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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related 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. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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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...
... 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 ...
...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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However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to run this utility. If you do not need to "enabled". Help for a particular ... menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. In this item. • Press Esc while you can also press F10 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. You can load default settings by pressing F9. Chapter 2 23 Press F2 to enter multi-boot menu. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The...
However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to run this utility. If you do not need to "enabled". Help for a particular ... menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. In this item. • Press Esc while you can also press F10 to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. You can load default settings by pressing F9. Chapter 2 23 Press F2 to enter multi-boot menu. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The...
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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. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses....132 Undermined Failures Page 132 4. Chapter 4 119 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by running the ...
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. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses....132 Undermined Failures Page 132 4. Chapter 4 119 Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by running the ...
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... at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to correct the problem. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. If the Issue is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.... Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 130) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the problem. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Thermal Unit ...
... at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to the failure point. 6. Disconnect the power and open the casing to correct the problem. 1. Plug the computer directly into a known good electrical outlet. 4. If the Issue is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.... Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 130) and fan airways are not necessary to boot the computer to correct the problem. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Check the power cable is still not resolved, see "Thermal Unit ...
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..., see "Online Support Information" on this model). No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST... one at a time to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is selected. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem.
..., see "Online Support Information" on this model). No Display Issue If the Display doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reseat the memory modules. 7. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST... one at a time to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external display is selected. Connect an external monitor to correct the problem.
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...are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not running on the screen), the LCD is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Adjust the brightness to ensure the computer is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 40. 3....select Personalize´ Display Settings. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the display resolution is not normal, right-click on page 187. If desktop display resolution is correctly configured: a. Random ...
...are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not running on the screen), the LCD is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Adjust the brightness to ensure the computer is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 40. 3....select Personalize´ Display Settings. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the display resolution is not normal, right-click on page 187. If desktop display resolution is correctly configured: a. Random ...
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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.
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 TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 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.
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 124 Chapter 4 TouchPad Failure If the TouchPad doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 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.
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... Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the Device Manager to determine that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. Select...180; System´ Device Manager. Ensure that all volume controls are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Navigate to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Ensure that the volume is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
... Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the Device Manager to determine that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 187. Select...180; System´ Device Manager. Ensure that all volume controls are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Navigate to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Ensure that the volume is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
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... /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. e. The Install Windows screen displays. Select the appropriate operating system, and...Replace the HDD. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Select Repair your computer. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. f. h. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required...
... /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. c. e. The Install Windows screen displays. Select the appropriate operating system, and...Replace the HDD. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. Select Repair your computer. Remove any key to start to correct the problem. 1. f. h. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required...
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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. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when... disc. 3. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
...; 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. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when... disc. 3. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. ODD Failure If the ODD fails, perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.
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...be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is enabled: a. Select the region suitable for burning discs is set to correct the problem. 1. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the writable ODD from the drop down arrow, right-click on the device and click...-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Ensure that the media is record enabled: a. Check that AutoPlay is moved to correct the problem. 1. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. a. e. Try closing some applications. If a device displays a down menu. 5. Double-click lDE ATA/...
...be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is enabled: a. Select the region suitable for burning discs is set to correct the problem. 1. In the Desktop disc recording panel, select the writable ODD from the drop down arrow, right-click on the device and click...-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Ensure that the media is record enabled: a. Check that AutoPlay is moved to correct the problem. 1. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. a. e. Try closing some applications. If a device displays a down menu. 5. Double-click lDE ATA/...
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...be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. e. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to one of the ODDs specified in the drive, perform...a. b. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. d. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Listen to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Repeat for the other discs. Replace the ODD. See...
...be read when inserted in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the Information page. e. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to one of the ODDs specified in the drive, perform...a. b. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. d. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Listen to correct the problem. 1. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should be replaced. 4. Repeat for the other discs. Replace the ODD. See...
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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. 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. 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.
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... and Support. 10. Chapter 4 131 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. If the issue is properly installed. Check Drive whether is listed under Other Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try...MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Remove...
... and Support. 10. Chapter 4 131 External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. If the issue is properly installed. Check Drive whether is listed under Other Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try...MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume Wheel fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Swap M/B to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Remove...
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... all of 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. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. Rerun the...
... all of 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. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. If no more errors. Rerun the...
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...Appendix C 187 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Online... Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP...
...Appendix C 187 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our technical material. Online... Support Information Appendix C This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP...
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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
...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