Acer 4553 manual

Aspire 4553/4553G 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 dat es made on Aspire 4553/4553G 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 language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without th[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Ser vice Guide designates a co mponent that should be recyc led according to th e local regulations. SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topi[...]

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

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1 T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2 T able of Contents Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Removing the PCH Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Removing the [...]

3 T able of Contents Other Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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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 avail able for selected mod els. Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit* • Genuine Wi nd o w s® 7 H om e Basic 64-bit* Platform • AMD Phenom™ II quad-core mob ile processor P [...]

2 Chapter 1 • HDMI ™ port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz • MPEG-2/DVD decoding • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (A VC) decoding • HDMI ™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) support Audio • Optimized Dolby Ho me Theater ® v3 audio e nhancement, featuring Dolby ® Digital Live, Dolby ® Pro Lo[...]

Chapter 1 3 Communication • Acer Video Conference, featurin g: • Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution •W L A N : • Acer InviLink ™ Nplify ™ 802.1 1 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ™ • Acer InviLink ™ 802.1 1 b/g Wi-F i C E R TIFIED ™ • Supporting Acer Signa lUp ™ wireless technology • WP AN: Bluetooth ® 2.1+EDR • W[...]

4 Chapter 1 • Easy-launch keys: Communication® • Media control keys (printed on keyboard): pl ay/pause, stop, previ ous, next I/O interface • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD ™ , MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Four USB 2.0 ports • HDMI ™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker jack with S/PDIF support • Micro[...]

Chapter 1 5 • Acer Crystal Eye • Acer Video Conference Manage r •M i c r o s o f t ® Silverlight ™ • Skype ™ • Windows Live ™ Esse ntials — W ave 3.2 (Mail, Photo Gallery , Live ™ Messenger , Movie Maker , Wri te r) • Web links and utilities • Acer Accessory S tore (Belgium, France, Germany , Italy , Netherlands, Sp ain, Sw[...]

6 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Keyboard LAN Atheros PCIE-LAN AR8151 RJ45 SATA0 150MB CRT HT3 ALINK X4 X1 (10/100/1000) Speaker SATA - CD-ROM USB2.0 Winbond KBC LPC 35mm X 35mm A12 638P (PGA)45W/35W 64MX16X8,128 bit 64MX16X4,64 bit VRAM Azalia SBLINK_CLK NBGPP_CLK NBGFX_CLK CPU_CLK HDMI ATI Park XT 128-bit M2 Pkg S1G4 Processor AMD Champlain 21mm [...]

Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Ey e webcam Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 9[...]

8 Chapter 1 4 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock indicato r Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock indicato r Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 Power button T urns the computer on and off. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer . 7 T ouchPad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a com[...]

Chapter 1 9 Closed Front View Left View No. Icon Item Description 1M u l t i - i n - 1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory S tick (MS), Memory S tick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). Note: Push to remove/i nsta ll the car d. Only one card can operate at any given time. No. Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock[...]

10 Chapter 1 Right View Bottom View No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optica l drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is acti ve. 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the op tical drive tray when the computer is t[...]

Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . 5 V entilation s lots and cooling fan Enable the co[...]

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 curso r . • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the T ouchPad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. T ap[...]

Chapter 1 13 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard h as two lock keys which you can toggle on a nd off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated b[...]

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 th e < Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Functi on Description <Fn> + <F3>[...]

16 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations SKU Comparison Part C1 (UMA) ZQ2(AMD2.3, CMO14, 1G*1+2G*1,TOS250G) C2 (DIS) ZQ2A(AMD2.5 ,LP14,S AM2G*2,SGA320G) C3 (DIS) ZQ2A(AMD2.0,AU14,2 G*1+4G*1,WDC500G) AMD CPU C PU AMD AthlonII N330 2.3G 1M 35 W Dual-Core CPU AMD T urionII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-Core CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2. 0G 2M 35 W Q[...]

Chapter 1 17 NOTE: Parts that are the same across all skews have been removed from this table. Chip set Processor Specifications CPU Fan T ru e V alue T ab le (Performance Mode) • Throttling 50%: On = 95C; Off = 90C • OS Shutdown: 98°C • H/W Shutdown: 95°C VGA chip #N/A AMD P ARK_XT 40nm 29 mm*2 9mm M2 package Wireless Lan Mini Card Foxconn[...]

18 Chapter 1 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (Power Savin g Mode) • Throttling 50%: On = 95C; Off = 90C • OS Shutdown: 98°C • H/W Shutdown: 95°C BIOS System Memory Fan On (°C) Fan Off (°C) RPM 43 38 2600 55 50 3200 65 60 3600 72 69 3900 81 76 4200 94 89 95% Duty Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion 1.xx BIOS ROM type 1M SPI RO[...]

Chapter 1 19 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. System Board Major Chips I/O Port s Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 409[...]

20 Chapter 1 Wireless Module LAN Module Bluetooth Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Manufacturer • Atheros HB93, Br oadcomm 43225, Atheros HB97, Atheros HB95BG S pecifications • IEEE 802.1 1b/g and Draft-N1 compliant • Advanced security via 8 02.1 1i • Industry-leading power consumptio n • Includes Wi-Fi P A N – Intel® My Wi[...]

Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SA T A Max. Media T ransfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.) 300 384 384 384 Max. Data T ransfer Rate (Mbytes/sec) 150400 108160 108544 DC Power Requirements V oltage tolerance 5V ±5% Item S pecification Capacity (MB) 250 V end[...]

22 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) Item Specification Capacity (MB) 320 V endo r & Model Name Seagate HGST T oshiba WD Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 3 3 2 2 Drive Format Disks 2 2 1 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SA T A Max. Media T ransfer[...]

Chapter 1 23 Hard Disk Drive Interface (continued) Item S pecification Capacity (MB) 640 V endo r & Model Name Western Digital Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4 Drive Format Disks 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8 MB Interface SA T A Max. Media T ransfer Rate (Mbytes/sec max.) 384 Max. Data T ransfer Rate (bu[...]

24 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Driv e Module Item Specification V endor & model name HLDS G T20N Sony AD7580S Performance S pecificatio n With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. Sustained: 1 1.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max. Sustained: 1,571 (typical) Sustained: 10,993 (typi[...]

Chapter 1 25 Audio Interface Keyboard Contro ll er Battery RTC Battery Item Specif ication Codec Controller Realtek ALC271X high definition audio codec with embed ded class-D speaker amplifier Audio onboard or optional • Onboard Mono or S tereo • S tereo Resolution • 98dB Signal-to-Noise Ra ti o (A-weighting) for DAC output • 90dB Signal-to[...]

26 Chapter 1 AC Adapter System LED Indicator LCD 14” Item Specification Input rating 100 V ac to 240 V ac Maximum input AC current 100 V ac, 240 V ac / 3.42A load 1.5A Inrush current 240 V ac; (Cold S tart) No damage Efficiency 100 V ac / 120W load 85% 240 V ac / 120W load 85% Item Specification Drive Activity Power Led: Blue Suspend: Amber Prima[...]

Chapter 1 27 LCD Display Supported Resolution Vid eo I n t er f a c e VRAM HDMI Port Resolution 24 bits 30 bits 36 bits 48 bits 640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Y es Y es Y es Y es 720X480p/60Hz 4:3 Y es Y es Y es Y es 640X480p/60Hz 16:9 Y es Y es Y es Y es 1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Y es Y es Y es Y es 1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Y es Y es Y es Y es 1440X480p/60Hz 4:3 Y es Y [...]

28 Chapter 1 Card Reader LCD Inverter (Not available with this model) PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) Item Specification Part Name R ealT ek RT5160 Package 5-in-1 card reader General Features • PCI-E interface • Push-push type •D u m m y c a r d Item Specification V endo r & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Inp[...]

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 already prop erly 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 Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS Information The Information screen displa ys a summary of the comput er hardware information. NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ according to model. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and[...]

Chapter 2 33 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable bo ot options and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Format/Option System T ime Sets the system time. T[...]

34 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you ha ve three tries befo re the syst[...]

Chapter 2 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 pa ssword in the “Enter New Pa ssword” fiel d. The password length can not exceed 8 alpha[...]

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

Chapter 2 37 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 Setup and save your changes. Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data. Load Setup Default Load defaul[...]

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

Chapter 2 39 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the BIOS.BA T batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as sh[...]

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

Chapter 2 41 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide s you with de tails about removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. On another computer , run HDD_PW .exe. 2. Enter “hdd_pw 15494 0” 3. [...]

42 Chapter 2 Removing BIOS Passw ords If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is gen erated. T o clean the User or Supervi sor passwords, perform the following step s: T o reset the BIOS password, perform the following steps: 1. On another computer , run BIOS_PW .exe. 2. Enter “bios_pw 14452 0” 3. Chose one (1) of the generat[...]

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44 Chapter 2 Clearing BIOS Passwords T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM doo r and use a metal instrument to short the G1 jumper .[...]

Chapter 2 45 Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequen ce Selector allows the boot o rder to be change d withou t accessing the BIOS. T o use Boot Sequence Selector , perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot seque nc e by entering the corresponding sequence. Fo r ex[...]

46 Chapter 2 Configuring UUID Values 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Run UUID.bat Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility Y ou can use the MAC.BA T utility to write t he MAC.CFG file to the EEPROM unde r DOS mode. 1. Use a text editor (for example: Notepad) to open the MAC.CFG file. Y ou can see the MAC.CFG contents as below: • WriteData= '001 122334455'[...]

Chapter 3 47 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT AN T : The ou tside 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 disassembl e the computer , you need the following tools: [...]

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. Place the system on a flat, st able surface. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system. Disassembly Process[...]

Chapter 3 49 External Module Disassembly Process IMPORT AN T : The ou tside 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 remo ved during servicing. For ex [...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). Please det ach the batter y and follow local regulations for disposa l. 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the SD dummy card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 2. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the six (6) screws from the lower cover . 3. Remove the lower cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover M2.5*6.5 5[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Using your fingers, pu ll the optical drive module out from the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. Ste p Size Quanti[...]

54 Chapter 3 5. Remove the ODD bezel by rotating the top edge downward and pulling it clear of the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2.0*3 2[...]

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

56 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 2. Disconnect the two (2) antenn a cables from the WLAN Board NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the TR1 terminal (next to DIMM module) and Wh ite to the TR2 terminal (closest to the edge of the chassis). 3. Remove the one (1) screw to release the WLAN Board. Ste[...]

Chapter 3 57 4. Detach and remove the WLAN Board from the WLAN socket.[...]

58 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Cover” on page 52. 2. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the di rection of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 3. Lift the HDD Module clear of the HDD bay . 4. Remove the two (2) screws from the carrier . 5. Remove the carrier from the HDD. Ste p Size Quanti[...]

Chapter 3 59 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Step Screw Quantity Part No. Lower Cover M2.5*6.5 1 1 86.ARE07.001 M2.5*4 2 86.PSR07.001 M2.0*6 2 86.S6 507.001 M2.0*3widehead 4 86.ARE07.002 Upper Cover M2.5*4 5 8 6.PSR07.001 M2.0*3widehead 2 86.ARE07.002 Function Board M2.0*3wide head 2 86.ARE07.002 Power Switc[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Keyboard ma y cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that you use only your fingers and plastic to ols to remove the Keyboard. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. T urn the computer over and fully open the lid. There are fi ve (5) securing cli[...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Open the locking latch on the FFC, an d disconnect the cable as shown. 6. Lift the keyboard clear of the chassis. Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 60. 2. T urn the computer over . Disco nnect the fo llowing four cables from the Mainboard: a. Left speaker cable b. T ouchpad FFC c. Power Switch FFC [...]

62 Chapter 3 NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. Use the pull-tabs on FFC cables whenever available. 3. Disconnect A as sho wn. 4. Release the locking latch and remove B as shown. 5. Release the locking latch and remove C as shown. 6. Release the locking la tch and remove D as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 63 7. Remove the sixteen (16) securi ng screws from the lower cover . NOTE: 8. Remove the seven (7) screws from the top cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Lower Cover (red callout) M2.5*6.5 1 1 Lower Cover (green callout) M2.5*4L 4 Lower Cover (blue callout) M2.0*3widehead 2 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M[...]

