Aspire Digital 5535 manuale d’uso

Aspire 5535/5235 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on Aspire 5535/5235 Series service guide. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without t[...]

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

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

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

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the Heatsink F an Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Remo[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many feature: Platform AMD Better by Design pro gram, featuring: • AMD T urion ™ X2 Ultra d ual-core mobile pro cessor (A TUZM 80/82 for Aspire 5535) • AMD T urion ™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (A TRM70/72 for Aspire 5535) • AMD Athlon ™ X2 dual-core mobile proce ssor [...]

2 Chapter 1 • Built-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Acer InviLin k ™ Nplify ™ 802.1 1b/g/D raft-N* • Acer InviLin k ™ 802.1 1b/g* • WP AN: Bluetooth ® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V .92; Wake-on-Ring ready I/O Ports • Ex[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram DDR2 667/800 MHz DDR2 667/800MHz 667/800MHz ODD SATA HDD SATA SATA Mini USB Blue Tooth Camera USB 3 Port USB KBC WPC773L Winbond INT. KB Touch Pad MXIC MX25L1605 BIOS DEBUG CONN. LPC LPC BUS a/b/g/n Mini Card PCIex1 Kedron BCM5764 LAN Giga LAN TXFM RJ45 New card PWR SW TPS2231 CRT LCD CLK GEN. ICS9LPRS480BKLFT 71.09[...]

4 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, le t us show you around you r new computer . Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communicat ion (only for certain models). 2 Display screen Also called Liqui d-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Power button T urns t[...]

Chapter 1 5 Closed Front View 8 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 10 S peakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo a udio output. 1 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recordi ng. 12 Easy-l[...]

6 Chapter 1 Left View Right View # Icon Item Description 1 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external moni tor , LCD projector). 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10 /100/1000-based network. 3 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera) (only for certain models). 4 Microphone-in[...]

Chapter 1 7 Rear View 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 computer is of f. 5 Modem (RJ-1 1) port Connects to a phone line. 6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 7 Kensington lock slot Connect s to a Ke[...]

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

Chapter 1 9 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . T he front panel indicato rs are visible even wh en the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Chargi ng: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully ch arged: The light sho ws green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are app[...]

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

Chapter 1 11 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 toggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated [...]

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

Chapter 1 13 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 Function Descriptio n <Fn> + <F1>[...]

14 Chapter 1 Special Key (only for certain models) Y ou can locate the Euro symbo l and the US doll ar sign at the upper-cen ter 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 keyboa rd, or hold < Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at t[...]

Chapter 1 15 Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering T echnology toolbar makes it easy fo r you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Activated by pressing the Empowering Key , it provides access to the fol lowing utilities: NOTE: The following content is for genera l reference only . Actual product spe cifications [...]

16 Chapter 1 Empowering Technology password Y ou must set the Empowering T echno logy password to use the password prot ection feature of Ace r 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 settin gs . The Empowering T echno logy[...]

Chapter 1 17 Acer eAudio Management (only for certain models) Acer eAudio Management allows you to easily control the enhanced sound effects of Dolby Home Theater on your system. Select Movie or Game mode to exp erience the awesome r ealism of 5.1-chan nel audio output from the speakers fitted to your system via Dolby Surround soun d technology . M[...]

18 Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface for con figuring your power managemen t options. T o access this utility , select Acer e Power Management from the Empo wering T echnology toolbar , run the program from the Acer Empowering T echnology pr ogram group in St art menu, or right-click t[...]

Chapter 1 19 Battery status 1. The quick menu shows the remaining battery life based on current usage. 2. Y ou can also launch th e Acer ePower Management a pplication and re fer to the Battery status panel located just below the power plan s. 3. Click the Battery tab to view remaining battery life , battery status, and remaining battery life in st[...]

20 Chapter 1 If you set a different p assword to enc rypt a file, but you forgot the en cryption password, you can use the Master Password to decrypt the file. NOTE: The password used to encrypt a file is the unique ke y that the system needs to decrypt it. If you los e the password, the Master Password is the only other ke y capable of decryp ting[...]

Chapter 1 21 • Back up factory default to CD/DVD • Back up drivers and applications to CD/DVD • Create user backup • Manage user b ackups • Restore: • Restore system to factory default • Reinstall applications/drivers • Restore system from user backup • Password settings T o use the password protection feature of Acer eRecovery Ma[...]

22 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Manage ment allows you to insp ect hard ware specifi cations, set BIOS passwords and modify boot options. Acer eSettings Manage ment also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigation. • Prints and saves hardware specifications. • Lets you set an as set tag for your system.[...]

Chapter 1 23 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobil ity Center collects key mobil e-relate d system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightn ess, volume, power plan, wire less networking on/off, external[...]

24 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 re of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second moni tor is conn ected, then select St art, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon [...]

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

26 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type AMD T urion ™ X2 Ultra dual-core mobile processor (A TUZM 80/82 for Aspire 5535) AMD T urion ™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (A T RM70/72 for Aspire 5535) AMD Athlon ™ X2 dual-core mobile processor (AAQL60/62 for Aspire 5535) Mobile AMD Sempron ™ processor (SMPSI4025[...]

Chapter 1 27 Throttling 50% : On= 99 C; OFF=93 C OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 1 10 .C 55-66 0-3300 33 68-74 3300-3800 38 78-83 3800-4100 40 86-91 4100-4800 40 BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion 1.04c System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Built-in Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number [...]

28 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 co uld be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 To t a l M e m o r y 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB [...]

Chapter 1 29 Protocol 802.1 1b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item V endo r & Model Name HGST HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B LF SEAGA TE ST9120817AS LF TOSHIBA MK1246GSX LF WD1200BEVS- 22UST0 ML125 LF WD1600BEVT - 22ZCT0 HIT ACHI HTS541616J9SA00 LF SEAGA TE SA T A ST9160827AS TOSHIBA MK164[...]

30 Chapter 1 T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes /sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW , DVD-RAM, DVD+R, [...]

Chapter 1 31 Internal speaker / Quantity Y es/2 (1.5W speakers) Vid eo M e mo r y Item Specification Chipset AMD RS780M (for UMA model) Memory size depends on setu p setting Item Specification Chipset AMD RS780M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location T wo on the right side/o ne on the front S[...]

32 Chapter 1 Battery Item Specification V endor P anasonic/Sanyo/Sony/Simplo Battery T ype Li-ion Pack capacity 6Cell 4400 MAH/8Cell 4800 MAH Number of battery cell 6/8 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 15.4” in ch Item Specification V endo r & model name CMO/AUO/LG Scree[...]

Chapter 1 33 Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Do wn CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernat ion Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power of f the whole system. System Power Manag ement ACPI mode Power Managem[...]

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Chapter 2 33 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

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

Chapter 2 35 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. CPU S peed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the model [...]

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

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

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

Chapter 2 39 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries be fore the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to y[...]

40 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlig ht the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current passw ord in the Enter Cur rent Password fiel d and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Pas[...]

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

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

Chapter 2 43 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that confirmed or discard the changes made to the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup d[...]

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

Chapter 2 45 Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with remo ving HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: • If you key in wrong HDD password for three time, “HDD password error code” would display on the screen. See the image below . • If you need to solve HDD password locked problem, you can run HDD_PW .EXE 1. Key in “hdd_pw 154[...]

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Chapter 3 47 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need the follow ing tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat screwdriver • Philips scr[...]

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

Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, the[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn base un it over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock position . 3. Slide the battery re lease latch to the release posi tion 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) Co lor 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 carefully 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 Cove r” 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 a ntenna cable that is taped to the WLAN board module.[...]

Chapter 3 55 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WL AN board. NOTE: There are 2 a ntenna cables connected to the WLAN board module. The Bl ack antenna cable is connected to the MAIN connector and the Gra y antenna cable is connecte d to the AUX connector . 5. Move the antenna away from the WLAN board and re move the one screw (H) on the WLAN [...]

56 Chapter 3 6. Detach the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When attaching the antenna back to the WLAN bo ar d, make sure the cable are arran ged 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) securing the hard dis[...]

Chapter 3 57 4. Slide the hard disk drive module 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) Co lor 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 emergency eje ct hole to eject the odd drive tray . 4. Carefully pull out the odd drive tray until the part of the module is visible and then slowly push back to close the tray into the module with the module still partially exposed. 5. Slowly pull out the odd module from the odd drive bay .[...]

60 Chapter 3 6. Remove the two screws (C) securing the locker bra cket and remove the locker bracket from the optica l disk drive module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor 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 LCD MODULE C x 1 Ax2, Ex2 UPPER[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Use a plastic screw driver to pry loose the side of the middle cover . 3. Carefully pry loose the middle cover from the latc hes securing it and remo ve 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 release the latches securing the ke yboard to the upper case. 4. Carefully pry loose the keyboa rd and turn it over on the touchpad area.[...]

64 Chapter 3 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the ma in 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 connector from the main board.[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Remove the one screw (C) securing the heatsink fan module in pla ce. 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) Co lo[...]

66 Chapter 3 4. Remove the four screws securing 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) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L8 (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm[...]

Chapter 3 69 11 . Careful ly pull out the wireless antenna cables from the hole and release the cables from the latches. 12. Remove the two screws (E) from the left and right hinge of the LCD module. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2.5 x L10 (2) Silver 3.0 kg f-cm[...]

70 Chapter 3 13. Carefully remove the L CD module from th e base unit. NOTE: When connecting the cable back to the unit, please no te 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 Expres[...]

Chapter 3 71 15. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the 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) Co lor 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 lo wer 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 “Removin g 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 from 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 “Removin g 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 from 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 latche s. 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 pag[...]

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 from 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) Co lor To r q u e 1~2 M2 x L2 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm[...]

80 Chapter 3 20. Carefully pry lo ose and remove the touch pad board. W ARNING: The touchpad board is glued to the upper case, on ly 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 ca[...]

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 from the Lower Case” on page 70. 16. Remove the one screw (C) securing the modem card. 17. Lift the modem board fr om the main board. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor 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 USBCN1 connecto r on the main board. 18. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the BLUE1 connector on the ma in board. 19. Remove the one screw (C) securing the main board in place . Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor 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 lo wer case. 18. Release the USB cable from the latch. 19. Remove the USB board mod ule from the lower case. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor 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 Disa ssembly 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 LCD MODULE LCD BEZEL Bx4 LCD ASSEMBL Y LEFT LCD BRACKET Fx2 RIGHT LCD BRACKET Fx2 LCD FPC CABLE LCD BACK P ANEL 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 pla ce 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 cabl e from the web camer a. 12. Remove the five screws (5 x B) securing the LCD modu le. 13. Remove the LCD with the brackets from the back cover . Removing the Inverter Board and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. Ste p Size (Quantity) Co lor 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 tapes and any cable 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 antenna cables toget her with the tapes holding them in place. NOTE: There is no n eed to remove the antenna 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 gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptom s by attemp[...]

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

Chapter 4 99 q External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and rep eat the failing o peration. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (please refer to main board. 2.[...]

100 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: q Replace the System board. q If the problem [...]

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 Mete r , co nfirm that if the parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and ada[...]

102 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly 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 the proble m, put the ori ginal 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 Maste r Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before “Equ ipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Erro[...]

104 Chapter 4 System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Real time cl ock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to re configure system time , then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configura tion used Run “Load De fault Settings” in BIOS Se[...]

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 connected tightl y 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 registers wi th CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device initiali zation 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration ag ainst CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot[...]

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

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 Seg ment F7h Boot to F ull 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 da rk LCD brightness cann ot be adjuste d LCD contrast cann ot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard [...]

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 switch for more than 4 seconds. System board Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pa ck” on page 101. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Act[...]

Chapter 4 11 3 The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 33. 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 33. 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 “Undete rmined 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 c[...]

Chapter 4 11 5 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do[...]

11 6 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V eri fy that all attache[...]

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 the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 5730Z/5330 Series. Aspire 57 30Z/5330 Series provide one Hardwa re Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Clearing Password Ch[...]

120 Chapter 5 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 [...]

Chapter 6 121 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listi ng in global configurations of 5235/5535 Series. Refer to this 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 information available on your regiona[...]

122 Chapter 6 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 123 Aspire 5235/5535 Serie s FRU List CA TEGORY No. P ART NAME DESCRIPTION ACER OEM PURCHA SE NO ADAPTER ADAPTER 65W DEL T A SADP-65KB DF A LF LEVEL-4 ADT 65W SADP-65KB DF A LF DEL T A AP .06501.013 ADAPTER 65W 3PIN DEL T A SADP- 65KB BFJA LF LEVEL-4 FOR OBL ONL Y ADP 65W 3P SADP-65KB BFJA DEL T AP .06501.014 ADAPTER 65W LITEON P A-1650- [...]

124 Chapter 6 TOUCHP AD BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 TOUCHP AD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 56.A TR01.001 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895361 WLAN 802.1 1ABGN SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 KI.SPM01.003 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897004 WLAN 802.1 1ABG SHIRLEYPEAK1*2 KI.SPM01.005 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 533AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK MM#8[...]

Chapter 6 125 POWER CORD 1 0A 250V 3PIN CHINA CORD CHINA 10A 250V 3P 27.01518.591 POWER CORD 1 0A 250V 3PIN CHINA BK CORD 10A 250V 3P CHINA BK 27.01518.701 POWER CORD 1 0A 250V 3PIN IT AL Y CORD IT AL Y 10A 250V 3P BK 27.01518.61 1 POWER CORD 1 0A 250V 3PIN IT AL Y BK CORD 10A 250V 3P IT AL Y BK 27.01518.71 1 POWER CORD 2.5A 250V AUSTRALIA CORD 2.5[...]

126 Chapter 6 LOWER CASE W/ DC-IN CABLE&MODEM CABLE&SPEAKER RIGHT 60 LCASE ASSY CP2 60.A TR01.001 CABLES DC-IN CABLE C.A. DC IN CABLE CP2 MEC RESERVE DC-IN CABLE C.A.DC IN CABLE CP2 HL RESERVE DC-IN CABLE C.A.DC IN CABLE CP2 HT RESERVE MODEM CABLE C.A. RJ1 1 CABLE CP2 MEC RESERVE MODEM CABLE RJ1 1 CABLE CP2 HL RESERVE MODEM CABLE C.A. RJ1 1[...]

Chapter 6 127 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD TURIONX2 RM70 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W GRIFFIN B1 IC CPU TU RION RM-7 0 2.0G KC.TRM02.700 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD TURIONX2 RM72 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W GRIFFIN B1 IC CPU TU RION RM-7 2 2.1G KC.TRM02.720 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD TURIONX2 ZM80 PGA 2.1G 2M 638 35W GRIFFIN B1 IC CPU TURI ON UL TRA ZM-80 2.1G KC.TZM02.800 CPU/PROCE[...]

128 Chapter 6 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y HDD BRACKET 60 HDD BRK ASSY CP2 33.A TR01.003 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A SEAGA TE ST9120817AS LF F/ W:3.AAA HDD 120GB SG T SA T A ST9120817AS KH.12001.032 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 120GB 5400RPM SA T A HGST HT543212L9A300 FW:C40C HDD 120GB HT543212L9A300 C40C KH.12007.016 HDD/HARD DISK DRIV[...]

Chapter 6 129 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 250GB 5400RPM SA T A SEAGA TE ST9250827AS F/ W:2 .A L A HDD 250GB SG T SA T A ST9250827AS KH.25001.01 1 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 250GB 5400RPM SA T A TOS HI BA MK2552GSX F/ W:L V01 0J HDD 250GB TOSHIBA MK2552GSX KH.25004.002 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD MODULE 320G 5400RPM SA T A HDD 320GB5.4KS FOR CP2 TBD CASE/COVER[...]

130 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 105KS US INTERNA TIONAL HEBREW KB DARFON NSK-AFF0H HE HEBREW KB.I1700.005 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 106KS TURKISH KB DARFON NSK-AFF0T TR TURKISH KB.I1700.007 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 105KS THAILAND KB DARFON NSK-AFF03 TH THAI KB.I1700.008 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 106KS SWISS/[...]

Chapter 6 131 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 106KS CANADIAN FRENCH KB DARFON NSK-AFF0M FC FR-CANA KB.I1700.033 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 106KS BRAZILIAN PORTUGUES E KB DARFON NSK-AFF1B BP BRAZ-PT KB.I1700.034 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 106KS BELGIUM KB DARFON NSK-AFF1A BE BELGIAN KB.I1700.035 KEYBOARD KEYBOARD 17KB- FV5 BLACK 105K[...]

132 Chapter 6 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE RIGHT HINGE LCD R CP2 SZS 33. A TR01.004 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE LEFT HINGE LCD L CP2 LH 33.A TR01.0 05 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE LEFT HINGE LCD L CP2 SZS 33. A TR01.005 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD COVER 15.6" W/ANTENNA*2 ASSY[...]

Chapter 6 133 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE RIGHT HINGE LCD R CP2 LH 33.A TR01.0 04 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE RIGHT HINGE LCD R CP2 SZS 33. A TR01.004 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE LEFT HINGE LCD L CP2 LH 33.A TR01.0 05 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE LEFT HINGE LCD L[...]

134 Chapter 6 MEMORY SODIMM 1GB DDRII667 A-DA T A HYOPE1A0834Z LF SODIMM 1G HYOPE1A0834Z KN.1GB0C.005 MEMORY SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 SAMSUNG M470T5663QZ3- CE6 LF SODIMM 2G M470T5663QZ3-CE6 KN.2GB0B.003 MEMORY SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 NANY A NT2G T64U8HD0BN -3C LF (0.07U) SODIMM 2G NT2G T64U8HD0BN- 3C KN.2GB03.01 1 MEMORY SODIMM 2GB DDRII667 HYNIX HYMP125S64[...]

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Appendix A 136 Aspire 5235/5535 Series Please click the clip icon below for model defini tion and configuration. Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A[...]

Appendix B 137 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combina[...]

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

Appendix B 139 PCMCIA T est LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/10 0BTX S torage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-ILCB/DV) USB2.0 Card IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100 Wireless Lan Card (Not recommended for wireless ready model) Cisco Wireless LAN Card 802.1 1a NETGEAR Wireless LAN car[...]

140 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 141 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However some in formation sources [...]

142 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 Configur ation 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 D[...]

162 Model Definition 130 Modem Boar d 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 Utilitie[...]