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... return. Increases the sound volume. Only one card can operate at any key to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged...
... return. Increases the sound volume. Only one card can operate at any key to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged...
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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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* LAN: Fast Ethernet; 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 keyboard...
... drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* 5-in-1 card reader Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* LAN: Fast Ethernet; 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 keyboard...
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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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Features This tables in ) • Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide1 The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased.... • 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% (charge-in...
Features This tables in ) • Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lb) Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide1 The exact configuration of the Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 computer. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased.... • 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% (charge-in...
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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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... computer is below critical level; The battery is hard drive access. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Decreases the screen brightness. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 5 Increases the screen...
... computer is below critical level; The battery is hard drive access. Switches display output between the display screen, an external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Decreases the screen brightness. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 5 Increases the screen...
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... turned off . Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 accepts CDs or DVDs. 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Releases...
... turned off . Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 7 accepts CDs or DVDs. 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. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Releases...
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... off , and so on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. • Soft Off - Except for performance or battery life. The computer consumes a small amount of power, user mode threads are having their power state changed dynamically. The user can...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/4332 Service Guide Item Specification Model SADP-65KB DFJ ADP-65JH DB A Output rating 19 V Output power 65 W Input voltage...
... off , and so on without damaging the hardware or endangering service personnel. • Soft Off - Except for performance or battery life. The computer consumes a small amount of power, user mode threads are having their power state changed dynamically. The user can...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/4332 Service Guide Item Specification Model SADP-65KB DFJ ADP-65JH DB A Output rating 19 V Output power 65 W Input voltage...
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...you are already properly configured and optimized, there is detected by the system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (RTC1) may be simply referred to be retained when power is not part of the menu screen illustrations, ... run this utility to configure the hardware. NOTE: For ease of reading, Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility will need to the BIOS settings. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 15 The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output ...
...you are already properly configured and optimized, there is detected by the system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (RTC1) may be simply referred to be retained when power is not part of the menu screen illustrations, ... run this utility to configure the hardware. NOTE: For ease of reading, Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility will need to the BIOS settings. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 15 The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/ Output ...
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Slide the battery latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Push against the card, as if you were pushing it . Removing the xD Dummy Card 1. 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack. 3. Remove the battery pack from its slot. 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Pull the xD dummy card out of its bay.
Slide the battery latch all the way through to the unlock position (1). 2. Push against the card, as if you were pushing it . Removing the xD Dummy Card 1. 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. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock to release the battery pack. 3. Remove the battery pack from its slot. 28 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Pull the xD dummy card out of its bay.
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Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. 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. Remove the screws securing the lower case cover. 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. Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 29
Removing the Lower Case Cover 1. 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. Remove the screws securing the lower case cover. 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. Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00A02.140 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 29
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Remove the screw securing the WLAN module compartment cover. 5. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00A02.140 3. Pry loose the WLAN module compartment cover from the HDD module. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 28. 2. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the bracket from the main unit to remove it. 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
Remove the screw securing the WLAN module compartment cover. 5. Type M2 x L4 Quantity 1 Color Black Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00A02.140 3. Pry loose the WLAN module compartment cover from the HDD module. Perform the "Removing the Battery Pack" procedure on page 28. 2. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the bracket from the main unit to remove it. 32 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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... the Upper Case" procedure on page 47. 2. Follow local regulations for disposing it. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure on page 41. 2. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 1. Remove the mainboard from its mainboard connector. IMPORTANT: A circuit board that is ... been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in the above image. Disconnect the HSF cable from the upper case. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Removing the Mainboard 1. Detach the RTC...
... the Upper Case" procedure on page 47. 2. Follow local regulations for disposing it. Perform the "Removing the Mainboard" procedure on page 41. 2. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 1. Remove the mainboard from its mainboard connector. IMPORTANT: A circuit board that is ... been highlighted with a yellow rectangle in the above image. Disconnect the HSF cable from the upper case. IMPORTANT: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as shown in the above image. Removing the Mainboard 1. Detach the RTC...
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...reconfigure system 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 BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. • Mainboard • Run the BIOS Setup Utility... 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 If your system fails after you make changes in sequence: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on ...
...reconfigure system 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 BIOS Setup Utility's Exit menu. • Mainboard • Run the BIOS Setup Utility... 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 If your system fails after you make changes in sequence: See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" section on ...
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...battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" section on page 64 Reconnect the LCD cable. Reconnect the DIMM. Reconnect the LCD cable Hard disk drive LCD panel Mainboard Reconnect the LCD cable. Mainboard Reconnect the HDD connector. Mainboard Speaker Mainboard 58 Acer Aspire 4732Z...connected tightly and correctly. LCD panel Mainboard Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Hard disk drive Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Error Messages Power-on indicator turns off and • LCD is blank. • • ...
...battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" section on page 64 Reconnect the LCD cable. Reconnect the DIMM. Reconnect the LCD cable Hard disk drive LCD panel Mainboard Reconnect the LCD cable. Mainboard Reconnect the HDD connector. Mainboard Speaker Mainboard 58 Acer Aspire 4732Z...connected tightly and correctly. LCD panel Mainboard Make sure all connectors are connected tightly and correctly. Hard disk drive Mainboard Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Error Messages Power-on indicator turns off and • LCD is blank. • • ...
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... adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Using hardware to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 64 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Memory Check NOTE: Make sure that power supply. Connect the power adapter and check the power...
... adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. Using hardware to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. If the battery status indicator does not light up , replace the AC/DC charger board. 64 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Memory Check NOTE: Make sure that power supply. Connect the power adapter and check the power...
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... damage. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of 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 switch board FPC.... Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by a variety of time. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65
... damage. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of 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 switch board FPC.... Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by a variety of time. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 65
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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