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... Speaker Failure 157 Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure (Right side 164 Wireless Function Failure 165 Bluetooth Function Failure 166 Easy Button Failure 166 Thermal Unit Failure 167 External Mouse Failure 168 Other Failures...Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP...
... Speaker Failure 157 Internal Microphone Failure 159 HDD Not Operating Correctly 160 ODD Failure 161 USB Failure (Right side 164 Wireless Function Failure 165 Bluetooth Function Failure 166 Easy Button Failure 166 Thermal Unit Failure 167 External Mouse Failure 168 Other Failures...Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 181 Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183 Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191 Model Definition and Configuration 192 Test Compatible Components 208 Windows XP...
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...The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Caps Lock is ...Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is activated. Icon Function Bluetooth Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
...The battery light shows amber when the battery is active. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates the status of Wireless LAN communication. Indicates the computer's battery status. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Lights up when Caps Lock is ...Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. The battery indicator is visible even when the computer cover is activated. Icon Function Bluetooth Wireless LAN 3G communication HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Battery Description Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
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...aperture Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Wireless LAN Item Type 802.11g Radio Technology Operating Frequency Modulation Schemes Channel Numbers Data Rate Media Access Protocol ...Type 802.11g Radio Technology Specification QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) Specifications Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM)...
...aperture Focusing range Dimensions (L x W x H mm) Sensor type Pixel resolution Pixel size Image size Wireless LAN Item Type 802.11g Radio Technology Operating Frequency Modulation Schemes Channel Numbers Data Rate Media Access Protocol ...Type 802.11g Radio Technology Specification QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) Specifications Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) Specification Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM)...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Check Antenna to WLAN/WiMAX C ard OK NG OK Reconnect the Antenna to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the following actions one at a time to the card Check Antenna NG Swap the Antenna OK Check WLAN/Wi MAX Card NG Swap WLAN/ WiMAX Card OK Check Function Board NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard 165 Chapter 4
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Start Check Antenna to WLAN/WiMAX C ard OK NG OK Reconnect the Antenna to correct the problem. Wireless Function Failure If the WLAN/WiMAX fails, perform the following actions one at a time to the card Check Antenna NG Swap the Antenna OK Check WLAN/Wi MAX Card NG Swap WLAN/ WiMAX Card OK Check Function Board NG Swap Function Board Swap Mainboard 165 Chapter 4
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...: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Chapter 4 168 Run the...
...: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Chapter 4 168 Run the...
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Model AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G314G32Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538G312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn Wireless LAN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN ... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Wireless LAN1 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN...
Model AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G312G32Mn AS5538G313G32Mn AS5538G314G32Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538111G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn AS5538G312G25Mn AS5538312G25Mn Wireless LAN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN ... BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Wireless LAN1 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN...
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...LPL SAMSUNG Memory HYNIX HYNIX NANYA NANYA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG NB Chipset AMD ODD HLDS PANASONIC SB Chipset AMD VGA Chip None VRAM WiFi Antenna WNC Wireless LAN Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn QMI Type NLED15.6WX GAGS NLED15.6WX GAGS NLED15.6WX GAGS Description LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW03 V1 ...-DDR3 64*16*4 PIFA PIFA 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) 211 Appendix B
...LPL SAMSUNG Memory HYNIX HYNIX NANYA NANYA SAMSUNG SAMSUNG NB Chipset AMD ODD HLDS PANASONIC SB Chipset AMD VGA Chip None VRAM WiFi Antenna WNC Wireless LAN Foxconn Foxconn Foxconn QMI Type NLED15.6WX GAGS NLED15.6WX GAGS NLED15.6WX GAGS Description LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW03 V1 ...-DDR3 64*16*4 PIFA PIFA 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN (EM303) 211 Appendix B
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Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215
Touchpad Failure 157 Troubleshooting Built-in KB Failure 156 Internal Microphone 159 Internal Speakers 157 LCD Failure 156 No Display 154 Other Failures 168 Thermal Unit 167 Touchpad 157 USB 164 WLAN 165 U Undetermined Problems 169 Upper Cover Removing 62 Replacing 134 USB Failure (Rightside) 164 utility BIOS 23-34 V volume hotkeys 13 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 208 Wireless Function Failure 165 WLAN Antennas Removing 101 Replacing 103 WLAN Board Removing 55 Replacing 140 215