Acer 5730Z/5330 manuel d'utilisation

Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are available 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 updates made on Aspire 5730Z/5 330 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electron ic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chem ical, manual or otherwise, without the [...]

IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear 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 avoi[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it supp orts, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you wi th all technical information rela ting to the BASIC CONFIGURA TION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. T o bet ter fit local market require ments and enhance product comp[...]

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the Heatsink Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Remov[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform Intel® Centrino® 2 proce ssor technology , featuring: K Intel ® Core ™ 2 Duo processor* K Intel ® Pentium ® dual-core processor* K Intel ® Celeron ® processor* K Mobile Intel ® GL40/GM45 Express Chipset* K Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* K Ace[...]

2 Chapter 1 K Built-in microphone Communication K Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* K WLAN: j Acer InviLink ™ Nplify ™ 802.1 1b/g/Draft-N* j Acer InviLink ™ 802.1 1b/g* K WP AN: Bluetooth ® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* K LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; W ake-on-LAN ready K Modem: 56K ITU V .92; W ake-on-Ring ready I/O Ports K ExpressCard ™ /54 s[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram[...]

4 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer . Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Cryst al Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 4 S peakers [...]

Chapter 1 5 Closed Front View 1 1 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing devi ce which functions like a computer mouse. 12 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 13 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 14 Empowering key Launch Ac er Empowering T echnology 1 Acer PureZone T wo internal stereo microphones for sound recording. Ico[...]

6 Chapter 1 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kens ington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 4 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD proj[...]

Chapter 1 7 Rear View 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 when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the co[...]

8 Chapter 1 Bottom View Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 V ent[...]

Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has severa l easy-to-read status indicators. The front pa nel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are applic at[...]

10 Chapter 1 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons) The following items show you how to us e the touchpad with two-click buttons. K Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . K Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchp ad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to th[...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separa te cursor , lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that per form Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows S tar t button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with ot her keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the S tart menu[...]

Chapter 1 13 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of th e computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume output 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 Function Description <Fn> + <F1> [...]

14 Chapter 1 Special Key (only for certain models) Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and th e US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor . 2. Either press < > at the bottom-ri ght of the keyboard, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the[...]

Chapter 1 15 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering T echnology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used fu nctions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pr essing the Empowering Key , it provi des access to the following utilities: NOTE: The following content is for g eneral reference only . Actual pr oduct specifications[...]

16 Chapter 1 Empowering Technology password Y ou must set the Empowering T echnology password to use the pa ssword protection feature of Acer eRecovery Management to protect your data. To set the Empowering Technology password: 1. Launch Acer eRecovery Management. 2. Click the Restore tab. 3. Click Password settings . The Empowering T echnology Pas[...]

Chapter 1 17 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allo ws you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to experience the awesome real ism of 5.1-channel audio output from the speakers fitted to your syst em via Dolby Surround sound technology . Mu[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for configuring your power management options. T o access this utility , select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering T e chnology toolbar , run the program from the Acer Empowering T echnology progr am group in S tart menu, or right-click the [...]

Chapter 1 19 Battery status 1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2. Y ou can also launch the Acer ePower Management application and refer to the Battery status p anel located just below the power plans. 3. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life, battery st atus, and remainin g battery life in stan[...]

20 Chapter 1 If you set a different p assword to encrypt a file, but you forgot the encryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file. NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the password, the Master Password is the only other key capable of decrypting the f[...]

Chapter 1 21 j Back up factory default to CD/DVD j Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD j Create user backup j Manage user backups K Restore: j Restore system to factory default j Reinstall applications/drivers j Restore system from user backup j Password settings T o use the password protection feature of Acer eRecov ery Management to protec[...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management al lows you to inspect hardware specific ations, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Management also: K Provides a simple graphical us er interface for navigation. K Prints and saves hardware specifications. K Lets you set an asset tag for your system.[...]

