Acer 4535G инструкция обслуживания

Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AI W AN Service gu i de f i les an d u pdates are av a ila b le on the ACER/CSD web; for more infor m ation, p l ease refer t o http: / /csd.ace r . co m .tw[...]

II Revision History Ple a s e r e fer to th e t a b le be l ow f o r the u p date s m a de on Aspir e 4535/4535G/4235 S e r i es s e rvice gui d e. D a t e Cha p ter U p d a t e s[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Acer Incorporated. All rights rese rved. No part of this pub lication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without t[...]

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

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

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VII T able of Contents System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Upper Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Removing the Function Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Remo[...]

IX T a ble of Contents Power O n Is s u e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 40 No Di s play I ssue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Random Loss o f BI O S S e t tings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer ’s many features: NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • AMD Better By Design Program, featuring: • AMD T urion™ X2 Ultra dual -core processor* • AMD T urion™ X2 dual-core proce[...]

2 Chapter 1 • T rue 5.1-channel surround sound output • High-definition audio support • S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers • Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphon es • MS-Sound compatible Communication • Acer Video Confer ence, featurin g: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* ?[...]

Chapter 1 3 • Modem (RJ-1 1) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment • T emperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * d enote only selected mode ls. Th e specifications liste d above are for [...]

4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram To u c h Pa d CRT LPC BUS uF C B G A- 528 MDC 1.5 Co n n In t . KBD US B conn X 2 A li n k E xp r ess2 D C /D C I nter fa ce C K T . AMD S1G 2 P r o ce ss or 3 . 3 V 48 M H z Hy p e r Tr a n s p o rt Li n k 16 x 16 Fa n C o n t r o l Po w e r Circ u i t u P G A-638 P ackage AT I R S780MN BI OS HD A u d i o AT I SB 7[...]

Chapter 1 5 Your Acer Notebook tour Following is a description of the functions and features avail able with this model. Front View No. Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye webcam Web camera for video communication (only for certain models). 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Displa[...]

6 Chapter 1 Closed Front View 7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer . 8 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The lig ht shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mod e. 9 Click butt[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left View No. Icon Item Description 1 DC in jack Connects to an AC adap ter 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor , LCD projector). 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera) 4 HDMI HDMI port[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right View Rear View No. Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optica l disk fr om the dri ve. 5 Emergenc[...]

Chapter 1 9 Bottom View Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyb oard are application buttons. Thes e bu ttons are called easy-la unch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bl u etooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering T echnology . The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email a nd Internet programs, but can be reset by users. T o set the[...]

10 Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the to uchp ad with Acer Bio- Protection fingerpr int reader : • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor . • Press the left (2) and right (4) b uttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selecti on and execution functions. The[...]

Chapter 1 11 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor , lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can to ggle on and off. The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated [...]

12 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndow s-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone , this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows S t 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 the S tart men[...]

Chapter 1 13 Special Key Y ou can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar si gn at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Hold <Alt Gr> and the n press the <5> key at the upper-cente r of the keyboa rd. NOTE: Note : Some fonts and software do not support the Eu[...]

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

Chapter 1 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Processor Specifications System Board Major Chips CPU Fan T rue V alue T able • Throttling 50%: On =95°C; Off=87°C • OS Shut down: 100°C • H/W Shut down: 92°C Item Specification CPU T ype AMD Griffin T urion and Semp ron Core Logic • AMD RS780MN • AMD SB700 • ENE KB92[...]

16 Chapter 1 BIOS ROM Item Specification BIOS V en dor Phoenix BIOS BIOS V ersion V0.06 BIOS ROM T ype Fl ash ROM BIOS ROM Size 1MB Supported Protocols SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS Password control Y es Features • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • V arious hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 ?[...]

Chapter 1 17 System Memory 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 co uld be reversed. Item Specification s Memory Controller Built-in Memory Size 0MB (no on-board me mory) DIMM s[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification s V endo r & Model Name Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545032B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545025B9A300 Hi tachi HTS545016B9A3 00 Capacity (MB) 500 320 250 160 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 4322 Drive Format Disks 2211 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Int[...]

Chapter 1 19 Item Specification s V endo r & Model Name To s h i b a MK1655GSX To s h i b a MK2555GSX To s h i b a MK3255GSX To s h i b a MK5055GSX Capacity (MB) 160 250 320 500 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 2244 Drive Format Disks 1122 S pindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance S pecifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SA T A Internal[...]

20 Chapter 1 Super-Multi Combo Module LCD 14” Item Specification V end or & model name TOSHIBA TS- L633B P ANASONIC UJ880A SONY AD-7590S PLDS DS-8A3S Performance S pecific at ion T ransfer rate (MB/ sec) 10.8 N/A N/A N/A Buffer Memory 2MB N/A N/A 2MB Interface SA T A Applicable disc format DVD+/-RW Loading mechanism Drawer-T ype Power Require[...]

Chapter 1 21 VGA Graphic Controller Keyboard Audio Interface LAN Bluetooth Item Specification Ty p e AMD M92XT Manufacturing T ech. 55 nm Form Factor 29mm*29mm Package M2 Item Specification Keyboard Controller ENE KB926 T otal number of keypads 86 -/87-/91-key keyboard Windows logo key Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Ye s [...]

22 Chapter 1 Finger Prin t Reader WLAN Battery Item Specification T ype Authentec AES1610 Power 3.0V – 3.6V singl e supply Detection Matrix • 128 x 8 pixels @ 500 ppi • 6.5mm x 0.41mm array size Features • Advanced security • Next generation an ti-spoofing protection • Fast Finger Motion Capture • TPM v1.2 support • Graphical or scr[...]

Chapter 2 23 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run[...]

24 Chapter 2 Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer ha rdware information. NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description CPU T ype This field shows the CP U type and spee d of the system. CPU S p eed This field shows the speed of the CPU. HDD Model Name This field shows the mode[...]

Chapter 2 25 Main The Main screen allows th e user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disa ble bo ot option and recovery . NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only . Actual values may differ . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. P[...]

26 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unautho ri zed use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The following sub-options are all requires the S upervisor password for changes[...]

Chapter 2 27 Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supe rvisor Password parameter and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. T ype a password in the “Ente r New Passw ord” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alpha[...]

28 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 Cur ren t Pa ssw or d field and pr ess Enter . 3. T ype a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm N[...]

Chapter 2 29 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk dr ive and the DVD drive in the module ba y . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <F6> to m[...]

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

Chapter 2 31 BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you sh[...]

32 Chapter 2 DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Men u. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order , for example, if usin g USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. 3. Execute the KBYF010[...]

Chapter 2 33 The flash process begins as shown. 4. In flash BI OS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is n ot connected, the followi ng message displays. Plug in the AC po wer to continue.[...]

34 Chapter 2 5. Flash is complete when the message Fl ash programming complete disp lays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable.Click Sta rt . 2. Make sure that AC power is plugged in and click OK to begin the update.[...]

Chapter 2 35 A progress screen displays.[...]

36 Chapter 2 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities This section provide you with remo ving HDD /BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three ti mes, an error i s generated along with an error code. Note down this code. T o reset the HDD p assword, perform the following steps: 1. In DOS mode, use the code ge nerated pr e[...]

Chapter 2 37 Removing BIOS Passw or ds: T o clear the User or Supervisor passwords, open the RAM door and use a metal in strument to short the RST_RTC jump er . Cleaning BIOS Passwords T o clear the password, perform the following steps: 1. From a D OS prom pt, Execut e clnpwd .exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. [...]

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

Chapter 2 39 Asset T ag (T ype3, Offs et04h): Acer Asst ag Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wp AspireXXXX Example 3: Write Seri al Number to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 012345678901234 56789 Example 4: Writ e UUID to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wu Example 5: Write Asset T ag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag Using the LAN[...]

40 Chapter 2 2. In DOS mode, run the MAC .BA T file to write MAC values to eeprom.[...]

Chapter 3 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . NOTE: Some componen ts may differ in appearance from th ose shown in the photographs in th is chapter . Disassembly Requirements T o disassemble the computer , you need th[...]

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

Chapter 3 43 External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graph ic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicin g . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remo ve the keyboard, the[...]

44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1. T urn computer over . 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the unlock p osition. 3. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 1 2[...]

Chapter 3 45 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.[...]

46 Chapter 3 Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Loosen the five capti ve screws in the covers as shown. 3. Remove the DIMM Cover as shown. 4. Remove the WLAN Cover as shown. WLAN Cover HDD Cover DIMM Cover[...]

Chapter 3 47 5. Remove the HDD Cover as shown.[...]

48 Chapter 3 Removing the WLAN Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the Antenna cables in place. 3. Disconnect the two Antenna cables from the WLAN Module. NOTE: The white Ante nna cable connects to the upper J2 terminal and the bla ck Antenna cable to the lower J3 terminal.[...]

Chapter 3 49 4. Remove the two screws securing the WLAN Module to the Lower Cover . 5. Remove the W LAN Module as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN Module M2*3 2[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 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 second DIMM module.[...]

Chapter 3 51 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Hold the Pull T ab and slide the HDD away from the connector . 3. Lift the HDD up as sho wn to remove . NOTE: T o prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing do wn on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.[...]

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

Chapter 3 53 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 46. 2. Remove the single screw securing the ODD module in place. 3. Insert a suitable plastic tool as shown and push the ODD Module out of the bay . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*5 1[...]

54 Chapter 3 4. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and re move the ODD bracket from the opti cal disk drive module. 5. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject th e ODD tray . 6. Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 55 Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. Hinge Covers M2*3 2 86.P AA02.001 Switch Cover M2.5*3 4 86.P AA02.002 M2.5*10 2 86.P AA02.004 S peaker Module M2.5*3 2 86.P AA0 2.002 LCD Module M2.5*5 6 86.P AA0 2.003 Upper Cover M2.5*10 10 86.P AA0 2.004 M2.5*5 6 86.P A A02.003 M2.[...]

56 Chapter 3 Removing the Hinge Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. Remove the two screw caps and screws from the Hinge Covers. 3. Slide the covers off the hing es in the direction of the arrows. IMPORT ANT : The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside. Ensure that the correct cov[...]

Chapter 3 57 Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to remove the Switch Cover . 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 44. 2. See “Removing the Hinge Covers” on page 56. 3. Locate and remove the s[...]

58 Chapter 3 6. Lift the left side of the Switch Cove r away from the Uppe r Cover as shown. 7. Using a side-to-side motion to release th e securing clips along the length of the Switch Co ver , lift the cover away from the co mp ut er . 8. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis.[...]

Chapter 3 59 Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 57. 2. Lift the keyboard from the center to clear th e securing tabs on both sides of the Keyboard. 3. Push the Keyboard toward the LCD screen to expose the Keybo ard FF C cable. 4. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove it from the Mainb oard. 5. Remove the [...]

60 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 59. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the S pea ker Module. 3. Remove the adhesive tape securing the LCD cables to the Speaker Module. IMPORT ANT : Do not remove the S peaker from the Upper Cover; the S peaker cable is attached to the Mainboard. 4. Rotate the [...]

Chapter 3 61 5. Disconnect the speaker cable as shown and remove the S peaker from the Upper Cover .[...]

62 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the S peaker Module” on page 60. 2. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover . 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two securing scre ws as shown. 4. Lift the securing tape to expose the Antenna cable as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2[...]

Chapter 3 63 5. Push the Antenna cables through the casing as shown. 6. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. En sure that the cables are free from all cable clips. 7. Rest the computer on the LCD Module a nd push the Antenna cables through the covers as shown.[...]

64 Chapter 3 8. Remove the Antenna cables from the cable channel. Ensure tha t the cables are free fr om the cable clips all the way to the hinge well. 9. Disconnect the L VDS cable from the Mainboard as shown. 10. Disconnect the Microphone ca ble from the Mainboard as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 65 11 . Remove the two securin g screws from the left LCD hinge. 12. Peel back the adhesive strip from the left LCD H inge as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

66 Chapter 3 13. Remove the two securing screw s from the right LCD h inge. 14. Carefully remove the LCD Module from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Upper Cover 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62. 2. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the fifteen screws on the bottom panel. 3. T urn the computer over . Remo ve the two securing screws on the top panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red call out) M2.5*10 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*5 5 [...]

68 Chapter 3 4. T urn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard. Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Un lock the conne ctor and disconnect B as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. C A B[...]

Chapter 3 69 5. Ease the lower casing outward to clear the securing clips. Pry apart the lef t side as shown, and lift the rear edge of the Upper Cover upward. 6. Repeat the process on the right side of the casi ng and remove the Upper Cover from the Lower Cover . 1 2[...]

70 Chapter 3 Removing the Function Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the three screws securing the board to the Upper Cover . 3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesive securing it in place. 4. Remove the Function Board from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Function Board M2*3 [...]

Chapter 3 71 Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the single securi ng screw on the bracke t. 3. Lift the bracket clear of the casing. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Finger Print Reader M2*3 1[...]

72 Chapter 3 4. Hold down the Finger Print Board and lift the FFC, as shown, to disengag e th e adhesive. 5. Lift the Finger Print Reader clear of the Upper Cover .[...]

Chapter 3 73 Removing the TouchPad Bracket IMPORT ANT : The T ouchPad is supplied as part of the Upper Co ve r . If the T ouchPad is defective, replace the entire Upper Cover . 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Open the FF C locking latch as shown and remove the FFC. 3. Lift the FFC away from the Upper Cover to detach the adhesi[...]

74 Chapter 3 5. Remove the two screws from the T ouchPad Bracket. 6. Remove the T ouchPad Bracket from the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype T ouchPad Bracket M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 75 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown.[...]

76 Chapter 3 Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securi ng the cable to the Lower Cover . 3. Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth Module. 4. Disconnect the cable from the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 77 5. Remove the single securing screw a nd remove the module from the chassis. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Mo du l e M2*3 1[...]

78 Chapter 3 Removing the USB Board 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Open the FFC securing latch and remove the cable from the Mainboard connecto r . 3. Remove the single screw securing the USB Board to the Lower Cover . 4. Remove the USB Board from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype USB Board M2.5*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 79 Removing the Modem Module 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. Remove the adhesive tape secu ring the cable to the Modem. 3. Remove the two screws securing the module to the Mainboard. 4. Lift the Modem Module clear of the Mainboard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 2[...]

80 Chapter 3 5. T urn the module over and disconnect the Mo dem c able. Remove the module from the Lower Cover . 6. Remove the Modem cable from t he Mainboard cutout as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 81 Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Upper Cove r” on page 67. 2. See “Removing the Modem Modul e” on page 79. 3. Remove the single securing screw . 4. Lift the mainboard right side first to remove it from the Lower Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*3 1[...]

82 Chapter 3 Removing the RJ-11 Port 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81. 2. T urn the Lower Cover over and pull the Modem ca ble through the casing as shown. 3. Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel . 4. T urn the computer over . Pull the Modem cable completely th ro ugh the casing as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 83 5. Remove the adhesive tape and lift the c able out of the cable channel as shown. 6. Detach the adhesive and lift the cable bundle out of the casing. 7. Remove the RJ-1 1 Port from the casing.[...]

84 Chapter 3 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 81. 2. T urn the Mainboard over and place on a clean surface. 3. Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from the mainboard. 4. Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module numerically , from 4 to 1. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M 2.[...]

Chapter 3 85 W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the T hermal Modu le or the CPU, hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting both ends up and away at the same time. 5. Hold the module on b oth sides and lift it cle ar of the Mainboard.[...]

86 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Therma l Module ” on page 84. 2. Using a flat screwdriver , turn the CPU socket la tch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard.[...]

Chapter 3 87 LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Screw List Ste p Screw Quantity Part No. LCD Bezel M2.5*5 6 86.P AA0 2.003 Camera Module M2.5*3 1 86.P AA0 2.002 LCD Panel M2.5*5 2 86.P AA02.003 M2.5*3 1 86.P AA02.002 LCD Brackets M2*3 6 86.P AA02.001 Rem ov e LED Panel Rem ov e LED Bezel Rem ov e LED FPC Cabl e Rem ov e[...]

88 Chapter 3 Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62. 2. Remove the six screw ca ps and screws as shown. 3. S t arting at the centre of the top edge, pry the inside of the b ezel away from the scree n. Work round the edges to pry the bezel away from the screen as show n. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Bezel M2.5*[...]

Chapter 3 89 4. Lift the bezel away from the panel.[...]

90 Chapter 3 Removing the Camera Module 1. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 88. 2. Remove the single screw from the Camera Bracket as shown. 3. Lift the Camera Bracket, right side first, clear of the casing. 4. Lift the Camera Module cle ar of the casing and disconnect the cable from the Module. 5. Remove the Camera Module. Ste p Size Quant[...]

Chapter 3 91 Removing the LCD Panel 1. See “Removing the Camera Module” on page 90. 2. Remove the two securing screws from the LCD hinges and the single LCD grounding scre w . 3. Remove the Camera cable bundle from the top of the casing as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Panel (red callout) M2.5*5 2 LCD Panel (green callout) M2.5*3 1[...]

92 Chapter 3 4. Lift the LCD Panel out of the casing as shown.[...]

Chapter 3 93 Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 91. 2. T urn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface, and lift the cable as shown to detach the adhesive. 3. Grip the adhesive strip covering the LCD cable connector and pull it back (1). 4. Remove the cable from the panel as shown (2). 5. Remove the six [...]

94 Chapter 3 Removing the Antennas 1. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 91. 2. Remove the strips holding the anten na cables in place. Ensure the c ables are free from obstructions. 3. Remove the tab securing the left and right antennas to the LCD module and lift the antennas clear . 4. Remove the antenna cables and assembly from the LCD mo [...]

Chapter 3 95 Removing the MIC Module 1. See “Removing the Antenna s” on page 94. 2. Remove the strips and tape holding the MIC Module cable in place. Ensure the cable is free from obstructions. 3. Remove the MIC cable and Module from the L CD module.[...]

96 Chapter 3 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the MIC Module Replacing the Antennas 1. Replace the MIC Module in the LCD casin g. 2. Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive strips to hold it in place. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the cable runs as shown in the hinge well are a to avoid trapping. 1. Run the right side Antenna cable as s[...]

Chapter 3 97 3. Run the cable along the edge of th e casing using all available cable clips. 4. Run the cable as sho wn and replace th e adhesive strip. 5. Replace the Antenna in the casing as shown and secure it in place wi th the tape. 6. Ensure that the securing pin is properly located. 7. Run the left side Antenna cable as shown in the hinge we[...]

98 Chapter 3 9. Run the cable as shown and replace the adhesive strip. 10. Run the cable as shown and replace the a dhesive strip. 11 . Run the cabl e along the edge of the casing using all available cable clips. 12. Replace th e Antenna in the casing as sh own and secure it in place with the tape. 13. Ensure that the securi ng pin is properly loca[...]

Chapter 3 99 Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the six screw holes (three on each side ) on the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Replace th e six securin g screws in nu meric orde r , from 1 to 3. 3. T urn the panel over . Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown (1). Secure th e cable by replacing the securing strip (2 ). [...]

100 Chapter 3 7. Replace the Came ra Module cable bundle in the casing as shown. 8. Replace the three screws to secure the p anel and groundin g within the LCD module. IMPORT ANT : When replacing the screws in the LCD brackets (red call out) do not use the screw holes marked with ‘X’. These slots are reserved for the Bezel securing screws.[...]

Chapter 3 101 Replacing the Camera Module 1. Reconnect the LCD cabl e to the Camera Module. 2. Place the Camera Module in the casing as shown. 3. Ensure that the locating pins are correctly seated. 4. Insert the Camera Bracket lef t side first to engage the securing clip. 5. Lower the bracket into place as shown 6. Replace the single securing screw[...]

102 Chapter 3 Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Place the Bezel on the casing bottom edge first and press in the areas marked to snap it i nto place. 2. Press down the sides of the bezel, working toward the top edge. 3. Press down the top edge to complete the process. IMPORT ANT : Ensure there are no gaps between the casin g and the Bezel. 4. Replace the [...]

Chapter 3 103 Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORT ANT : The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positi oned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator . 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver , rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure[...]

104 Chapter 3 Replacing the Thermal Module W ARNING: T o prevent damage to the T hermal Modu le or the CPU, hold th e Thermal Mo dule by both e nds at the same time. IMPORT ANT : Ensure all heat pads / thermal compound are in place be fore replacing th e Thermal Module. The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Silmore GP50 • Honeywell[...]

Chapter 3 105 3. Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Thermal Module M 2.5*3.2 4[...]

106 Chapter 3 Replacing the RJ-11 Port 1. Replace the RJ-1 1 Po rt in the casing a s shown. 2. Place the cable bundle in the casing and apply pressure to secure th e adhesive in place. 3. Run the cable along the cable chan nel usi ng all available cable clips. 4. Replace the adhesi ve tape and insert the cable through the casing as shown. 5. Pull t[...]

Chapter 3 107 Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboard is face up. Place the Mainboard in th e chassis, left hand edge first to allow the I/O Ports through the casing, then lo wer it into place. Be sure to align the securing pin s and slide the RJ-1 1 cable through the groove in the main boa rd as shown 7. Insert the cable through the c[...]

108 Chapter 3 2. Insert the single securing screw . NOTE: Make sure the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the lower cover , and the screw sockets are visible through the mainboa rd. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Mainboard M2.5*3 1[...]

Chapter 3 109 Removing the RTC Battery IMPORT ANT : Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the Mainboard. T o replace the battery , solder the new battery to the connections shown. Replacing the USB Board 1. Insert the USB Board into the casing, ensuring t hat th e USB Port is accessible through the c[...]

11 0 Chapter 3 3. Lock the connector and press down on the FFC securing latches to secure it on the casing. 4. Ensure the locating pins is correctly seated and replace the single securing screw . Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Insert the Bluetooth Module left side first so the board sl ides under the securing flange and lower it into place. Ste p[...]

