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Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Battery 5-in AC mode. Only one card can operate at any given time.
Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xDPicture Card (xD). Rear view # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. 7 Closed front view English # Icon 1 2 Item Battery 5-in AC mode. Only one card can operate at any given time.
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10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
10 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
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...passwords Kensington lock slot 380 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.4/30.8 (H) mm (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • •...X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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...
...passwords Kensington lock slot 380 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.4/30.8 (H) mm (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack 11 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • • Audio • •...X2 dual-core processor* • AMD Athlon™ 64 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...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
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... Related Information 42 General Information 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board...
... Related Information 42 General Information 43 Pre-disassembly Instructions 43 Disassembly Process 43 External Module Disassembly Process 44 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 46 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 49 Removing the DIMM Module 52 Removing the WLAN Board...
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... Board 140 Replacing the DIMM Modules 141 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 143 Replacing the ODD 145 Replacing the Lower Covers 147 Replacing the Battery 149 Troubleshooting 152 Common Problems 152 Power On Issue 153 VIII
... Board 140 Replacing the DIMM Modules 141 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module 143 Replacing the ODD 145 Replacing the Lower Covers 147 Replacing the Battery 149 Troubleshooting 152 Common Problems 152 Power On Issue 153 VIII
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... • 380 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.4/30.8 (H) mm (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and... -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit ...
... • 380 (W) x 259 (D) x 26.4/30.8 (H) mm (14.82 x 10.1 x 1.02/1.2 inches) • 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power subsystem • ACPI 3.0 • 48.84 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR®* compliant Special keys and... -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): 2 Chapter 1 Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit ...
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...Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery Indicator 5-in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Accepts Secure Digital ... into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical disk from the drive. Some keyless models are also available. Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left View No. 1 6 Icon...
...Fully charged: The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Description Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 No. 1 2 Icon Item Battery Indicator 5-in AC mode. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Accepts Secure Digital ... into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical disk from the drive. Some keyless models are also available. Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Note: Push to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Left View No. 1 6 Icon...
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... computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 Chapter 1 Base View No. 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 Rear View Item Battery bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Note: The battery shown is for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening...
... computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 Chapter 1 Base View No. 1 Icon 2 3 4 5 6 Rear View Item Battery bay Battery lock Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in position. Note: The battery shown is for removal. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening...
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... Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of 3G communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. NOTE... the status of Wireless LAN communication. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Chapter 1 9 Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has ...
... Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of 3G communication. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the computer's battery status. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. NOTE... the status of Wireless LAN communication. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is active. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Chapter 1 9 Charging: The battery light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has ...
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Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*4 6 86.PEA02.003 M3*3 4 86.PEA02.008 M2*3 (silver) 9 86.PEA02.002 M2.5*8 20 86.PEA02....
Remove the battery pack. Main Screw List Screw Quantity Part Number M2.5*4 6 86.PEA02.003 M3*3 4 86.PEA02.008 M2*3 (silver) 9 86.PEA02.002 M2.5*8 20 86.PEA02....
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... represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove ODD Screw List Step HDD Module HDD Carrier WLAN Board ODD Module...
... represent the final product color or configuration. External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery Remove Dummy Card Remove Lower Covers Remove DIMMs Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove ODD Screw List Step HDD Module HDD Carrier WLAN Board ODD Module...
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 45 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 45 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Chapter 3 46 Six tabs hold the door in the HDD Cover. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive screws in place.
Lift the HDD cover up using the finger tab to remove. Chapter 3 46 Six tabs hold the door in the HDD Cover. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Loosen the two captive screws in place.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Remove the HDD from the carrier. 8. Loosen the three captive screws in the HDD Cover. 49 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Remove the HDD from the carrier. 8. Loosen the three captive screws in the HDD Cover. 49 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1.
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Pull up to remove. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 01 Chapter 3 52 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Lift the Memory Cover up using the thumb tab (indicated by the circle below shows the locations of SODIMM slot 0 and SODIMM slot 1. The image below ) to release the seven clips securing the cover in the Memory Cover. 3. Identify the SODIMM to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in place. 4. Removing the DIMM Module 1.
Pull up to remove. Slot 0 must be populated first when installing or replacing defective memory. 01 Chapter 3 52 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45 2. Lift the Memory Cover up using the thumb tab (indicated by the circle below shows the locations of SODIMM slot 0 and SODIMM slot 1. The image below ) to release the seven clips securing the cover in the Memory Cover. 3. Identify the SODIMM to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in place. 4. Removing the DIMM Module 1.
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Removing the WLAN Board 1. Lift the HDD cover up to release the six clips securing the cover in the HDD Cover. 3. NOTE: The HDD is also located under this cover. 55 Chapter 3 Use the finger tab to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in place. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 2.
Removing the WLAN Board 1. Lift the HDD cover up to release the six clips securing the cover in the HDD Cover. 3. NOTE: The HDD is also located under this cover. 55 Chapter 3 Use the finger tab to remove. Loosen the two captive screws in place. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 2.
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Turn the computer rightside up on the center of the keyboard to the full extent. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on each side and lift the Keyboard away from the Upper Cover; Unlock the six securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool ...
Turn the computer rightside up on the center of the keyboard to the full extent. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on each side and lift the Keyboard away from the Upper Cover; Unlock the six securing latches by pressing down with a suitable plastic tool ...
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5. Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown. 149 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1. Tighten the two captive screws in the Memory Cover.
5. Slide the battery into the battery bay as shown. 149 Chapter 3 Replacing the Battery 1. Tighten the two captive screws in the Memory Cover.
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Chapter 3 150 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position.
Chapter 3 150 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock position.
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... checking at least one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 191. Chapter 4 154 No Display Issue...
... checking at least one until the failure point is by pressing Fn+F5. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Remove the drives (see "Power On Issue" on page 191. Chapter 4 154 No Display Issue...