Chapter 1 23 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, netwo rks or activities. Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wirele ss networking on/off, external di[...]

24 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only av ailable on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in [...]

Chapter 1 25 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of th e second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.[...]

26 Chapter 1 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 Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor P8400 (2.26G), P8600 (2.4 G), P9500 (2.53G), T9400 (2.53G), T9600 (2.8G) Core logic Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset CPU package Sock[...]

Chapter 1 27 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory config urations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinatio ns. On above t able, the configurati on of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T ot al Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 25[...]

28 Chapter 1 Connector type USB Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g Item S pecification Chipset WLAN 802.1 1ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 Data throughput 1 1~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbp s for Draft-N Protocol 802.1 1b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item V endor & Model Name HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF [...]

Chapter 1 29 Optical Disc Drive Item S pecification V endor & model name TOSHIBA SUPER- MUL TI DRIVE DL 8X TS-L633A LF PIONEER SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE 8X DVR-TD08RS LF P ANASONIC SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE DL 8X UJ-870A LF HLDS SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE TRA Y DL 8X GSA-T50N LF HLDS SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE DL 8X GSA-T50N LF SONY SUPER-MUL TI DRIVE DL 8X AD-7560S LF PLDS[...]

30 Chapter 1 Audio Interface Item S pecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX441 1 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or S tereo S tereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (V ariable Samplin[...]

Chapter 1 31 T otal number of keypads 84-/85-key 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 Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 6Cell 4 400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH Number of battery cell 6/8 Package configuratio[...]

32 Chapter 1 System Power Management ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the sy stem are turned off completely . Soft Of f (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. 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 this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) [...]

Chapter 2 33 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is already properly configured and optimized , and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problem s, you may need to run Setup. Please also[...]

34 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are five menu options: Informat ion, Main, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: K T o choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. K T o choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. K T o change the value of a parameter , press F5 or F6 . K A plus sign (+) indicates the item ha[...]

Chapter 2 35 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U 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[...]

36 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your refere nce only . Actual values may differ . Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Item Specific Help <T ab>, <Shift-T ab>, or <Enter> selects field. Syst[...]

Chapter 2 37 The table below describes the pa ramete rs in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description [...]

38 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer 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 Uti l ity Main F 1 E sc H e l p Exit Se l ect I tem Se l ect Menu Change V a[...]

Chapter 2 39 The table below describes the pa ramete rs in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you may have to return your notebook computer to you[...]

40 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Superviso r Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current password in the Ente r Current Password field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Passw[...]

Chapter 2 41 If the current password entered does not match the actu al current password, the screen will show you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new p assword strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

42 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to lo ad the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay , the o nboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay . Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Uti l ity Main I tem Specific H e l p Use <> or <> to se l ect a device, then[...]

Chapter 2 43 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the p arameters in the BIOS Setup Utility . The table below describes the p arameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Se tup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility wi thout saving set[...]

44 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is requ ired for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K 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 di skette at hand, then you should creat[...]

Chapter 2 45 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you wi th removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: K If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD p assword er ror code” would display on the screen. See the image below . K If you need to solve HDD password lo cked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 1549[...]

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Chapter 3 47 This chapter contains step-by-ste p procedures on how to disassem ble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tools: K Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrost atic discharge K Flat screwdriver K Philips screwdrive[...]

48 Chapter 3 General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly proced ure, make sure 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 cables from the system. 3. Place the system on a fl at, stable surface. 4. Remove the batter[...]

Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a gra phic representation on the entire disa ssembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be re moved during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the ke yboard, the[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn base unit over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery release latch to th e release position to pop out the ba ttery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit.[...]

Chapter 3 51 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. Removing the ExpressCard dummy card 1. Push the ExpressCard dummy card all the way in to eject it.[...]