Chapter 3 111 2. Replace the single securing screw . 3. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Mainboard and inse rt the cable into the cable chan nel on the Front Cover . 4. Reconnect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth Modul e and secure the cabl e in place with the tape. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Bluetooth Mo du l e M2*3 1[...]

11 2 Chapter 3 Replacing the Modem Module 1. Connect the modem cable as shown. 2. Flip the modem boa rd over and Replac e the Modem Module on the Mainb oard. 3. Align the screw sockets and replace the two screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Modem Module M2*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 11 3 4. Secure the Modem cable in place with the adhesive tape. Replacing the T ouchPad Bracket 1. Place the T ouchPad in the casing. 2. Replace the two securing screws.[...]

11 4 Chapter 3 3. Replace the adhesive strip for the T ouchPad Bracke t. 4. Replace the FFC and close the locking latch. 5. Run the cable along the Bracke t and press down to secure it in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 5 Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader in the Upper Cover in the direction of the arrow . 2. Run the FFC along the T ouchPad bracket, as shown, and press down to secure it in place. 3. Replace the FInger Print Reader Bracket re ar edge first and lower it into place.[...]

11 6 Chapter 3 4. Replace the single securing screw .[...]

Chapter 3 11 7 Replacing the Function Board 1. Place the Function Board on the Upper Cover so that the screw holes are aligned. 2. Place the FFC onto the Upper Cover as shown, at taching the adhesive to secure it in place. 3. Replace the three screws to secure the board to the Upper Cover . Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Function Board M2*3 3[...]

11 8 Chapter 3 Replacing the Upper Cover W ARNING: Care must be taken when replacing the Upper Co ver to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 1. Place the Upper Cover on the Lower Cover , to p right side first, and lower it into place. 2. S t arting with the sides, press down all around the perime te r of the co ver to secure it in place.[...]

Chapter 3 11 9 3. Reconnect the three FFC cab les to the mainboard. 4. Connect A as shown and lock the connector . 5. Co nnect B as shown and lock the con nector . 6. Connect C as shown and lock the connector . C A B[...]

120 Chapter 3 7. Replace the two securing screws in the Upper Cover . 8. T urn the computer over . Replace the fifteen screws on the bottom panel. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red callout) M2.5*5 1 Upper Cover (green callout) M2.5*3 1 Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Upper Cover (red call out) M2.5*10 10 Upper Cover (green callout) M[...]

Chapter 3 121 Replacing the LCD Module 1. Carefully align the L CD module over the hi nge sockets and lower th e module into the chassis, taking care not to trap the LCD cables. 2. Replace the two securing screws on the right hinge as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

122 Chapter 3 3. Replace the adhesive strip on the left hinge. 4. Replace the two securing screws on the left hinge as shown. 5. Reconnect the Microphone cable to the Mainbo ard as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 123 6. Reconnect the L VDS cab le to the Mainboa rd as shown. 7. Insert the Antenna cables through th e casing, as shown , and pull through from the underside. NOTE: Ensure the cable is pulled completely th rough the casing. 8. Run the Antenna cables along the cable channel as shown, using all availab le cabl e clips. IMPORT ANT : Run the[...]

124 Chapter 3 9. Replace the adhesive strip to secure the cables in place. 10. Pull the Antenna through the casing into the WLAN ba y as shown. 11 . Turn the computer over . Replace the two securing screws. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype LCD Module M2.5*5 2[...]

Chapter 3 125 12. Replace the two pieces of adhesive tape secu ring the Antenna cables to the Upper Cover. Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Align and replace the S peaker Module in the lower case. IMPORT ANT : Be sure the L VDS and microphone cables pass over the S peaker Module. 2. Reconnect th e S peaker cable. 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secu[...]

126 Chapter 3 4. Replace the two securing screws as shown. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the Keyboard on the Upper Cover , face up and re connect the FFC cable to the Mainbo ard, making sure to lock it in place. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype S peaker Module M2.5*3 2[...]

Chapter 3 127 2. Insert the Keyboard, bottom edge first, into the Upper Cover as shown. Ensure that the five tabs are correctly seated. 3. Press down both sides of the keyboard to secure it in place.[...]

128 Chapter 3 Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover on the Upper Case as shown. 2. Press down both sides of the Swit ch Cover to snap it into place.[...]

Chapter 3 129 3. Continue to press down as shown to correctly seat the Switch Cover on the Upper Cover . 4. T urn the computer over and replac e the six securing screws as shown. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype Switch Cover (red callout) M2.5*3 4 Switch Cover (green callout) M2.5*10 2[...]

130 Chapter 3 Replacing the Hinge Covers IMPORT ANT : The left and right Hinge Covers are shaped differently and marked L and R on the inside. Ensure that the correct cover is used during reassembly . 1. Align the Hinge Co vers screw hole side up and slide them on to the hinge assemblies. 2. Replace the two securing screws and caps. Ste p Size Quan[...]

Chapter 3 131 External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the ODD Module 1. Align the ODD Bezel as shown and press it into place. Clo se the ODD drawer . 2. Align the ODD Bracket as shown and replace the securing screws. 3. Push the ODD Module into the chassis as show n until the bezel is flush with the casin g.[...]

132 Chapter 3 4. Replace the securing screw . Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD carrier on the HDD. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype ODD Module M2.5*5 1[...]

Chapter 3 133 2. Replace the four securing screws (two each side). 3. Place the HDD Module in the HDD bay as shown and slide it in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype HDD Carrier M3*3 4[...]

134 Chapter 3 Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with the c onne ctor an d press down to lock in place. Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socke t.[...]

Chapter 3 135 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. NOTE: The White cable goes to the upper terminal and th e black cable to the lower terminal. IMPORT ANT : Ensure that the cabling is repla ced as shown to avoid trapping when the covers are repla ced. Ste p Size Quantity Screw T ype WLAN M[...]

136 Chapter 3 Replacing the Lower Covers 1. Replace the Lower Covers and secure the captive screws. Replacing the SD Dummy Card 2. Insert the SD Card and push into t he slot until flush with the chassis cover . WLAN Cover HDD Cover DIMM Cover[...]

Chapter 3 137 Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery rel ease latch to the release po sition (1), then insert th e ba tt e ry an d press do w n (2). 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock l atch to the lock posi tion. 1 2[...]

138 Chapter 3[...]

Chapter 4 139 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[...]

140 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 non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the fo llow ing actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power cable is properly co[...]

Chapter 4 141 No Display Issue If the Displa y doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the prob lem. Do not replace 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 t[...]

142 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 42. 3. If extensive p[...]

Chapter 4 143 Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is experie ncing inte rmittent loss of BIOS informati on, perform the following action s one at a time to correct the pr ob lem. 1. If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery . 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus fr[...]

144 Chapter 4 LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Start Ch e c k L CD Mo d u le ok Swa p M / B Swa p L C D pa ne l / LC D c a b le NG OK[...]

Chapter 4 145 Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the foll owing actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: STA RT Ke yboar d F P C we l l c on n e c t ed ? No Co nn e ct it we ll Ke yboar d OK? No Rep lac e keyboa r d Replace M / B[...]

146 Chapter 4 Touchpad Failure If the To u c h p a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St a rt Chec k M/B T/P FFC Re- as s em ble the T/P F F C to M/B OK NG Chec k Logi c U pper OK S w ap/R eas s em b le the T /P board or T/P F FC OK NG Swa p M/ B[...]

Chapter 4 147 Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St a rt Chec k M/B S peak er cable ok Chec k s peak er Swa p M/ B Re-ass em ble the s peak er cab le to M /B NG S w ap s pe aker NG OK OK[...]

148 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 149 Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Mic rophones do no op erate correctly , perform the following actions on e at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the [...]

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

Chapter 4 151 ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following acti ons one at a ti me to correct the probl e m. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs d o not play when l oaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs do not bu rn [...]

152 Chapter 4 3. Navigate to Star t ´ Computer . Check that the ODD devi ce is displayed i n the Devices with Removable Sto r ag e panel. 4. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . a. Double-click lDE A T A/A T API controllers . If a devi ce displays a down arrow , right-click on the device and cl[...]

Chapter 4 153 b. Reboot and try the operation again. 2. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA: a. Navigate to Start ´ Control Panel ´ System and Maintenance ´ System ´ Device Manager . 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. En[...]

154 Chapter 4 USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actio ns one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St a rt Check U S B/B to M/ B ca b l e Re- as s em b le the U S B /B cable to M /B OK NG Chec k US B/B and cable OK Swa p USB / B a n d USB cab le OK NG Swa p M/ B[...]

Chapter 4 155 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform th e following actions one at a time to correct th e problem. Do not replace non - defective FRUs: Start Chec k ante nna to WL c ar d ok Chec k ant e nna ok Check W L card ok Chec k W L s w itc h funct i on/b cabl e connec t well ? Swa p M/ B NG Re -a ssembl e t he ant e nna to W L [...]

156 Chapter 4 Bluetooth Function Failure If the Bluetooth fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the proble m. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Start Ch eck B/T cable w ell conne ct ok Chec k BT cabl e ok Chec k BT ok Chec k switc h funct i on/b Cabl e connec t w el l ? Swa p M/ B NG Re -a ssembl e t he BT c a ble OK NG Sw[...]

Chapter 4 157 Easy Button Failure If the Ace r EasyT ouch buttons fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do n ot replace non-defective FRUs: St ar t Check funct i on / B t o M/ B FFC R e - a s s em ble t he funct i on/B FFC to M / B OK NG Check funct i on / B and FFC OK Swap The funct i on / B OK NG Swap M/B[...]

158 Chapter 4 Fingerprint Reader Failure If the Fingerp rint Reader fails, pe rform the following actions one at a time to correct the probl em. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: St ar t c h e c k kn o b t o F/ P FFC R e -a s s em bl e t he F/ P FFC t o Knob/B OK NG Check M/ B to Knowb FFC OK R e - a s s em ble The k nob FFC to M /B OK NG Swap M /[...]

Chapter 4 159 Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the follo wing actions one at a ti me to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: START Fan power wire well connected? Connect it well No Fan OK? No Replace thermal module No Seat it well No Replace CPU Replace M/B CPU heatsink well seated? CPU OK?[...]

160 Chapter 4 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 connecti on, insert new batteri es and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the mouse uses a USB connecti on, try an alte[...]

Chapter 4 161 MB CMOS Discharge If the CMOS settings such as the password are incorrect , the CMOS data can be clear ed to default settings by short-circuiting the Clear CMOS pads. The Clear CMOS jumpers are located near the DDR socket.[...]

162 Chapter 4 Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or S peake rs, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reade r or V olume Wh eel fail, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Do not repla ce non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is OK. 2. Check T est Fixture is ok. 3. Swap M/B to T ry . Intermittent Probl[...]

Chapter 4 163 POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST code s and descriptions durin g th e POST . Code Beeps POST Routine Des cription 02h V erify Real Mode 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Ini tialize CPU regist[...]

164 Chapter 4 42h Initialize interrupt vectors 45h POST de vice initial ization 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration agai nst CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all vi deo adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh D isplay BIOS copyright noti ce 50h Display CP[...]

Chapter 4 165 89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) 8Ah Ini tialize Extended BIOS Data Area 8Bh T e st and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE for multi-[...]

166 Chapter 4 * If the BIOS detect s error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it di splays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits that failed. For ex ample, "2C 0002" means addres s li ne 1 (bit one set) has failed. "2E 1020" mean s data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 1[...]

Chapter 5 167 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View Item Description Item Description PJP2 Battery Connector JP13 Fan Connector PJP3 AC-IN Connector JL VDS1 LCD Connector JP2 USB/B Connector JRJ45 RJ45 Connector JP3 FP/B Connector JCRT1 CRT Connector JP4 Bluetooth Connector JUSB1 USB Connector JP7 T ouch Pad Connector JUSB2 USB Connector VGA UMA [...]

168 Chapter 5 Bottom View JP8 Keyboard Connector JHDMI1 HDMI Conn ector JP9 Fun/B Connector JREAD1 Card Reader Connector JP1 1 Camera Connector JMDC1 MDC Connector JP12 S peaker Connector Item Description Item Description JHP1 Head-Phone Jack SW2 T ou ch pad (left) Button JMIC1 MIC-In Jack SW3 T ouch pad (right) Button Item Description Item Descrip[...]

Chapter 2 169 LS-4921P Function Board JPLINE1 Line-In Jack SW4 T ou ch Pad Lock Button JSA T A1 ODD Connector U3 North Bridge JSA T A2 HDD Connecto r U4 GPU JMINI1 Wireless Card Connector U5 VRAM JDIMM2 MemoryDIMM2 Connector U6 VRAM JDIMM1 MemoryDIMM1 Connector U7 VRAM JCPU1 CPU Socket U8 VRAM SW1 ON/OFF Button U14 South Bridge Item Description LED[...]

170 Chapter 5 LS-4494P Fingerprint Board LS-4495P USB Board Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating proce dures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 4935/4935G . Aspire 4935/49 35G provide s one Hardware Open Gap on main boa rd for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BI[...]

Chapter 2 171 Clearing Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password an d/or User Password) for a security re ason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to BIOS Setup menu. However , once it is necessary to bypass the password check[...]

172 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 6 173 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceab le Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 4935/493 5G . 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 AR TS, you shou ld check the most up-to-da[...]

174 C h apter 6 Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Exploded Diagrams Main Module Item D e sc r i p ti o n Part No. It e m D esc r i p ti o n Part No. 1 S w i tch C o v e r 7 CPU 2 S p e aker 8 T hermal Mod u le 3 H i ng e C o ver_L 9 H i nge Cov e r_R 4 U p per Cover 1 0 M ai n bo a rd 5 F in g er Pr i nt R e ader 1 1 L o wer Cover 6 F /P Re a der Bracket 1 2 [...]

Chapter 6 175 Base Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. 1 HDD Door 3 Memory Cover 2 MiniPCI Door 4 Lower Cover 1 2 3 4[...]

176 C h apter 6 Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 FRU List C a tegory De s c ription Ac e r PN Bo a rd FOXCONN BLUE T O OTH FOX_BR M _ 2 . 0 F / W 3 0 0 B T . 2 1 10 0 . 0 0 5 FOXCONN CONEXANT -UN I ZION 1.5_3.3V AUS T 6 0M95 5 . 0 X FX.22 5 00.0 2 5 FOXCONN D ELPHI-AM5 V2H 1.5 _ 3. 3 V AUS T 6 0M951 FX.22 5 00.0 2 3 F U NCTION BOARD W/F F C 55.PBP02.0 0 1 FI[...]

