Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...for repair and service of customer machines. V In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you ... extend the functionality of this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have...
...for repair and service of customer machines. V In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you ... extend the functionality of this generic service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information 221 Index 223...
... Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Exploded Diagram 124 Model Definition and Configuration 170 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 171 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 202 Test Compatible Components 217 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test 218 Online Support Information 221 Index 223...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor*...soDIMM modules* • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up ...
... Intel® Celeron® mobile processor* • Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor*...soDIMM modules* • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series • Dual-channel SDRAM support • Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules* • Up ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...174; GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720 •...) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
...174; GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution support • 1366*768 • 1280*768 • 1280*720 •...) support for digital speakers • MS-Sound compatible • Built-in microphone Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350* (For Aspire 5738G...
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... (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...NOTES: 1. Chapter 1 3 • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit...
... (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...NOTES: 1. Chapter 1 3 • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease system volume. Fully charged: The...
... buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for sound recording. 13 +/14 15 Volume Up/Volume Increase system volume/decrease system volume. Fully charged: The...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... AC adapter. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. with S/PDIF support 8 Chapter 1 Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB...
... AC adapter. Left View # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon HDMI Item DC-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Accepts inputs from external microphones. with S/PDIF support 8 Chapter 1 Supports high definition digital video connections. Headphones/ Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port External display (VGA) port USB...
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NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the ...
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB ...: Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40/ PM45 Express Chipset Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: AMD M780G Chipset Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 478-pin micro-FCPGA Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Socket S1 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 1.0375V to 1.3V Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: 1.35V to 1.5V CPU Fan True ...
...110 .C BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version Phoenix 1.04c Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Specification Built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 2048MB 4G for 64bit OS (with two 2GB ...: Mobile Intel® GM45/GL40/ PM45 Express Chipset Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: AMD M780G Chipset Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 478-pin micro-FCPGA Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Socket S1 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338: 1.0375V to 1.3V Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: 1.35V to 1.5V CPU Fan True ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM; Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB ...Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. USB 1.1 19 Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake...
System Memory Item Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification DDR 3 Synchronous DRAM; Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB ...Specification Foxconn Bluetooth FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W 300 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. USB 1.1 19 Item LAN Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Specification Broadcom BCM5784 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Left side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following to fail. A write...
... the drive or can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to a controller, driver, or diskette. Do the following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: • Numeric keypad 98 Chapter 4 If the error still remains: 1. Follow the instructions in the message window. The following to fail. A write...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 114 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify ...all of the following FRU one at the time of the failure is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/...
...not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly 114 Chapter 4 Power-off the computer. 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify ...all of the following FRU one at the time of the failure is inoperative. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/...
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...some information sources will require a user i.d. These can download information on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate...• Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and ...
...some information sources will require a user i.d. These can download information on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate...• Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. and password. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and ...
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... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw...
... menu Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 Middle cover removing 58 Model Definition 170 N Notebook Manager hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...computing needs. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Your guides To help you get ...guide contains detailed information on how to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on how your new computer. For instructions on such ...
...computing needs. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide. 3 First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Your guides To help you get ...guide contains detailed information on how to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the model you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It is not installed on how your new computer. For instructions on such ...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and... Management for sound recording. 13 +/- Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth communication button/...
...Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and... Management for sound recording. 13 +/- Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Bluetooth communication button/...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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.../speaker/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in ...
.../speaker/ Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). HDMI port External display (VGA) port Supports high definition digital video connections. USB 2.0 port Line-in jack Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. 8 Left view English # Icon 1 Item DC-in ...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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...core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu...
...core processor* • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor* • AMD M780G Chipset • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules...®-optimized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers True5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio support S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: • Blu...
Acer Aspire 5536 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9...(SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...
... Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution* • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot • 383 (W) x 250 (D) x 26/37 (H) mm (15.1 x 9.9...(SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem...