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... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. For instructions on how to the AcerSystem User ...Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. 3 First things first We would like to functions or features which are marked... on the screen to all models in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on your notebook. ...
... system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For more productive, please refer to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your notebook. For instructions on how to the AcerSystem User ...Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. 3 First things first We would like to functions or features which are marked... on the screen to all models in the Aspire product series. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. Follow the instructions on your notebook. ...
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... HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse.
... HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Communication indicator Power button / indicator Keyboard Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse.
Service Guide
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...Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Closed Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Base View 9 Indicators 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 ...Hot Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Aspire 5336 BIOS 28 Information 28 Main 29 ...
...Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Closed Rear View 7 Left View 8 Right View 8 Base View 9 Indicators 9 Touchpad Basics 10 Using the Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 ...Hot Keys 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Aspire 5336 BIOS 28 Information 28 Main 29 ...
Service Guide
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... Module 129 Replacing the WLAN Module 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules 132 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 133 Replacing the ODD Module 134 Replacing the Keyboard 136 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 137 Replacing the Battery 138 Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random...
... Module 129 Replacing the WLAN Module 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules 132 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 133 Replacing the ODD Module 134 Replacing the Keyboard 136 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 137 Replacing the Battery 138 Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random...
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Table of Contents Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal Speaker Failure 144 HDD Not Operating Correctly 146 ODD Failure 147 Wireless Function Failure 150 Thermal Unit Failure 150 ... 161 Clear CMOS Jumper 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire 5336 Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Upper Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 LED Assembly 167 Aspire 5336 FRU List 168 Screw List 187 Model Definition and Configuration 188 AS5336 188 Test Compatible Components 209 Microsoft...
Table of Contents Built-In Keyboard Failure 143 Touchpad Failure 144 Internal Speaker Failure 144 HDD Not Operating Correctly 146 ODD Failure 147 Wireless Function Failure 150 Thermal Unit Failure 150 ... 161 Clear CMOS Jumper 161 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 162 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 163 Aspire 5336 Exploded Diagrams 164 Main Assembly 164 Upper Assembly 165 LCD Assembly 166 LED Assembly 167 Aspire 5336 FRU List 168 Screw List 187 Model Definition and Configuration 188 AS5336 188 Test Compatible Components 209 Microsoft...
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....4 Wh 2800 mAh 4-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3 hours • ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls • Keyboard • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support • Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip •...
....4 Wh 2800 mAh 4-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3 hours • ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls • Keyboard • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support • Touchpad • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip •...
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Turns the computer on and off. Chapter 1 Keyboard Power Battery For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer.... Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 10 2 3 4 9 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 6 Icon Item Integrated Webcam Display screen HDD 7 Description Web camera for video communication (for ...
Turns the computer on and off. Chapter 1 Keyboard Power Battery For entering data into your computer. Indicates the computer's power status. Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer.... Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Communication indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 10 2 3 4 9 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 6 Icon Item Integrated Webcam Display screen HDD 7 Description Web camera for video communication (for ...
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Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on , the contents of a text window scroll without moving the cursor. When Num Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. 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 key Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on and off.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on , the contents of a text window scroll without moving the cursor. When Num Lock is on , all alphabetic characters typed are in numeric mode. When Scroll Lock is on , the embedded keypad is in uppercase. 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 key Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Description When Caps Lock is on and off.
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as described. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 ...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Application This key has the same effect as described. it opens the key application's context menu. 12 ...
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... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK keys Yes Yes • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys ...
... Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK keys Yes Yes • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay numeric keypad • Support independent pgdn/pgup/pgup/home/end keys ...
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The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage ...
The disassembly process is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage ...
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... Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove SD Dummy Card Remove Lower Logic Door Remove ODD Remove Keyboard Screw List Step ODD Module ODD Bracket Lower Logic Door WLAN Module HDD Carrier 46 Remove DIMMs Screw M 2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*8 M2*3 M3*3 Remove WLAN Remove... No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.005 Chapter 3 For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing.
... Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove SD Dummy Card Remove Lower Logic Door Remove ODD Remove Keyboard Screw List Step ODD Module ODD Bracket Lower Logic Door WLAN Module HDD Carrier 46 Remove DIMMs Screw M 2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*8 M2*3 M3*3 Remove WLAN Remove... No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.005 Chapter 3 For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you on the components that need to be removed during servicing.
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Chapter 3 49 Pry up the center of the upper cover may vary depending on to the touchpad area to expose the FPC connector. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: The color of the keyboard and rotate it upward away from the upper cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on model. 1. Unlock the six (6) keyboard locks. 2.
Chapter 3 49 Pry up the center of the upper cover may vary depending on to the touchpad area to expose the FPC connector. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: The color of the keyboard and rotate it upward away from the upper cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on model. 1. Unlock the six (6) keyboard locks. 2.
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4. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover. 50 Chapter 3 Open the locking latch and disconnect the FPC from the mainboard. 5.
4. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover. 50 Chapter 3 Open the locking latch and disconnect the FPC from the mainboard. 5.
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Press down on the palm rest. 2. Replace the keyboard by first lining up the bottom edge. Place the keyboard face down firmly to secure the FPC in place. 3. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard FPC to the mainboard and close the locking latch to lock. 136 Chapter 3
Press down on the palm rest. 2. Replace the keyboard by first lining up the bottom edge. Place the keyboard face down firmly to secure the FPC in place. 3. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard FPC to the mainboard and close the locking latch to lock. 136 Chapter 3
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Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue... Page 140 No Display Issue Page 141 LCD Failure Page 143 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 143 Touchpad Failure Page 144 Internal Speaker Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 147 WLAN Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page ...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue... Page 140 No Display Issue Page 141 LCD Failure Page 143 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 143 Touchpad Failure Page 144 Internal Speaker Failure Page 144 ODD Failure Page 147 WLAN Failure Page 150 Thermal Unit Failure Page ...
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LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 143
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 143
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... Post Code 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 Description Enter BDS entry Install Hotkey service PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization Video device initialization 154 Chapter 4
... Post Code 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 Description Enter BDS entry Install Hotkey service PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and Mouse initialization Video device initialization 154 Chapter 4
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Jumper and Connector Locations Top View JLVDS1 JSPK1 JLED1 LED5/LED6 LED3/LED4 Chapter 5 JMIC2 JSPK2 JKB1 JODD1 JTP1 JUSB2 SW4 SW3 Item JLVDS1 JSPK1 JSPK2 JLED1 JMIC2 JKB1 JODD1 Description LED/CCFL panel connector Left speaker connector (Reserved Only) Power board (FFC) connector Internal MIC connector Keyboard connector ODD board (FFC) connector Item JTP1 JUSB2 SW3/SW4 LED5/LED6 LED3/LED4 JCR1 Description Touch pad (FFC) connector USB board (FFC) connector Left button/Right button Power state indicator Battery charging Indicator Card reader connector Chapter 5 157
Jumper and Connector Locations Top View JLVDS1 JSPK1 JLED1 LED5/LED6 LED3/LED4 Chapter 5 JMIC2 JSPK2 JKB1 JODD1 JTP1 JUSB2 SW4 SW3 Item JLVDS1 JSPK1 JSPK2 JLED1 JMIC2 JKB1 JODD1 Description LED/CCFL panel connector Left speaker connector (Reserved Only) Power board (FFC) connector Internal MIC connector Keyboard connector ODD board (FFC) connector Item JTP1 JUSB2 SW3/SW4 LED5/LED6 LED3/LED4 JCR1 Description Touch pad (FFC) connector USB board (FFC) connector Left button/Right button Power state indicator Battery charging Indicator Card reader connector Chapter 5 157
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... Standard 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Thailand Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black UK Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black German Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Swiss/G Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black...
... Standard 103KS Black US International w/ Hebrew Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Thailand Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black UK Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black German Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Swiss/G Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black...