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...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 ... Requirements 39 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External Module Disassembly Process 41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the SD Dummy Card 43 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 45 Removing the ...
...Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 5532 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 ... Requirements 39 Pre-disassembly Instructions 40 Disassembly Process 40 External Module Disassembly Process 41 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 41 Removing the Battery Pack 42 Removing the SD Dummy Card 43 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 45 Removing the ...
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...Removing the Left Speaker Module 64 Removing the Right Speaker Module 66 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 68 Removing the Mainboard 70 Removing the RTC Battery 71 Removing the Thermal Module 72 Removing the CPU Fan 74 Removing the CPU 76 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly ...114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 115 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 ...
...Removing the Left Speaker Module 64 Removing the Right Speaker Module 66 Removing the TouchPad Bracket 68 Removing the Mainboard 70 Removing the RTC Battery 71 Removing the Thermal Module 72 Removing the CPU Fan 74 Removing the CPU 76 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly ...114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 115 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 ...
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...jack Dimensions and Weight • 372.3mm x 246.5mm x 26.8mm/40.6mm with ID • Weight < than 3100g (15.6" LCD/6-cell battery/super-multi ODD) Communication • Wireless • 802.11b/g/n WLAN/WiMax • Mini PCIE Wireless LAN module with with mini card slot •..., HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux ...
...jack Dimensions and Weight • 372.3mm x 246.5mm x 26.8mm/40.6mm with ID • Weight < than 3100g (15.6" LCD/6-cell battery/super-multi ODD) Communication • Wireless • 802.11b/g/n WLAN/WiMax • Mini PCIE Wireless LAN module with with mini card slot •..., HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 support • 3 pin 65W AC • Universal jack for adapter • Battery: 6-cell AS2009A • ENERGY STAR®* Special keys and controls • 99-/100-/103-key keyboard • Supports Application keys for Windows XP/Linux ...
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Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item ... and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed 6 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC...
Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Closed Front View 1 2 No. 1 Icon Item Power1 Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. No. 7 8 9 Icon Item ... and right mouse buttons. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed 6 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC...
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.... Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Releases the battery for removal. Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects... eject hole Kensington lock slot Internal optical drive; Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to secure the lock.
.... Insert the lock into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Releases the battery for removal. Note: Insert a paper clip into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Ejects... eject hole Kensington lock slot Internal optical drive; Bottom View 1 2 6 3 5 4 No. 1 2 8 Icon Item Battery bay Battery release latch Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Connects to secure the lock.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Chapter 1 9 Houses the computer's main memory. No. 3 4 5 5 Icon Item Battery lock Hard disk bay Memory compartment Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Lights up when Caps Lock is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status.
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Item Supply Current Total number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 14. Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/...
Item Supply Current Total number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration Specification 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Yes See "Hot Keys" on page 14. Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/...
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... to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility...
... to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. The flash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility...
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..., then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. If any of factory conditions. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
..., then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Remove the battery pack. If any of factory conditions. Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order.
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... power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
... power and signal cables from the mass produced model. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Dummy Card Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove ODD Rem ove DIMMs Screw List Step Lower Covers ODD Module WLAN Module HDD Carrier...
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Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Remove the HDD cover as shown. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 3. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 44 Chapter 3 Quantity 3 Screw Type 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers.
Remove the HDD cover as shown. Memory Cover HDD Cover Step Lower Covers Size M2.5*8 3. Carefully open the Memory Cover. 44 Chapter 3 Quantity 3 Screw Type 4. Removing the Lower Covers 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Remove the three (3) screws securing the Memory and HDD Covers.
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Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 45 Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4.
Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3. Chapter 3 45 Insert a suitable tool into the access slot in the battery bay as shown. Pull the optical drive module out from the chassis. Removing the Optical Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 2. Gently lever the ODD module out of the chassis. 4.
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... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
... ove Power Board Rem ove Left Speaker Module Rem ove Right Speaker Module Rem ove TouchPad Bracket Lower Cover Rem ove Mainboard Rem ove RTC Battery Rem ove Thermal Module Rem ove CPU Fan Rem ove CPU Screw List Step LCD Module LCD Module Upper Cover Upper Cover Power Board Left...
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... Cover. 3. The use of the computer. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently prying up the cover as shown. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch...
... Cover. 3. The use of the computer. Work along the Switch Cover toward the left hinge, gently prying up the cover as shown. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the right side of the Keyboard to remove the Switch Cover. 1. Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch...
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Chapter 3 71 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown.
Chapter 3 71 To replace the battery, solder the new battery to the Mainboard. Removing the RTC Battery IMPORTANT:Follow local regulations for disposal of all batteries. The RTC Battery is soldered to the connections shown.
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Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 117 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
Slide the battery lock in place. 2 1 Chapter 3 117 Slide and hold the battery release latch to secure the battery in the direction shown to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2. Replacing the Battery 1.
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... by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Restart the computer...
... by pressing Fn+F5 (on this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Restart the computer...
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... correct the problem. 1. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. 5. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Abnormal Video Display... application. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. d. If desktop display resolution is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2.
... correct the problem. 1. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. 5. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Abnormal Video Display... application. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. d. If desktop display resolution is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2.