64 Chapter 3 9. Remove the Upper Cover by lifting directly upward from the front as shown. Removing the Power Switch Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Locate the Power Switch Board in the Upper Cover . 3. Release the securing latch holding t he Power Switch Board FFC and remove.[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Remove the two (2) screws and lift the Powe r Switch Board clear of the Upper Cover . Removing the Function Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Locate the Function Board in the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Power Switch Board M2.0*3widehead 2[...]

66 Chapter 3 3. Remove the two (2) screws attaching it to the upper cover . 4. Lift the Function Board clear of the Upper Cover , but do not remove completely . 5. T urn the Function Board over . Release the securing latch holding the Function Board F FC and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Function Board M2.0*3widehead 2[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the USB Board 1. See See “Removing the Upper Cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the single securing screw from t he USB Board. 3. Release the FFC latch and remove the FF C cable from th e mainboard connector . 4. Release the FFC latch and remove the FFC cable from th e USB connector . Step Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.[...]

68 Chapter 3 5. Lift the USB Board upward away from the chassis. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard and lift the Bluetooth Module off the mainboard. 3. Remove the single securing screw from the Bluetooth board. Step Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Board M2.[...]

Chapter 3 69 4. Remove the Bluetooth board from the mai nboard and di sco nnect the cable as shown. Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 61. 2. Disengage the WiFi a ntennas from the guides o n the bottom cover . 3. Rest the computer on the back of the LCD as shown. Thread the WiFi antenna s throu gh the chassis and[...]

70 Chapter 3 4. Peel back the adhesive holding the L V DS cable. 5. Pull up on th e L VDS cable to disconnect it from the mainboard. 6. Unlock the microphone cable release it from the clasps on the cooling fan.[...]

Chapter 3 71 7. Remove the four securing screws (t wo each side) from the LCD module. 8. Ensure that all cables entering the LCD are free of th e chassis and remove the LCD module from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module (red callouts) M2.5*6.5 3 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*3 1[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Bluetooth Modu le” on page 68. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69. 3. Disconnect th e righ t speaker cable. 4. T urn the computer over and remove the DC-In cable. 5. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 73 6. Lift the Mainboard right side first and remove it from the Lower Cover . Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72. 2. T urn the Mainboard over and disconnect the Fan cable as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*4 3[...]

74 Chapter 3 3. Loosen the six (6) captive screws (in numerical orde r from 1 to 6) and remove the two (2) screws (green callouts - numbers 7 & 8) from the CPU Thermal Module. 4. Using both hands, lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M2.0*3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72. 2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Modul e. 3. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 73. 2. Using a phillips screw driver, rot ate the CPU locking screw 180° c[...]

76 Chapter 3 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown. IMPORT AN T : The pi ns on the underside of the CPU are very de licate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, d ry surface when it is not installed. Removing the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 72. 2. Pry the RTC battery from the mai[...]

Chapter 3 77 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2 86.PSR0 7.0 01 LCD Panel M2.0*3 4 86.ARE07.002 Hinges M2.5*3 4 86.TPK07.003 Re m ove LCD p a nel fro m ma in unit before preceeding Re m ove LCD bezel Re m ove c am er a m odule Re m ove LCD p a nel Re m ove Hinge[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 69. 2. Remove the two (2) bezel screws. 3. S t arting from the top-center of t he beze l, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top and sides until the bezel is completely detached. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.5*4 2[...]

Chapter 3 79 4. Grasp the hinges and lift the Bezel clear of the LCD Module in the direction shown . Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78. 2. Disconnect the camera cable. 3. Remove the Camera from the module.[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 79. 2. Disengage the vari ous cables from the h inges. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel. 4. Disengage the L VD S cable from the left h inge and the cable guides. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel M2.0*3 4[...]

Chapter 3 81 5. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module a s shown. Removing the FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. T urn the LCD panel over to expose the rear . Di sengage the adhesive strip se curing it in place. 3. Lift the adhesive protector and d isc onnect the cable from the LCD Pane l. 4. Remove the FPC cable from the[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape covering the microphone cable. 3. Disengage the cable from the cable guides. 4. Lift the Microphone Module clear of the cover .[...]

Chapter 3 83 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Disengage the left antenna cable from the guides. 3. Disengage the right antenna cable from the guides. 4. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the left side antenna from the LCD module as shown.[...]

84 Chapter 3 5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the right side antenna from the LCD module as shown. Removing the Hinges 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 80. 2. Remove the four (4) screws from the hinges 3. Remove the hinges from the LCD cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Hinges M2.5*3 4[...]

Chapter 3 85 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the MIC and WiFi Antennas 1. Replace the left and right antennas as shown. Press down on the adhesive pads to secure the antennas in place. 2. Replace the left antenna cable (white) as shown. Ensure that the cables are secu red in the cable guides. 3. Replace the right ante nna cables (black) a[...]

86 Chapter 3 Replacing the FPC Cable 1. Attach the FPC cable to the LCD panel and attach the adhesi ve protector . 6. Replace the adhesive tape onto the microphone ca ble. 7. Ensure the ante nna cables pass through the hinge well as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 87 2. Press down on the adhesive tape to secure the FPC cable in place. Replacing the LCD Panel 3. Place the LCD Panel into the module as shown. 4. Replace the four (4 ) securing screws to secure the LCD Panel.[...]

88 Chapter 3 Replacing the Webcam 1. Place the camer a in the LCD Modu le. 2. Conne ct the cable to the camera module.[...]

Chapter 3 89 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Reattach the hinges first, then press down until t here are no gaps between the bezel and th e LCD Modul e. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through th e hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 2. Press down around the entire perimete r of the bezel until there are no gaps between the be ze [...]

90 Chapter 3 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the RTC Battery 1. Snap the RTC battery into its socket as shown, plus side (+) up. Replacing the CPU IMPORT AN T : The CPU ha s a Pin1 locator that must be pos itioned correspondi ng to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locato[...]

Chapter 3 91 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT AN T : Apply a su itable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the Thermal Module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell PC M4 5F -SP • ShinEtsu 7762 The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus XR-PE 1[...]

92 Chapter 3 Replacing the PCH Thermal Module 1. Replace the PCH Thermal Mo dule onto the Mainboard. 2. Replace the two (2 ) screws to secure the PCH Thermal Module.[...]

Chapter 3 93 3. Replacing the Mainboard Disengage the WiFi antennas from the guides on the bottom 1. Place the Mainboard in the chassis, left edge first (1), then rotate it downward into position (2). NOTE: Ensure the left side I/O ports are positioned correctly through the casing. 2. Replace the th re e (3 ) secu ri ng screw s in th e mainboard. 3[...]

94 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Replace the LCD module onto the chassis. 2. Replace the four securing screws (two each side) to the LCD module. 3. S tarting at the top, sli de your finger down the l eng th of the L V DS cable to reattach the adhesive.[...]

Chapter 3 95 cover . 6. Replace the WLAN cables into the cable guides 4. Snap the FPC cable into place. 5. Connect the right speaker cable.[...]

96 Chapter 3 7. Rest the computer on the back of the LCD as shown. Pull the WiFi antennas through the hole in the chassis as shown. 8. Insert the WLAN cables into the cable guides as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 97 Replacing the Bluetooth Module NOTE: The Bluetooth Module and USB Board can be rep laced independently and in any order. 1. Connect the smaller end of the Blu etooth cable to the Bluetooth Module as shown. 2. Secure the Bluetooth module in place using the one (1) screw . 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard.[...]

98 Chapter 3 Replacing the USB Board 1. Replace the USB Board in the Lower Cover . 2. Insert the FFC cable in to the connecto r on the Mainboard and se cure the locking latch. 3. Insert the FFC cable in to the connector on the USB Board and secu re the locking latch . 4. Repl ace the single securing screw .[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the Function Board Replacing the Power Switch Board 1. Replace the Function Board FFC and lock it into place. 2. Place the Function Board in to the Upper Co ver as shown and replace the two (2) screws. 1. Place the Power Switch Board in to the Upper Cover as shown and replace the two (2) screws. 2. Replace the Power Switch Bo[...]

100 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover back edge first. 2. Lower the cover into position and press down the sides as shown. 3. Continue pressing a round the edges of the casi ng until there are no gaps between the Upper and Lower Covers.[...]

Chapter 3 101 4. Replace the eight (8) se curing screws as shown. NOTE: The securing screws differ in length: M2.5*5 (red ca llout) and M2.5*3 (green ca llout). Ensure that the correct screw is used to secu re the Upper Cover in place. 5. Connect the four cables to the Mainbo ard as sh own. AB C D[...]

102 Chapter 3 6. Connect A as sho wn. 7. Insert B as shown and close the locking latch. 8. Insert C as shown and close the locking latch. 9. Insert D as shown and close the locking latch. 10. T urn the computer over and replace th e fourteen scre ws as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 103 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the Uppe r Cover. Reconnect keyboard FFCs to the mainboard, and secure the locking latch. 2. Slide the Keyboard front edge first into the Upper Cover , ensuring that the four locating tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down as indicated to secure the Keyboard in pl ace.[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Press the bezel into the tr ay , bot tom edge first, to secure it to the ODD Module. 2. Secure the ODD bracket with the two screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 4. Replace the single screw to secure the Module. 1. Replace the[...]

Chapter 3 105 2. Insert the HDD, left side first, and lower it into place. 3. Slide the HDD to the right to connect the interface.[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the WLAN Board Replacing the DIMM Modules 3. Repeat with the seco nd DIMM module if present. 1. Insert the WLAN board in to the WLAN socke t. 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the TR1 terminal (next to DIMM module) and Whi[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the HDD Cover as shown. IMPORT ANT : Press down around the perimeter of the cover to ensure that the all the securin g tabs are snapped correctly . 2. Secure the five captive screws to hold the covers in place.[...]

108 Chapter 3 Replacing the Dummy Cards Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Insert the SD Dummy Card into the sl ot and push until the card clicks in to place and is fl ush with the casing. 1. Insert the bat tery pack and press down. 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place.[...]

Chapter 4 109 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 0 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 4 111 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display , perform the foll owing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Make sure that the internal display is selected. On[...]

11 2 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 46. 3. If extensive [...]

Chapter 4 11 3 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the pro blem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

11 4 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perfo r m the follo wing actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:[...]

Chapter 4 11 5 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 6 Chapter 4 HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not op erate correctly , perform the following ac tions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect all external devices. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. Run the Windows 7 S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windows [...]

Chapter 4 11 7 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[...]

11 8 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 [...]

Chapter 4 11 9 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 ac[...]

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

Chapter 4 121 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correc t th e problem. 1. T ry an alternative mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, i nsert new batteries and confirm there is a good co nnection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

122 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 4 123 Post Codes These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Code POST Routine Description 02h Ve rify Real Mode 03h Disab le Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Ge t CPU type 06h In itiali ze system hardware 08h In itialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh En[...]

124 Chapter 4 3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST device in itialization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check RO M copyright notice 48h Check video configu ration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus an d devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM Cod[...]

Chapter 4 125 86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports. 87h Configure Motheboard Configurable Devices (optional) 88h Initialize BIOS Data Area 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T est and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller Code Beeps POST Routine Description 8Fh Determine number of A [...]

126 Chapter 4 BFh Check virus and backup reminders C0h Try to boot with INT 19 C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) C2h Initialize error logging C3h Initialize error d isplay function Code Beeps POST Routine Description C4h Initialize system error handler C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) C6h Initialize notebook docking (opti onal) C7h Initialize n[...]

Chapter 5 127 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description 1 CN2/LED Board conn. 10 Glide P AD Left SW 2 U2,U3/Dis VRAM 1 1 CN13 Int. SPK. conn. (R) 3 CN6/K/B conn. 12 CN1 0/Card reader conn. 4 Glide P AD FFC conn. 13 U2/LAN control IC 5 Y1/KBC X’tal 14 CN9/BT wire 6 U10/EC/KBC 15 CN8/Int. SPK. conn. (L) 7 CN12/S/W TJ[...]

128 Chapter 5 Bottom View Item Description Item Description 1 PJ1 Battery conn. 15 CN25/L ine -out/SPDIF 2 U16/U18 Dis VRAM IC. 16 CN24/EXT Mic con n. 3 U24/CPU Socket 17 CN16/USB conn. 4 PJ2/PWR Jack conn. 18 CN9/LAN conn. 5 CN16/ODD conn. 19 U21/L AN transformer 6 U23/System BIOS 20 CN15/HDMI conn. 7 CN18, CN19/Memory DIMM 21 PU1 1 /CPU core 8 CN[...]

Chapter 5 129 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provides you with the st and ard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS reco very for the Aspire 4553/455 3G . The machin e provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for cl earing password check, and one Hotke y for enabling BIOS Reco very . Clearing Password Check [...]

130 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 6 131 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listi ng in global configurations of Aspire 4553/4553G . 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 i[...]

132 Chapter 6 Aspire 4553/4553G Exploded Diagrams LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 ZQ1 LCD COVER SUB ASSY (AL/3G) 60.PSR07.003 7 CABLE ASSY ZQ1LCD(19V , 40/ 30P ,WXGA,1A)FOX 50.PSR07.00 2 2 CAMERA CNF915721004970 L H(CMOS, 1.3M, SXGA) AM.21400.067 8 SCREW M2 .0 *3.0- I(BKAG)(NYLOK) IRON 86.ARE 07.002 3 LCD AUO 14” [...]

Chapter 6 133 Chassis Assembly 4 ZQ1 LCD BEZEL SUB ASSY 60.PSR07.004 10 SCREW M2.5*3.0(ZN)(NYLOK) IRON T=0.5‘ 86.PSR07.00 2 5 LCD SCREW MYLAR ZQ1 47.PSR07.004 1 1 HINGE R SZS ZQ1 33.PSR07.003 6 SCREW M2.5*3.0- I(ZN)(NYLOK)IRON T=0.5 86.PSR07.003 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 ZQ1 T OP SUB ASSY 60.PSR07.001 15 PCB ZQ1 SW/ B(4L[...]

134 Chapter 6 7 HDD-BKT ZR6(FBZR6004,REV 3A) 33.EDM07.001 20 Z Q1 MB(SG ,P ARK,SAM,BT ,WO CPU)ASSY N/A 8 HDD(160G)WD1600 BEVT -22A23T0 STN BSQ KH.16008.027 21 WWAN MINICARD EM770W FW:1 1.126.07.02.00 N/A 9 33ZQ1UB0000 N/A 22 CARD READER DUMMY CARD ZR7(EBZR7009,R3A) 42.PSR07.002 10 3GZR7CRTN10 42.PSR07. 003 23 CPU(988P)I5-520M 2.4G SLBNB(PGA)STN BSQ[...]

Chapter 6 135 FRU List Category Partname Description P/N Adapter Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF Z06 ADP 19V 3.42A ADP-65JH DBA S.P AP .06501.026 Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A-1650-22AC L V5 LED LF Z06 ADP 19V 3.42A P A-16 50-22 AC S.P AP .06503.024 Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ell ow [...]

136 Chapter 6 Boards Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 2x2 BGN (HM) ZY6 W/L 802.1 1 B/ G/N H MINI(T77H047.31) S.P NI.23600.062 TBD ZQ2 W/L MINICARD 802.1 1BGN(T77H16 7.07)S.P TBD TBD ZQ2 W/L MINICARD 802.1 1BG(T77H121. 10)S.P TBD Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43225 2x2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 ZQ2 W/L 802.1 1 B/ G/N T77H103.0 0S.P NI.23600.066 USB MODE[...]

Chapter 6 137 POWER CORD US 3PIN RO HS ZB1 PWR CORD US S/P 27.T AXV7.001 POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK FM010008-010 ZR1 POWER CORD(EU) 1.8M 3PBLACK S/P 27.T A TV7.001 POWER CORD BRAZIL IMETRO 3 PIN BL3 POWER CORD BRAZIL 3P S/P 27.S0607.001 POWER CORD UK 3PIN ET2S POWER CORD S/P-UK 27.A03V7.004 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3P IN EI2 POWER CORD 3P IT AL Y S.P .[...]

138 Chapter 6 CPU/Processor CPU AMD AthlonII N330 2.3G 1 M 35W Dual-C ore ZQ2 CPU(638P)AMN330 DCR22GM 2.3G(PGA)S.P KC.AN002.330 CPU AMD T urionII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-C ore ZQ2 CPU(638P)TMN530 DCR23GM 2.5G(PGA)S.P KC.TN002.530 CPU AMD PhenomII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, T riple-Core ZQ2 CPU(638P)HMN830 DCR32GM 2.1G(PGA)S.P KC.PN002.830 CPU AMD PhenomI[...]

Chapter 6 139 ODD BEZEL -SUPER MUL TI ZR8 ODD BEZEL SUPER MUL TI S.P 42.PSR07.00 3 ODD BRACKET ZQ1 ODD BKT (FBZQ1016,REV3A) S.P 33.PSR07.001 BD Combo Drive ODD BD COMBO MODULE ASSY 4X BLUE RA Y COMBO 12.7mm Module 6M.PSR07.002 ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X CT 21N LF W/O be ze l 1.00 SA T A (HF + Wind ows 7) ZQ1 DVD/RW SA T A BD-COMBO CT21N F[...]

140 Chapter 6 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300 Pa nther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014 g-cm ZH7 HDD(160G) HTS545016B9A300 S.P KH.16007.026 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT -22A23T0, WD, ML320S SA T A 8MB LF F/ W:01.01A01. ZQ1 HDD(250G)WD2500 BEVT -22A23T0 S.P KH.25008.025 HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm[...]