52 Chapter 3 2. Pull it out from the slot. Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the four captive screws and the six screws (A) on the lower cover . Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~6 M2.5 x L8 (6) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 53 3. Use a plastic screw driver to care fully pry open the lower cover . 4. Remove the lower cover from the lower case. Removing the DIMM 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52.. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM.[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the DIMM module. Removing the WLAN Board Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 3. Remove the white antenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module.[...]

Chapter 3 55 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN board. NOTE: There are 2 antenna cables con nected to the WLAN board module . The Black antenna cable is connected to the MAIN connector and the Gray antenna cable is connected to the AUX connector . 5. Move the antenna away from th e WLAN board and remove the one screw (H) on the WLAN boa[...]

56 Chapter 3 6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN boar d, make sure the cable are arranged properly . Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 3. Remove the one screw (C) securi ng the hard disk[...]

Chapter 3 57 4. Slide the hard disk drive modu le away from the connector . 5. Lift the hard disk drive module and remo ve it from the hard disk drive bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it. 6. Remove the two adhesive tape covering the two screws.[...]

58 Chapter 3 7. Remove the two screws (D) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M3 x L4 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 59 3. Use a pin and push it inside the emergenc y eject hole to eject the odd drive tray . 4. Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the part of the module is vi sible and then slowly push back to close the tray into the module with the module still partially exposed. 5. Slowly pull out the odd modu le from the odd drive bay .[...]

60 Chapter 3 6. Remove the two screws (C) securing the locker bracket and remove th e locker bracket from the optical disk drive module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L3 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 61 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. A M2 x L8 Black 86.00E34.738 C M2 x L3 Silver 86.9A522.3R0 E M2.5 x L10 Silver 86.00F84.73A G M2 x L4 Black 86.00A02.140 H M2 x L3 Black 86.9A552.3R0 MAIN UNIT KEYBOARD MAIN BOARD Cx1 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBL Y L CD MODU L E C x 1 Ax2, Ex2 UP[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry lo ose the side of the middle cover . 3. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latches securing it and remove the middle cover .[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62. 3. Push down on the lock and re lease the latches securing the keyboard to the upper case. 4. Carefully pry loose the keyboard and turn it over on the touchpad area.[...]

64 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board to remove the keyboard. Removing the Heatsink Fan Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 3. Disconnect the heatsink fan co nnector from the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Remove the one screw (C) securing the heatsink fan module in place. 5. Carefully lift up the heatsink fan module. Removing the CPU Heatsink Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 64. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color [...]

66 Chapter 3 4. Remove the four screws securi ng the CPU heatsink module. 5. Carefully remove the heatsink module from the system. Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 3. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 64. 4. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Module?[...]

Chapter 3 67 6. Lift up carefully to remove the CPU. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to insta ll the CPU with PIN 1 at the corner as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Rem[...]

68 Chapter 3 9. T urn over the system and remove the two screws (A) from the bottom of the left and right hinges. 10. Disconnect the LCD cable connector from the main board. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L8 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 69 11 . Carefully pull out the wireless ant enna cables from the hole and re lease the cables from the latches. 12. Remove the two screws (E) from the le ft and right hinge of the LCD module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L10 (2) Silver 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

70 Chapter 3 13. Carefully remove the LCD m odule from the base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, pl ease note that the cable should be routed well. Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the Express[...]

Chapter 3 71 15. Disconnect the touchpad cable from th e TP AD1 connector on the main board. 16. Disconnect the LED cable from LEDCN1 on the main board.[...]

72 Chapter 3 17. Disconnect the speaker cable from the INTSPK1 connector on the main board. 18. Remove the eleven screws (1 1 x A, 1 x G) from the bottom panel. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~1 1 M2.5 x L8 (1 1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm 12 M2 x L4 (1) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 73 19. T urn the unit over and remove the th ree screws (G) from the top panel. 20. Gently remove the upper case from the lower case. Removing the LED Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing [...]

74 Chapter 3 11 . See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 64. 12. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Module” on page 65. 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 66. 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67. 15. See “Separating the Upper Case fr om the Lower Case” on page 70. 16. Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board. 17.[...]

Chapter 3 75 18. Remove the one screw (C) securing the LED board. 19. Remove the LED board from the upper cover . Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on pag[...]

76 Chapter 3 11 . See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 64. 12. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Module” on page 65. 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 66. 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67. 15. See “Separating the Upper Case fr om the Lower Case” on page 70. 16. Remove the four screws (C) securing the speaker [...]

Chapter 3 77 18. Release the speaker cable from the latches. 19. Remove the speaker module from the upper case. Removing the Touchpad Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page[...]

78 Chapter 3 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 66. 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67. 15. See “Separating the Upper Case fr om the Lower Case” on page 70. 16. Remove the touchpad cable that is glued to the bracket. 17. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board.[...]

Chapter 3 79 18. Remove the two screws (C) securing the bracket to the upper case. 19. Remove the touchpad bracket. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L2 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

80 Chapter 3 20. Carefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board. W ARNING: The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, only remove the touchpad board if it is defective. Removing the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card[...]

Chapter 3 81 13. See “Removing the CPU” on page 66. 14. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 67. 15. See “Separating the Upper Case fr om the Lower Case” on page 70. 16. Remove the one screw (C) securing the modem card. 17. Lift the modem board from the main board. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1 M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

82 Chapter 3 18. Disconnect the cable from the modem board. Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 53. 6. See ?[...]

Chapter 3 83 17. Disconnect the USB cable from the US BCN1 connector on the main board. 18. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from th e BLUE1 connector on the main board. 19. Remove the one screw (C) securi ng the main board in place. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1 M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

84 Chapter 3 20. Carefully remove the main board. Removing the USB Board Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 53. 6. See “Rem[...]

Chapter 3 85 17. Remove the one screw (C) securing the USB board module to the lower case. 18. Release the USB cable from the latch. 19. Remove the USB board module from the lower case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1 M2 x L3 (1) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the DIMM” on page 53. 6. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on p[...]

Chapter 3 87 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Item Screw Color Part No. B M2.5 x L6 Black 86.00E12.536 F M2 x L4 Silver 86.00C07.220 L CD MODU L E L CD BEZE L Bx4 L CD ASSEMB L Y L EFT L CD BRACKET Fx2 RIGHT L CD BRACKET Fx2 L CD FPC CAB L E L CD BACK P ANE L ANTENNAS LCD MODULE DISASSEMBL Y Bx5 VGA CAMERA[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 54. 6. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on p[...]

Chapter 3 89 12. Carefully pry open the LCD bezel and place the bezel on top of the LCD panel. Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. [...]

90 Chapter 3 11 . Disconnect the cable from the web camera. 12. Remove the five screws (5 x B) securing the LCD module. 13. Remove the LCD with the brac kets from the back cover . Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. Ste p Size (Quantity) Color To r q u e 1~5 M2.5 x L6 (5) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 91 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 54. 6. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62. 7. See “Removing the Heatsink Fan Module” on page 64. 8. See ?[...]

92 Chapter 3 13. Detach any adhesive ta pes and any cabl e that is glued to the LCD panel.[...]

Chapter 3 93 14. Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel. Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on [...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 51. 4. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 5. See “Removing the WLAN Board Modules” on page 54. 6. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on pa[...]

Chapter 3 95 13. Remove the left and right anten na cables together with the tapes holding them in place. NOTE: There is no need to remove the anten na unless you really need to replace it. Removing the Web Camera 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCar[...]

96 Chapter 3 12. Remove the Web camera from the back cover .[...]

Chapter 4 97 Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer produc t s, prototype cards, or modified options can give false er rors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attempt[...]

98 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , driver , or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to f[...]

Chapter 4 99 K External keyboard If any of these devices do not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 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 (pleas e refer to main board. 2.[...]

100 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and m easure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure 1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter . 2. If the voltage is within th e range, do the following: K Replace the System board. K If the problem i[...]

Chapter 4 101 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 Meter , confirm that if the parameters show n in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapte[...]

102 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. T he most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve th e problem, put the original part back in the [...]

Chapter 4 103 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 Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxx x:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

104 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time, then reboot system. System board Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup U[...]

Chapter 4 105 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 99.. Ensure every connector is con nected tightly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on in[...]

106 Chapter 4 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 0[...]

Chapter 4 107 3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers 3Dh Load alternate r egisters with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot st[...]

108 Chapter 4 82h Detect and install external RS232 port s 83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers 84h Detect and install external p arallel ports 85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports 87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) 88h Initialize BIOS Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)[...]

Chapter 4 109 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 [...]

11 0 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Code Beeps[...]

Chapter 4 111 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if [...]

11 2 Chapter 4 The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (b attery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 99. Hold and press the power swit ch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “C heck the Battery Pack” on page 101. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Act[...]

Chapter 4 11 3 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 32. 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 32. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go [...]

11 4 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 1 16. T ouchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable. T ouchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly . Modem phone port modem co[...]

Chapter 4 11 5 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that ha ve nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrosta tic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do t[...]

11 6 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not ident ify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the fail ing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached dev[...]

Chapter 5 11 7 Top and Bottom View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

11 8 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 5 11 9 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you t he standard operating procedures of clea ring password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series. Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series provid e one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Ho tkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password C[...]

120 Chapter 5 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enabl e this feature to restore th e BIOS firmware to a succes sful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The syste[...]

Chapter 6 121 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of 5730Z/5330 Series. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to rep air or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERI NG FRU P ARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your region[...]

122 Chapter 6 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 123 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series FRU List Category No. Part Name and Description Acer Part No. ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V -B EN RT .22700.01 1 REMOTE CONTROLLER FORMOSA21 RC804V -B EU RT .22700.008 Adapter ADAPTER 90W LITEON P A-1900-24AR AP .09003.01 1 ADAPTER 90W DEL T A ADP-90SB BBEA LF AP .09001.013 ADAPTER 90W 3PIN DEL [...]

124 Chapter 6 CAP ACITIVE BUTTON TM-01 1 19-001 55.AR501.005 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI- AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V FX.22500.022 Cables LAUNCH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.002 MEDIA BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.005 TOUCHP AD BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.006 USB BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.003 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.007 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.AR501.001 DC-IN CABLE 90W 50.AQ301.001 TV[...]

Chapter 6 125 POWER CORD 250V 10A 3PIN ISRAEL 27.01518.761 Case/Cover/Bracket/Assembly LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&F AN BRACKET&SPEAKER FOR TV 60.AQE01.001 SPEAKER SUB WOFFER 23.AR501.001 SPEAKER SET 23.AR501.002 EXPRESS DUMMY CARD 42.AR501.004 NEW CARD DUMMY CARD 42.TK901.005 SD DUMMY CARD 42.TK901.006 MIDDLE COVER 42.AR501.001 UNITLOAD COVER[...]

126 Chapter 6 CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8400 PGA 2.26G 3M 1066 25W KC.84001.DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P8600 PGA 2.4G 1066 25W 3M KC.86001.DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL P9500 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 25W KC.95001.DPP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9400 PGA 2.53G 6M 1066 35W KC.94001.DTP CPU INTEL CORE2DUAL T9600 PGA 2.8G 6M 1066 35W KC.96001.DTP DVD Module ODD TOSHIBA SUPER-MUL [...]

Chapter 6 127 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A II HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF KH.12007.014 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A SEAGA TE ST9120817AS LF KH.12001.032 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF KH.12004.007 HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A WD WD1200BEVS-22UST0 ML125 LF KH.12008.019 HDD 160GB WD WD1600BEV T -22ZCT0 KH.16008.022 HDD 160GB 5400RPM SA T A II[...]

