Aspire 5532 Hard Drive

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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...13 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 Exit 30... 42 Removing the SD Dummy Card 43 Removing the Lower Covers 44 Removing the Optical Drive Module 45 Removing the DIMM Modules 47 Removing the WLAN Module 48 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 50 Main Unit Disassembly Process 52 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 52 Removing the Switch...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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... the Power Board 102 Replacing the Upper Cover 102 Replacing the LCD Module 106 Replacing the Keyboard 111 Replacing the Switch Cover 112 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 112 Replacing the WLAN Module 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 115 Replacing the...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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...Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* System Memory • Low-latency, high-bandwidth • 128-bit DDR2 SDRAM controller operating at up to 1MB Display • • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768 16:9 aspect ratio Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive... • Multi-in-1 card-reader Optical Drive • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Chapter 1 1 System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed 6 Chapter 1 NOTE: Push to remove/install the card. NOTE: 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Closed ...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status.

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... 802.11b/g/n Item Manufacturer Model Atheros AR8132L 48 pin QFM RJ45 Left side Specification Foxconn Atheros HB93 Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification Seagate ST9160310AS ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS ST9320325AS Capacity (MB) 500, 250 Bytes per..., 320, 250, 160 512 4, 4, 3, 2 2, 2, 2, 1 5400 8 MB SATA 850 Mbits/s maximum 300 maximum 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Specification Sony AD7580S With DVD Diskette With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Chapter 1 19

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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..., disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to boot the system. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. This field shows the memory allocated...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Press to move it up the List, or to escape the menu. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot priority ...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on page 44. 2. Lift the HDD Module clear of it. 50 Chapter 3 NOTE: To prevent damage to disconnect the interface. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Lower Covers" on top of the HDD bay.

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Press down as indicated to secure the carrier. 112 Chapter 3 Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to snap the Switch Cover into place. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Place the Switch Cover left side first on to the Upper Cover. 2.

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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... problem exists. Rerun the test to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-on page 120.): 1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage...

Acer Aspire 5532 Notebook Series Service Guide

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...Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error...Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure Check for SMART Drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and ...

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... E EasyTouch Failure 130 Euro 15 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 41 F Features 1 Flash Utility 31 FPC Cable Removing 82 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 H Hard Disk Drive Removing 50 Replacing 112 HDTV Switch Failure 131 Hibernation mode hotkey 14 Hot Keys 12 I Indicators 10 Intermittent Problems 132 Internal Speaker Failure 124 J Jumper...

Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide

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... the screen. Videos: Click Videos to view. Playing a video file: Click Videos to open a file browser to navigate to the video clip you move your hard drive. The video will depend on your mouse/cursor while you're watching a movie, a menu bar will appear at full screen.

Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide

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Important! When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for DVD movie region code information. 2 The DVD movie will automatically play after which the last region code set . Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of a different region into 6 regions.... You can play DVD disks of that region only. Please refer to enter the region code. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your DVD drive is set the region code a maximum of five times (including the first time), after a few seconds. Refer to a region code,...

Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide

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Note: If your hard disk Note: To activate the BIOS utility, press during POST. To start the recovery process: 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is the multilingual version, the operating system and language you choose when you first turn on your system is ...to perform system recovery. English 45 I want to restore my computer to rebuild your notebook. This recovery process helps you purchase your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data files before using this option. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check...

Aspire 5740DG Notebook Series Users Guide

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.... Troubleshooting tips This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error message reports to help you how to reboot. Hard disk 0 error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or... yourself; If the problem cannot be solved using the BIOS utility. Disk boot failure Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to enter the BIOS utility, then press error Exit in alphabetical order together with common system problems. Read it before ...

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