Acer 4733Z manual

Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z 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 updates ma de on this service guides. Date Chapter Up date s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2010 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: NOTE: This symbol where placed in th e Serv ic e Gu id e desig nat es a component tha t s hould be recycled a ccording to the local regulatio ns. SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the curre[...]

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 FIGUR 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6[...]

IX T able of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations 131 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Re covery . . . . . . .[...]

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Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items denoted with a n (*) are only available for selected models. Operating system • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit • Genuine Wi nd o w s® 7 H om e Basic 64-bit System memory • Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 4 G[...]

2 Chapter 1 Display • 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixe l resolution, high-brightne ss (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD • Mercury free, environment friendly • 16:9 aspect ratio Audio • Built-in speaker • High-definition audio support • Built-in microphone • MS-Sound compatible Storage • Hard disk drive • 160/250/320/500[...]

Chapter 1 3 Power adapter and battery • ACPI 3.0 CPU power manageme nt standard: supports S tandby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter: · • 108 (W) x 46 (D) x 29.5 (H) mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 1.16 inches)· • 225 g (0.49 lbs.) with 180 cm DC cable Battery • 48 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack [...]

4 Chapter 1 Software • Productivity • Acer Backup Manag er • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Adobe ® Flash ® Player 10.1 • Adobe ® Reader ® 9.1 •e S o b i ™ •M i c r o s o f t ® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase a product key to activate) •M i c r o s o f t ® Office S tarter 2010 •N o r t o n ™ Onlin[...]

Chapter 1 5 Warranty • One-year International Tr avellers W arranty (ITW) Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) • Non-operating: -4 °F to -149 °F (20 °C to 65 °C) • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: The specifications listed above are for refe[...]

6 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Azalia ODD (SATA) (AU6437) FSB X'TAL 32.768KHz Medi a Cardreader SATA1 X'TAL 14.318MHz X'TAL 32.768KHz PCI-Express X4 DMI interface Fan Driver Int USB Port x 1 EC (WPC781) LPC Penryn 478 USB 2.0 ICS: SELGO: SLG8SP513VTR HDD (SATA) *1 Thermal Sensor ICH9M SPI ROM Cantiga Card Reader Connector Touch Pad[...]

Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook tour Top View # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Cryst al Display (LCD), displays computer output (configuration may vary by model). 3 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering da[...]

8 Chapter 1 Closed Front View Rear view 8 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The lig ht shows blue wh en in AC mode. HDD indicator Indicates wh en the hard disk drive is active. [...]

Chapter 1 9 Left View Right View No. Icon Item Descrip tion 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer . Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models a[...]

10 Chapter 1 Base View 5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turne d of f. Note: Insert a paper clip t o the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.[...]

Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Functi on Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charg ed: The light shows green when in AC mode. HDD Indic[...]

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

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

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

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

16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications (Aspire 4333) Processor Specifications (Aspire 4733Z) Northbridg e Southbridge Item Specification CPU Intel Penryn Processor T ype 35W CPU CPU Package Micro-Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-mPGA), 479 BGA socket. Power IMVP-6 On-die Cache 4-MB/6-MB second level c[...]

Chapter 1 17 CPU Fan T ru e V alu e T able (TJ105) Throttling 50% : On = 100°C; OFF=90°C OS shut down at 105°C; H/W shut down at 105°C CPU Fan T ru e V alu e T able (TJ90) Throttling 50% : On = 85°C; OFF=80°C OS shut down at 90°C; H/W shut down at 90°C System Memory System Board Major Chips Fan On (Celsius) Fan Off (Celsius) RPM 35 30 2500 [...]

18 Chapter 1 BIOS Memory Combinations Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/Draft-N PCMCIA N/A Audio codec ALC271 Card reader AU6437 Item Sp ecification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion 1.00 BIOS ROM type SST 25VF160B, 8Mbit CMOS Boot Blo ck Flash Memory Features • Flash ROM 2MB • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk(S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control • [...]

Chapter 1 19 LAN Interface Bluetooth Inte rface 3G Module (No t available with this model) Speaker Item Specification Part Name BCM57780 Package 64pin QFN Features Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Interface PCI-Expre ss Item Specification Chipset • Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2046 • Foxconn Bluetooth BCM2070 • Foxconn Bluetooth AR301 1 Radio T echnology FH[...]

20 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) Item Specificati on Capacity (GB) 160 250 V en dor & Model Name Seagate ST9160 314AS HGST HTS545016B9A300 T oshiba MK1665GSX WD WD1600BEVT -22A23T0 Seagate ST9250315AS HGST HTS545025B9A300 T oshiba MK2565GSX WD WD2500BEVT Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 21 2 3 2 Drive [...]

Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) USB Port DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V ±5% Item S pecificati on Capacity (GB) 640 750 V en dor & Model Name T oshiba MK6465 GSX Western Digital WD6400BEVT -22A0RT0 Western Digital WD7500BPVT -22HXZT1 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 44 Drive Format Disks 21 S pindle speed (RPM) 54[...]

22 Chapter 1 Audio Subsystem Vid eo I nt e rf a c e VRAM (Not available with this mode l) HDMI Port Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC271 Chipset ICH9-M S peaker Amplifier G 1453R41U Audio port Internal Compatibility • Analog jacks (port-A, B, C, E and G) support stereo input and output re- tasking • Support MONO output at port -H [...]

Chapter 1 23 PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) Super-Multi Driv e Module Item Specification PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32-bit CardBus Item Specification V end or & model name HLDS G T32N Panasonic UJ8A0PSNAA-A Performance S pecificatio n With CD Diskette [...]

24 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Driv e Module (continu ed) Loading mechanism Drawer type manual lo ad Electrical rele a s e Emergency Release (dra w open hole) Power Requirement Input V oltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Item Specification V end or & model name PLDS DS8A4SH Sony AD7585H Performance S pecificatio n With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette[...]

Chapter 1 25 Super-Multi Driv e Module (continu ed) Keyboard Contro ll er Item Specification V end or & model name T oshiba TSL633F Performance S pecific at ion With CD Disk et te With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: - CD-ROM/R Read (Mode1) Max 3.6 MB/sec - CD-RW Read (Mode1) Max 3.6 MB/sec Sustained: - DVD-Single Read Max 10.8 [...]

26 Chapter 1 I/O Port s Main Battery RTC Battery LCD Inverter ( Not avai lable in this model ) Item Specification I/O support • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD ™ , MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-1 1) po rt [...]

Chapter 1 27 External Display Supported Resolution LCD Resolution 24 bits 30 bit s 36 b its 48 b it s 640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Y es NA NA NA 720X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA 640X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA 1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Y es NA NA NA 1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Y es NA NA NA 1440X480p/60Hz 4:3 NA NA NA NA 1440X480p/60Hz 16:9 NA NA NA NA 1920X1080p/50Hz 16:9 Y [...]

28 Chapter 1 Camera Card Reader System LED Indicator AC Adapter T rusted Platform Module (TPM) (N ot available with this model) Item S pecification V endo r an d model Chicony CNF9157 Liteon 09P2SF1 19 Suyin F1315-S32B-OV01 T ype CMOS image sensor with SXGA Interface USB 2.0 Focusing range 31.4cm ~ infinity 32cm ~ infinity 70 mm Dimensions (L x W x[...]

Chapter 1 29 System Power Manag ement Mechanical off is a condition wher e all power except the R TC battery has been removed from the system. 1. Initial to On st ate: When the AC adapter or Battery pa ck has been plugged into the system, the I WPC781 will be reset and initial all outp ut pins then the system goes into Initial state and waiting for[...]

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Chapter 2 31 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 al ready 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[...]

32 Chapter 2 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 CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S p eed This field shows the speed of the CPU. IDE0 Model Name This field shows the mod[...]

Chapter 2 33 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble 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. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. P[...]

34 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unautho ri 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 be fore the sys[...]

Chapter 2 35 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 password in the “Ente r New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphan[...]

36 Chapter 2 Changing a Password 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears. 2. T ype the current 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 th[...]

Chapter 2 37 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devi ces to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module bay . Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F5> to move it down the list, or &l[...]

38 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 39 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following con ditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Copy ZQ5 v0.08.exe to a USB stick. 2. Boot to DOS mode.[...]

40 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with d e tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following step s: 1. On another computer , run HDD_PW .exe. 2. Enter “hdd_pw 15494 0” [...]

Chapter 2 41 Removing BIOS Passwords: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displ ays on the screen as below . T o reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_P W .EXE on a second machine as follows: 1. At a command prompt, type bios_pw 14452 0 . 2. Select one string from the list. 3. Reboot the system and type the selected[...]

42 Chapter 2 Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a D OS prompt , Execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the func ti on is successful or not.[...]

Chapter 2 43 Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence Selector Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changes without accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nce by entering the corresponding se[...]

44 Chapter 2 Example 1: Read DMI In formation from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (T ype1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (T ype1, Offset05h): NS41 xxxxx Serial Number (T ype1 , Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID S tring (T ype1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxx xxxxxxx Asset T ag (T ype3, Offs et04h): Acer Asst ag Exampl[...]

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

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

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Process The disassembly proc ess is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succe eding disasse mbl y sections illustrate the entire disassembly seque nce. Observe the order of the sequence to avoi d damage to any [...]

48 Chapter 3 External Modules 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 tation on the entire disassembly seque nce and instructs you on the components that need to be removed duri ng servicing. For exam[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn the computer over . Slide th e battery lock in the d irection shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). NOTE: Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 2 1[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 3. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. T urn the computer over and fully open the lid. There are fi ve (5) securing clips that must be released in order to remove the keyboard. 3. Release each clip, working from one side to th e other . 4. Using both hands, gently pry up the keybo ard as shown and t[...]

52 Chapter 3 5. Unlock the keyboard FPC and disconnect the cable as shown. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis. 6. Unlock and disconnect the T ouchpad FPC from the mainboard:[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the ODD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 49. 2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module in place. 3. Grasp the OD D by th e be ze l and slide it out of the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward. 5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket. 6. Remove the bracket from the ODD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Pa rt No. LCD Module M2.5*6.5-I 4 86.ARE07.001 Lower Cover Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 17 86.ARE07.001 M2.0*3.0-I 6 86.ARE07.002 USB Board Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1 86.R6Z07.001 HDD Module Disassembly M2-0.4*2-I 1 86.W4107.002 HDD Bracket M3.0X3.5 4 [...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “External Modules Disassembly Process” on page 48. 2. Remove the twenty three (23) securing screws from the lower co ver. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover (red callout) M2.5*6.5-I 17 Battery Bay (green callout) M2.0*3.0-I 6[...]

Chapter 3 57 3. Grasp the ODD bay and the other hand on the other edge of the lower cover . Li ft the lower cover from the device. Component Overview Main components are assembled on the mainboard as illustrated in the following graphic. Item Description Item Description 1 USB board 2 HDD 3 DIMM modules 4 Heatsink 5 R TC battery 6 WLAN module 12 3 [...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 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.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 2. Disconnect the two (2) cable s from the WLAN board. 3. Remove the one (1) screw . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Board Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 1[...]

60 Chapter 3 4. Detach and remove the WLAN board from the WLAN socket. Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 2. Unlock and disconnect the USB FFC from the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 61 3. Remove the one (1) screw from the USB board. 4. Lift the USB board upward and away from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 2. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard. 3. Lift the R TC battery away from the mainboard. NOTE: The RT C battery has been highlighted with a yellow callout in the previous image. Please det ach the RTC batt ery and follow local regulations for di[...]

Chapter 3 63 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 56. 2. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the mainboard. 3. Gently pry the Bluetooth module u pwa rds and away from the mainboard. 4. Disconnect the Bluetooth cabl e from the Bluetooth module.[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module 1. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 60. 2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the HDD module to the mainboard. 3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Module M2-0.4*2-I 2[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Remove HDD from the bay . 5. Remove the four (4) screws from the carrier . 6. Remove the carrier from the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier Disassembly M3.0*3.5-NIH 4[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the WLAN Module” on page 59. 2. Remove the adhesive ground wire from the fan housing. 3. Remove the WLAN antennas from the cable guides. 4. Unlock the L VDS cable.[...]

Chapter 3 67 5. Disconnect the L VDS cable. 6. Remove the four (4) screws from the left and right hinges. 7. T ilt the upper cover upwards slightly and separate it from the LCD module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 4[...]

68 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 2. Disconnect the fan cable as shown. 3. Loosen the five (5) cap tive screws (in numerical order fr om 1 to 5) and remove the on e screw from the fan module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I (green callout) 1 2 3 1 5 4[...]

Chapter 3 69 4. Carefully lift up the thermal module assembly and remove it from the mainboard. IMPORT ANT : Place the thermal mo dule on a clean, dry surfa ce when it is not installed. Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 68. 2. Using a slotted screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as sh[...]

70 Chapter 3 3. Carefully lift the CPU clear of the socket. IMPORT ANT : Place the CPU on a clean , dry su rface when it is not installed.[...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the CPU” on page 69. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the speaker cable to the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard conne ctor .[...]

72 Chapter 3 4. Remove the one (1) securing screw from the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1[...]

Chapter 3 73 5. Lift the mainboard away th e lower cover . NOTE: The mainboard has be en highlighted w ith a yel low callout in the previous imag e. Please detach the mainboard and fo llow local regulations for disposal.[...]

74 Chapter 3 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel Disassembly M2.5*5-I 2 86.T23V 7.010 LCD Panel Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 6 86.ARE07.002 LCD Hinge Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 6 86.R6Z07.001[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 66. 2. Remove the two (2) bezel screws from the LCD module. 3. Pry the bezel upwards at the to p of the LCD module releasing it from the latches. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel Disassembly M2.5*5.0-I 2[...]

76 Chapter 3 4. Continue separating the latches along the side s of the bezel towards the hinges. 5. Release the latches at the bottom of the LCD bezel. 6. Lift the Bezel clear of the LCD module.[...]

Chapter 3 77 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 75. 2. Lift the camera module from the LCD cover . 3. Disconnect the cable as shown . NOTE: T ake care not to dama ge the cable.[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 75. 2. Remove the six (6) securing screws from the LCD panel. 3. Remove the L VDS cable from the cable guides. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 6[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Lift the LCD panel clear of the LCD cover as shown. Remove the LCD Hinges 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78. 2. Remove the six (6) screws, 3 on each side. Separate the hinges from the LCD pa nel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Hinge Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 6[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the LVDS Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78. 2. Detach the camera cable from the back of the LCD p anel. 3. Remove the yellow tape securing the L VDS cable. 4. S t arting from the top, remove the clear mylar coveri ng and disconne ct the L VDS cable from the LCD panel.[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the WLAN Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78. 2. Remove the black and white WLAN antennas from the cable guides. 3. Remove the black antenna cable from the LCD cover . Repeat for the white antenna.[...]

82 Chapter 3 LCD Module Assembly Process Replacing the WLAN Antennas 1. Place the black antenna cable onto the LCD cove r as shown . Rep eat fo r the white antenna. 2. Place the black and white WLAN antennas into the cable guides as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 83 Replacing the LVDS Cable 1. T urn the LCD panel face down on a non-abrasive, clean surface. Ensure the panel face does not get damaged. Connect the L VDS cable to the LCD panel. Place the clear mylar tape over the connector and press firmly . 2. Replace the yellow adhesive tape to secure the L VDS cable. 3. Adhere the camera cab le to [...]

84 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Hinges 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 78. 2. Replace the six (6) screws, 3 on each side to secure the hinges. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Hinge Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 6[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the LCD Panel 1. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover as shown. 2. Place the L VDS cable into the cable guides.[...]

86 Chapter 3 3. Replace the six (6) securing screws to secure the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 6[...]

Chapter 3 87 Replacing the Camera Module 1. Connect the camera cable as shown. NOTE: T ake care not to dama ge the cable. 2. Place the camera module onto the LCD cover . Apply gentle pressure to fix the adhesive.[...]

88 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the bezel hinge covers over the hinges. 2. Ensure the L VDS and WLAN antenna cable b undl e are exiting the left hinge as shown. 3. Apply pressure to snap the latches tog ether .[...]

Chapter 3 89 4. Apply pressure a long the bottom of the b ezel to attach the latches. 5. Apply pressure a long the sides of the bezel to attach the latches. 6. Apply pressure a long the top of th e bezel to attach the latches.[...]

90 Chapter 3 7. Replace the two (2) bezel screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel Disassembly M2.5*5.0-I 2[...]

Chapter 3 91 Main Unit Assembly Process Replacing the Mainboard 1. Place the mainboard onto the upper cover left side firs t to align the screw holes (1) and th en lower the right side (2). 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the mainboard to the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1 1 2[...]

92 Chapter 3 3. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard. 4. Secure the speaker cable to the mainboard using the adhesive tape connected to the cable.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator (1) that must be positioned correspon ding to the marker (2) on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as show n, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a slotted screw driver , rotate the CPU lo cking screw 18 0° clockwise as shown t o secure it i n the packa[...]

94 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT ANT : Apply suitable thermal pads before replacin g the thermal module The following thermal materials are approved for use: • Thermal grease compound • Eapus PSX-D • Thermal pad • Denka FSL-BS B6 1. Remove all traces of thermal material from the CPU an d therma l mo dule using a lint-free cl[...]

Chapter 3 95 5. Connect the fan cable as shown.[...]

96 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Place the upper cover onto the LCD module and lower into pla ce. Lo wer the hinges so they are flush with the hinge plates on the upper cover . 2. Replace the four (4 ) screws to secure th e left and right hinges. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 4[...]

Chapter 3 97 3. Connect the L VDS cable. 4. Lock the L VDS cable. 5. Place the WLAN antenna bundle into the cable guides aro und the fan module.[...]

98 Chapter 3 6. Place the adhesive ground wire atta ched to the WLAN antenna cable bundle o nto the fan ho using. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth board. 2. Place the connector edge o f Bluetooth board into the guides as shown and th en place the other end down onto the upper cover . 3. Connect the Blue[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the HDD Module 1. Place the carrier onto the HDD. 2. Replace the four (4) screws to secure the HDD carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier Disassembly M3.0*3.5-NIH 4[...]

100 Chapter 3 3. Place HDD in the HD D bay . 4. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the directi on of the arrow to connect the in terface. 5. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the HD D module to the upper cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Module M2-0.4*2-I 1[...]

Chapter 3 101 Removing the RTC Battery 1. Place the RTC battery onto the mainboard. 2. Connect the RTC battery cable to the mainboard connector .[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the USB board onto the chassis. 2. Replace one (1) screw to secure the USB bo ard. 3. Connect and lock the USB FFC to the USB board. Repeat for the mainboard conne ctor . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board Disassembly M2.5*4.0-I 1[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the one (1) screw . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Board Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 1[...]

104 Chapter 3 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the WLAN board as shown. NOTE: Cable placement is as follows: bla ck (Main) to conne ctor J1, white (AUX) to connector J2.[...]

Chapter 3 105 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM module into the DIMM connector . 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the se cond DIMM module if present.[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Cover 1. Place the lower cove r onto the device. 2. Replace the twenty three (23) screws to secure the lower cover to the device. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover (red callout) M2.5*6.5-I 17 Battery Bay (green callout) M2.0*3.0-I 6[...]

Chapter 3 107 External Module Assembly Process Replacing the ODD Module 1. Place the ODD bracket o nto the ODD module and replace the tw o (2) screws to secure it. 2. Press the bezel into the tray , bottom edge fi rst, to secure it to the ODD module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket Disassembly M2.0*3.0-I 2[...]

108 Chapter 3 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. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect and lock the T ouchpad FFC to the mainboard connector . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket Disassembly M2.5*6.5-I 1[...]

Chapter 3 109 2. Place the keyboard face down on the upper cover . Connect the keyboard FPC to the mainboard and secure the locking latch. 3. T urn the keyboard over and slide the front edge into th e upper cover , ensuring that the four locating tabs are correctly seated. 4. Press down as indicated to secure the keyboard in place .[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Replacing the SD dummy card 1. Insert the SD dummy card into the slot and push until the card clicks into place and is flush with the casing. Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the battery pack and press down. 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place.[...]

Chapter 4 111 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[...]

11 2 Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly [...]

Chapter 4 11 3 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. 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. O[...]

11 4 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 47. 3. If extensive [...]

Chapter 4 11 5 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 problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

11 6 Chapter 4 Touchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 11 7 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 n[...]

11 8 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac ti ons 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 7 S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windows[...]

Chapter 4 11 9 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 co[...]

120 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 4 121 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[...]

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

Chapter 4 123 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries a nd confirm there is a goo d connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alt[...]

124 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 4 125 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Post Code Range SEC Phase POST Code T able PEI Phase POST Code T able: Phase POST Code Range SEC 0x01 - 0x0F PEI 0x70 - 0x9F DXE 0x40 - 0x6F BDS 0x10 - 0x3F SMM 0xA0 - 0xBF S3 0xC0 - 0xCF ASL 0x51 – 0x55 0xE1 – 0xE4 PostBDS 0xF9 – 0xFE InsydeH2[...]

126 Chapter 4 DXE Phase POST Code T able: PEI_PROGRAM_CLOCK_GEN PEI 7A Clo ck Generator In itializati on PEI_IGD_EARL Y_INITI AL PEI 7B Internal Graphic device early Initialization PEI_HECI_INIT PEI 7C HE CI Initialization PEI_W A TCHDOG_INIT PEI 7D W atchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMOR Y_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for Normal boot. PEI_MEMOR Y_I[...]

Chapter 4 127 BDS Phase POST Code T able: DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT D XE 55 Setup Legacy Interrupt service DXE_RELOCA TE_SMBASE DXE 5 6 Relocate SMM BASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE 57 SMI test DXE_VTD_INIT DXE 5 8 VTD Initial DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DX E 59 L egacy BIOS Initialization DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE[...]

128 Chapter 4 PostBDS POST Code T able S3 Functions POST Code T able ACPI Functions POST Code T able BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BD S 28 End of boot selection BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS 29 Enter Setup Menu BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BD S 2A Enter Boot manager BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS 2B T ry to boot system to OS BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_RO M BDS 2C Shadow [...]

Chapter 4 129 SMM Functions POST Code T able InsydeH2ODD T Debugger POST Co de T able Functionality Name (Inc lu de PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM 0xA0 Identify Flash device in SMM SMM_SMM_PLA TFORM_INIT SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_ST ART SMM 0xA6 OS call ACPI enabl e function SMM_ACPI_ENABLE[...]

130 Chapter 4[...]

Chapter 5 131 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description 1 CN4 T ouchpad 3 CN2 Card reader 2 CN3 Keyboard 4 CN1 Int Mic 12 4 3 Chapter 5[...]

132 Chapter 5 Bottom View Item Description Item Description 1 CN14 L VDS 1 1 CN13 R TC 2 CPU 12 CN15 WLAN 3 PJ1 Battery 13 CN16 Line out 4 CN9/CN10 DDR3 14 CN17 Mic Ext 5 CN5 SA T A HDD 15 CN18 USB 6 CN6 SA T A HDD 16 CN21 HDMI 7 CN8 BT 17 CN19 LAN 8N B 1 8 C R T C N 2 0 9 CN1 1 SPK 19 CN12 Fan 10 SB 20 PJ2 DC Jack 1 3 45 6 2 20 18 19 17 16 15 14 1[...]

Chapter 5 133 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard o perating procedur es of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z. Acer provides one Hardware Open Gap on the mainboard for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery . Hardware Open Gap Description is as foll[...]

134 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 6 135 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Re pl aceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z. Refe r 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-[...]

136 Chapter 6 Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z Exploded Diagrams LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N 1 Left hin ge 33.R6Z 07.004 2 L VDS cab le assy 50 .R6Z07.004 3 Camera AM.21400.067 4 LCD b ezel 60.NBG07.004 5 Right hinge 33.R6Z0 7. 005 6 LCD Pa nel LK.14008.004 7 LCD co ver 60.NBG07.003 3 5 4 7 2 1 6[...]

Chapter 6 137 Chassis Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No . Description Acer P/N 1 Blueto oth module BH.21 100.008 7 ODD 6M.R6Z07.001 2 Dummy card 42.PSR07.002 8 HDD KH.16001.045 3 Thermal modu le 6 0.R6Z 07.013 9 USB boa rd 55.R6 Z07 .001 4 Base assy 60.R6Z07.007 10 USB FFC 50.R6Z07.001 5 Keyboard KB.I140A.204 1 1 Battery BT .0060 3.1 1 1 6 Upper[...]

138 Chapter 6 Acer Aspire 4333/4733Z FRU List Categor y Description P/N ADAPTER Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1 .7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AP .06501.026 Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A-1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5 x1 1 Y ellow HP-A0652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF AP .0650A.012 Adapter DEL T[...]

Chapter 6 139 BLUETOOTH CABLE (6P FOR BT3.0 BRM2070) 50.TVM07.002 BLUETOOTH CABLE 50.PSR07.001 FFC- USB 50.R6Z07.001 CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y UPPER CASE W/ SPK,TP , TP FFC - BLACK 60.R6Z07.001 UPPER CASE W/O SPK,TP ,TP FFC - BLACK 60.R6Z07.004 TOUCH P AD 56.R6Z07.001 FFC- TP TO MB 50.R6Z07.003 UPPER CASE W/ SPK,TP , TP FFC - BROWN 60.R6Z07.002 [...]

140 Chapter 6 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS,9HH13C-189, Seagate(new pcb) SA T A 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.16001.045 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm KH.16007.026 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1665GSX, Capricorn BS, 320G/P SA [...]

Chapter 6 141 KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black Arabic T exture KB.I140A.204 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Belgium T exture K B.I140A.205 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Te x t u r e KB.I140A.206 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87 KS Black CZ/SK T exture KB.I140A.207 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86[...]

142 Chapter 6 LCD COVER W/ ANT - IMR BLACK 60.R6Z07.009 ANTENNA - WIMAX 50.R6Z07.002 LCD BEZEL FOR CCD 60.R6Z07.010 LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE - L 33.R6Z07.004 LCD BRACKET W/ HINGE - R 33.R6Z07.005 LCD CABLE 50.R6Z07.004 Chicony 1.3M CH9665SN (CNF9157) AM.21400.067 Suyin 1.3M SY9665SN AM.21400.068 Liteon 1.3M L T9665AL (09P2SF1 19) AM.21400.069 LCD LCD M[...]

Chapter 6 143 LCD LCD MODULE 14" LED GLARE IMR W/CCD, ANTENNA*2 - RED 6M.R6Z07.004 LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH1-TLA2 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.14008.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare L TN140A T01-G03 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.14006.01 1 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW01 V8 0A LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 (power saving) LK.14005.010 L[...]

144 Chapter 6 Screw List Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB M471B5773CHS- CH9 LF 256*8 46nm KN.2GB0B.026 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB HMT125S6TFR8C-H9 LF 128*8 0.055um KN.2GB0G .016 HEA TSINK THERMAL MODULE 35W UMA 60.R6Z07.013 SPEAKER SPEAKER 23.R6Z07.001 MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER FOOT - REAR 47.PSR07.003 LOWER CASE RUBBER FOOT - F 47.PSR07[...]

Chapter 6 145[...]

Appendix A 146 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4333 Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS4333- 901G32Mncc EMEA Middle East LX.R6Z0 8.001 AS4333-901G32Mncc EM W7ST32EMASME2 MC UMACcc_3 1*1G/ 320/BT/6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_HG_ARA1 AS4333- 901G32Mnkk EMEA Middle East LX.R5U 08.002 AS4333-901G32 Mnkk EM W7ST32EMASME2 MC UMACkk_3 1*1G/ 320[...]

147 Appendix A AS4333- T352G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R5U 0C.002 AS4333-T352G32Mnkk LINPUS MAEA1 UMACkk_3 1*2G/320/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_HG_XS41 AS4333- T352G32Mnkk P A ACLA-S pain LX.R5U 0C.001 AS4333-T352G32Mnkk LINPUS MAEA3 UMACkk_3 1*2G/320/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_HG_XS41 AS4333- T352G32Mnkk P A Chile LX.R5U 0C.004 AS4333-T352G32Mnkk LINPUS MACL [...]

Appendix A 148 Aspire 4733Z AS4333- T352G32Mnkk ACLA- Sp a i n LX.R5U 0C.001 CMT3500 SO2GBIII10 N N320GB5. 4KS AS4333- T352G32Mnkk Chile LX.R5U 0C.004 CMT3500 SO2GBIII10 N N320GB5. 4KS AS4333- T354G32Mnkk WW S2.R5U 02.003 CMT3500 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5. 4KS_4K AS4333- T354G50Mnkk WW S2.R5U 02.001 CMT3500 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5. 4KS Mo[...]

149 Appendix A AS4733Z- 452G25Mncc WW S2.R89 02.002 PMDT4500 SO2GBIII10 N N250GB5.4 KS AS4733Z- 452G32Mncc China LX.R89 0C.001 PMDT4500 SO2GBIII10 N N320GB5.4KS AS4733Z- 452G32Mnkk China LX.R5T 0C.001 PMDT4500 SO2GBIII10 N N320GB5.4KS AS4733Z- 452G32Mnrr China LX.R8A 0C.001 PMDT4500 SO2GBIII10 N N320GB5.4KS AS4733Z- 452G50Mnkk GCTWN S2.R5T 02.001 P[...]

Appendix A 150[...]

Appendix B 151 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 with backwards compatibility to Wind ows ® XP . Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these t[...]

152 Appendix B Foxconn BT 2.1 Foxcon n Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33 V er .3/PC B V015) HSF BH.21 100.006 Foxconn BT 2.1 Foxcon n Bluetooth BRM 2070 (T77H1 14.01) BH.21 100.007 Foxconn BT 3.0 Foxcon n Bluetooth A TH AR301 1 (BT3.0 ) BH.21 100.009 Foxconn BT 3.0 Foxcon n Bluetooth BRM 2070 (T77H1 14.01) BT 3.0 BH.21 100.010 Camera Chicony 1.3[...]

Appendix B 153 TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2565GSX, Capricorn BS, 320G/P SA T A 8MB LF F/W:GJ002J KH.25004.005 TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB Capricorn BS ,MK3265GSX SA T A 8MB LF F/ W:GJ002J KH.32004.004 TOSHIBA N500GB5.4KS H DD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB MK5065GSX,Capricorn BS, 320G/P [...]

154 Appendix B MEM NONE SO1GBIII1 0 Memory NONE REG-ECC DDRIII 1066 1GB phantom p/n LF KN.1GB00.003 NONE SO2GBIII1 0 Memory NONE SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB dummy 1066 LF KN.2GB00.001 NB Chip set INTEL GL40 (A1) NB Ch ipset In tel CS GL40NB A1 KI.G4501.009 ODD HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Mu lti DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X G T32N (R5-2) LF W/O bezel SA T A w[...]

Appendix C 155 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services a vailable to help yo u repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , 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[...]

156 Appendix C[...]

157 B Battery Pack 40, 122 BIOS ROM type 17 vendor 17 BIOS Utility 21–29 Advanced 24 Boot 27 Exit 28 Navigating 21 Power 27 Save and Exit 28 Security 24 System Security 28 Board Layout Top View 137 C Camera Module 80, 89 Common Problems 124 D DIMM Module 45, 118 Display 4 E EasyT ouch Failure 133 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39, 113 F Fe[...]

158 R RTC B at t er y 70, 97 S SD Card 41, 122 System Block Diagram 4 T T est Compatible Components 155 Thermal Module 72, 95 Thermal Unit Failure 133 T ouc hpad Failure 127 T roublesho oting Built-in KB Failure 127 EasyTouch Buttons 133 HDTV Switch 133 Internal Micr ophone 128 Internal Speakers 127 LCD Failure 127 No Display 125 ODD 130 Other Fail[...]