Acer 5742 manual

Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG 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 5741/5741G 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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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 UMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Removing the Touch Pad FFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Removing the USB Bo[...]

IX T able of Contents Troubleshooting 159 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Power On Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 No Display Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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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-bit2 • Genuine Wi nd o w s® 7 H om e Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742[...]

2 Chapter 1 Graphics • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • External resolution / refresh rates: • VGA port up to 2560 x 1600: 60 Hz • 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 D[...]

Chapter 1 3 Wireless and networking WLAN : • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.1 1 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.1 1b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wirel ess technology WP AN : • Bluetooth® 3.0+H S • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR LAN : Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy control • BIOS user , superviso[...]

4 Chapter 1 Dimensions and weight Dimensions: • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (15 x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches) Weig ht : • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery p ack Input and control Keyboard: • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international lang uage support T ouchpad: • Multi-gesture to[...]

Chapter 1 5 Software Productivity • Acer Backup Manag er • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Adobe® Flash® Player 10 • Adobe® Reader® 9.1 •e S o b i ™ • Google T oolbar™ • Microsoft® Of fice 2010 preloaded (pu rchase a produ ct key to activate) • Microsoft® Of fice S tarter 2010 • Norton™ Online Ba[...]

6 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram UMA USB port 8 USB port 11 6.4G/8.5G/10.6G 100M/133M/ 166M(CFD) 100MHz 33MHz 100MHz 100MHz 1GB/s x4 DMI x4 FDI x8 port 2,4 port 1 LVDS Conn. CRT Conn. HDMI(UMA) SPI 3.3V 24MHz GIGA LAN BCM57780 MINI Card x1 WLAN CMOS Camera PCI-Express x 8 (ABD PCIE1 2.5GT/S CKD PCIE1/2 2. 5/5GT/S) Dual Channel 2.7GT/s Touch Pad LPC[...]

Chapter 1 7 Discrete (nVidia)[...]

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Chapter 1 9 Your Acer Notebook tour Top View No. Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Communication indicato r Indicates the computer ?[...]

10 Chapter 1 NOTE: The 2-in1 card reader will be o n the front left for UMA models and on the front righ t for discrete model s. Rear view 6 Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging : The lig ht shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: [...]

Chapter 1 11 Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (R J-4 5) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Co[...]

12 Chapter 1 Right 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 optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical drive access indicator Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. 5 Emergency eject [...]

Chapter 1 13 Base view No. Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory . Hard disk bay - Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.[...]

14 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators . The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. 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 [...]

Chapter 1 15 Touch Pad 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 a[...]

16 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, fun ction and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard 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 characters typed are[...]

Chapter 1 17 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[...]

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

Chapter 1 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On = 95°C; OF F=80°C • OS shut down at 100°C; H/W shut down at 90°C Item Specification CPU type Intel® Core (i3,i5) Processor CPU package rPGA988A Core Logic T wo execu tion cores • A 32-KB instruction [...]

20 Chapter 1 CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (UMA Tj=1 05) • Throttling 50%: On = 85°C; OF F=72°C • OS shut down at 104°C; H/W shut down at 92°C CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (DIS Tj=90) • Throttling 50%: On = 85°C; OF F=72°C • OS shut down at 104°C; H/W shut down at 92°C CPU Fan T rue V alue T able (UMA Tj=9 0) • Throttling 50%: On = 8[...]

Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations NOTE: Above table lists s ome system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations . In the above ta ble, the configurati on of slot 1 and slot 2 cou ld be reversed. BIOS LAN Interface Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 0MB 4096MB 4096M[...]

22 Chapter 1 Keyboard Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specif ication T ype AC 7T -A10B T otal number of keyp ads 103-US/104-UK keys Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Y es Features • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pg dn/p[...]

Chapter 1 23 Bluetooth Inte rface Audio Interface LED 15.6" Item Specification Chipset Atheros AR301 1, Broadcom BCM2070, Broadcom BCM2046 Data throughput TX 1.2Mbits/sec RX 1.2Mbi t s/sec Protocol 3.0+HS Interface USB 2.0 Connector type SM08B-SURS-TF/JST SM06B-XS RK-ETB/S M08B-SUR S-TF Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR Au[...]

24 Chapter 1 LCD Inverter (not available with this model) LCD Display Supported Resolution Camera 3G Module (not available w ith this model ) Item Specificat ion V endo r & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V , RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) Resolution 16 bits 32 [...]

Chapter 1 25 Audio Codec and Ampli f ie r Wireless Module 802.1 1b/g/n Battery Item Specification Audio Controller Realtek ALC272X-GR Features • T wo stereo DAC support 16/20 /24-bit PCM for two independent playback (multiple streaming) • T wo ster eo ADC suppo rts 16/20/24-bit PCM format for two independent recording • All DACs support indep[...]

26 Chapter 1 Video Interface (NVIDIA) Video Interface (A TI) VRAM (NVIDIA) VRAM (A TI) USB Port HDMI Port Item Specification Chipset NVIDIA N1 1P-GE Package GB2-128 29 mm x 29 mm Interface Internal PCIE x16 Compatibility 8 bpp(bit per pixel) Sampling rate 64bi t Item Specification Chipset A T I Mobility Radeon™ HD 5 470 Package FCBGA 29 mm x 29 m[...]

Chapter 1 27 System Board Major Chips I/O Port s AC Adapter (UMA) AC Adapter (nVidia) Item Specification Core logic Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset VGA A TI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470 NVIDIA N1 1P-GE LAN BCM57780 USB 2.0 Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Super I/O controller N/A Bluetooth 3.0 Foxconn AR301 1 or BCM2070 Wireless Atheros HB93/ [...]

28 Chapter 1 AC Adapter (A TI) System Power Manag ement Card Reader (UMA & Discrete) Item Specification Input rating 65w Maximum input AC current 65w:1.7A at 100V Inrush current 12t at 264V Efficiency Refer to EP A 2.0 Legacy Mode Item Speci fication Off Mech. Of f (G3) Al devices in th e system are turned off completely . Soft Off (G2/S5) OS i[...]

Chapter 1 29 System LED Indicator Item Specification Lock N/A System state • Blue co lor solid on: system on • Blue color and amber color of f: system of f • Amber color blinking: S3 state HDD access state Reflects the activities of the HDD or card reader access Wireless state Amber color if a wireless device is active Power button backlight [...]

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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 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG 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 [...]

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 Set s the system time. [...]

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

Chapter 2 37 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[...]

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

Chapter 2 39 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 updat e th e system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you s[...]

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

Chapter 2 41 4. In flash BI OS, the me ssage Please do not remo ve AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:[...]

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

Chapter 2 43 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to short the RTC_RST point . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.e xe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown [...]

44 Chapter 2 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[...]

Chapter 2 45 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) T ool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI pool for hardware managemen t. When the BIOS displays V erifying DMI pool data it is checki ng that the t able correlates with the hardw are before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.). T o update the DMI Pool,[...]

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Chapter 3 47 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORT AN T : 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 following tool s: ?[...]

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

Chapter 3 49 Disassembly Process IMPORT AN T : The LCD Module cannot be disassembled outside of facto ry conditions. If any part of the LCD Module is faulty , such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replac ed. The disassembly proc ess is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disa[...]

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

Chapter 3 51 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 in the release pos ition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image . Please det ach the ba[...]

52 Chapter 3 Removing the SD Dummy Card NOTE: The model displayed in this service guide may differ in color to the one in your package. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51. 2. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it . 3. Pull it out from the slot.[...]

Chapter 3 53 Removing the ODD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51. 2. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. 3. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*8 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two (2) screws se curing the ODD bracket a nd remove the ODD bracket fro m the optical disk drive module. 5. Remove the ODD bezel by prying the top edge away from the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Removing the Logic Lower Door 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51. 2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the logic lower door to the lower cover. 3. Remove the lower logic door by lifting the inner edge up as shown . 4. Lift the door clear of the de vice, exposing the HDD (1), WLAN (2), and DIMM (3) mo dul es. Ste p Size [...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) NOTE: Available in discrete models only 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 51. 2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the 3G cover to the lower cover . 3. Remove the 3G cover by li fting up the right edge first an d then pull out. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype 3G Cover M2.5*8 1[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Locate the RTC battery . 3. Release the RTC battery from the plasti c case using a plastic tool as shown.[...]

58 Chapter 3 4. Remove the RTC battery from the lower cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the DIMM Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release th e DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module as shown. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the se cond DIMM module if present.[...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module. NOTE: Cable pl acement is black to the MAIN terminal (closest to the fr ont edge of the comp uter) and white to the AUX terminal (closest to the rear edge of the computer ). 3. Move the antennas away an[...]

Chapter 3 61 4. Detach the WLAN module from the WLAN socket. NOTE: When reattaching the antennas, ensure th e cables are tucked into the chassis to prevent dama ge.[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD module Module 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Using the plastic tab, pull the HD D module to remove it from the connector . 3. Lift the HDD module out of the HDD bay . NOTE: T o prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing he avy objects on top of it.[...]

Chapter 3 63 4. Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier . 5. Remove the HDD from the carrier . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

64 Chapter 3 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Logic Lower Door” on page 55. 2. Using a flat plastic tool, release th e six (6) keyboard locks to remove the keyboard from the upper cover . 3. Pry up the center of the keyboard and lift it up and over to expose the keyboard FPC.[...]

Chapter 3 65 4. Release the locking latch and disconne ct the FPC from the mainboard connector . 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover .[...]

66 Chapter 3 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 86 .R4F02.001 Power board M2*3 2 86 .R 4F02.004 Card Reader M2*3 1 86.R4F02.004 USB M2*3 1 86 .R4F02.004 Mainboard M2.5*5 1 86 .R4F02.001 Thermal Module (CPU) SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 86.R 4F02.008 Thermal Module [...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “External Module Disassembly Process” on page 50. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the eleven (1 1 ) screw s from the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*8 1 1 Battery Bay (green callout) M2*3 4[...]

68 Chapter 3 3. T urn the computer over and disconnect the power boar d FFC (A), microphone cable (B), sp eake r cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D ) from the mainboard. 4. T o release the power board FFC, release the locking latch and pu ll th e cable from the connector . 5. T o release the microphone cable, pull out the cable from the connector . A [...]

Chapter 3 69 6. T o release the speaker cable, pull out the cable from the connector . 7. T o release the touch pad FFC, rel ease the locki ng latch and pull the cabl e from the connector . NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs where available to prevent dama ge.[...]

70 Chapter 3 8. Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*5 7[...]

Chapter 3 71 9. S t arting at the lower right side of the cover, pry ap art the upper and lower covers as shown. Work along the front edge of the casing to the left as shown, then lift the upper cover clear of the lower cover .[...]

72 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the speaker module on the upper cover as shown. 3. Release the speaker cable from the guides as shown. 4. T o remove the speaker, pull back on the rubber casing with a plastic tool (1 ) and lift the speaker module out using the thumb and forefinger[...]

Chapter 3 73 5. Lift the speaker module clear of the device.[...]

74 Chapter 3 Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the power board FFC on the top side of the upper cover . 3. Remove the power board FFC from the upper cover by gr asping the blue sleeve with the thumb and forefinger and pull up until the FFC is free from the ad hesive. 4. T urn the upper cover o ver[...]

Chapter 3 75 5. Remove the two (2) screws from the power board. 6. Remove the power board from the upper cover . Step Size Quantity Screw T ype Power board M 2*3 2[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Touch Pad FFC 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the touch pad board on the upper cover . 3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the touch pad FFC as shown. 4. Grasp the touch pad FFC by the bl ue sleeve and detach the adh esive securing the cab le to the upper cover as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 77 5. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect th e FF C from the connector.[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the Card Reader Module (Discrete Only) 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the card reader module on the lower cover . 3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the card reader FFC as shown. 4. Unlock the USB FFC and disconnect th e FF C from the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 79 5. Remove the one (1) screw securing the card reader bo ard to the lower cover . 6. Remove the card reader module from the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Card Reader M2*3 1[...]

80 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. (UMA Only) 2. See “Removing the Card Reader Modul e (Discre te Only)” on page 78. (Discrete Only) NOTE: This procedure is necessa ry for discrete model s only . 3. Locate the USB module on the lower cover . 4. Release the FFC locking latch and disconnect th e[...]

Chapter 3 81 5. Remove one (1) screw securing the USB board to the lower cover . 6. Remove the USB module from the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB M2*3 1[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. (UMA Only) 2. See “Removing the USB Board” on page 80. (Discrete Only) NOTE: This procedure is necessa ry for discrete model s only 3. Locate the Bluetooth module on the lower cover . NOTE: The location of the Bluetooth module may va ry depending on yo [...]

Chapter 3 83 5. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the connector as shown . NOTE: Do not pull di rectly on the cable itself as this may damage the connection. 6. Remove the Bluetooth module and rele ase th e cable from the cable guides as shown. Discrete UMA Discrete UMA[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Unlock and disconnect the ODD FFC from the mainboard. 3. Lift the ODD connector board from the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 85 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Locate the L VDS cable on the mainbo ard. 3. Disconnect the L VDS cabl e from the mainboard connector .[...]

86 Chapter 3 4. Remove the one (1) screw securing the mainboard to the lower cover . 5. Place the LCD module on a clean surface while hold ing t he lower cover with the other hand. Pla ce a protective cover on the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 87 6. While holding the lower cover with one hand, separate the mainboard from the lower cover and place it onto the protective cover . CAUTION: Do not remove the mainboard comple tely . The mainb oard is stil l connected to the lower cover . 7. Locate the DC-In cable and disconnect it from the main board connector . 8. Remove the mainboa[...]

88 Chapter 3 9. Remove the adhesive tape covering the Bluetooth cable and the mainboa rd connector . 10. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable connector from the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 89 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85. 2. Locate the thermal module on the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the fan cable connector from the mainboard co nnector .[...]

90 Chapter 3 4. Remove the six (6) screws (in numerical order from 1 to 6) securing the thermal module to the mainboard. 5. Remove the thermal module from the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module (CPU) (red callouts) SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 Thermal Module (VGA) (green callouts) M2.5*5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the CPU IMPORT AN T : The pins on the underside of the CPU are very delicate. If they are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Place the CPU on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 89. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking screw 180° coun ter-cl[...]

92 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 85. 2. Place the LCD module on flat, clean surface and place a protective cover over the LCD panel. Close the lower cover so that it is laying flat against the LCD modu le. Remove the antenna cables from the guides as sh own. 3. Raise the lower cover so that it is at a[...]

Chapter 3 93 5. Release the black and white anten na cabl es from the guid elines. 6. Continue removing the white antenna cable from the cable gu idel ines. 7. Remove the adhesive tape from the microphone and black a ntenna cables. NOTE: This image shows the discrete mo del.[...]

94 Chapter 3 8. Release the microphone cable and the black ante nna cabl e (discrete model only) from the guidelines as shown NOTE: The discrete model displays the microphon e cable as grey and the antenna cable as black. 9. Continue removing the black antenna cable from the lower cover (UMA model only). 10. Remove four (4) screws securing the LCD [...]

Chapter 3 95 11 . Remove the LCD assemb ly from the lower cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 4[...]

96 Chapter 3 Removing the DC-In Assembly 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 92. 2. Locate the DC-In assembly on the lower cover . 3. Remove the DC-In cable protective box from the lowe r cove r . 4. Pry the DC-In assembly from the lower co ver and remove it using a plastic tool.[...]

Chapter 3 97 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quanti ty Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*6 2 86.R4F02.003 LCD Brackets (top) M2.5*5 2 86.R4F02.00 1 LCD Hinges M2.5*5 2 86.R4F02.001 Inverter Module M2.5* 5 1 86.R4F02.001 LCD Brackets (side) M2*3 6 86.R4F02.004[...]

98 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Main Unit Disassembly Pro cess” on page 66. 2. Remove the two (2) bezel screw caps and two (2) screws securing the bezel to the LCD module. 3. S tarting from the bottom edge of t he bezel, pry the bezel upwa rds and away from the panel. Continue along the left, top, and right sides until the bezel is [...]

Chapter 3 99 4. Remove the bezel from the LCD module.[...]

100 Chapter 3 Removing the CCD Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98. 2. Locate the camera module at the top of the LCD module 3. Disconnect CCD cable connector from the CCD module. 4. Remove the CCD module from the adhesive foil on the LCD module.[...]

Chapter 3 101 Removing the Inverter Module (LCD Only) 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98. 2. Locate the inverter module on the LCD module. 3. Remove the adhesive tape covering the power cable. 4. Remove the one (1) screw securing the inverter module to the LCD cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Inverter Module M2.5*5 1[...]

102 Chapter 3 5. Remove the L VDS cable from the LCD cover guidelines. 6. Place a plastic tool under one end of the inverter mo dule and pry upwards (1). Pu ll the inverter module away from the LCD cover adhesive strip(2). 7. Disconnect the power cable connector from the inverter module connector . 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 103 8. Disconnect the L VDS cable connector from the inverter mod ule connector .[...]

104 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD/LED Panel 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 98. 2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD cover . 3. Grasp the CCD cable protector box with a plastic tool and pull up to remove it from the LCD cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2.5*5 2 LCD Hinges M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 105 4. Pull up the L V DS cab le to release it from the LCD cover guidelines. 5. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD cover and lay it glass-side up on a flat, clean surface.[...]

106 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 104. 2. Remove the six (6) screws (three on each side) securing the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Lay the LCD panel on a flat, clean surface. Pull aw ay the brackets to sep arate from the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

Chapter 3 107 Removing the LVDS Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 104. 2. Remove the L VDS cable from the back of the panel. 3. Peel back the mylar securin g the L VDS cable. 4. Disconnect the L VDS cabl e and remove it from the panel. LCD LED LCD LED LCD LED[...]

108 Chapter 3 Removing the Microphone Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 104. 2. Remove the cable bundle from the hinge channel. 3. Peel back the foil tabs and remove the microphone ca ble from the cable channel. 4. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel.[...]

Chapter 3 109 5. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel.[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD/LED Panel” on page 104. 2. Peel back the foil tabs securing the antenna to the LCD cover . 3. Remove the cable from the cable guides. 4. Using a flat plastic tool, pry the an tenna assembly clear of the device. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the white antenna cable.[...]

Chapter 3 111 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Adhere the black (right side) antenna assembly to the LCD cover. 2. Run the cable along the cable channe l and fold over the foil tabs to secure the cable in place. 3. Run the black (right sid e) antenna along the hinge channel. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the white (lef t [...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Replacing the Microphone Cable 1. Place the microphone assembly on the LCD cover . 2. Run the microphone cable along the cable channel outlin ed in red callouts. IMPORT AN T : Ensure that the LCD cable runs between the callout s to avoid trapping when th e panel is replaced in the LCD Module. 3. Fold over the foil tabs to secure the [...]

Chapter 3 11 3 4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the micro phone cable and the antenna to gether .[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 Replacing the LVDS Cable 5. Place the L VDS cable onto the back of the panel. 6. Connect the L VDS cable to the panel 7. Replace the mylar to secure the L VDS cable. LCD LED LCD LED LCD LED[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Replace the LCD brackets to the LCD Panel. 2. Replace the six (6) screws (three on each side) se curing LCD Panel bracke ts to the LCD panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets M2*3 6[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD/LED Panel 1. Place the LCD Panel in the LCD cover . 2. Run the cable along the chann el in the LCD modu le as shown. 3. Apply the adhesive strip to hold the cable in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 4. Replace the four (4) screws securing the LCD panel to the LCD cover . Replacing the Inverter Board 1. Connect the L V DS cabl e connector to the inverter module connector . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Brackets (top) M2.5*5 2 LCD Hinges M2.5*5 2[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 2. Connect the power cable connector to the inverte r module connector . 3. Place the inverter module onto the LCD cover and secure one (1) screw to the LCD cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Inverter Module M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 Replacing the CCD Module 1. Place the CCD in the LCD module. 2. Connect the CCD cable.[...]

120 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Replace the bezel a nd press down until there are no ga ps between the bezel and the L CD cover . IMPORT AN T : Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 2. Secure the two (2) screws and screw caps to the LCD module. Step Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.[...]

Chapter 3 121 Main Module Assembly Procedure Replacing the DC-In Assembly 1. Place the DC-In assembly into the lower cover . 2. Place the DC-In cable into the lower cover as shown.[...]

122 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Place the LCD assembly on the lower cover . 2. Secure the LCD assembly using four (4) screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 4[...]

Chapter 3 123 3. Place the black antenna cable into the cable guides. 4. Place the microphone cable into the cable guides as shown. 5. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the cable to the chassis. NOTE: This image shows the discrete mo del. Discrete UMA Discrete UMA[...]

124 Chapter 3 6. Run the white antenna cable along the cabl e ch annel as shown. 7. Continue running the black and white an te nna cables along the cable channel. 8. Place the adhesive tape over the antenna cables to ad here the cabl es to the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 125 9. Place the LCD module on flat, clean surface and place a protective cover over the LCD panel. Pass the black and white antenna cables through th e lower cover and secure in the guides. Replacing the CPU IMPORT AN T : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi one d co rresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU[...]

126 Chapter 3 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , ro tate the CPU locking scre w 180° clockwi se to secure the CPU in place.[...]

Chapter 3 127 Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORT AN T : Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease type s are approved for use: • Nano N302 • Honey well PCM45F-SP The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus PSX •M A S T R O B 6 VGA/RAM[...]

128 Chapter 3 4. Replace the six (6) screws (in numerical reverse order from 6 to 1) securing th e thermal module to the mainboard. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module (CPU) (red callouts) SCREW ASSY CPU THERMAL 4 Thermal Module (VGA) (green callouts) M2.5*5 2 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

Chapter 3 129 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the Bluetooth cable connector to the mainboa rd connector . 2. Adhere the adhesi ve tape covering the Blue tooth cable to the mainb oard connector . 3. Place a protective cover on the LCD panel an d the mainboard on the protective surface.[...]

130 Chapter 3 4. Connect the DC-In power cable to the mainboard conn ecto r . 5. Place the mainboard in the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 131 6. Replace the one (1) screw securing the mainboard to the lower cover . 7. Place the L VDS cable and the DC- IN cable into the cable gui de. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*5 1[...]

132 Chapter 3 8. Connect the L VDS cable to the mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 133 Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. Place the ODD connector board into the lower cover using the board pi n. 2. Connect the ODD FFC to the ma inboard and lock the connector.[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Place the Bluetooth cable into the cable gui des. 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. 3. Place the Bluetooth board onto the adhesive . Discrete UMA Discrete UMA Discrete UMA[...]

Chapter 3 135 Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the USB board in the device. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on your model. 2. Secure the one (1) screw on the USB board. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2*3 1[...]

136 Chapter 3 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover . 4. Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and lock the connector .[...]

Chapter 3 137 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) 1. Place the card reader b oard in the device. 2. Secure one (1) screw on the card reader board. 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Card Reader Board M2*3 1[...]

138 Chapter 3 4. Connect the card reader cable and lock the connector . 5. Replace both pieces of adhesive tape to secure the FCC to the lower cover .[...]

Chapter 3 139 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 1. Connect the touchpad FFC to the connector and lock the FFC locking latch. 2. Gently press on the F FC to adhere th e cable to th e upper cover 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the touchpad FFC.[...]

140 Chapter 3 Replacing the Power Board NOTE: The power board may vary depending your model . 1. T urn the upper cover over and gently pre ss down on the FFC to secure it to the upper cover . 2. Place the power board onto the upper cover. 3. Replace two (2) screws to the power board. Step Size Quantity Screw T ype Power board M 2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 141 Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2. Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown.[...]

142 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover 1. Place the upper cover on the lowe r cover as shown and apply pressure around the ed ges to secure the locking latches as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 143 2. Connect the power boa rd FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D) to the mainboard. 3. T o connect and lock the power board FFC (A) to the mainboard con nector . 4. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard connecto r . A B C D[...]

144 Chapter 3 5. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard connector . 6. Connect and lock the touch pad FFC to the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 145 7. Replace the seven (7) screws securing the upper cover top the lower cover . 8. T urn the computer over . Replace the ten (1 1) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws on the b attery bay . NOTE: The lower cover may vary depending on your model. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover M2.5*5 7 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T y[...]

146 Chapter 3 Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. Place the RTC battery into the mainboard connector .[...]

Chapter 3 147 Replacing the HDD Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier . 2. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to secure the carrier . 3. Insert the HDD module, as indicated and lower it in to place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T y pe HDD Carrier M3* 3 4[...]

148 Chapter 3 4. Slide the HDD mo du l e i n th e di re cti o n of th e arr ow to connect the i nt erface.[...]

Chapter 3 149 Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WL AN Module into t he WLAN socket. 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 1[...]

150 Chapter 3 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module . NOTE: Cable pl acement is black to the MAIN terminal (closest to the fr ont edge of the comp uter) and white to the AUX terminal (closest to the rear edge of the computer ).[...]

Chapter 3 151 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. 3. Repeat steps for the seco nd DIMM module if present.[...]

152 Chapter 3 Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) 1. Line up the left edge of the 3G cover with the device, before replacing completely . 2. Replace one (1) screw on the 3G Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype 3G Cover M2.5*8 1[...]

Chapter 3 153 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 1. Replace the lower logic door by first lining up the botto m ed ge and lowering the door into place. 2. Secure two (2) screws on the lower logic door . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Logic lower door M2.5*8 2[...]

154 Chapter 3 Replacing the ODD Module 1. Press the bezel into the tray , bottom edge fi rst, to secure it to the ODD module. 2. Place the bracket on the ODD module. 3. Secure the ODD bracket with the two (2) screws. Step Size Quan tity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 155 4. Push the ODD module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 5. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*8 1[...]

156 Chapter 3 Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest. 2. Connect the keyboard FFC to the mainboard and close the locki ng latch to secure the cable in place. 3. Replace the keyboard by first lining up th e bottom edge. Press down firmly to lock.[...]

Chapter 3 157 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD Dum my Card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until th e card clicks into pla ce and is flush with the casing.[...]

158 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hol d the battery release l atch to the release po sition (1), insert the battery p ack and press down (2). 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. 1 2[...]

Chapter 4 159 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[...]

160 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 c[...]

Chapter 4 161 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 FRU: 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 [...]

162 Chapter 4 6. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Remove the drives (see “Disa s sembly Process” on page 49). 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 279. 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.[...]

Chapter 4 163 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 FRU: Internal 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 FRU:[...]

164 Chapter 4 Touch Pad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the foll owi ng actions on e at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 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 FRU:[...]

Chapter 4 165 Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, p erform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reboot the computer . 2. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no[...]

166 Chapter 4 Microphone Record Failure If the Micr ophone fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctl y , perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the micropho[...]

Chapter 4 167 USB Failure (Right side) If the USB (r ight side) fails, perform the following a ctions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:[...]

168 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 Vista S tartup Repair Utility: a. insert the Windo[...]

Chapter 4 169 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not p lay when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not burn cor[...]

170 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 4 171 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[...]

172 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 FRU: Bluetooth Function Test Failure If Bluetooth fails, perform the followin g actions one at a time to correct the proble m. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:[...]

Chapter 4 173 2 in 1 card Function Test Failure If the 2 in 1 card fails, perfor m the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. D o not replace a non-defective FRU: 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 FRU.[...]

174 Chapter 4 External Mouse Failure If an external mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the 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 altern[...]

Chapter 4 175 Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or S peake rs, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or V olume Wheel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Check Drive whether is OK. 2. Check T est Fixture is ok. 3. Swap M/B to T ry .[...]

176 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 4 177 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 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 InsydeH2ODDT™ Reserve 0xD0 – 0xD[...]

178 Chapter 4 PEI Phase POST Code T able: DXE Phase POST Code T able: Functionali ty Name (Inclu de PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI 71 CPU Early Initialization PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI 74 PCIE MMIO BAR Initialization PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI 75 North Br idge Early Initiali zation P[...]

Chapter 4 179 BDS Phase POST Code T able: DXE_MTC_INIT DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE_CPU_INIT DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleIni tializ ation DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DX E 51 8259 Initialization DXE_PCRTC_INIT DX E 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SA T A_INIT DXE 53 SA T[...]

180 Chapter 4 PostBDS POST Code T able S3 Functions POST Code T able BDS_ST ART_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS_ST ART_ISA_BUS BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization BDS_ST ART_ISA_FDD BDS 22 Flopp y device initializatio n BDS_ST ART_ISA_SEIRAL BDS 23 Se rial device initialization BDS_ST ART_IDE_BUS BDS 24 ID E device ini[...]

Chapter 4 181 S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory du ring S3 res u m e S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 S tart to restore system con- figuration S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C5 Restore system configura- tion stage1 S3_BEFORE_RUNTIME_ BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C6 R estore system configura- tion stage2 S3_BEFORE_RELOCA TE_SMM_BASE PE I C7 R[...]

