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... closed up. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to return. Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. reader ...
... closed up. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Note: Push to return. Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. reader ...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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Wake-on-LAN ready 337 (W) x 227 (D) x 26/39.9 (H) mm (13.3 x 8.9 x 1.0/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key... Windows Vista®* Genuine Windows® 7* Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
Wake-on-LAN ready 337 (W) x 227 (D) x 26/39.9 (H) mm (13.3 x 8.9 x 1.0/1.6 inches) 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 86-/87-/91-key... Windows Vista®* Genuine Windows® 7* Intel® Pentium® mobile processor* Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...
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... Process 25 Equivalent Torque Values 25 System Screw List 26 Pre-disassembly Procedure 26 External Modules Disassembly 27 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 27 Removing the Battery Pack 28 Removing the xD Dummy Card 28 Removing the Lower Case Cover 29 Removing the Memory Modules 30 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 31... Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
... Process 25 Equivalent Torque Values 25 System Screw List 26 Pre-disassembly Procedure 26 External Modules Disassembly 27 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 27 Removing the Battery Pack 28 Removing the xD Dummy Card 28 Removing the Lower Case Cover 29 Removing the Memory Modules 30 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 31... Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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...Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. NOTE: The specifications listed in this section list the system features and environmental requirements of 2 GB for 32-bit ...8226; MS-Sound compatible • Two built-in stereo speakers • Microphone-in and line-out jacks • 6-cell 48.8 W 4400 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W 19V AC adapter • Charging period:1.5-2 hours for 0-80%, 3-3.5 hours for 0-99%, 3.5-4 hours for 0-100% (...
...Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. NOTE: The specifications listed in this section list the system features and environmental requirements of 2 GB for 32-bit ...8226; MS-Sound compatible • Two built-in stereo speakers • Microphone-in and line-out jacks • 6-cell 48.8 W 4400 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W 19V AC adapter • Charging period:1.5-2 hours for 0-80%, 3-3.5 hours for 0-99%, 3.5-4 hours for 0-100% (...
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... 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level 0....Battery (blue/amber) • HDD access (blue) • Num Lock (blue) • Caps Lock (blue) • Touchpad on/off (blue/orange) • Power (blue) • WLAN (blue/orange) Software Aspect Operating system support Antivirus software Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Norton Internet Security ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard 2 Aspire 4732Z...
... 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of the display panel brightness level 0....Battery (blue/amber) • HDD access (blue) • Num Lock (blue) • Caps Lock (blue) • Touchpad on/off (blue/orange) • Power (blue) • WLAN (blue/orange) Software Aspect Operating system support Antivirus software Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Norton Internet Security ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard 2 Aspire 4732Z...
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... convenient control of various system operations • User-programmable launch button for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Kensington lock Environmental Requirements Aspect Temperature Humidity (non-condensing...;C (41 to 95 °F) Non-operating: -20 to 65 °C Operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Non-operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 3
... convenient control of various system operations • User-programmable launch button for priority applications • DIY HDD and memory upgrade options • High-capacity, rechargeable battery pack • ACPI-compliant power management system • BIOS-based user, supervisor, and HDD passwords • Kensington lock Environmental Requirements Aspect Temperature Humidity (non-condensing...;C (41 to 95 °F) Non-operating: -20 to 65 °C Operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Non-operating: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 3
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... Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. battery requires charging. Increases the sound volume. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 5 Decreases the screen brightness. The computer is in -1 card reader Function Lights up blue when the computer is hard...
... Speaker toggle Volume up Volume down Brightness up Brightness down Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the screen brightness. battery requires charging. Increases the sound volume. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 5 Decreases the screen brightness. The computer is in -1 card reader Function Lights up blue when the computer is hard...
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... off . Connects to secure the lock. Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock HDD bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's memory modules. Some keyless models are also available. Locks the... object such as a fixed table or the handle of a locked drawer. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Houses the computer's hard disk. accepts CDs or DVDs...
... off . Connects to secure the lock. Base View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon Component Battery bay Battery release latch Battery lock HDD bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Function Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's memory modules. Some keyless models are also available. Locks the... object such as a fixed table or the handle of a locked drawer. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Houses the computer's hard disk. accepts CDs or DVDs...
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...battery life. The system responds to disassemble the machine in this state, peripheral devices are having their power state changed dynamically. BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification Winbond W25X16 Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility Antivirus Protection Item Product Specification Norton Internet Security 2009 (v16.0) 14 Aspire 4732Z...Input voltage (Vac) 100-240 Input frequency 50-60 Hz HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W 90-264 47-63 Hz Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, Simplo, Sony 4400 mAh 6 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-...
