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...Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly Requirements 43 General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD Dummy Card 47 Removing the DIMM Module 48 Removing the Back Cover 49 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
...Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 28 Information 29 Main 31 Security 33 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utility 39 Remove HDD Password 40 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 Disassembly Requirements 43 General Information 44 Pre-disassembly Instructions 44 Disassembly Process 44 External Module Disassembly Process 45 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 45 Removing the Battery Pack 46 Removing the SD Dummy Card 47 Removing the DIMM Module 48 Removing the Back Cover 49 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...
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... BIOS Beep Codes 104 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 109 Intermittent Problems 113 Undetermined Problems 114 Connector Locations 115 Main Board 115 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 117 Clearing Password Check 117 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 119 FRU (Field 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...
... BIOS Beep Codes 104 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 109 Intermittent Problems 113 Undetermined Problems 114 Connector Locations 115 Main Board 115 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 117 Clearing Password Check 117 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 119 FRU (Field 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...
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...video communication. Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for three-step data backup. 6 Chapter 1 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new...
...video communication. Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for three-step data backup. 6 Chapter 1 webcam 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 4 3G Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/indicator Backup key Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new...
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... Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. key Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad...
... Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. key Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Only one card can operate at any given time. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Down Acer PowerSmart Puts your hands when you use the computer. 11 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad...
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...power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Backup key Volume up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. These two buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on the touchpad...
...power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button/ indicator Backup key Volume up Volume down Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. These two buttons are pre-set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager.You can be reset by clicking on the touchpad...
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...: + works only for reference only. When Scroll Lock is enabled on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Windows Control Panel. It is sensitive to connect an external keypad. Chapter 1 Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. NOTE: Illustrations are not printed on Type numbers in numeric mode. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The keys function as double-clicking a mouse button); Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys...
...: + works only for reference only. When Scroll Lock is enabled on , all alphabetic characters typed are in Windows Control Panel. It is sensitive to connect an external keypad. Chapter 1 Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (2) Quickly click twice. NOTE: Illustrations are not printed on Type numbers in numeric mode. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness. The keys function as double-clicking a mouse button); Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys...
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... the sound volume (only for certain models). 14 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume...
... the sound volume (only for certain models). 14 Chapter 1 To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume...
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... F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to "enabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model...
... F12 Boot Menu is set the parameter to "enabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to run Setup. The default parameter of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. In this utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Information Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in the "Confirm New Password" field. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Enter HDD Password. Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The user can opt to reset it. Use the up/down keys to change the value of parameters. Press Enter. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the setting of the user password. When user password...
... the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in the "Confirm New Password" field. The user can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Enter HDD Password. Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The user can opt to reset it. Use the up/down keys to change the value of parameters. Press Enter. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Shows the setting of the user password. When user password...
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... password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password...
... password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Use the up /down keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password...
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... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen...
... Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 Exit The Exit screen...
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... Cover" on page 49. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 53. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 48. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 9. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 8. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the latches. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card...
... Cover" on page 49. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 53. 7. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 48. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 9. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 8. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the latches. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card...
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..."Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary...
..."Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn System battery is specified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will show message. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary...
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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
... and install external RS232 ports Configure non-MCD IDE controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One...
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...(battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 99. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
...(battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 99. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility...
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... sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 25. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 100. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot...
... sound. Keyboard (if control is damaged. The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 25. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 100. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot...
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...System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Battery...
...System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. External display does not work . Touchpad does not work correctly. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Battery...
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... the BIOS Setup menu. Gap name in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password...
... the BIOS Setup menu. Gap name in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password...
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.../5536G/5236 Series 5 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 4 brightness hotkeys 14 button/indicator 3G WWAN 6, 11 bluetooth 6, 11 wireless LAN 6, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 118 Clearing Password 117 computer on indicator 7, 11 CPU removing 84 CPU Fan True Value Table 18 Crisis Disk 39 creating 119 D DIMM Module 48 display hotkeys 14 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 100 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 45 F Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...
.../5536G/5236 Series 5 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 4 brightness hotkeys 14 button/indicator 3G WWAN 6, 11 bluetooth 6, 11 wireless LAN 6, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 7 Clearing BIOS Password steps 118 Clearing Password 117 computer on indicator 7, 11 CPU removing 84 CPU Fan True Value Table 18 Crisis Disk 39 creating 119 D DIMM Module 48 display hotkeys 14 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 100 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 98 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 45 F Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List...