Chapter 6 177 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[...]

178 Chapter 6 HDD BRACKET 33.PBP02.001 MINI CARD BRACKET 33.P AA02.003 MIDDLE COVER 60.P AA02.004 TP BRACKET 33.P AA02.004 FP BRACKET 33.P AA02.005 Keyboard KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 86KS BLACK US INTERNA TIONAL TEXTURE KB.I140A.058 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 86KS BLACK GREEK TEXTURE KB.I140A.043 KEYBOARD ACER[...]

Chapter 6 179 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK NORWEGIAN TEXTURE KB.I140A.048 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK PORTUGUESE TEXTURE KB.I140A.049 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK SP ANISH TEXTURE KB.I140A.052 KEYBOARD ACER AC4T JV40 INTERNAL 14 ST ANDARD 87KS BLACK TURKISH TEXTURE[...]

180 Chapter 6 ODD BEZEL-BD COMBO 42.P AA02.007 ODD BRACKET 33.P AA02.002 LCD ASSY LCD MODULE 14" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *2, CAMERA, IMR 6M.PBP02.0 03 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.008 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA GLARE [...]

Chapter 6 181 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14005.008 LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA GLARE L TN140A T01- G01 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14006.009 LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA GLARE LP140WH1-TLA1 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LK.14008.001 LED LCD CM[...]

182 Chapter 6 LCD COVER IMR 60.P AA02.005 ANTENNA MAIN (R -1X2) 50.P AA02.004 ANTENNA AUX (L) 50.P AA02.005 LCD BEZEL W/O CMOS 60.P AA02.007 CAMERA BRACKET 33.P AA02.006 L VDS CABLE 50.P AA02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.P AA02.007 ASSY LCD MODULE 14" WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA *3, IMR, W/O CCD 6M.PBP02.006 LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA GLARE B140XW01 V0[...]

Chapter 6 183 LCD BEZEL W/O CMOS 60.P AA02.007 CAMERA BRACKET 33.P AA02.006 L VDS CABLE 50.P AA02.007 LCD BRACKET R&L 33.P AA02.007 Mainboard Mainboard AS4535/AS4235 A TI RS780 SB700 LF with all connectors MB.PBE02.001 Mainboard AS4535G A T I RS780 SB700 LF with a ll connectors MB.PBG02.001 Thermal Mo dul e CPU THERMAL MODULE-DIS 60.PBP02.003 C[...]

184 Chapter 6 Screw List Category Description Acer PN Screw SCREW M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 86.P AA02.001 SCREW M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 86.P AA02.002 SCREW M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3 86.P AA02.003 SCREW M2.5D 10.0L K 5.5D ZK NL CR3 86.P AA02.004 SCREW M2.5 3 .9 ZK 86.P AA02.005 SCREW M3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 86.P AA02.006 SCREW M2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI 86[...]

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App e ndix A 1 8 6 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 4535/4535G/4235 Series Mod e l RO C o un t ry Acer Part N o Descri p ti o n CPU AS4235- 421G16Mn AAP Au s tral i a/N e w Zealand LX.PBN0 Y .002 AS4235 - 421G16Mn VHB32 A T A U1 MC UMACbk 1*1G/160/B T /6L/5R/ CB_ b gn_0.3D_ H G_EN 1 2 SMP S I 4 225W AS4235- 421G16Mn C H INA China LX.PBN0C.[...]

187 Appendix A AS4535G- 821G32Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBH0C.002 AS4535G-821G3 2Mn LINPUSA PH1 M92XT512CFbk 1*1G/320/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 2 AS4535G- 821G25Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBH0C.001 AS4535G-821G2 5Mn LINPUSA PH1 M92XT512CFbk 1*1G/250/ 6L/5R/ CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 2 AS4535G- 744G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBH0X.01 1 AS4[...]

Appendix A 188 AS4535G- 843G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBH0X.006 AS4535G-843G3 2Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC M92XT512CFbk 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 2 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535G- 743G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBH0X.008 AS4535G-743G3 2Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC M92XT512CFbk 2G+1G/ 320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 2 AT R M 7 4 AS4535G- 642G16Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBH0[...]

189 Appendix A AS4535G- 722G25Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBH0C.01 1 AS4535G-722G25Mn LINPUSA TH1 M92XT512CFbk 1*2G/250/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT R M 7 2 AS4535G- 842G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBH0C.005 AS4535G-8 42G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 M92XT512CFbk 1*2G/320/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535G- 824G50Mn WW WW S2.PBH0X.003 AS4535G-824G[...]

Appendix A 190 AS4535G- 742G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBG0X.010 AS4535G-742G32Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC M92XT512Cbk 1*2G/320/BT/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AT R M 7 4 AS4535G- 844G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBG0X.008 AS4535G-844G32Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC M92XT512Cbk 2*2G/320/BT/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535G- 722G25Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBG0C.013 AS4535G-7[...]

191 Appendix A AS4535G- 862G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBG0C.003 AS4535G-862G50Mn LINPUSA TH1 M92XT512Cbk 1*2G/500_L/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 6 AS4535G- 842G50Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBG0C.004 AS4535G-842G50Mn LINPUSA TH1 M92XT512Cbk 1*2G/500_L/ BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535G- 842G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBG0C.005 AS4535G-8[...]

Appendix A 192 AS4535- 743G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBF0X.015 AS4535-743G32Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC UMACFbk 2G+1G/320/BT/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 2 AT R M 7 4 AS4535- 744G50Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBF0X.009 AS4535-744G50Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC UMACFbk 2*2G/500_L/BT/ 6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 2 AT R M 7 4 AS4535- 864G50Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBF0X.010 AS4535-864G5[...]

193 Appendix A AS4535- 641G25Mn CHINA China LX.PBF0C.005 AS4535-641G25Mn LINPUSACN 1 UMACFbk 1*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN9 1 AAQL64 AS4535- 822G25Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBF0C.003 AS4535- 822G25Mn LINPUSAP H1 UMACFbk 1*2G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bg_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 2 AS4535- 821G16Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBF0C.002 AS4535- 821G16Mn LINPUS[...]

Appendix A 194 AS4535- 842G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBF0C.006 AS4535-842G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACFbk 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535- 742G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBF0C.008 AS4535-742G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACFbk 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_FP_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT R M 7 4 AS4535- 722G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBF0C.010 AS4535-722G32Mn LINPUSA [...]

195 Appendix A AS4535- 643G32Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBE0X.018 AS4535-643G32Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AAQL64 AS4535- 643G25Mn AAP Singapore LX.PBE0X.019 AS4535-643G25Mn VHP32A TSG1 MC UMACbk 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AAQL64 AS4535- 643G25Mn P A ACLA-Sp anish LX.PBE0Y .01 3 AS4535-643G25Mn EM VHB32A T[...]

Appendix A 196 AS4535- 822G25Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBE0C.009 AS4535-822G25Mn LINPUSAP H1 UMACbk 1*2G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bg_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 2 AS4535- 741G25Mn AAP Malaysia LX.PBE0C.001 AS4535-741G25Mn LINPUSAMY1 UMACbk 1*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT R M 7 4 AS4535- 642G25Mn AAP Philippines LX.PBE0C.010 AS4535-642G25Mn LINPUSAP H1 UMA[...]