Chapter 6 141 HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 640GB WD6400BEVT -22A0RT0, ML320 SA T A 8MB LF F /W:01.01A01 ZY9 HDD(640GB)WD64 00BEVT -22A0RT0 S.P KH.64008.004 ZQ2 HDD (640G) MK6465GSX- EULS.P HDD BRACKET ZR6 HDD-B KT S.P 33.EDM07.001 Keyboard Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10 B AC4T 86KS Black Arabic T exture ZQ1 K/B(ARAB-EN) S.P KB.I140A.204 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B[...]

142 Chapter 6 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Bla ck Norwegian Te x t u r e ZQ1 K/ B(NORWEGIAN) S.P KB.I140A.219 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Black Portuguese Te x t u r e ZQ1 K/ B(PORTUGUESE ) S.P KB.I140A.220 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 86KS Black Russian Te x t u r e ZQ1 K/B(RUSSIAN) S.P KB.I140A.221 Keyboard ACER AC4T_A10B AC4T 87KS Bla[...]

Chapter 6 143 ZQ1 K/B(US)S.P ZQ1 K/B(ICELAND) S.P LCD Module LCD MODULE ASSY IMR W/ MIC,CCD CABLE,WLAN ANTENNA*2 FOR NON-3G LCD IMR/WO 3G JV 6M.PSK07.001 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW03 V0 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (Power saving) ZQ1 LCD 14'' HD B140XW03 V0 (0A) S.P LK.14005.01 1 LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH2-TLL1 LF 200nit [...]

144 Chapter 6 ZQ2B 6L JM MB (W/ GRN,SAM,W/O CPU)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JM MB (W/ GRN,W/O CPU,VRAM)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JM MB (SAM,W/O CPU,GRN)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JM MB (W/ O CPU,GRN,VRAM)A SSY ZQ2B 6L JM MB (W/ GRN,HYU,W/O CPU)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JM MB (HYU,W/O CPU,GRN)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JV MB (W/ GRN,SAM,W/O CPU)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JV MB (W/ GRN,W/O CPU,VRAM)ASSY ZQ2B 6L JV MB (SAM,W/O CPU,G[...]

Chapter 6 145 Memory Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um ZE8 RAM(1GB)DDR3 EBJ10UE8BDS0- AE-F S. P KN.1GB09.012 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB M471B2873EH1-CF8 LF 64*16 0.055um ZR6 RAM(1G)DDR3 M471B2873EH1- CF8 S.P KN.1GB0B.028 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT1 12S6BFR6C-G7 N0 LF 64*16 0.055um ZE9[...]

146 Chapter 6 Heat sink THERMAL MODULE - DIS ZQ2 THERMAL MODULE 35W DISS.P 60.PSH07.004 THERMAL MODULE - UMA ZQ2 THERMAL MODULE 35W UMA S.P 60.PSS07.002 HEA T SINK ZQ2 HEA T SINK PCH(FBZQ2005,RE V3A)S. P 60.PSH07.005 SPEAKER L ZQ1 SPK ASSY(WITH L) S.P 23.PSR07.001 SPEAKER R ZQ1 SPK ASSY(WITH R) S.P 23.PSR07.00 2 SPEAKER L ZQ1B SPK ASSY(WITH L) S.P [...]

Chapter 6 147 Screw List Part Name Descript ion P/N Screw ZR6 SCREW M2.5*2-I (NI,N YLOK)IRON S. P 86.ED M07.002 ZA3 SCREW M2.0*3.0- I(BKAG)(NYLOK)IRON SP 86.PSR07.003 ZQ1 SCREW M2.5*3.0-I(ZN) T=0.5 S.P 86.PSR 07.002 TE1 SCREW M2.0*6.0-I SP 86.S6507.001 SCREW M2.5*4.0-I(BKAG)(N YLOK)IRON 86.PSR07.001 ZY2 SCREW M2.5*6.5 -I(BZN(NYLOK-RED) S.P 86.ARE07[...]

Appendix A 148 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4553/4553G Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS4553- 1_BR2G25M_brn WW WW S2.PW D02.00 1 AS4553-1_BR2G25M_brn W7HP64A WW1 MC UMACks_3_BR 1*2G/250_BR/ 6L2.2_BR/5R/cb_br_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES62 AS4553- 1_BR2G25M_brn WW WW S2.PW D02.00 1 AS4553-1_BR2G25M_brn W7HP64A WW1 MC UMACks_3_BR 1*2G/250_[...]

149 Appendix A AS4553G- N532G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PSK 02.004 AS4553G-N532G32Mn W7HP64 A TSG1 MC P ARK_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2G/320/BT/ 6L2.2/5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ ZH31 AS4553G- N532G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PSK 0C.020 AS4553G-N532G32Mn L INPUSA T H1 P ARK_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2 G/32 0/BT/6L2.2/ 5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553G- N532G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PSK 0C.013 AS[...]

Appendix A 150 AS4553G- N832G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PSK 0C.021 AS4553G-N832G32Mn L INPUSA T H1 P ARK_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2 G/32 0/BT/6L2.2/ 5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553G- N832G50Mn TWN GCTWN LX.PSK 02.022 AS4553G-N832G50Mn W 7HP64A TTW1 MC P AR K_XT512Cks_3V3 1*2G/500_L /BT/ 6L2.2/5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ TC1 1 AS4553G- N832G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PSK 0C.022 A[...]

151 Appendix A AS4553G- N934G50Bn WW WW S2.PSK 0C.001 AS4553G-N934G50Bn LIN PUSA WW1 P ARK_XT512Cks_3V3 2*2G/50 0_L/6L2.2/ 5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN1 1 AS4553G- N934G50Mn AAP Singapore LX.PSK 02.01 1 AS4553G-N934G50Mn W 7HP64A TSG1 MC P AR K_XT512Cks_3V3 2*2G/500_L /BT/ 6L2.2/5R/cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ ZH31 AS4553G- N934G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PSK 0C.008 AS4553[...]

Appendix A 152 AS4553- N332G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PS U02.00 3 AS4553-N332G32Mn W7HP64A TSG1 MC UMACks_3 1*2G/320/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ZH31 AS4553- N332G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PS U0C.00 2 AS4553-N332G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACks_3 1*2G/320/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553- N332G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PS U0C.00 3 AS4553-N332G50Mn LINPUSA TH1[...]

153 Appendix A AS4553- N534G64Mn AAP Singapore LX.PS U02.00 1 AS4553-N534G64Mn W7HP64A TSG1 MC UMACks_3 2*2G/640/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ZH31 AS4553- N534G64Mn AAP Thailand LX.PS U0C.00 8 AS4553-N534G64Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACks_3 2*2G/640/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553- N832G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PS U02.00 4 AS4553-N832G32Mn W7HP64A TS[...]

Appendix A 154 AS4553- N934G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PS U0C.02 3 AS4553-N934G50Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACks_3 2*2G/500_L/BT/6 L2.2/5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553- N934G64Mn AAP Thailand LX.PS U0C.02 5 AS4553-N934G64Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACks_3 2*2G/640/BT/6L2.2 /5R/ cb_bgn_1.3C_GEk_TH51 AS4553- P321G16Mn AAP Vietnam LX.PS U0C.02 7 AS4553-P321G16Mn LINPUSA VN1 UMA[...]

155 Appendix A AS4553G- N332G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.024 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 AAN330 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N334G32Mn Singapore LX.PSK 02.009 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 AAN330 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N334G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.017 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 AAN330 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N334G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.006 AS4553G_P ARK _X[...]

Appendix A 156 AS4553G- N832G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.022 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 APN830 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N832G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.015 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 APN830 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N834G32Mn Singapore LX.PSK 02.005 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 APN830 NLED14 WXGA GS AS4553G- N834G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK 0C.005 AS4553G_P ARK _X[...]

157 Appendix A AS4553G- P324G50Mn Singapore LX.PSK 02.019 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 AAP320 NLED14WXGA GS AS4553G- P522G50Mn GCTWN LX.PSK 02.020 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 A TP520 NLED 14WXGA GS AS4553G- P522G50Mn Indonesia LX.PSK 0C.026 AS4553G_P ARK _XT512Cks_3V3 A TP520 NLED 14WXGA GS AS4553G- P522G50Mn Malaysia LX.PSK 02.013 AS4553G_P ARK _XT[...]

Appendix A 158 AS4553- N534G50Mn Thailand LX.PSU 0C.019 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TN530 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- N534G64Mn Singapore LX.PSU 02.001 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TN530 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- N534G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU 0C.008 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TN530 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- N832G32Mn Singapore LX.PSU 02.004 AS4553_UMACk s_3 APN830 NLED1 4WXGA GS AS4553- N8[...]

159 Appendix A AS4553- P524G32Mn ACLA- Sp a n i s h LX.PSU 02.014 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TP520 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- P524G32Mn ACLA- Sp a n i s h LX.PSU 02.013 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TP520 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- P524G32Mn ACLA- Sp a n i s h LX.PSU 02.012 AS4553_UMACk s_3 A TP520 NLED14W XGA GS AS4553- P524G32Mn ACLA- Portuguese LX.PSU 02.01 1 AS4553_UMACk[...]

Appendix A 160 AS4553G- N534G32Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.006 P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N534G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.018 P ARK_XT 51 2M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N534G50Bn WW S2.PSK02.003 P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N534G50Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.007 P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N534G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.002 P ARK_XT 51 2M-DD[...]

161 Appendix A AS4553G- N932G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.023 P ARK_XT 51 2M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N932G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.016 P ARK_XT 51 2M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N934G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.001 P ARK_XT 51 2M-DDR3 (64*16*4) AS4553G- N934G50Bn WW S2.PSK0C.001 P ARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64 *16* 4) AS4553G- N934G50Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.01 1 P ARK_XT 512M[...]

Appendix A 162 AS4553- N333G25Mi WW S2.PSU02.003 UMA N AS4553- N333G32Mn Singapore LX.PSU02.007 UMA N AS4553- N334G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.015 UMA N AS4553- N334G50Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.004 UMA N AS4553- N334G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.017 UMA N AS4553- N532G32Mn Singapore LX.PSU02.006 UMA N AS4553- N532G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.005 UMA N AS4553- N532G50Mn[...]

163 Appendix A AS4553- N932G50Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.022 UMA N AS4553- N932G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.024 UMA N AS4553- N934G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.014 UMA N AS4553- N934G50Mn Singapore LX.PSU02.008 UMA N AS4553- N934G50Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.023 UMA N AS4553- N934G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.025 UMA N AS4553- P321G16Mn Vietnam LX.PSU0C.027 UMA N AS4553- P322G[...]

Appendix A 164 AS4553G- N334G32Mn Singapore L X.PSK02.009 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N334G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.017 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N334G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.006 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N334G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.009 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N532G32Mn Singapore L X.PSK02.004 SO2GBIII1 0 N AS4553G- N532G32Mn Th[...]

165 Appendix A AS4553G- N834G32Mn Singapore L X.PSK02.005 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N834G32Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.005 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N834G50Mn Singapore L X.PSK02.017 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N834G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.007 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N834G64Bn Thailand LX.PSK02.012 S O2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553G- N834[...]

Appendix A 166 AS4553G- P522G50Mn Malaysia LX.PSK02. 013 SO2GBIII10 N AS4553G- P524G50Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.01 8 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553- N332G16Bn WW S2.PSK02.001 SO1 GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS4553- N332G16Bn WW S2.PSU02.001 SO1G BIII10 SO1GBIII10 AS4553- N332G25Mn Thail and L X.PSU0C.001 SO2GBIII10 N AS4553- N332G32Mn Singapo re LX.PSU02.003 SO2G[...]

167 Appendix A AS4553- N832G32Mn Thail and L X.PSU0C.009 SO2GBIII10 N AS4553- N832G50Mn Thail and L X.PSU0C.020 SO2GBIII10 N AS4553- N832G64Mn Thail and L X.PSU0C.012 SO2GBIII10 N AS4553- N834G32Mn Singapore L X.PSU02.002 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553- N834G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.010 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 AS4553- N834G50Mn Singapore L X.PSU02.009 SO[...]

Appendix A 168 Model Country Acer Pa rt No HDD 1(GB) ODD AS4553- 1_BR2G25M_brn WW S2.PWD02.001 N250GB5.4KS_BR NSM8XS_BR AS4553- 1_BR2G25M_brn WW S2.PWD02.001 N250GB5.4KS_BR NSM8XS_BR AS4553- 1_BR3G25M_brn ACLA- Portuguese LX.PWD01.001 N250GB5.4KS_BR NSM8XS_BR AS4553- 1_BR4G32M_brn ACLA- Portuguese LX.PWD02.001 N320GB5.4KS_BR NSM8XS_BR AS4553G- N332[...]

169 Appendix A AS4553G- N534G64Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.008 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N534G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.010 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N832G32Mn China LX.PSK01.002 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N832G32Mn China LX.PSK01.001 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N832G32Mn Philippines LX.PSK0C.025 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N832G32Mn Singapore LX.PSK02[...]

Appendix A 170 AS4553G- N934G50Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.008 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N934G64Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.014 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N934G64Mn Thailand LX.PSK0C.004 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553G- N936G50Bn WW S2.PSK02.005 N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS AS4553G- N936G50Bn WW S2.PSK02.005 N500GB5.4KS NBDCB4XS AS4553G- N936G64Mn Singapore LX.PSK02.015 [...]

171 Appendix A AS4553- N532G32Mn Singapore LX.PSU02.00 6 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- N532G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.005 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- N532G50Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.018 N500GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- N532G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.007 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- N534G32Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.006 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- N534G50Mn Singapore LX.PSU02.0[...]

Appendix A 172 AS4553- N934G64Mn Thailand LX.PSU0C.025 N640GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- P321G16Mn Vietnam LX.PSU0C.027 N160GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- P322G32Mn Vietnam LX.PSU0C.026 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- P522G25Mn WW S2.PSU02.002 N250GB5.4KS NSM8XS AS4553- P524G32Mn Chile LX.PSU02.015 N320GB5 .4KS NSM8XS AS4553- P524G32Mn ACLA- Sp a n i s h LX.PSU02.014 [...]

Appendix B 173 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combi[...]

174 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Environment Test V end or Ty p e Description Part No. A cover 10000981 MISC Black IMR Black IMR LZ.21000.044 Adapter 10001023 LITE-ON 65W Adap ter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A- 1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AP .06503.024 10001023 LITE-ON 65W Adap ter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1 .7x5.5x1 1 Y ell ow (P A- 1650-22AG),[...]

Appendix B 175 60002162 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPL O AS 10B Li-Ion 3S2P P A NASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B71 BT .00 607.122 60002162 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPL O AS 10B Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 ce ll 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10B73 BT .00 607.123 60002162 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS 10B Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMO[...]

176 Appendix B 22554573 AMD APN830 CPU AMD PhenomII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, T riple-Core KC.PN002.83 0 22554573 AMD APN930 CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad- Core KC.PN002.93 0 22554573 AMD A TN 530 CPU AMD T uri onII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-Core KC.T N002 .530 22554573 AMD A TP5 20 CPU AMD TurionII P520 2.3G 2M 25W Dual-Core KC.TP002.520 6000216[...]

Appendix B 177 60002005 HGST SG N1 60GB5.4K S_BR HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS545016B9A300, HGST , Panther B, 250G/P SA T A 8MB LF F/W:C60F KH.160B7.026 60002005 HGST SG N2 50GB5.4K S HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm KH.25007.0 16 60002005 HGST SG N2 50GB5.4K S_[...]

178 Appendix B 60002215 SAMSUNG NLED14WX GAGS LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare L TN140A T06-A01 LF 200nit 16ms LK.14006.0 10 60002215 SAMSUNG NLED14WX GAGS LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare L TN140A T12-A01 LF 200nit 16ms 500:1 (Power saving) LK.14006.012 60003089 LG NLED14WX GAGS LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH2-TLA2 LF 200nit 16ms 50[...]

Appendix B 179 60004668 ELPIDA SO1GBIII13 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 12 8*8 0.065um KN.1GB09.01 5 60004668 ELPIDA SO2GBIII10 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0-AE-F LF 128*8 0.065um KN.2 GB09.00 6 60004668 ELPIDA SO2GBIII13 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 12 8*8 0.065um KN.2[...]

180 Appendix B 60001922 TOSHIBA DIGI NSM8XS_B R ODD TOSHIBA Super-Mult i DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X TS-L633C LF W/O bezel SA T A (HF + Windows 7) (Brazel) KU.008B1.035 610105 HLDS NBDCB4XS ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SA T A (HF + Wind ows 7) KO.0040D.004 610105 HLDS NSM8XS ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X[...]

Appendix B 181 WiFi Antenna 10000105 WNC PIF A PIF A LZ.23500.006 Wireless LAN 23707801 FOXCONN TW 3rd WiFi 2x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Ath eros HB93 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.062 23707801 FOXCONN TW 3rd WiFi 2x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadco mm 43225 2x2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 NI.23600.06 6 23707801 FOXCONN TW 3rd WiFi 2x 2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN[...]

182 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 183 Online Support Information This section describe s online techni cal support services av ailable to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However [...]

184 Appendix C[...]

185 A AFLASH Utility 34 Antennas Removing 97, 99 Replacing 101 B Battery Replacing 141 Battery Pack Removing 47 BIOS ROM type 15 vendor 15 BIOS Utility 25–34 Advanced 29 Boot 32 Exit 33 Navigating 25 Onboard Device Configur ation 30 Power 32 Save and Exit 33 Security 29 System Security 33 Board Layout Top View 159 C Camera Module Removing 90, 91 [...]

186 Replacing 103 LCD Failure 147 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 101 LCD Panel Removing 93 Replacing 103 Left S peaker Module Removing 64 Replacing 128 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 57 Mainboard Removing 71, 73, 75, 77 Replacing 118 media access on indicator 10 Memory Replacing 136 Memory Check 144 Model Def[...]

187 W Windows 2000 Environ ment T est 180 Wireless Function Failure 154 WLAN Module Removing 53 Replacing 135[...]

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