128 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS NORWEGIAN (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.455 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E88KS KOREAN (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.457 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E93KS JAP ANESE (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.458 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS IT ALIAN (ASPIRE BLACK) KB.INT00.459 KEYBOARD 14_15KB-FV3 BLACK E89KS HUNGARIAN (ASPIRE BLACK[...]

Chapter 6 129 MAINBOARD MAINBOARD AS5930G INTEL LF PGM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESA T A MB.AQ201.001 MAINBOARD AS5930 INTEL LF GM45 ICH9 LF FOR MONTEVINA CPU WITH PR_ESA T A MB.AR501.001 MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP1 12S64CP6-Y5 LF KN.1GB0G .012 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T2864QZ3-CE6 KN.1GB0B.016 SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 INFINE[...]

Appendix A 130 Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series Model RO Country Acer Part no Description CPU LCD DIMM 1 DIMM 2 HDD 1 (GB) ODD Wireless LAN Blueto oth VOIP Phone AS5730 - 732G16 Mn EMEA Germany LX.AU P0X.0 01 AS5730- 732G16Mn VHP32A TD E1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3 D_HG_DE1 3 C2DP 7350 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 XS SP1x2M[...]

131 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn P A USA LX.AU G0X.0 12 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TU S1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_EN33 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn P A USA LX.AU G0X.0 11 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TU S1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_EN35 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2[...]

Appendix A 132 AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.AU G0X.0 05 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TX C1 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_XC21 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 N N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn PA A C L A - Spa n i s h LX.AU G0X.0 04 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TE A3 MC UMAE 1*2G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_H G_[...]

133 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn P A Canada LX.AU E0X.1 8 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TC A2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_FR3 2 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn P A Canada LX.AU E0X.1 7 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TC A2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_FR3 1 [...]

Appendix A 134 AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn P A USA LX.AU E0X.1 02 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TU S1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN3 4 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA South Africa LX.AU E0X.0 37 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn EM VHP32A TZ A2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_[...]

135 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.AU E0X.0 99 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn EM VHP32A TX C2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_XC2 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.AU E0X.0 98 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn EM VHP32A TX C1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/[...]

Appendix A 136 AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn PA A C L A - Spa n i s h LX.AU E0X.0 93 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TE A1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ES2 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Belgium LX.AU E0X.0 32 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TB E1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_b[...]

137 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Czech LX.AU E0X.0 24 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TC Z2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_SK1 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AU E0X.0 25 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TE U7 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 [...]

Appendix A 138 AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn AAP Indonesia LX.AU E0X.0 87 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TID 1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ID21 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn AAP Indonesia LX.AU E0X.0 86 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn EM VHP32A TID 1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 [...]

139 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AU E0X.0 20 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TE U3 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_RU2 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AU E0X.0 19 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TE U5 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB[...]

Appendix A 140 AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn AAP Mala ysia LX.AU E0X.0 80 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn VHP32A TM Y1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 3 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N250 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G25 Mn AAP Mala ysia LX.AU E0X.0 79 AS5730Z- 323G25Mn EM VHP32A TM Y1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 [...]

141 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Greece LX.AU E0X.0 13 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TG R1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EL2 2 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Israel LX.AU E0X.0 12 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TIL 1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_HE[...]

Appendix A 142 AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle East LX.AU E0X.0 09 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn EM VHP32A TM E2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_AR1 3 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Middle East LX.AU E0X.0 10 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn EM VHP32A TM E2 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB[...]

143 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA Switzerland LX.AU E0X.0 02 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TC H1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_IT42 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO2G BII6 SO1G BII6 N320 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 323G32 Mn EMEA UK LX.AU E0X.0 01 AS5730Z- 323G32Mn VHP32A TG B1 MC UMACE 2G+1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN[...]

Appendix A 144 AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Belgium LX.AU E0X.0 69 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TB E1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_NL1 3 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Holland LX.AU E0X.0 68 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TN L1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_NL[...]

145 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AU E0X.0 62 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TE U7 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ENG 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Eastern Europe LX.AU E0X.0 61 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TE U6 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_[...]

Appendix A 146 AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Hungary LX.AU E0X.0 55 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TH U1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_HU1 1 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Slovenia/ Croatia LX.AU E0X.0 54 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TSI 1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0[...]

147 Appendix A AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Italy LX.AU E0X.0 48 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn VHP32A TIT 1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_IT12 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Turkey LX.AU E0X.0 47 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn EM VHP32A TT R1 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_TR3[...]

Appendix A 148 AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Middle East LX.AU E0X.0 42 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn EM VHP32A TM E6 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 5 PMDT 3200 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 SO1G BII6 N160 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5730 Z- 322G16 Mn EMEA Middle East LX.AU E0X.0 41 AS5730Z- 322G16Mn EM VHP32A TM E2 MC UMACE 2*1G/160/ 6L/5R/ CB_b[...]

149 Appendix A AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP Thailand LX.AS J0Y .02 0 AS5330- 571G12Mn EM VHB32A TT H1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_TH2 2 CM57 5 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP Vietnam LX.AS J0Y .01 9 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TV N1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 2 CM57 5 [...]

Appendix A 150 AS5330 - 571G12 Mn P A USA LX.AS J0Y .03 0 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TU S1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN3 2 CM57 5 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5330 - 571G12 Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.AS J0Y .02 9 AS5330- 571G12Mn EM VHB32A TX C2 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_XC2 1 [...]

151 Appendix A AS5330 - 571G12 Mn PA A C L A - Spa n i s h LX.AS J0Y .02 3 AS5330- 571G12Mn EM VHB32A TE A1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ES2 2 CM57 5 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5330 - 571G12 Mn PA A C L A - Spa n i s h LX.AS J0Y .02 2 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TE A1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_b[...]

Appendix A 152 AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP India LX.AS J0Y .01 2 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TIN 1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 2 CM57 5 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 KS NSM8 XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP Indonesia LX.AS J0Y .01 1 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TID 1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 3 CM57 5 N15[...]

153 Appendix A AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP Mala ysia LX.AS J0Y .00 4 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TM Y1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_EN1 3 CM57 5 N15.4 WXGA G8 SO1G BII6 N N120 GB5.4 KS NSM8 X 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN NN AS5330 - 571G12 Mn AAP Mala ysia LX.AS J0Y .00 3 AS5330- 571G12Mn VHB32A TM Y1 MC UMACE 1*1G/120/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3 D_HG_ENC 1 CM57 5 [...]

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Appendix B 155 This computer ’s compatibility is test ed and verified by Acer’s internal te sting department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have p assed these tests. Regarding configuration, combina[...]

156 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test Item Specification CRT Port T est CRT Monitor Acer 21 1c 21”, V iewSonic G220F , Vi ewSonic 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 Micr[...]

Appendix B 157 PCMCIA T est LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Et hernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX 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 fo r wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.1 1a NETGEAR Wireless LAN ca[...]

158 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 159 This section describes online techni cal support services available to he lp 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 Of fices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However some information sources wi[...]

160 Appendix C[...]

161 A AFLASH Utility 44 Antennas 94 Audio 30 B Battery Pack 50 BIOS 26 vendor 26 Version 26 BIOS Utility 33–44 Navigating 34 Onboard Device Configuration 39 Security 37, 38 System Security 43 Board Layout Top View 117 brightness hotkeys 13 C caps lock on indicator 9 computer on indicator 9 CPU 66 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able 26 D DIMM Module 53 Di[...]

162 Model Definition 130 Modem Board 80 N Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 9 O Online Support Information 159 P Panel 4 Bottom 8 left 4 PC Card 9 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 101 Power Adapter 100 Processor 26 S Screw List 48 speakers hotkey 13 System Block Diagram 3 System Check Procedures 98 System Memory 26 System Utilities[...]