197 Appendix A AS4535- 642G25Mn PA A C L A - Portuguese LX.PBE0X.007 AS4535-642G25Mn EM VHP32A TXC2 MC UMACbk 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_XC21 AAQL64 AS4535- 642G25Mn P A ACLA-Sp anish LX.PBE0X.005 AS4535-642G25Mn EM VHP32A TEA1 MC UMACbk 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_ES22 AAQL64 AS4535- 723G32Mn P A ACLA-Sp anish LX.PBE0X.002 AS4535-723G32Mn E[...]

Appendix A 198 AS4535- 741G25Mn AAP Malaysia LX.PBE0Y .010 AS4535-741G25Mn EM VHB32A TMY1 MC UMACbk 1*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN14 AT R M 7 4 AS4535- 641G16Mn AAP Australia/New Zealand LX.PBE0Y .00 8 AS4535-641G16Mn VHB32A T AU1 MC UMACbk 1*1G/160/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN12 AAQL64 AS4535- 641G16Mn AAP India LX.PBE0Y .004 AS4535-641G16Mn VHB[...]

199 Appendix A AS4535- 842G32Mn AAP Thailand LX.PBE0C.021 AS4535-842G32Mn LINPUSA TH1 UMACbk 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN1 1 AT U Z M 8 4 AS4535- 642G25Mn P A USA LX.PBE0X.010 AS4535-642G25Mn VHP32A TUS1 MC UMACbk 1*2G/250/6L/5R/ CB_bgn_0.3D_HG_EN32 AAQL64 AS4535- 642G25Mn P A USA LX.PBE0X.009 AS4535-642G25Mn VHP32A TUS1 MC UMACbk 1*2G/250/[...]

Appendix A 200 AS4535G- 824G50Bn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS AS4535G- 824G50Bn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N500GB5.4KS AS4535G- 642G32Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535G- 843G32Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4K[...]

201 Appendix A AS4535G- 722G32Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535G- 742G32Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535G- 742G25Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535G- 822G25Mn NLED14WXGAG M92XT 512M- DDR2(64*16*4) SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535G- 822G50Mn N[...]

Appendix A 202 AS4535- 721G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 641G16Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS AS4535- 621G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 822G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 641G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 822G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N[...]

203 Appendix A AS4535- 744G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 844G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO2GBII6 N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 843G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 643G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 643G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 64[...]

Appendix A 204 AS4535- 641G16Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS AS4535- 642G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 641G16Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 N N160GB5.4KS AS4535- 723G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 SO1GBII6 N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 642G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO1GBII6 SO1GBII6 N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 642G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UM[...]

205 Appendix A AS4535- 742G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 742G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 822G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 822G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N320GB5.4KS AS4535- 842G25Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N N250GB5.4KS AS4535- 842G32Mn NLED14WXGAG UMA N SO2GBII6 N[...]

Appendix A 206 AS4535G- 824G50Bn NBDCB4XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535G- 642G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535G- 843G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535G- 743G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535G- 642G16Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535G- 864G50Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0[...]

207 Appendix A AS4535G- 742G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 742G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 822G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 822G50Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 822G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 842G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 N AS4535G- 862G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd [...]

Appendix A 208 AS4535-641G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535-862G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535-641G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535-722G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535-742G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS4535-822G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN BT 2.0 AES1610 AS453[...]

209 Appendix A AS4535-723G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-642G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-642G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-723G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-723G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-723G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-642G25Mn NSM8XS 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN N N AS4535-723G32Mn NSM8XS 3rd [...]

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Appendix B 21 1 Test Compatible Components This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Rega[...]

212 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® Vista Environment Test BOM_Name BRAND Ty p e Description Adapter AS4235_UMACFbk DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP- 65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AS4235_UMACFbk LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-O N 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A- 1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AS4235_UMACFbk HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1[...]

Appendix B 213 AS4535_UMACbk LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow P A- 1650-22AC L V5 LED LF AS4535_UMACbk HIPRO 65W Adapter HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow H P- A0652R3B 1LF , L V5 LED LF AS4535_UMAbk DEL T A 65W Adapter DEL T A 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x1 1 Y ellow ADP- 65JH DB A, L V5 LED LF AS4535_UMAbk LITE-ON 65W Adapter LITE-ON 65[...]

214 Appendix B AS4235_UMAbk SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON PSS AS4235_UMAbk SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh 2nd COMMON AS4235_UMAbk SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON SDI 2.2mAh F type AS4535G_M92XT51[...]

Appendix B 215 AS4535_UMACFbk SANYO 6CELL2.2 Battery SANYO AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal T ype AS4535_UMACFbk SONY 6CELL2.2 Battery SONY AS-2007A Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Normal T ype AS4535_UMACFbk P ANASONIC 6CELL2.2 Battery P A NASONIC AS- 2007A Li-Ion 3S2P P ANASONIC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON P[...]

216 Appendix B AS4235_UMACbk Chicony 0.3M DV Chicony 0.3M DV Calla _2G AS4535G_M92XT512CEF Suyin 0.3M DV Suyin 0.3M DV Camellia_2G AS4535G_M92XT512CEF Chicony 0.3M DV Chicony 0.3M DV Calla_2G AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk Suyin 0.3M DV Suyin 0.3M DV Camellia_2G AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk Chicony 0.3M DV Chicony 0 .3M DV Calla_2G AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk Suyin 0.3M DV [...]

Appendix B 217 AS4535G_M92XT512CEF AMD A TUZM82 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535G_M92XT512CEF AMD A TUZM84 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2.3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535G_M92XT512CEF AMD A TUZM86 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM86 PGA 2.4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk AMD AAQL62 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL62 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W G[...]

218 Appendix B AS4535_UMACFbk AMD A TUZM82 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM82 PGA 2.2G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535_UMACFbk AMD A TUZM84 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM84 PGA 2.3G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535_UMACFbk AMD A TUZM86 CPU AMD TurionX2 ZM86 PGA 2.4G 2M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535_UMACbk AMD AAQL62 CPU AMD Athlon64X2 QL6 2 PGA 2.0G 1M 638 35W Griffin B1 AS4535_UMAC[...]

Appendix B 219 AS4235_UMACFbk SEAGA TE N320GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB ST9320320AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 AS4235_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W:FG01 1J AS4235_UMACFbk HGST N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F A[...]

220 Appendix B AS4235_UMAbk WD N160GB5.4KS HD D WD 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB WD1600BEVT - 22ZCTO ML160 SA T A LF F/W:1 1.01A1 1 AS4235_UMAbk SEAGA TE N250GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F /W:0001SDM1 AS4235_UMAbk TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W:FG001J AS42[...]

Appendix B 221 AS4535G_M92XT512CEF HGST N500GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F AS4535G_M92XT512CEF WD N500GB5.4KS HD D WD 2.5" 5 400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT - 22ZA T0 ML250 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk SEAGA TE N160GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SA[...]

222 Appendix B AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk TOSHIBA N320GB5.4KS HD D T OSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB MK3255GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W:FG01 1J AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk HGST N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB HTS545032B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W: C60F AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk WD N320GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB WD3200BEVT - 22ZCT0 ML160 SA T A LF [...]

Appendix B 223 AS4535_UMACFbk SEAGA TE N250GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB ST9250315AS Wyatt SA T A LF F /W:0001SDM1 AS4535_UMACFbk TOSHIBA N250GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB MK2555GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W:FG001J AS4535_UMACFbk HGST N250GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SA T A LF F/W:C60F A[...]

224 Appendix B AS4535_UMACbk WD N500GB5.4KS HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT - 22ZA T0 ML250 SA T A LF F/W:01.01A01 AS4535_UMAbk SEAGA TE N160GB5.4KS HDD SEAGA TE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett SA T A LF F/W:0303 AS4535_UMAbk TOSHIBA N160GB5.4KS HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB MK1655GSX Libra SA T A LF F /W: FG01 1J AS453[...]

Appendix B 225 AS4535_UMAbk AC ER AC4T Keyboard ACER AC4T JV40 Inter nal 14 S tandard Black T exture LAN AS4235_UMACFbk Athe ros AR8131L Atheros AR8131L AS4235_UMACbk Atheros AR8131L Atheros AR8131L AS4235_UMAbk Athe ros AR8131L Atheros AR8131L AS4535G_M92XT512CEF Athe ros AR8131L Atheros AR8131L AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk Atheros AR8131L Atheros AR8131L[...]

226 Appendix B AS4535G_M92XT512CEF CMO NLED14WXGAG LED LC D CMO 14" WXGA Glare N140B6-L02 LF 220nit 8ms 400:1 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AU O 14" WXGA Glare B140XW01 V0 0A LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AU O 14" WXGA Glare B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk SAMS[...]

Appendix B 227 AS4535_UMAbk AUO NLED14WXGAG LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW01 V0 1A LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 AS4535_UMAbk SAMSUNG NLED14WXGAG LED LCD SAMSUNG 14" WXGA Glare L TN140A T 01-G01 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 AS4535_UMAbk L PL NLED14WXGAG LED LC D LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH1-TLA1 LF 220nit 8ms 500:1 AS4535_UMAbk CM O NLED14WXGAG LED L[...]

228 Appendix B AS4235_UMACbk SAMSUN G SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.055um AS4235_UMACbk SAMSUN G SO1GBII8 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRII 800 1GB M470T2864EH3-CF7 LF 64*16 0.055um AS4235_UMACbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDR II 667 1GB HYMP1 12S64CP6-Y5 LF AS4235_UMACbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memory HYNIX S[...]

Appendix B 229 AS4235_UMAbk HY NIX SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HYMP125S64CP8-Y5 LF AS4235_UMAbk HY NIX SO2GBII6 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB HMP125S6EFR8C-Y5 LF 128*8 0.055um AS4535G_M92XT512CEF NA NY A SO1GBII8 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 800 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0F N-AD LF 64*16 0.07um AS4535G_M92XT512CEF NA NY A SO1GBII6 Memory [...]

230 Appendix B AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk HYNIX SO1GBII6 Memor y HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB HMP1 12S6EFR6C-Y5 LF 64*16 0.055um AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk NANY A SO2GBII8 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 800 2GB NT2G T64U8HD0BN- AD LF 128*8 0.07um AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk NANY A SO2GBII6 Memory NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB NT2G T64U8HD0BN- 3C LF 128*8 0.07um AS4535G_M9[...]

Appendix B 231 AS4535G_M92XT512bk NANY A SO1GBII6 Memor y NANY A SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB NT1G T64UH8D0F N-3C LF 64*16 0.07um AS4535G_M92XT512bk MICRON SO1GBII6 Memory MICRON SO- DIMM DDRII 667 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -667G1 LF 64*16 0.065um AS4535G_M92XT512bk MICRON SO1GBII8 Memory MICRON SO- DIMM DDRII 800 1GB MT8HTF12864HDY -800G1 LF 64*16 0.065um AS453[...]

232 Appendix B AS4535_UMACFbk MICRON SO2GBII6 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB MT16HTF25664HY -667G1 LF 128*8 0.065um AS4535_UMACFbk MICRON SO2GBII8 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRII 800 2GB MT16HTF25664HY -800G1 LF 128*8 0.065um AS4535_UMACFbk ELPIDA SO2GBII6 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 2GB EBE21UE8AESA-6E-F LF 128*8 0.065um AS4535_UMACFbk SAMSUN[...]

Appendix B 233 AS4535_UMAbk ELPIDA SO1GBII6 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRII 667 1GB EBE1 1UE6AESA-6E-F LF 64*16 0.065um AS4535_UMAbk SAMSUNG SO1GBII6 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM D DRII 667 1GB M470T2864EH3-CE6 LF 64*16 0.055um AS4535_UMAbk SAMSUNG SO1GBII8 Memory SAMSUNG SO-DIMM D DRII 800 1GB M470T2864EH3-CF7 LF 64*16 0.055um AS4535_UMAbk HY NIX SO1GBII6 M[...]

234 Appendix B AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w/ HDCP EEPROM AS4535G_M92XT512bk AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w/ HDCP EEPROM AS4535_UMACFbk AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w/ HD CP EEPROM AS4535_UMACbk AMD AMDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w/ HDCP EEPROM AS4535_UMAbk AMD A MDRS780MN AMD RS780MN w/ HDCP EEPROM ODD AS4235_UMACFbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSH[...]

Appendix B 235 AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSH IBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X TS-L633B LF W/O bezel SA T A AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk P ANASONIC NSM8XS ODD P ANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm T ray DL 8X UJ880A LF W/O bezel SA T A AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk SONY NSM8XS ODD SONY Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X AD-7590S LF W/O bezel 1.[...]

236 Appendix B AS4535_UMACbk P ANASONIC NBDCB4XS ODD P ANASONIC BD COMBO 12.7mm T ray DL 4X UJ-130A LF W/O bezel SA T A 2X Single Layer , 4X Double Layer AS4535_UMACbk PLDS NBDCB4XS ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tr ay DL 4X DS- 4E1S LF W/O bezel SA T A AS4535_UMACbk TOSHIBA NSM8XS ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633B LF W/O bezel SA [...]

Appendix B 237 VGA Chip AS4235_UMACFbk None UMA UMA (AMD) AS4235_UMACbk None UMA UMA (AMD) AS4235_UMAbk None UMA UMA (AMD) AS4535G_M92XT512CEF AMD M92XT AMD M92XT 55nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AS4535G_M92XT512CFbk AMD M92XT AMD M92XT 55nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AS4535G_M92XT512Cbk AMD M92XT AMD M92XT 55nm 29mm*29mm M2 package AS4535G_M92XT512bk AMD M92XT[...]

238 Appendix B AS4235_UMAbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wi reless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN AS4235_UMAbk QMI 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) AS4235_UMAbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) AS4535G_M92XT512CEF Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Athero[...]

Appendix B 239 AS4535_UMAbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wi reless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN AS4535_UMAbk QMI 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) AS4535_UMAbk Foxconn 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) BOM_Name BRAND Ty p e Description[...]

240 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 241 Online Support Information This section describe s online tech ni cal support servi ces available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. Howev[...]

242 Appendix C[...]

243 A AFLASH Utility 31 Antennas 94 B Battery Pack Removing 44 BIOS Utility 23–31 Boot 29 Exit 30 Navigating 23 Onboard Device Configur ation 27 Power 29 Save and Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 76 Board Layout Top View 167 C Camera Module 90 Common Problems 140 computer on indicator 9 CPU 86 D DIMM Modules Removi[...]

244 M Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 55 Mainboard 81 Memory Check 140 MIC Module 95 Model Definition 186 Modem Module Removing 79 N No Display Issue 141 O ODD Removing 53 Online Support Information 241 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 140 R RJ-1 1 Port Removing 82 RTC B a tt e ry Removing 75, 109 S SD Dummy Card Removing 45 S p eaker Mod[...]