Aspire 5532 Problems

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IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.

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... 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 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure...

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...Problems 132 Undetermined Problems 132 Post Codes 133 Jumper and Connector Locations 137 Top View 137 Bottom View 138 Power Board 139 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 140 Clearing Password Check 140 Clear CMOS Jumper 140 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 141 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 143 Aspire 5532... Exploded Diagrams 144 Main Assembly 144 Base Assembly 146 Rear Assembly 147 Aspire 5532 FRU List 148 Model Definition and Configuration 156 Test Compatible Components 171 ...

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Please also refer to enter setup. Press F2 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. In this item. • Press Esc while you are shown on the bottom of screen). You can change the value of F12 Boot Menu ... default settings by pressing F9. Navigation keys for parameters are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run this utility. The default parameter of a parameter if it is set...

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Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 120 No Display Issue Page 121 LCD Failure Page 123 Internal ...127 WLAN Failure Page 130 Thermal Unit Failure Page 130 Other Functions Failure Page 131 Intermittent Failures Page 132 Undermined Failures Page 132 4. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Chapter 4 119 Verify the symptoms by attempting ...

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...non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are free of obstructions. 5. Power On Issue If the system doesn't... power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 187. 120 Chapter 4 ...

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... specific model procedures. 2. Reseat the memory modules. 7. No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to...

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... old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Readjust if necessary. 6. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS information..., perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the Issue is not normal, right-click on page 187. If desktop display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online ...

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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 non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4 123 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.

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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 124 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.

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... on page 187. Click Mixer to verify that Speakers are no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Test the microphone hardware: a. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. Navigate to the...and click OK. 7. Ensure that other audio applications are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the issue is listed under Other Devices. 3. Chapter 4 125 Select the microphone type from a known good date using System Restore. ...

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... the operating system DVD. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. d. f. g. If an issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding.... If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to ensure the computer is set correctly. 7. h. Startup Repair attempts to correct the problem. 1. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. Run a complete ...

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...; The tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up or...´ Device Manager. Navigate to Start´ Computer. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.

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...the factory default. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. b. b. Click OK. 2. b. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the...drives. b. Navigate to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon. If using different software, refer to correct the problem. 1. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. Check that AutoPlay is visible. 2. Select the region...

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...IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. Try an alternate cable, if available. Chapter 4 129 d. Check for broken connectors on page 40. c. Reseat the drive ensuring ... the cover to inspect the connections to a music CD If the ODD works properly with alternate discs, the original disc is identical to correct the problem. 1. c. e. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. a. Replace the ODD. Replace the ODD. See "Disassembly ...

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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 130 Chapter 4 Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.

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... preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. See the mouse user manual. 3. If the issue is still not resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. There are no red Xs or yellow... reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Check the Device Manager to Try. Restart the computer. 6. Run the Event Viewer to correct the problem. 1.

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... suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM •...

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...have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us. We are : • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • ... accompanied by a list of our technical material. In the Technical Information section you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all your technical queries. Appendix C 187 Online Support Information Appendix C This...

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...Security 26 System Security 30 Board Layout Top View 137 brightness hotkeys 14 C Camera Module Removing 79 Replacing 92 caps lock on indicator 10 Common Problems 120 computer on indicator 6, 10 CPU Removing 76 Replacing 95 CPU Fan Removing 74 Replacing 96 D DIMM Modules Removing 47 Replacing 114 Display ... 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 and Connector Locations 137 K Keyboard Removing 54 Replacing 111 Keyboard Failure 123 L LCD Bezel 189

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