182 Chapter 4 ACPI Functions POST Code T able SMM Functions POST Code T able InsydeH2ODD T Debugger POST Co de T able Functionality Name (Include Po stCode.h) Phase Post Code Description ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL 51 Prepare to enter S1 ASL_ENTER_S3 ASL 53 Prepare to enter S3 ASL_ENTER_S4 ASL 54 Prepare to enter S4 ASL_ENTER_S5 ASL 55 Prepare to enter S5 AS[...]

Chapter 1 183 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View UMA Item Descriptio n Item Description JLED1 Connect to Powerboard (FFC) JTP1 Connect to T ouch pad (FFC) JL VDS1 Conn ect to LED / CCF L Connector JUSB2 Connect to USB Board (FFC) JSPK1 Connect to Left S peaker SW 1/SW2 Left button / Right button JMIC2 Connect to internal MIC LED1/LED2 Power S [...]

184 Chapter 1 Discrete (nVidia) Item Descriptio n Item Description JL VDS1 Connect to LED / CCFL Panel JCR1 Connect to Card reader board (FFC) JSPK2 Connect to Left S peaker JLED1 Connect to Power board (FFC) (PEW51) LED2/ LED4 Battery Charging Indicator J LED2 Connect to Power board (FFC) (PEW71/91) JKB1 Connect to Keyboard JP1 Connect to internal[...]

Chapter 1 185 Discrete (ATI) Item Description Item D escription JL VDS1 Connect to LED / CCFL Panel JLED1 Connect to Powerboard (FFC)(PEW51) JSPK2 Connect to Lef t S p eaker JLED2 Connect to Powerboard (FFC)(PEW71/PEW91) JKB1 Connect to Keyboard JP1 Connect to internal MIC JTP1 Connect to T ouch pad (FFC) SW2/SW3 Left button / Right button JUSB2 Co[...]

186 Chapter 1 Bottom View UMA Item Descriptio n Item Description PJP2 Connect to Battery JMIC1 Connect to external microphone PJP1 DC-IN jack JHP1 Connect to external headphone JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 DDR3 memory socket JBT1 Connect to BT JCRT1 Connect to ex te rnal CRT JHDD1 Connect to SA T AHDD JRJ45 RJ45 LAN JF AN1 Connect to F A N JHDMI1 HDMI connector [...]

Chapter 1 187 Discrete (nVidia) Item Descriptio n Item Description PJP2 Connect to Battery JHP1 Connect to external headphone PJP1 DC-IN jack JBT1 Connect to BT JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 DDR3 memory socket JHDD1 Connect to SA T A HDD JCRT1 Connect to exte rnal CRT JODD1 Connect to SA T A ODD JRJ45 RJ45 LAN JF AN1 Connect to F A N JHDMI1 HDMI connector JCPU1 C[...]

188 Chapter 1 Discrete (ATI) Item Descriptio n Item Description PJP2 Connect to Battery JHP1 Connect to external headphone PJP1 DC-IN jack JBT1 Connect to BT JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 DDR3 memory socket JHDD1 Connect to SA T A HDD JCRT1 Connect to exte rnal CRT JODD1 Connect to SA T A ODD JRJ45 RJ45 LAN JF AN1 Connect to F A N JHDMI1 HDMI connector JCPU1 CPU [...]

Chapter 1 189 USB/B Board UMA Discrete (nVidia) ITEM DESCRI PTION JUSB1/JUSB2 USB Connector ITEM DESCRI PTION JUSB1/JUSB2 USB Connector[...]

190 Chapter 1 Discrete (ATI) Power Board UMA ITEM DESCRI PTION JUSB1/JUSB2 USB Connector Item Descriptio n Item Description LED1 PEW71/91 ON/OFF LED LED3 PEW71/91 WLAN LED LED2 PEW71/91 MEDIA LED SW1 PEW71/91 Power BTN TO P BO T TOM[...]

Chapter 1 191 Discrete (nVidia) Item Descriptio n Item Description LED1 PEW71/91 ON/OFF LED LED1 1 PEW51 Power LED LED4 PEW71/91 MEDIA LED LED12 PEW51 WLAN LED LED6 PEW51 MEDIA LED SW1 PEW71/91 Power BTN LED10 PEW71/91 WLAN LED[...]

192 Chapter 1 Discrete (ATI) Item Descriptio n Item Description LED1 PEW71/91 ON/OFF LED L ED10 PEW71/91 WLAN LED LED4 PEW71/81/91 MEDIA LED LED1 1 PEW51 Po wer LED LED6 PEW51 MEDIA LED LED12 PEW51 WLAN LED SW1 PEW71/91 Power BTN[...]

Chapter 1 193 CR/B Board Discrete (nVidia) Discrete (ATI) ITEM DESCRI PTION JREAD1 Card reader connector ITEM DESCRI PTION JREAD2 Card reader connector[...]

194 Chapter 1 ODD Board UMA ITEM DESCRIPTION JODD2 O DD connector[...]

Chapter 1 195 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 5741/574 1G . The machine provides one Hardwa re Open Gap on main b oard for clearing password check, and one Hotke y for enabling BIOS Reco very . Clearing Password Check [...]

196 Chapter 1 Discrete (nVidia) Discrete (ATI) Item Description R671/R675 Clear CMOS Jumper Item Description R671/R675 Clear CMOS Jumper[...]

Chapter 1 197 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 [...]

198 Chapter 1[...]

Chapter 6 199 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceab le Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 5741/574 1G . Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-dat[...]

200 Chapter 1 Aspire Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly UMA No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 F AN-UMA 23.R4F02.001 4 UPPER CASE ASSY 60.R4F02.001 2 THERMAL MODULE- UMA W/O F AN 60.R4F02.006 5 LOWER CASE-UMA 60.R4F02.002 3 MAINBOARD MB.R4L02.001 5 4 3 2 1[...]

Chapter 1 201 Discrete No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 THERMAL MODULE- DIS P ARK W/F AN 60.R5202.003 4 USB BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.003 2 MAINBOARD MB.R5402.001 5 CARD READER BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.002 3 UPPER CASE ASSY 60.R5202.001 6 LOWER CASE 60.R5202.002 3 4 6 2 5 1[...]

202 Chapter 1 Lower Cover UMA Discrete No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 UNILOAD DOOR-UMA 42.R4F02.001 2 LOWER CASE-UM A 60.R4F02.002 No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 UNILOAD DOOR-DIS 42.R5202.001 3 3G DOOR-DIS 42.R5202.002 2 LOWER CASE 60.R5202.002 1 2 1 3 2[...]

Chapter 1 203 LCD Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 5 LCD CABLE FOR W/ CMOS 50.R4F02.007 2 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 6 INVER TER 19.R4F02.001 3 LCD BEZEL FOR W/ CMOS 60.R4F02.005 7 LCD COVER 60.R4F02.003 4 CCFL LCD LK.1560D.013 3 1 4 2 5 6 7[...]

204 Chapter 1 LED Assembly No. Description Acer P/N No. Description Acer P/N 1 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 5 LED CABLE FOR W/ CMOS 50.R4F02.009 2 LED BRACKET L 33.R4F02.004 6 LED BRACKET R 33.R4F02.004 3 LCD BEZEL FOR W/ CMOS 60.R4F02.005 7 LED COVER 60.R4F02.004 4 LED LCD LK.15606.009 3 4 5 6 2 1 7[...]

Chapter 1 205 Aspire FRU List Category Description P/N ADAPTER ADAPTER DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7X 5.5X1 1 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AP .06501.026 ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW P A-1650-2 2AC L V 5 LED LF AP .06503.024 ADAPTER HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X1 1 YELLOW HP-A0652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF AP .0650A.012 ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V 1.7X5.5X[...]

206 Chapter 1 CARD READER BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.002 USB BOARD-UMA 55.R4F02.002 USB BOARD-DIS 55.R5202.003 ODD BOARD-UMA 55.R4F02.003 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN BROADCOMM 43225 2X2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 NI.23600.066 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN A THEROS HB97 2X2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072 FOXCONN WIRELESS LAN A THEROS HB97 2X2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072 FOXCONN WIRELSS LAN A TH[...]

Chapter 1 207 POWER CORD US 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.001 POWER CORD EU 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.002 POWER CORD AUS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.003 POWER CORD UK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.004 POWER CORD CHINA 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.005 POWER CORD SWISS 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.006 POWER CORD IT ALIAN 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.007 POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.008 POWER CORD JP 3 PIN 27.T A VV5.009 POW[...]

208 Chapter 1 HDD CARRIER-DIS 33.R5202.001 CPU/PROCESSOR CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUAL-CORE P6100 PGA 2.0G 35W K0 MAX DDR3-1066 KC.61001.DPP CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUAL-CORE P6200 PGA 2.13G 35W K0 MAX DDR3-1066 KC.62001.DPP CPU INTEL CORE I3 350M PGA 2.26G 35W ARRANDALE, TJ90, VT , 3M L3 KC.35001.DMP CPU INTEL CORE I3 370M PGA 2.4G 35W K-0 T J90, VT KC.37K01.D[...]

Chapter 1 209 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB ST9160314AS,9HH13C-189, SEAGA T E(NEW PCB) SA T A 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.16001.045 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB HTS545016B9A300 P ANTHER B SA T A LF F/W:C60F DISK IMBALANCE CRITERIA = 0.014G-CM KH.16007.026 HDD WD 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB WD1600BEVT - 22A23T0, WD, ML320S SA T[...]

210 Chapter 1 KEYBOARD Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 103KS Black US International T exture KB.I170A.172 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 103KS Black Greek T exture KB.I170A.156 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 103KS Black Arabic T exture KB.I170A.147 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T In[...]

Chapter 1 21 1 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 104KS Black SLO/CRO T exture KB.I170A.165 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 104KS Black CZ/SK T exture KB.I170A.150 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Internal 17 S t andard 104KS Black Brazilian Portuguese T exture KB.I170A.149 Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10 B A C7T Inter[...]

212 Chapter 1 LCD COVER IMR-BLACK 60.R4F02.003 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 C[...]

Chapter 1 213 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA [...]

214 Chapter 1 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA [...]

Chapter 1 215 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA [...]

216 Chapter 1 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT[...]

Chapter 1 217 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT[...]

218 Chapter 1 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT[...]

Chapter 1 219 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LED CABLE FOR W/CMOS 50.R4F02.009 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT[...]

220 Chapter 1 LCD BEZEL FOR W/O CMOS 60.R4F02.008 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/O CMOS 50.R4F02.008 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A0[...]

Chapter 1 221 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/O CMOS 50.R4F02.008 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15 606.001 [...]

222 Chapter 1 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/O CMOS 50.R4F02.008 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15 606.001 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA G[...]

Chapter 1 223 LCD CABLE FOR W/O CMOS 50.R4F02.008 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.003 INVERTER 19.R4F02.001 CCFL LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) LK.1560D.01 3 CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 LK.15 606.001 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1- TLC1 LF 220NIT [...]

224 Chapter 1 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SA VING) LK.15605.010 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE[...]

Chapter 1 225 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SA VING) LK.15605.010 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE[...]

226 Chapter 1 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SA VING) LK.15605.010 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE[...]

Chapter 1 227 LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.15 606.009 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WX GA GLARE HT156WXB- 500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.1560E.004 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SA VING) LK.15605.010 LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE[...]

228 Chapter 1 HEA TSINK THERMAL MODULE-UMA W/O F AN 60.R4F02.006 THERMAL MODULE-DIS P ARK W/F AN 60.R5202 .003 THERMAL MODULE-DIS NV W/F AN 60.R5302.0 01 F AN-UMA 23.R 4F02.001 SPEAKER MIC SET -UMA 23.R4F02.002 MIC SET -DIS 23.R5202.001 SPEAKER L 23.R4F02.003 MISCELLANEOUS LCD SCREW P AD 47.R4F02.001 Category Description P/N[...]

Chapter 1 229 Screw List CA TEGOR Y Acer Description P/N SCREW SCREW 1.98 D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK NL 86. R4F02.004 SCREW 2.0D 3L K 3.5D ZK NL 86.R4F02.007 SCREW 2.45 D 8.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK NL 86. R4F02.002 SCREW 2.5D 3. 2L K 6D NI 86.R4F02.006 SCREW 2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL + CR3 86.R4F02.001 SCREW 2.5D 6L K 5.5D NI NL 86.R4F02.003 SCREW 3. 0D 3.0L K 4.9D[...]

230 Chapter 1[...]

Appendix A 231 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5742/5742G Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5742G- 352G25Micc EMEA Russia LX.R5401.003 AS57 42G-352G25Micc W7HB64RUASRU1 MC P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V3 1*2G/250/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bg_1.3C_GEc_RU1 1 AS5742G- 352G25Micc EMEA Russia LX.R5402.005 AS57 42G-352G25Micc W7HP64RUASRU1 MC P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V[...]

232 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk EMEA Belgium LX.R5202.004 AS5742G-354G50Mnkk W7HP64ASBE1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/50 0_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_NL1 1 AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk EMEA Germany LX.R5202. 016 AS5742G-354G50Mnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/50 0_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE1 1 AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk EMEA Holland LX.R5202.006 AS5[...]

Chapter 1 233 AS5742G- 372G32Mnrr CHINA China LX.R5D01.002 AS5742G-372G32Mnrr W7HB64SC ASCN1 MC N1 1PGE1GBCrr_3V3 1*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_SC1 1 AS5742G- 372G50Mncc AAP Vietnam LX.R540C.003 AS5742G-372G50Mn cc LINPUSA VN1 P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V3 1*2G/50 0_L/ BT/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_EN1 1 AS5742G- 372G50Mnkk TWN GCTWN LX.R5302.001 AS5742G-[...]

234 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 374G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark LX.R52 02. 012 AS57 42G-374G32Mnkk W7HP64ASDK2 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENS1 AS5742G- 374G32Mnkk EMEA Germany LX.R5302. 007 AS5742G-374G32Mnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE1 1 AS5742G- 374G32Mnkk EMEA Italy LX.R52 02.008 AS5742G-3[...]

Chapter 1 235 AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark LX.R52 02. 003 AS57 42G-374G50Mnkk W7HP64ASDK2 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/50 0_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENS1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark LX.R53 02. 020 AS57 42G-374G50Mnkk W7HP64ASDK2 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/500_L / 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENS1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk EMEA France LX.R5202.013 AS[...]

236 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr EMEA Middle East LX.R5602.001 AS5742G-374G50Mnrr EM W7HP64EMASME2 MC P ARK_XT512Crr_3V3 2*2 G/50 0_L/ BT/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_ARA1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr EMEA Middle East LX.R5D02.001 AS5742G-374G50Mnrr EM W7HP64EMASME2 MC N1 1PGE1GBCrr_3V3 2*2G/500_L / BT/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_ARA1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr EMEA S[...]

Chapter 1 237 AS5742G- 5462G32Mnrr CHINA China LX.R5D01.001 AS57 42G-5462G32Mnrr W7HB64SC ASCN1 MC N1 1PGE1GBCrr_3V3 1*2G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_SC1 1 AS5742G- 5462G50Mncc EMEA Poland LX.R5402.004 AS5742G-5462G50Mncc W7HP64ASPL1 MC P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V3 1*2G/50 0_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_PL1 1 AS5742G- 5462G50Mncc EMEA Poland LX.R5C02.006 AS[...]

238 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 5464G50Mnkk AAP Australia/ New Zealand LX.R5302.004 AS5742G-5464G50Mnkk W7HP64ASAU1 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/500_L / 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES62 AS5742G- 5464G50Mnkk EMEA Czech LX.R5202.017 AS5742G-5464G50Mnkk W7HP64ASCZ2 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/50 0_L/ BT/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SK1 1 AS5742G- 5464G50Mnkk EMEA Denmar[...]

Chapter 1 239 AS5742G- 5464G64Bnkk EMEA Germany LX.R5302.028 AS57 42G-5464G64Bnkk W7HP64ASDE1 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/640/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_DE1 1 AS5742G- 5464G64Mncc EMEA Middle East LX.R5C0C.001 AS57 42G-5464G64Mncc LINPUSAME2 N1 1PGE1GBCcc_3V3 2*2G/640/BT/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_EN13 AS5742G- 5464G64Mncc EMEA S pain LX.R5C02.009 AS57[...]

240 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 5464G64Mnrr EMEA Middle East LX.R5D0C.001 AS57 42G-5464G64Mnrr LINPUSAME2 N1 1PGE1GBCrr_3V3 2*2G/640/BT/6L2.2/2 R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_EN13 AS5742G- 5464G75Mnkk EMEA Czech LX.R5302.029 AS5742G-5464G75Mnkk W7HP64ASCZ2 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/750/BT/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_SK1 1 AS5742G- 5464G75Mnkk EMEA Italy LX.R5302.032 AS57[...]

Chapter 1 241 AS5742G- 353G32Mncc WW S2.R54 0C.001 AS5742G_P ARK _XT512Ccc_3V3 Ci3350M NLED15 . 6WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742G- 354G32Mncc WW S2.R5C 02.001 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCcc_3V3 Ci3350M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk Australia/ New Zealand LX.R52 02.015 AS5742G_P ARK _XT512Ckk_3V3 Ci3350M NLED15 . 6WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742G- 354G50Mnk[...]

242 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 373G32Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 01.004 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 373G50Mncc Poland LX.R54 02.003 AS5742G_P ARK _XT512Ccc_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15 . 6WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742G- 373G50Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 01.005 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 374G32Mncc Middle East[...]

Chapter 1 243 AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk Switzerland LX.R52 02.01 1 AS5742G_P ARK _XT512Ckk_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15 . 6WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 01.010 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 02.015 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci3370M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk UK LX[...]

244 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 5463G50Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 01.008 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci5460M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 5464G32Mncc WW S2.R5C 02.002 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCcc_3V3 Ci5460M N15.6WX GAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 5464G32Mnkk Turkey LX.R53 01.009 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci5460M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 5464G50Bnkk Australia/ New Zeal[...]

Chapter 1 245 AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Czech LX.R53 02.030 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci5460M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Holland LX.R53 02.012 AS5742G_N1 1P GE1GBCkk_3V3 Ci5460M NLED15. 6WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX.R52 02.009 AS5742G_P ARK _XT512Ckk_3V3 Ci5460M NLED15 . 6WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX[...]

246 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 352G32Mnkk WW S2.R520 C.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 N N320GB5.4KS AS5742G- 353G32Mncc Turkey LX.R540 1.002 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO1GBII I10 N320GB5.4KS AS5742G- 353G32Mncc WW S2.R540 C.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO1GBII I10 N320GB5.4KS AS5742G- 354G32Mncc WW S2.R5C 02.001 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GB[...]

Chapter 1 247 AS5742G- 372G32Mnrr China LX.R5D 01.002 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 N N320GB5.4KS AS5742G- 372G50Mncc Vietnam L X.R540 C.003 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 N N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 372G50Mnkk GCTWN LX. R530 2.001 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 N N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 372G50Mnkk Vietnam L X.R520 C.003 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 N[...]

248 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 374G50Mncc France LX.R540 2.002 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G50Mncc Middle East LX.R540 2.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G50Mncc Middle East LX.R5C 02.002 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G50Mncc Poland LX.R5C 0[...]

Chapter 1 249 AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr Sp a i n L X . R 5 6 0 2.003 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G64Mnkk Korea LX.R530 2.024 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N640GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G64Mnrr WW S2.R560 2.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N640GB5.4KS AS5742G- 374G75Mncc Middle East LX.R5C 02.[...]

250 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 5464G50Mncc France LX.R5C 02.004 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G50Mncc Middle East LX.R540 C.005 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G50Mnkk Australia/ New Zealand LX.R530 2.004 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N500GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G50Mnkk Cze[...]

Chapter 1 251 AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX.R520 2.009 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N640GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX.R530 2.014 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N640GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Korea LX.R530 2.026 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBII I10 N640GB5.4KS AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Luxembourg LX.R530 2.01 1 1[...]

252 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk Australia/ New Zealand LX.R52 02.015 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk Australia/ New Zealand LX.R53 02.002 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk Belgium L X.R52 02.004 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 354G50Mnkk Germany LX.R52 02.016 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 354G[...]

Chapter 1 253 AS5742G- 373G50Mnkk Turk ey LX.R53 01.005 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 374G32Mncc Middle East LX.R54 0C.004 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 2.1 65W AS5742G- 374G32Mncc Sp a i n L X . R 5 C 02.007 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 374G32Mnkk Denmark L X.R52 02.012 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 374G32Mnkk Germany L[...]

254 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk Turk ey LX.R53 02.015 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 374G50Mnkk UK LX.R52 02.007 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr France L X.R56 02.002 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr Middle East LX.R56 02.001 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 65W AS5742G- 374G50Mnrr Middle East LX.R5D 02[...]

Chapter 1 255 AS5742G- 5464G32Mnkk T urkey LX.R53 01.009 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 90W AS5742G- 5464G50Bnkk Australia/ New Zealand LX.R53 02.006 NBDCB4X S 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 5464G50Mncc France LX.R5 C 02.004 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 5464G50Mncc Middle East LX.R54 0C.005 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 2.1 65W AS5742G- 5[...]

256 Chapter 1 AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX.R52 02.009 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Italy LX.R53 02.014 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Korea LX.R53 02.026 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 90W AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Luxembourg LX.R53 02.01 1 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742G- 5464G64Mnkk Middle East LX.R5[...]

Chapter 1 257 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG Model RO Country Acer Part No Description AS5742ZG- P612G25M nkk EMEA Poland LX.R58 02.033 AS5742ZG-P612G25Mnkk W7H P64ASPL1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 1*2G/250 /6 L2.2/ 2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_PL1 1 AS5742ZG- P612G25M nkk EMEA T urkey LX.R58 01.002 AS5742ZG-P6 12G25Mnkk EM W7HB64EMASTR1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 1* 2G/250/6L2.2[...]

258 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P613G32M nkk EMEA Denmark LX.R58 02.026 AS5742ZG-P6 13G32Mnkk W7H P64ASDK2 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2G+1G/320/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ ENS1 AS5742ZG- P613G32M nkk EMEA Middle East LX.R58 0C.001 AS5742ZG-P613G32Mnkk LINPUSAME2 P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2G+1G/320/BT/6L2.2/ 2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_EN13 AS5742ZG- P613G32M nkk EMEA Poland LX.[...]

Chapter 1 259 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk EMEA Cyprus LX.R58 02.005 AS5742ZG-P6 14G32Mnkk W7H P64ASCY1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320 /6 L2.2/ 2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ES61 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk EMEA Denmark LX.R58 02.013 AS5742ZG-P6 14G32Mnkk W7H P64ASDK2 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2*2G/320 /6 L2.2/ 2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ENS1 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk EMEA France LX.R[...]

260 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc EMEA Czech LX.R57 02.002 AS5742ZG-P6 14G50Mncc W7H P64ASCZ2 MC P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V3 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_ SK1 1 AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc EMEA France LX.R57 02.001 AS5742ZG-P6 14G50Mncc W7H P64ASFR1 MC P ARK_XT512Ccc_3V3 2*2G/500 _L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEc_ FR21 AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc EMEA S pain[...]

Chapter 1 261 AS5742ZG- P614G75M nkk EMEA Denmark LX.R5P 02.004 AS5742ZG-P6 14G75Mnkk W7H P64ASDK2 MC N1 1PGE1GBCkk_3V3 2*2G/750/BT/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ ENS1 AS5742ZG- P616G50M nkk EMEA France LX.R58 02.020 AS5742ZG-P6 16G50Mnkk W7H P64A TFR1 MC P ARK_XT512Ckk_3V3 2G+4G/500_L/ 6L2.2/2R/CB_bgn_1.3C_GEk_ FR21 AS5742ZG- P622G50M nkk TWN GCTWN LX[...]

262 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P612G50M ncc Poland LX.R57 02.003 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C cc_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P612G50M nkk GCTWN L X.R5P 02.002 AS5742ZG_N 11 P G E 1 G B C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742ZG- P613G32M ncc Middle East LX.R57 0C.001 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C cc_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT A[...]

Chapter 1 263 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Baltic LX.R58 02.014 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Belgium LX.R58 02.004 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Cyprus LX.R58 02.005 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG[...]

264 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nrr Sp a i n L X . R 5 A 02.003 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C rr_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc Czech LX.R57 02.002 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C cc_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc France LX.R57 02.001 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C cc_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5[...]

Chapter 1 265 AS5742ZG- P614G64M nkk WW S2.R58 02.001 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG- P614G75M nkk Denmark LX.R 5P 02.004 AS5742ZG_N 11 P G E 1 G B C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG N1 1PG E AS5742ZG- P616G50M nkk France LX.R58 02.020 AS5742ZG_P ARK_XT512C kk_3V3 PMDP6100 NLED15.6 WXGAG PA R K _ XT AS5742ZG[...]

266 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P613G32M ncc Middle East LX.R5 7 0C.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO1GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P613G32M nkk Denmark LX. R58 02.026 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO1GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P613G32M nkk Middle East LX.R5 8 0C.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO1GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P613G3[...]

Chapter 1 267 AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Cyprus LX.R58 02.005 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Denmark LX. R58 02.013 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk France LX.R58 02.010 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N320GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Germa[...]

268 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc France LX.R57 02.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N500GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc Sp a i n L X . R 5 7 02.005 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N500GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc WW S2.R57 0C.001 512M- DDR3 (64*16*4) SO2GBI II10 SO2GBI II10 N500GB5. 4KS AS5742ZG- P614G50M nkk Belg[...]

Chapter 1 269 Model Country Acer Part No ODD Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Adapter AS5742ZG- P612G25M nkk Poland LX.R58 02.033 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P612G25M nkk T urkey LX.R58 01.002 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P612G25M nkk T urkey LX.R5P 01.001 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742ZG- P612G32M ncc Korea LX.R57 02.004 NSM[...]

270 Chapter 1 AS5742ZG- P613G50M ncc Poland LX.R5R 02.002 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N9 0 W AS5742ZG- P614G32M ncc Middle East LX.R57 01.001 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 65W AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Albania/ Macedonia LX.R58 02.007 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P614G32M nkk Austria LX.R58 02.015 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P614[...]

Chapter 1 271 AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc Czech LX.R57 02.002 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 3.0 65W AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc France LX.R57 02.001 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc Sp a i n L X . R 5 7 02.005 NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN N6 5 W AS5742ZG- P614G50M ncc WW S2.R57 0C.001 NSM 8XS 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN BT 2.1 65W AS5742ZG- P614G50M nkk Be[...]

272 Chapter 1[...]

Appendix B 273 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[...]

274 Appendix B SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D BT .00607.127 SONY 6CELL2.2 Battery SONY AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D41 BT .00604.049 Bluetooth Foxconn BT 2.1 Foxconn Blue tooth BRM 2046 BT2 .1 (T60H928.33) f/w:861 BH.21 100.004 Foxconn BT 3.0 Foxconn Blue too[...]

Appendix B 275 SEAGA TE N160GB5 .4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5 400rpm 160GB ST9160314AS,9HH13C-189, Seagate(new pcb) SA T A 8MB LF F/ W:0001SDM1 KH.16001.045 SEAGA TE N250GB5 .4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5 400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS, 9HH132-189, Wyatt with new pcb SA T A 8MB LF F/W:0001SDM1 KH.25001.019 SEAGA TE N320GB5 .4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5 40[...]

276 Appendix B LCD CPT NLED1 5.6WXGAG LED LCD CP T 15.6"W WXGA Glare CLAA156WB1 1A LF 220nit 8ms 600:1 LK.1560A.004 LPL NLED1 5.6WXGAG LED LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA Glare LP156WH2-TLEA LF 220nit 16ms 50 0:1 (color engine) LK.15608.01 1 SAMSUNG NLED15.6WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA Glare L TN156A T02-A04 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 LK.15606.009[...]

Appendix B 277 WiFi Antenna WNC PIF A PIF A LZ.23500.006 Wireless LAN Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43225 2x2 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 NI.2 3600.066 Foxconn 3rd Wi Fi 2x2 BGN Fo xconn Wireless LAN Ath eros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072 Liteon 3rd WiFi 2x2 BGN Liteon Wireless LAN Atheris HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) WN6603AH NI.23600.073 [...]

278 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 279 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 [...]

280 Appendix C[...]

281 A AFLASH Utility 39 B Battery Replacing 158 Battery Pack Removing 51 BIOS Utility 31–39 Advanced 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 Navigating 31 Onboard Device Configur ation 35 Power 37 Save and Exit 38 Security 34 System Security 38 Board Layout Top View 183 C Camera Module Removing 100 Common Problems 160 computer on indicator 14 CPU Removing 91 D DIMM M[...]

282 N No Display Issue 161 O ODD Failure 169 Online Support Information 279 Optical Disk Drive Replacing 153, 154 P Panel 9 PC Card 14 Power On Failure 160 R Replacing 140 Right S peaker Module Removing 72 Replacing 140 S SD Dummy Card Removing 52 Replacing 157 S p eaker Module Replacing 141 Sp e a k e r s 140 Removing 72 System Block Diagram 6 T T[...]