1G NT1G T64UH8D0FN-AD KN .1GB03.025 1 SODIMM 1G M470T2864QZ3-CE6 KN.1GB0B.016 1 SODIMM 1G M470T2864EH3-CF7 KN.1GB0B.033 1 SODIMM 1G HYMP1 12S64CP6-S6 KN.1GB0G .016 1 SODIMM 2G NT2G T64U8HD0BN-AD KN.2GB03.010 1 SODIMM 2G M470T5663QZ3-CE6 KN.2GB0B.003 1 SODIMM 2G M470T5663EH3-[...]

Chapter 6 137 2. ACER_ASPIRE 7540G M92XT512CFBK_V3_JV71_TR (NO: S2.PJC02.002) Category No. Part Name Acer Part No. ADAPTER 1 ADP 90W 19V 3P HP-A0904A3 B1LF AP .0900A.005 1 ADP 90W 19V 3P ADP-90CD DB A L AP .09001.027 1 ADP 90W 19V 3P P A-1900-34AR L V AP .09003.021 BA TTERY 1 BTY P ACK LI+ 8C 2.4AH SANYO BT .00803.024 1 BTY P ACK LI+ 8C 2.4AH SONY [...]

138 Chapter 6 CABLES 1 CORD UK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.541 1 CORD 5A 250V 3P UK BK 27.031 18.001 1 CORD JAP AN 7A 125V 2P BK 27.01518.551 1 CORD DENMARK 2.5A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.561 1 CORD 10A 250V 3P DENMARK BK 27.01518.671 1 CORD SOUTH AFRICA 16A 250V BK 27.01518.571 1 CORD 16A 250V SOUTH AFRICA BK 27.01518.68 1 1 CORD CHINA 10A 250V 3P 27.01518[...]

Chapter 6 139 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y 1 ASSY JV71 TP BRKT TBD 1 SD DUMMY CARD MY ALL2 42.TKJ01.001 1 ASSY JV71 AMD MIDDLE COVER TBD 1 ASSY JV71_HDD_DOR TBD 1 ASSY 60 FINGER UCASE JV71 TBD 1 ASSY 60_LCASE_JV71 TBD 1 ODD NBDCB4XS BD COMBO JV71_TR 2 JV71_ODD_BLUE RA Y_ASSY TBD 2 BRKT ODD JV50 33.P AW01.002 2 HINGE LEFT ASSYJV71(LH) TBD 2 HINGE LE[...]

140 Chapter 6 HEA TSINK 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 TR DIS FOXS TBD 1 ASSY THERMAL JV71 TR DIS FCVF TBD KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1D US-IN 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB MP-09B23U4-442 USI 103 AC7T KB.I170A.056 1 KB NSK-ALA0A ARABI 103KEY AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB MP-09B23A0-442 ARA 103 AC7T KB.I170A.032 1 KB NSK-ALA1A BELGI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.033 1 KB MP-09B26B0[...]

Chapter 6 141 KEYBOARD 1 KB NSK-ALA1F SLOVE 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.049 1 KB MP-09B26SA-442 SLO 104 AC7T KB.I170A.049 1 KB NSK-ALA0S SP ANI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.050 1 KB MP-09B26E0-442 SP A 104 AC7T KB.I170A.050 1 KB NSK-ALA0W SWEDI 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB MP-09B26S0-442 SWE 104 AC7T KB.I170A.051 1 KB NSK-ALA00 SWISS 104KEY AC7T KB.I170A.052 1 K[...]

142 Chapter 6 SCREWS 1 ISO M2.5X6(H=0.7~0.8MM) 86.00E12.536 1 M2.5*L10 BLACK ZN 86.00F8 4.73A 1 M2.5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 86.TK501.001 1 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 86.00H59.734 1 SCREW M2-3 86.9A522.3R0 1 SCRW M2*4 W AFER NI 86.9A552.4R0 1 SCREW MACH W AFER M3*L4 NI 86.9A554.4R0 1 SCRW M2.5L3.5 86.9A563.3R5 SPEAKER 2 SPEAKER FG JV71 L TBD 2 SPEAKER ZUL[...]

Appendix A 143 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A[...]

144 Appendix A Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Mem ory 1/ Memory 2 HDD 1(GB) ODD Card Reader Wire le ss LAN1 Blueto oth /Finger Print NB Chipset SB Chipset Batte ry Adapter Camera AS7736G- 744G32Mn EMEA France LX.PHU 02.092 AS7736G-74 4G32Mn W7HP 64ATFR1 MC N10MGS512Cb k_V3 2*2G/320/ 6[...]

Appendix A 145 AS7736G- 884G50Bn WW GCTWN S2. PHU02.001 AS7736G-884 G50Bn W7HP64A WW1 MC N10MGS51 2Cbk_V3 2*2G /500_L/ BT/6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES61 C2DP8800 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS 5 in 1- Build in SP1x2MMW BT 2.1/N PM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736G- 744G50Mn EMEA Germany LX.PHU0 2.022 AS7736G[...]

146 Appendix A AS7736G- 664G25Mn EMEA South Africa LX.PHU02.055 AS7736G-664 G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TZA1 MC N10MGS512 Cbk_V3 2*2G/250 /6L2.2/ 5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES81 C2DT6600 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N250GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in SP1x2MMW N PM45 ICH9M 6CELL2 .2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736G- 664G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PHU02.050 A[...]

Appendix A 147 AS7736G- 664G25Mn EMEA Austria L X.PHU02.074 AS7736G-664 G25Mn W7HP64 A T A T1 MC N10MGS512Cb k_V3 2*2G/250/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_n2_0.3D_HG_DE61 C2DT6600 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N250GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in SP1x2MMW N PM45 ICH9M 6CELL2 .2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736G- 664G25Mn EMEA Norway LX.PHU02.072 AS7736G-664 G[...]

148 Appendix A AS7736G- 744G50Mn EMEA Se rbia/ Macedonia LX.PHU0 2.016 AS7736G-744 G50Mn EM W7HP64A TCS1 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/5R /CB_n2_0 .3D_HG_ SL11 C2DP7450 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in SP1x2MMW N PM45 ICH9M 6CELL2 .2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736G- 744G50Mn EMEA Is rael LX.PHU02[...]

Appendix A 149 AS7736G- 744G50Mn EMEA Sweden LX.PHU0 2.033 AS7736G-744G 50Mn W7HP64A TSE1 MC N10MGS51 2Cbk_V3 2*2G /500_L/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_ n2_0.3D_HG_FI1 1 C2DP7450 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in SP1x2MMW N PM45 ICH9M 6CELL2 .2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736G- 744G50Mn EMEA Lu xembour g LX.PHU02.039 AS7736[...]

150 Appendix A AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA Eas tern Europe LX.PJA02. 136 AS7736ZG-434 G50Mn W7HP64A TEU7 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2 *2G/500_L/ BT/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_b gn_0.3D_HG_SL1 1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1/N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G32Mn EMEA [...]

Appendix A 151 AS7736ZG- 433G25Mi EMEA Rus sia LX.PJA02.089 AS7736ZG- 433G25Mi W7HP64RUA TRU1 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2G+1G /250/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_ bg_0.3D_HG_RU 11 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi BG N GM 45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 433G25Mn EMEA Ukrai ne LX.PJA[...]

152 Appendix A AS7736ZG- 433G25Mn EMEA C yprus LX.PJA0 2.109 AS7736ZG-433 G25Mn W7HP64A TCY1 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2G+1G /250/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0. 3D_HG_ES61 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 433G25Mn EMEA Lu xembour g[...]

Appendix A 153 AS7736ZG- 433G25Mn EMEA Po land LX.PJA02.126 AS7736ZG-433 G25Mn W7HP64A TPL1 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2G+1G /250/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_b gn_0.3D_HG_PL1 1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 433G25Mn EMEA Eas tern Eur[...]

154 Appendix A AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA South Africa LX.PJA02.057 AS7736ZG-434G 50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TZA2 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0. 3D_HG_ES61 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA Eas tern Eu[...]

Appendix A 155 AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA N orway LX.PJA02.086 AS7736ZG-434 G50Mn W7HP64A TNO3 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/5R/CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENS1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA U K L X.PJA02.081 AS77[...]

156 Appendix A AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PJA02.014 AS7736ZG-434G 50Mn EM W7HP64EMATME4 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/5R/C B_bgn_0.3D_ HG_RU61 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA Middle East [...]

Appendix A 157 AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA Eas tern Europe LX.PJA02. 029 AS7736ZG-434 G50Mn W7HP64A TEU7 MC N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/5R /CB_bgn_0. 3D_HG_ENQ1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N500GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G50Mn EMEA F inland LX[...]

158 Appendix A AS7736ZG- 434G32Mn EMEA Eas tern Europe LX.PJA0C.002 AS7736ZG-434G32Mn LINPUSAEU7 N10MGS512C bk_V3 2*2G/320/B T/ 6L2.2/5R /CB_bgn_0. 3D_HG_ENQ1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G N10MGS 5 12M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2G BII6 N320GB5.4 KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1/N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736ZG- 434G32Bn EMEA Eas tern E[...]

Appendix A 159 AS7736Z- 433G25Mn EMEA Alg eria LX.PJB02.051 AS7736Z-433G2 5Mn EM W7HP64EMA TDZ1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/250/ 6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D _HG_ES81 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GL40(A1) ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736Z- 433G25Mi EMEA Rus sia LX.PJB02.049 AS7736Z- 433G25Mi[...]

160 Appendix A AS7736Z- 433G25Mn EMEA Sw eden LX.PJB02.066 AS7736Z -433G25Mn W7HP64 A TSE1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/25 0/6L2.2/ 5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_FI1 1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GL40(A1) ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736Z- 433G25Mn EMEA It aly LX.PJB02.069 AS7736Z- 433G25Mn W 7H[...]

161 Appendix A AS7736Z- 433G25Mn EMEA Holla nd LX.PJB02.090 AS7736Z- 433G25Mn W7HP64 A TNL1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/25 0/6L2.2/ 5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HGL1 1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N250GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GL40(A1) ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736Z- 433G25Mn EMEA Swit zerland LX.PJB02.089 AS7736Z-433G25Mn [...]

Appendix A 162 AS7736Z- 433G32Mn EMEA Ukrai ne LX.PJB02.018 AS7736Z-43 3G32Mn W7HP64RUA TUK1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/320/ 6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_RU61 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GL40(A1) ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736Z- 433G32Mi EMEA Rus sia LX.PJB02.017 AS7736Z- 433G32Mi W7H[...]

163 Appendix A AS7736Z- 433G32Mn EMEA D enmark LX.PJB02.044 AS7736Z-433G32Mn W7HP64A TDK1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/32 0/6L2.2/ 5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NO1 1 PMDT4300 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6/ SO1GBII6 N320GB 5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1- Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N GL40(A1) ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736Z- 433G32Mn EMEA Hun gary LX.PJB02.037 AS7736Z-433G32Mn W7HP[...]

Appendix A 164 AS7736- 664G50Mn P A Canada LX.PHZ02.002 AS7736-664 G50Mn W7HP64A TCA2 MC UMACbk 2* 2G/500_L/6L2.2/ 5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_FR81 C2DT6600 NLED17.3WXGA+G UMA N SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS 5 i n 1- Build in SP1x2MMW N GM45 ICH9M 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7736- 664G50Mn P A Canada LX.PHZ02.003 AS7736-664 G50Mn W7HP64A TCA2 MC UMACbk 2* 2G/500_L/[...]