...battery life. The system responds to disassemble the machine in this state, peripheral devices are having their power state changed dynamically. BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification Winbond W25X16 Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility Antivirus Protection Item Product Specification Norton Internet Security 2009 (v16.0) 14 Aspire 4732Z...Input voltage (Vac) 100-240 Input frequency 50-60 Hz HP-OK065B13 19.5 V 65 W 90-264 47-63 Hz Battery Pack Item Brand Capacity Pack capacity Type Specification Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, Simplo, Sony 4400 mAh 6 cells, 2.0 mAh Lithium-...
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... prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. In this Service Guide. This memory area is not part of ... system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (RTC1) may be simply referred to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. The values take effect when ... a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS). Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 15 You will be defective.
... prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. In this Service Guide. This memory area is not part of ... system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (RTC1) may be simply referred to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. The values take effect when ... a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS). Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 15 You will be defective.
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Slide the battery latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. 2. IMPORTANT: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle in the above image. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack. 3. Removing the xD Dummy Card 1. Push against the card, as if you were pushing it . Remove the battery pack from its slot. 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Pull the xD dummy card out of its bay. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. 2. IMPORTANT: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle in the above image. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack. 3. Removing the xD Dummy Card 1. Push against the card, as if you were pushing it . Remove the battery pack from its slot. 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Pull the xD dummy card out of its bay. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2. Type M2.5 x L6 M2 x L4 Quantity 1 (#1) 3 (#2-4) Color Black Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 29 Remove the screws securing the lower case cover.
Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. Pry loose the lower case cover from the main unit to remove it. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on the previous page. 2. Type M2.5 x L6 M2 x L4 Quantity 1 (#1) 3 (#2-4) Color Black Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 1.6 kgf-cm 3. Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 29 Remove the screws securing the lower case cover.
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Remove the screw securing the WLAN module compartment cover. Remove the bracket from the main unit to remove it. 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 28. 2. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00A02.140 3. 5. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Pry loose the WLAN module compartment cover from the HDD module.
Remove the screw securing the WLAN module compartment cover. Remove the bracket from the main unit to remove it. 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 28. 2. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00A02.140 3. 5. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Pry loose the WLAN module compartment cover from the HDD module.
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... been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in the above image. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 47 Perform the "Removing the Upper Case" procedure on...
... been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in the above image. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposing this type of circuit board. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 47 Perform the "Removing the Upper Case" procedure on...
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... time, then reboot system. • Mainboard • Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. • RTC battery • Mainboard • Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to ...check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 57 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that...
... time, then reboot system. • Mainboard • Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. • RTC battery • Mainboard • Select "Load Setup Defaults" in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to ...check if the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. • Optical disc drive • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 57 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended that...
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.... Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" section on page 64. Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Mainboard Speaker Mainboard 58 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide But you can see POST on an •...correctly. • Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Hard disk drive Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD panel Mainboard Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Reinstall the DIMM. Mainboard Reconnect the...
.... Select "Load Setup Defaults" in sequence: Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" section on page 64. Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Mainboard Speaker Mainboard 58 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide But you can see POST on an •...correctly. • Check or do the following in the BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. Hard disk drive Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD panel Mainboard Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Reinstall the DIMM. Mainboard Reconnect the...
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...the Power Management program to the next step. Press F2 in the Control Panel. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 64 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide A loose connection can cause an error. If the voltage is still less than 7.5... Vdc after recharging, replace the battery pack. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. ...
...the Power Management program to the next step. Press F2 in the Control Panel. 2. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 64 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide A loose connection can cause an error. If the voltage is still less than 7.5... Vdc after recharging, replace the battery pack. Boot from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. ...
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...to be taken if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the following : 1. Power on the touchpad board is connected properly. 5. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65 Run the utility with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If the FFC on...use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on page 64) Follow procedures below to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. If not, then go to...
...to be taken if the pointer movement stops in a short period of the following : 1. Power on the touchpad board is connected properly. 5. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65 Run the utility with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. If the FFC on...use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on page 64) Follow procedures below to do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive 4. If not, then go to...
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Mainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard components Top View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Code LCD1 POWERCN1 SPK1 TPAD1 KB1 CARD1 RTC1 U16 Component LCD-CCD coaxial cable connector Power board cable connector Speaker cable connector Touchpad board cable connector Keyboard cable connector 5-in-1 card reader module RTC battery Intel ICH9M chipset 68 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
Mainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard components Top View Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Code LCD1 POWERCN1 SPK1 TPAD1 KB1 CARD1 RTC1 U16 Component LCD-CCD coaxial cable connector Power board cable connector Speaker cable connector Touchpad board cable connector Keyboard cable connector 5-in-1 card reader module RTC battery Intel ICH9M chipset 68 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide