Aspire Digital 5732Z manuel d'utilisation

Aspire 5732Z/5332 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 dat es made on Aspire 5732Z/5332 servi ce guid es. 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 language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

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 rma tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance product co[...]

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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 LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Rem[...]

IX T able of Contents Wireless Function Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 External Mouse Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with a (*) are only availa ble for select models. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™* • Genuine Windows® 7™* Platform • Intel® Pen ti um ® mob i l e pr oce sso r* • Intel® Cele ro n ® mobile processo [...]

2 Chapter 1 • High-definition audio support • MS-Sound compatible Dimensions and Weight • 372.3 (W) x 246.5 (D) x 26.8/39.6 (H) mm (14.4 x 10.8 x 1.1/1.5 inches) • 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) wit h 6-cell batter y pack Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* •W i r e l e s s • Acer InviLink™ 802.1 1b/g* • Acer InviLink™ Npli f[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 2 0% to 80%[...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Power On/O CKT . Touch Pa d page 31 CRT Conn. LPC BU S page 32 uFCBGA-1329 H_A#(3..35) H_D#(0..63) page 18 MDC 1. 5 Conn Int.KB D page 30 BANK 0, 1, 2, 3 USB conn x2 667/800/1066M Hz ALC272 DM I DC/DC Interface CKT . Intel Penryn Processor 3. 3V 48M Hz FS B RJ45 Clock Generator ICS9LPRS387 page 29 Fan Contro l Po[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 T ouchpad toggle T urn[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View NOTE: 1 The front pa ne l in di ca to rs are visi b l e ev en when the comput er co ver is closed 7 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse bu tt ons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your ha nds when you use the computer . 9 HDD Indicates when the hard di[...]

Chapter 1 7 Rear View Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 V entila tio n slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Ethernet (RJ-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. extern[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Bottom View No. Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is acti ve. 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 tu rned off.[...]

Chapter 1 9 3 Battery lock Lo cks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 5 V entilation s lots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note : Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. No. Ic[...]

10 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Functi on Description Power Indicates the computer&ap[...]

Chapter 1 11 TouchPad Basics The following items show you how to use the T ouchPa d: • Move your finger across the T ouchPad (1) to move th e cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T a[...]

12 Chapter 1 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 embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated[...]

Chapter 1 13 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key ha s the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <> : Open or close th e S tart men[...]

14 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F2>[...]

Chapter 1 15 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center an d/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-center o f the keyboard. NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. T o enable the dual monitor featu r e of the note book, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is connected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon[...]

Chapter 1 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On=99 °C, Off=96°C • OS Shutdown: 105°C • H/W Shutdown: 1 10° C Northbridg e Southbridge Item Specification CPU Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor , suppo rting Intel® 64 archite c ture Intel® PDC/C[...]

18 Chapter 1 BIOS System Memory Package BGA-676 Features • Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS BIOS V ersion V0.06-T02 BIOS ROM type Flash Features • Flash ROM 1MB • Supports ISIPP • Supports Acer UI • Supports multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control • Supports SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3 • A[...]

Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations 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 could be reversed. LAN Interface Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/n Hard Disk Drive Interface Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 512MB [...]

20 Chapter 1 S p ind le speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Internal tra nsfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 352 39 5~952 (typical) 850 Mbits/s maximum I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) 150 300 300 maximum DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V ±5%[...]

Chapter 1 21 Super-Multi Driv e Module Audio Interface Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS G T20N Sony AD7580S Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. Sust ained: 1 1.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Sustained: 1,571 (typical) Sustain[...]

22 Chapter 1 Power and Keyboard Controller Battery LCD 15.6” Item Specification Controller ENE KB926 Package Features • T ouchpad pointing device Supply Current T otal number of keyp ads 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Windows logo key Y es Hotkeys See “Hot Keys” on page 14. Item Speci fication 6 Cell V endo r & mo del name SANYO/SONY/P ANASO[...]

Chapter 1 23 Card Reader Item Specification Part Name R ealT ek RT5159 Package 5-in-1 card reader General Features • PCI-E interface • Push-push type •D u m m y c a r d[...]

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Chapter 2 25 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

26 Chapter 2 HM50-MV Intel BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spe[...]

Chapter 2 27 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. Th[...]

28 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to[...]

Chapter 2 29 Video Configuration Enter the Video Configuration menu. • Render S tandby • IGD—Device2 , Function1 • IGD—Pre-allocat Memory • IGD—DVMT Size • C lock Chip Initialize • En abled CK SSC • IGD—Boot Type • IGD—LCD Pane l T ype • IGD—TV • IGD—P A VP Mode USB Configuration Enter the USB Configuration menu. ?[...]

30 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. 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 befo re the syst[...]

Chapter 2 31 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

32 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Password box appears. 2. T ype the current passw or d in the Enter Curr en t Pa ssw or d field and press Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm Ne[...]

Chapter 2 33 Power The Advanced screen allows the user to c onfigu re the various advanced BIOS options. IMPORT ANT : Making incorrect settings to item s on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless you have experience adjus ti ng these items, we re commend that you leave these setti ngs at the default values. If making settings to it[...]

34 Chapter 2 Break Event En ter the Break Event menu • S torage Break Event • PCIE Break Event • PC I Break Event • EH CI Break Event • U HCI Break Event • H DA Break Event ACPI S3 Enable or Disable ACPI S1/S3 Sleep S tate. N/A W ake on PME Disabl e or Enable wake up when the system power is off and a PCI Power Management Enable wake up[...]

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

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

Chapter 2 37 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you s[...]

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

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

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

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

42 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal in strument to short the J1 jumper . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on t[...]

Chapter 2 43 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the boot o rder to be change d withou t accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence. Fo r ex[...]

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

Chapter 2 45 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM under DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom. WriteData = ‘001 12233 4455[...]

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Chapter 3 47 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tool s: ?[...]

48 Chapter 3 Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. 3. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. Disassembly[...]

Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT ANT : The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic represen tati on of the external module disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed du ring servicing. [...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

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.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers. 3. Remove the HDD cover by the top edge as shown. 4. Carefully open the Memory Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Covers M2.5*8 3 Memory Cover HDD Cover[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove one (1) screw securing the ODD module. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. G ently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4. Pull the optical drive modul e out from th e ch assis. Ste p Size Quantity [...]

54 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two (2) screws se curing the ODD bracket a nd remove the ODD bracket fro m the optical disk drive module. 6. Pull the top edge of the bezel downward an d cl ear of the device. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN Board. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal and White to the AUX terminal.[...]

Chapter 3 57 4. Move the antenna away and remove the two (2) screws to release the WLAN Board . 5. Detach the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52. 2. Using the pull, slide the HDD Module in the dire ction of the arro w to disconnect the interfa ce. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or pla cing he avy objects on top of it.[...]

Chapter 3 59 4. Remove the four (4) screws (two on each side) securing the hard disk to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

60 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Module M2.5*8 2 86.N2802.003 LCD Module M2.5*8 4 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 1 1 86.N2802.003 Upper Cover M2.5*8 9 86.N2802.003 Power Board M2*3 2 86.N2802.006 Left S peaker Mo dule M2*3 1 86.N28 02.006 Right S peaker Module M[...]

Chapter 3 61 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. The use of plastic tools or fingers is recommended to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. T urn the computer over . Press down the / and * keys on the right si de of the Keybo[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 61. 2. Pry up the centre of the Keyboard and rotate it upward awa y from the Upper Cover . 3. T urn the keyboard over o n to the T ouchPad area to expose the FFC con nector . 4. Open the locking latch and disco nnect the FFC from the mainbo ard. 5. Lift the keyboard c[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 62. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two (2) se curing screws from the bottom of the chassis. 3. Remove the Antenna Cables from the cable channe l as sh o wn. Ensure that the cabl es are free from all cable clips. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5[...]

64 Chapter 3 4. S tand the computer on the LCD Panel and pull the Antenna cab les completely through the chassis. 5. Disconnect the LCD cable from the Mainboard and remove the cable from the cable channel. 6. Remove the white Antenna cable from the cable channe l. Ensure that the cable is completely free of the retaining clips all the way to the hi[...]

Chapter 3 65 7. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cable to the Upper Cover . 8. Remove the black Antenna cable from the cable channel as shown. Ensure that the cable is completel y free of the retaining clips all the way to the hinge well. 9. Open the LCD Panel to the full extent to expose the Hin ge Covers. 10. Press the left side Hing[...]

66 Chapter 3 12. Remove the four (4) securing screws (two each side) from the LCD module. 13. Remove the left and right screw covers from on top of the hinges 14. Lift the LCD Module clear of the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*8 4[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the eleven (1 1) screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the three screw caps at the rear of the Upper Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*8 1 1[...]

68 Chapter 3 4. Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard, labele d A,B,C and D. A B C D[...]

Chapter 3 69 NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage . 5. Disconnect A as shown. 6. Disconnect C as shown. 7. Release the locking latch on B and remove the FF C cable as shown. 8. Release the locking latch on D and remove the FF C cable as shown[...]

70 Chapter 3 9. Remove the nine (9) screws on the top panel. 10. S t arting at the rear left side of t he cover , pry apart the Upper and Lower Covers as shown. Work along the back edge of the casing to the right as shown, then lift the Upper Cover clear of the Lower Cover. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*8 9[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the Power Board on the Upper Co ve r as shown. 3. Remove the two (2) screws securing the Power Board to the Upper Co ver . 4. Lift the Power Board clear of the Upper Cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Board M2*3 2[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the Left Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the Left S pe aker Module on the Upper Co ver as shown. 3. Remove the adhesive tape from the S peaker cable . 4. Remove the S peaker cable from the cable channel. Ensu re th at the cable is free from all cable clips.[...]

Chapter 3 73 5. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Left S peaker Module . 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , left side first as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Left S peaker Module M2*3 1[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the Right S peaker Module on the Upper Cover as shown. 3. T urn the Upper Cover over and remove the Right S peake r Module cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cable is free from all cable clips. 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and pas[...]

Chapter 3 75 5. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Right S peaker Module. 6. Lift the S peaker clear of the Upper Cover , right side first as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Right S peaker Module M2*3 1[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad Board cannot be remo ved individua lly . T o replace the T ouchPad Board, repla ce the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the Upper Cover . 3. Release the FFC locking latch and disco[...]

Chapter 3 77 4. Remove the two (2) screws from T ouchPad bracket. 5. Lift the rear edge of the T ouc hPad bracket first to clear the se curing clips and remove it as shown. Step Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 2[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the Mainboard. 3. Lift the mainboard from the chassis, internal edge first, a nd place it on a clean, dust-free surface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4 1[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations fo r disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o re place the battery , so lder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 52. 2. Remove the four securing screws (i n reverse numerical order from screw 4 to screw 1) from the Thermal Module. 3. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module 4 1 2 3 4[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the CPU Fan 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 80. 2. Disconnect the Fan cable from the Mainboard as shown . 3. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Fan Module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype CPU Fan M2*3 3[...]

82 Chapter 3 4. Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damag ed, th e CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 80. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking screw 180° coun ter-c[...]

84 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6 4 86.N2802.002 LCD Panel M2 .5*6 2 86.N2802 .002 LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.N2802.006 Remove LCD Panel Remove LCD Bezel Remove LCD FPC Cable Remove LCD Panel from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LCD Brackets Remove A[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63. 2. Remove the two (2) upper and two (2) lower bezel screw caps and screws. 3. S tarting from the bottom edge of t he bezel, pry the bezel upwards an d aw ay from the panel. W ork along the right side toward the top of the bezel , prying the cove rs apart. Continue [...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 85. 2. Locate the Camera Module at the top of the LCD Module and disconnect the camera cabl e. 3. Remove the Camera from the module.[...]

Chapter 3 87 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 86. 2. Remove the two (2) securing screws from the LCD Panel. 3. Remove the adhesive strip holding the cables in place. 4. Remove the Camera cable cluster from the LCD Module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.5*6 2[...]

88 Chapter 3 5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module.[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 87. 2. Remove the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. 3. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD Panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

90 Chapter 3 4. Place the LCD panel face down on a soft clean surface.T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the LCD Panel. 5. Lift the cable as shown to pull free the adhesive strip securing it in place. 6. Lift the FPC cable to disengage the remaining adhesive and remove the cable f[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 87. 2. Remove the adhesi ve strips holding the left antenna cabl e in place. Ensure the cabl e is free fro m obstructions. 3. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips. 4. Remove the adhesive tape sec[...]

92 Chapter 3 5. Lift the left Antenna clear of the cover . 6. Remove the adhesive strips holding the right antenna cable in pla ce. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 7. Remove the cable from the cable channel. Ensure that the cab le is free from all cable clips and adhesive strips.[...]

Chapter 3 93 8. Remove the adhesive tape securing t he right Antenna to the LCD Module. 9. Lift the right Antenna clear of the cover .[...]

94 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the right Antenna as shown. Ensure that th e locating pins on the Antenna are corre ctly seated. 2. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 3. Lay the cable dow n the side of the L CD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive. 4. Run the cable alo[...]

Chapter 3 95 5. Replace the left Antenna as shown. Ensure that the locatin g pins on the Antenna are correctly seated. 6. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the Antenna in place. 7. Run the cable down th e side of the LCD Module using all available cli ps and adhesive. 8. Run the cable along the cable chann el as shown , using all available cable[...]

96 Chapter 3 9. The Antennas and cables appear as sho wn when correc tly installed.[...]

Chapter 3 97 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Connect the LCD cable to the panel connector as shown. 2. Press down the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the cable along the back of the panel and press down as indicated to secure the cable in place. 4. Run the cable across the back of the panel as shown and press down as indicated to sec[...]

98 Chapter 3 5. Align the LCD brackets with the screw holes on the panel. Replace the si x (6) screws (three o n each side) in the brackets as shown. 6. Place the LCD Panel in the LCD Module, top edge first, and secure the LCD cable with adhe sive tape. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD power cable passes thro ugh the hinge well and is not trapped u[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the Camera Module 7. Replace the Camera cable clu ster in the LCD Module. 8. Secure the LCD modul e wi t h the two securing screws. 1. Place the camer a in the LCD Modu le. 2. Conne ct the cable to the camera module.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Replace the bezel and press down until th ere are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD Module. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel.[...]

Chapter 3 101 2. Replace the four (4) screws and screw caps provided.[...]

102 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the CPU Fan Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell • Jet Motor 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapu[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Mainboard 3. Align the screw holes on the Therma l Mo dule and Mainboard then replace the modul e. Keep the module as level as possible to spre ad the thermal grease evenly . 4. Replace the four (4) securing screws (in numerical order from screw 1 to screw 4) to secur e the Thermal Module in p lace. 1. Ensure that the Ma[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the TouchPad Bracket 1. Replace the T ouchPad bracket top edge first to engage the securing clips. 2. Press the bracket down to engage the securing clips. 3. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the T ouchPad Bracket to the Upper Cover. 4. Replace the T ouchPad FFC and close the locking latch on the connector .[...]

106 Chapter 3 5. Replace the FFC and press down as indica te d to adhere it to the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Right Speaker Module 1. Place the module left side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the left side of the module is seated correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the one (1) scre w to secure the module in place. 3. Pass the cable through the Upper C over as shown. 4. T urn the Upper Cover over and run th[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Left Speaker Module 1. Place the module right side first on the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the right side of the module is sea ted correctly in the securing clip. 2. Replace the one (1) scre w to secure the module in place. 3. Run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 4. Secure the cab[...]

Chapter 3 109 Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Slide the Power Board in to the Upper Cover front edge first to engage the securing clip. 2. Press the board down to locate the se curing pin. 3. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover . 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover as shown.[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 2. Press down around the edges to secure it in place. 3. Replace the nine (9) screws in the Upper Cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 111 4. Replace the three (3 ) screw caps as shown. 5. Connect the following cables to the Mainboard. A B C D[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 6. Connect A as shown. 7. Connect C as shown. 8. Connect B and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 9. Connect D and close the locking latch to secure the cable in pla ce. A C B D[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 Replacing the LCD Module 10. T urn the computer over and replace the eleven screws as shown. 1. Align the screw holes on the LCD Module and Upper Cover and replace the LCD Module. 2. The lef t and right screw covers are shaped differently . Ensure that the correct cover is used. 3. Replace the left screw cover as shown. Ensure that t[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 4. Replace the right screw cove r as shown. Ensure that the securing tab on the rear of the cover is seated correctly in the Upper Cover . 5. Replace the four (4) screws securing the LCD Module to the Upper Cover. 6. Ensure that the Hinge Covers are replaced correctly . Identify the rear edge of the covers by the two securing clips. [...]

Chapter 3 11 5 9. Run the black Antenna cable along the cable channel as shown using all available retaining clips. 10. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cable in place. 11 . Run the white Anten na cable along the cable channel as shown using all avail abl e retaining clips. 12. Run the LCD cable along the cable channe l using all available [...]

11 6 Chapter 3 14. S tand the computer on the L CD Panel and pass the Antenna cab les through the cha ssis. 15. The Upper Cover appears as shown when the Ant enna and LCD cables are correctly installed. 16. T urn the computer over . Run the Antenna cables alon g the cab le channel as show n, using all availa ble cable clips.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 17. Replace the two (2) screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover .[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the Keyboard FFC to the Mainboard and cl os e the locking latch to secure the cable in pl ace. 2. T urn the Keyboard over and insert it front edge first into the chassis. NOTE: Ensure that the six locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secu re the Keyboard in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the Switch Cover Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Co ver . 2. Press down as indicated to snap the Switch Cover into place. 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to secure the carrier .[...]

120 Chapter 3 3. Insert the HDD, as indica ted and lower it into place. 4. Slide the HDD in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface .[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the WLAN Module Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two (2) screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two (2) An tenna cables to the modu le. NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper terminal (MAIN) and the white cable to the lower terminal (MAIN). 4. After connectin[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket with the two (2) screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the Module. 1. Replace the Memor[...]

Chapter 3 123 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 3. Replace the three (3) screws to secure the covers in place. 1. Insert the SD Dum my Card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until the ca rd clicks into place and is flush wit h the casing . Memory Cover HDD Cover[...]

124 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery rele ase latch to the release po sition (1) , insert t he battery pack an d press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. 1 2[...]

Chapter 4 125 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2[...]

126 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly [...]

Chapter 4 127 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On[...]

128 Chapter 4 Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. If permanent vertical/h orizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 48. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 129 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

130 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perfo r m the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 131 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

132 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows OS Startup Rep air Utility: a. Insert the Windows [...]

Chapter 4 133 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

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

Chapter 4 135 b. Double-click IDE A T A/A T API controllers , then right-click A T A Device 0. c. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is checked and click OK . d. Repeat for the other A T A Devices shown if applicable. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the foll owing act[...]

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

Chapter 4 137 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

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

Chapter 4 139 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Sec: NO_EVICTION_MODE_DEBUG EQU 1 (Comm onPlatformsecIa32SecCore.inc) Memory: DEBUG_BIOS equ 1 (ChipsetAlvisoMemoryInitAsm IA32IMEMORY .INC) Code Description 0xC2 MTRR setup 0xC3 Enable cache 0xC4 Establish cache tags 0xC5 Enter NEM, Place the[...]

140 Chapter 4 BDS & Specific action: 0x27 Enable DRAM Channel I/O Buffers 0x28 Enable all clocks on populated rows 0x29 Perform JEDEC memory init ialization for all memory rows 0x30 Perform steps required after memory init 0x31 Program DRAM throttling an d throttlin g event registers 0x32 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and ena[...]

Chapter 4 141 0xF8 Report that ExitBootServices () has been called 0xF9 Runtime driver set virtual address map Code Description[...]

142 Chapter 4 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code Description 0x00 0x01 PEI_EVENT_LOG 0x02 PEI_OEM_SER VICE 0x03 PEI_SIO_INIT 0x04 PEI_MONO_ST A TUS_CODE 0x05 PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG 0x06 PEI_CPU_IO 0x07 PEI_PCI_CFG 0x08 PEI_CPU_PEIM 0x09 PEI_PLA TFORM_ST AGE1 0x0A PEI_V ARIABLE 0x0B PEI_SB_INIT 0x0C PEI_CA[...]

Chapter 4 143 0x3B MONOTONIC_COUNTER 0x3C W A TCH_DOG_TIMER 0x3D SECURITY_STUB 0x3E DXE_CPU_IO 0x3F CF9_RESET 0x40 PC_RTC 0x41 ST A TUS_CODE 0x42 V ARIABLE 0x43 EMU_V ARIABLE 0x44 DXE_CHIPSET_INIT 0x45 DXE_ALERT_FORMA T 0x46 PCI_HOST_BRIDGE 0x47 PCI_EXPRESS 0x48 DXE_SB_INIT 0x49 IDE_CONTROLLER 0x4A SA T A_CONTROLLER 0x4B SB_SM_BUS 0x4C ISA_ACPI_DRI[...]

144 Chapter 4 0x66 BIOS_KEYBOARD 0x67 BIOS_VEDIO 0x68 MONITER_KEY 0x69 LEGACY_BIOS 0x6A LEGACY_BIOS_PLA TFORM 0x6B PCI_PLA TFORM 0x6C ISA_FLOOPY 0x6D PS2_MOUSE 0x6E USB_BOT 0x6F USB_CBI0 0x70 USB_CBI1 0x71 USB_KB 0x72 USB_MASS_STORAGE 0x73 BUS_PCI_UHCI 0x74 USB_MOUSE 0x75 USB_BUS 0x76 SETUP_UTILITY 0x77 FW_BLOCK_SERVICE 0x78 USB_LEGACY_PLA TFORM 0x[...]

Chapter 4 145 0x91 DXE_0x91 PXE_BC 0x92 PXE_DHCP4 0x93 EBC 0x94~0x9F RESERVED 0xA0 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA1 DXE_H2O_DEBUG_IO 0xA2 DXE_TPM_TCG 0xA3 DXE_TPM_PHYSICAL_PRESENCE 0xA4 DXE_OEM_SERVICE 0xA5 DXE_EVENT_LOG 0xA6 DXE_ SECURITY_HDD_P ASSWORD_SERVICE 0xA7 DXE_LAN_ASF_INIT 0xA8 DXE_BUS_PCI_SERIAL 0xA9 DXE_LAN_IDER_CONTROLLER 0xAA DXE_LAN_AMT 0xAB DX[...]

146 Chapter 4 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bi ts that failed. For example, 2C 0002 mean s address line 1 (bit one set) has failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have fail[...]

Chapter 5 147 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description JL VDS1 LC D Connector JP14 Power/B Connector JSPK1 S peaker (Left) Connector JSPK2 S peaker (Right) Connector JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector JTP1 T ouch Pad Connector U1 1 South Bridge SW4 T ouch pad (Left) Button SW3 T ouch pad (Right) Button Chapter 5[...]

148 Chapter 5 Bottom View ITEM DESCRIPTION PJP1 AC-IN Connector JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JCRT1 CRT Connector JP12 Fan Connector JUSB1 USB Connector JUSB2 USB Connector JMIC1 MIC-In Jack JHP1 Head-Phone Jack JSA T A2 HDD Connecto r U23 No rth Bridge JCPU1 CPU Socket JREAD1 Card Reader Socket PJP2 Battery Connector JDIMM2 Memory DIMM2 Connector JDIMM1 Me[...]

Chapter 5 149 Power Board ITEM DESCRIPTI ON U1 Li d Switch SW1 TP Lock Button SW2 ON/OFF Button SW3 Wireless Button LED1 ON/OFF LED LED3 Media LED LED4 Num LED LED5 Wireless LED LED6 Caps LED LED7 TP Lock LED[...]

150 Chapter 5 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the st and ard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS reco very for eMachine HM50-MV . The machine provid es one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotke y for enabling BIOS Reco very . Clearing Password Check Steps f[...]

Chapter 5 151 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a spec ial block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system [...]

152 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 153 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field R eplaceable Unit) listing in global configurat ions of Aspire 5732Z/5332. Refer to t his chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU P ARTS, you should c heck the most up-to-date [...]

154 Chapter 6 Aspire 5732Z/5332 Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly No. Descriptio n Acer P/N No . Descriptio n Acer P/N 1 Middle C over 60.PG T02.002 5 Mainboard MB.PGV02. 001 2 Hinge Cover 42.N2802.001 6 Right Upper Cap 42.PG T02.001 3 Left Upper Cap 42.PG T02.002 7 Lower Cover 60.N2802.002 4 Upper Cove r 60.PG T02.001 1 2 3 5 6 2 7 4[...]

Chapter 6 155 Mainboard Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 Fan 60.N2802.001 2 Heatsink 60.N2802.006 3 Mainboard MB.PGV02.001 1 2 3[...]

156 Chapter 6 Base Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 RAM Door 42.N2802.004 2 HDD Door 42.N2802 .005 3 Lower Cover 60.N2802.002 1 2 3[...]

Chapter 6 157 Aspire 5732Z/5332 FRU List CA TEGOR Y Description AcerPN Board POWER BOARD 55.N2802.001 WLAN CARD-XB6 3 NI.23600.007 WLAN CARD-BC M4312 NI.2 3600.029 Cable TP FFC 50.N2802.001 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 [...]

158 Chapter 6 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly UPPER CASE ASSY 60.PG T02.001 LOWER CASE 60.N2802.002 TP BRACKET 33.N2802.001 MIDDLE COVER ASSY 60.PG T02.002 HINGE CAP ASSY 42.N2802.001 UP CAP R 42.PG T02.001 UP CAP L 42.PG T02.002 RAM DOOR ASSY 42.N2802.004 HDD DOOR ASSY 42.N2802.005 CA TEGOR Y Description AcerPN[...]

Chapter 6 159 HDD HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 KH.16001.034 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W : FG01 1J KH.16004.006 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS543216L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C KH.16007.019 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SA T[...]

160 Chapter 6 ODD BEZEL-SUPER MU L TI 42.N2802.006 ODD BRACKET 33.N2802.003 Keyboard Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black US International T exture KB.I170A.140 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black Greek T exture KB.I170A.125 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 99KS Black Arabic T exture KB[...]

Chapter 6 161 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 100KS Black Nordic T exture KB.I170A.129 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 100KS Black FR/ Arabic T exture KB.I170A.122 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandard 100KS Black US w/ Canadian French T exture KB.I170A.142 Keyboard ACER EM-7Tv2 HM51 Internal 17 S tandar[...]

162 Chapter 6 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CCD-AS 60.PEF02.001 LCD CABLE FOR W/CCD F 50.N28 02.00 5 LCD BRACKET R&L FOR LC D 33.N2802.004 CAMERA 0.3 57.N2802.001 INVERTER 19.N2802.001 LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CCD-AS 60.N3202.001 LCD CABLE FOR W/O CCD F 60.PEE02.003 Mainboard Mainboard AS5332 GL 40 ICH9M 8132 W/O 1 394 V1.0 LF MB.PGV02.001 Memory CA TEGOR Y Descrip[...]

Chapter 6 163 Memory NANY A SO-D IMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0FN-3C LF 64*1 6 0.07um KN.1GB03.026 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um KN.1GB04.010 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.055um KN.1GB0B .027 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP1 12S64CP6-Y5 LF KN.1GB0G .0 12 Memory[...]

164 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Description Acer P/N. SCREW SCREW M2.48D 4.0L K 5. 5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N2802.001 SCREW SCREW M2.48D 6.0L K 5. 5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N2802.002 SCREW SCREW M2.45D 8.0L K 5. 5D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N2802.003 SCREW SCREW M1.98D 3.0L K 4. 6D 0.8T ZKNL 86.N2802.004 SCREW SCREW M M 3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI + 86.N2802.005 SCREW SCREW M M 2.5D 3.[...]

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Appendix A 166 Model Definition and Configuration Model RO Country Acer Part No Description CPU AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Denmark LX.PGV02.009 AS53 32-903G16Mn W7HP64A TDK2 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENS1 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Holland LX.PGV02.017 AS5332-903G16Mn W7HP6 4A TNL1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NL1 1[...]

167 Appendix A AS5332- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.PGV08.003 AS5332-302G25Mn EM W7 ST32EMA TEA3 MC UMACbs2 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 CMT3000 AS5332- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PGV08.001 AS5332-302G25Mn EM W7 ST32 EMA TXC2 MC UMACbs2 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 CMT3000 AS5332- 302G25Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese L[...]

Appendix A 168 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Portugal LX.PGV02.008 AS53 32-903G16Mn W7HP64A TPT1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_PT1 1 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Norway LX.PGV02.006 AS5332-903G16Mn W7HP64A TNO3 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ENS1 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA UK LX.PGV02.004 AS53 32-90 3G16Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMA[...]

169 Appendix A AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Algeria LX.PGV02.0 35 AS5332-903G16Mn EM W7 HP64EMA TDZ1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA South Africa LX.PGV02.036 AS53 32-90 3G16Mn EM W7HP64EMA TZA1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PGV02.037 AS5332-90 3[...]

Appendix A 170 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PGV02.031 AS5332-90 3G16Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME6 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PGV02.028 AS5332-90 3G16Mn EM W7HP64EMA TME9 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81 CM900 AS5332- 903G16Mn EMEA Czech LX.PGV02.027 AS5332- 903G1 6M[...]

171 Appendix A AS5332- 303G16Mn EMEA UK LX.PGW02.002 AS5332-30 3G16Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMAbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_HG_EN1 1 CMT3000 AS5332- 303G50Mn EMEA UK LX.PGW02.004 AS5332-30 3G50Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMAbs2 2G+1G/500_L/6L2.2/5 R/ CB_bgn_HG_EN1 1 CMT3000 AS5332- 903G25Mn EMEA UK LX.PGW02.003 AS5332-90 3G25Mn W7HP64A TGB1 MC UMAbs2 2G+1G/250/[...]

Appendix A 172 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Poland LX.PGU02.038 AS5732Z-4 34G25Mn W7HP64A TPL1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_PL1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Denmark LX.PGU02.036 AS57 32Z-434G25Mn W7HP64A TDK1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NO1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G32Mn P A USA LX.PGU02.1 10 AS57 32Z-434G32Mn W7HP64[...]

173 Appendix A AS5732Z- 433G16Mn EMEA Cyprus LX.PGU02.103 AS57 32Z -433G16Mn W7HP64A TCY1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES61 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G16Mn EMEA Italy LX.PGU02.102 AS5732Z-433G16Mn W7HP64A TIT1 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/160/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_IT1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G16Mn EMEA Greece LX.PGU02.101 AS5732Z-433G16Mn W7HP64A[...]

Appendix A 174 AS5732Z- 432G25Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.PGU08.001 AS5732Z-432G25Mn EM W7ST32EMA TEA3 MC UMACbs2 2*1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PGU0 1.005 AS57 32Z-433G25Mn EM W7HB64EMA TME9 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES81 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 432G25Mn EMEA Middle East LX.PGU0 [...]

175 Appendix A AS5732Z- 434G50Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PGU02.074 AS5732Z-434G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TXC2 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PGU02.053 AS5732Z-434G32Mn EM W7HP64EMA TXC2 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G25Mn PA A C L A - Port[...]

Appendix A 176 AS5732Z- 434G50Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.PGU02.076 AS5732Z-434G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TEA1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G50Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.PGU02.075 AS5732Z-434G50Mn EM W7HP64EMA TEA3 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/500_L/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES51 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G32Mn P A Chile LX.PGU02.[...]

177 Appendix A AS5732Z- 434G32Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PGU02.054 AS5732Z-434G32Mn EM W7HP64EMA TXC3 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/320/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN61 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G25Mn PA A C L A - S panish LX.PGU02.051 AS5732Z-433G25Mn EM W7HP64EMA TEA4 MC UMACbs2 2G+1G/250/6L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN31 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 433G25Mn P A Chile LX.PGU02.0[...]

Appendix A 178 AS5732Z- 434G25Mi EMEA Russia LX.PGU02.017 AS5732Z-434G25Mi W 7HP64RUA TRU1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_RU1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Sweden LX.PGU02.021 AS5732Z-434G25Mn W7HP64A TSE1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_FI1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Czech LX.PGU02.020 AS5732Z -434G25Mn W7HP6[...]

179 Appendix A AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Greece LX.PGU02.040 AS5732Z-434G25Mn W7HP64A TGR1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EL31 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Belgium LX.PGU02.039 AS5732Z-434G25Mn W7HP64A TBE1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/250/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_NL1 1 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G25Mn EMEA Switzerland LX.PGU02.042 AS5 732Z-434G25Mn W[...]

Appendix A 180 AS5732Z- 432G32Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PGU0X.00 8 AS5732Z-4 32G32Mn EM VHP32A TVN1 MC UMACbs2 1*2G/320/6L2.2 /5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G50Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PGU0X.00 6 AS5732Z-4 34G50Mn EM VHP32A TVN1 MC UMACbs2 2*2G/500_L/6 L2.2/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN13 PMDT4300 AS5732Z- 434G50Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PGU0X.00 7 AS5732Z-4 34G50[...]

181 Appendix A AS5332-902G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-902G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-902G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-302G25Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-302G25Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-302G25Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-302G25Mn N15.6WXGAG UM[...]

Appendix A 182 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5332-903G16Mn N15.6WXGAG UM[...]

183 Appendix A AS5732Z-433G50Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-444G50Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G32Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mi N15 .6WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G50Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-433G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-433G25Mn [...]

Appendix A 184 AS5732Z-432G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-433G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-432G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-432G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-432G32Mn N15.6 WXGAG UM[...]

185 Appendix A AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-433G32Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 AS5732Z-434G32Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G32Mn [...]

Appendix A 186 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N15.6 WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 AS5732Z-433G32Mn [...]

187 Appendix A AS5332-902G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-902G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-902G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-902G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-302G25Mn N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-302G25Mn N250GB5[...]

Appendix A 188 AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5332-903G16Mn N160GB5[...]

189 Appendix A AS5732Z-434G50Mn N50 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G50Mn N50 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-444G50Mn N50 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mi N250GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G50Mn N50 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-[...]

Appendix A 190 AS5732Z-432G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-432G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-432G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-432G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-432G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z[...]

191 Appendix A AS5732Z-433G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z[...]

Appendix A 192 AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-434G25Mn N25 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z-433G32Mn N32 0GB5.4KS N NSM8XS N AS5732Z[...]

193 Appendix A AS5332-902G16Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-902G16Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-902G16Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-902G16Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-902G16Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-302G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-302G2[...]

Appendix A 194 AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5332-903G16Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd Wi[...]

195 Appendix A AS5732Z-434G50Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G50Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-433G50Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-444G50Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G32Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mi McAfee 5 in 1-Build in [...]

Appendix A 196 AS5732Z-432G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-432G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-432G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-433G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-432G25Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-433G25Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1[...]

197 Appendix A AS5732Z-432G25Mn N 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-433G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd W[...]

Appendix A 198 AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N AS5732Z-434G25Mn McAfee 5 in 1-Build in [...]

Appendix B 199 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® Vista and Windows ® 7 environments. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regardin[...]

200 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® OS Environment Test V end or Ty p e Description Adapter DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5. 5x1 1 Y el low ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A-1650-22 AC L V5 LED LF HIPRO 65W Ad apter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow HP-A0 652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF DEL[...]

Appendix B 201 SIMPLO 6CEL L2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-20 09A Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON LGC 2.2Ah(S3 ) SIMPLO 6CEL L2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-20 09A Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main CO MMON SDI 2.2Ah(F ) SANYO 6CELL2.2 Battery SANY O AS-2 009A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON 2.2Ah(A) SONY 6CELL2.2 Battery SONY AS-2009A L[...]

202 Appendix B P ANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery P ANASONIC AS- 2009A Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main C OMMON 2.2Ah(CG ) SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 Battery SAMSUNG AS-2 009A Li-Ion 3 S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main C OMMON 2.2Ah(F) SIMPLO 6CEL L2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-20 09A Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Panasonic 2.2Ah ( CG ) SIMPLO 6[...]

Appendix B 203 INTEL PMDT4200 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA 2.0G 1M 800 35W R- 0 no VT INTEL PMDT4300 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 PGA 2.1G 1M 800 R-0 INTEL PMDT4400 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.2G 1M 800 INTEL PMDT4200 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 PGA 2.0G 1M 800 35W R- 0 no VT INTEL PMDT4300 CPU Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4[...]

204 Appendix B HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HT S545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT -22ZCTO ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 SEAGA TE N250GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F/W:0001SDM1 TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5[...]

Appendix B 205 TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W :FG01 1J HGST N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HT S545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT -22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 SEAGA TE N500GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 54[...]

206 Appendix B HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 16 0GB HT S543216L9A300 Falcon-B SA T A LF F/W:C40C HGST N160GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HT S545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F WD N160GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT -22ZCTO ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 SEAGA TE N250GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 540[...]

Appendix B 207 SEAGA TE N320GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST9320320AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F/W :FG01 1J HGST N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HT S545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320G[...]

208 Appendix B SAMSUNG N15.6WXGAG CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LPL N15.6WXGAG CCFL LCD LPL 15.6" WXGA Glare L P156WH1-TLA1 LF 22 0nit 8ms 400:1 LPL N15.6WXGAG CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA Glare LP156WH1-TLA3 LF 220nit 8ms 400:1 CMO N15.6WXGAG LCD CMO 15.6" WXGA Glare N156B3-L02 LF 220nit 8m[...]

Appendix B 209 NANY A SO1GBII6 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0F N-3C LF 64 *16 0.07um MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICR ON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMS UNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.0 55um HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP1 12S64CP6[...]

210 Appendix B MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICR ON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMS UNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.0 55um HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HYMP1 12S64CP6- Y5 LF HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HMP1 12 S6EFR6 C- Y5 LF 64*16 0[...]

Appendix B 21 1 SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super-Multi DRI VE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X AD-7580S LF W/O bezel SA T A PLDS NSM8XS ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ra y DL 8X DS-8A3S LF W/O bezel SA T A P ANASONIC NSM8XS ODD P ANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ880A LF W/O bezel SA T A HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X G T20N[...]

212 Appendix B None UMA UMA (Intel) None UMA UMA (Intel) VRAM 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) 512M-DDR2 64*16*4 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) 512M-DDR2 64*16*4 NB Chip set INTEL GL40(A1) NB Chipset Intel CS GL40NB A1 INTEL GL40(A1) NB Chipset Intel CS GL40NB A1 INTEL GM45 NB Chipset Intel CS GM45NB INTEL GM45 NB Chipset Intel CS GM45NB INTEL GL40(A1) NB Chipset Intel CS[...]

Appendix B 213 WNC PIF A PIF A WNC PIF A PIF A WNC PIF A PIF A Audio Codec Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X Realtek ALC272X Realtek Audio Codec ALC272X A cover Qua[...]

214 Appendix B Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Athe ros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Athe ros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Athe ros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Athe ros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x 2 BGN Foxconn Wirel[...]

Appendix C 215 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help 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 [...]

216 Appendix C[...]

217 A AFLASH Utility 37 Antennas Removing 91 Replacing 94 B Battery Replacing 124 Battery Pack Removing 50 BIOS ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Utility 25–37 Advanced 28 Boot 35 Exit 36 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configur ation 31 Power 33 Save and Exit 36 Security 30 System Security 36 Board Layout Top View 147 brightness hotkeys 14 C Ca[...]

218 Removing 62 Replacing 118 Keyboard Failure 129 L LCD Bezel Removing 85 Replacing 100 LCD Brackets Removing 89 Replacing 97 LCD Cable Replacing 97 LCD Failure 129 LCD Module Removing 63 Replacing 113 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 94 LCD Panel Removing 87 Replacing 97 Left S peaker Module Removing 72 Replacin[...]

219 T T est Compatible Components 199 Thermal Module Removing 80 Replacing 103 Thermal Unit Failure 136 T o uchPad Removing 76 T ouchPad Bracket Removing 76 Replacing 105 T o uchPad Failure 130 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 129 EasyTouch Buttons 136 HDTV Switch 137 Internal Speakers 130 LCD Failure 129 Modem 136 No Display 127 ODD 133 Other[...]

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