165 Appendix A Aspire 7540 Series Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU LCD VGA Chip VRAM 1 Memory 1/ Memory 2 HDD 1(GB) ODD Card Reader Wir ele ss LAN1 Bluetooth NB Chipset SB Chip set Battery Adapter Camera AS7540G- 304G50Mn E MEA Denmark LX. PJC02.052 AS7540G-30 4G50Mn W7HP64A TDK2 MC M92XT512Cb k_V3 2*2G/500_L/B T/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_b gn_0.3D[...]

Appendix A 166 AS7540G- 304G50Mn E MEA Poland LX.PJC02.021 AS7540G-30 4G50Mn W7HP64ATPL1 MC M92XT512Cb k_V3 2*2G/500_ L/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_bg n_0.3D_HG_PL 11 AAM300 NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92X T 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500G B5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AMDRS880M AMDSB710 8CELL2.4 90W 0.3M DV AS7540G- 304G50Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.PJC[...]

167 Appendix A AS7540G- 304G50Mn EMEA Luxembo urg LX.PJC02.038 AS7540G-30 4G50Mn W7HP64A TLU3 MC M92XT512Cb k_V3 2*2G/500_ L/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_bgn_ 0.3D_HG_IT41 AAM300 NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92X T 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500G B5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AMDRS880M AMDSB710 8CELL2.4 90W 0.3M DV AS7540G- 304G50Mn E MEA Belgium LX.PJC02[...]

Appendix A 168 AS7540G- 304G50Mn EMEA South Africa LX.PJC02.018 AS7540G-304 G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TZA1 MC M92XT512Cb k_V3 2*2G/500_ L/ 8L2.4/5R/CB _bgn_0.3D_HG_ES 81 AAM300 NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92X T 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N500G B5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AMDRS880M AMDSB710 8CELL2.4 90W 0.3M DV AS7540G- 304G50Mn E MEA Algeria L[...]

169 Appendix A AS7540G- 602G25Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PJC0C.010 AS7540G-602G25Mn LINPUSA VN1 M92XT512 Cbk_V3 1 *2G/250/ BT/ 8L2.4/5R/CB_bg n_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U M 6 0 0 NLED17.3 WXGA+G M92X T 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBII6/ N N250G B5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 AMDRS880M AMDSB710 8CELL2.4 90W 0.3M DV AS7540-304 G32Mn P A ACLA- Portug[...]

Appendix A 170 AS7540-322 G32Mn WW WW S2.PJD02.002 AS7540-322G32M n W7HP64A WW1 MC UMACbk 2* 1G/320/BT/6L2 .2/ 5R/CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ES62 AAM320 NLED17.3 WXGA+G UMA N SO1GBII6 N3 20G B5.4KS NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.1 AMDRS880M AMDSB710 6CELL2.2 65W 0.3M DV AS7540-30 4G32Mn PA Canada LX.PJ D02.003 AS7540-304G32Mn W7HP64A TCA2 MC UMA[...]

Appendix B 171 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment, Windows ® Vista. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding conf[...]

172 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor Acer 21 1c 21”, ViewSonic G220F , ViewSonic PF790 19” LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G , HP LP2065, HP S9500 Projector Dell 3300MP USB Port T est USB Keyboard/Mouse Micros[...]

Appendix B 173 PCMCIA T est LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/10 0BTX S torage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC- ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.1 1a NETGEAR Wireless LAN ca[...]

174 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 175 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , 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 some in formation sources [...]

176 Appendix C[...]

177 A AFLASH Utility 39 antennas removing 84 Audio 23 B Back cover removing 46 battery pack removing 45 BIOS 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Recovery 105 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 steps 107 BIOS Recovery Hotkey 107 BIOS Utility 27–39 Navigating 28 System Security 38 block diagram Aspire 7540 Series 5 Aspire 7738/7[...]

178 US dollar 15 Keyboard 13, 25 removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 L Launch board removing 71 LCD bezel removing 78 LCD Brackets removing 81 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77 LCD with the brackets removing 79 Locations connectors 103 M Main Screw List 42 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 57 media access on indicator 7 Memory C[...]