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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-... keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS ... Module 69 Removing the USB Board Module 70 Removing the Modem Module 72 Removing the Bluetooth Module 73 VII
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 Dimension and weight 3 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Right View 10 Indicators 12 Easy-Launch Buttons 12 Touchpad basics (with two-... keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS ... Module 69 Removing the USB Board Module 70 Removing the Modem Module 72 Removing the Bluetooth Module 73 VII
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Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support ...* 250* 37.74 mm • Weight: • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
Wake-on -LAN ready • Modem: 56K ITU V.92; Wake-on -Ring ready I/O Ports • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP support ...* 250* 37.74 mm • Weight: • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* (For Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5738DG only) • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;
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... Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us ...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. Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for three-step data backup.
... Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of 3G WWAN communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for video communication. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us ...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. Front View Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for three-step data backup.
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... (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Increases the sound volume. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button...can access the Launch Manager by users. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status...
... (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Increases the sound volume. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Function Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3G WWAN communication button...can access the Launch Manager by users. The mail and Web browser buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. Indicators The computer has several easy-to start the application. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status...
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Decreases the screen brightness. Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Increases ...the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the...
Decreases the screen brightness. Enables/disables Bluetooth function. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the sound volume (only for certain models). Press any key to save power. Increases ...the screen brightness. Chapter 1 15 Hotkey + + + + + + + < > + < > + < > + < > Icon Function Acer eSettings Bluetooth Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Description Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the...
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...HM) 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Specification Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series and Aspire 5738G/ 5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Unex HB95; Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95... 1x1 BG (HM); Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput ...
...HM) 11~54 Mbps, up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 USB Specification Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series and Aspire 5738G/ 5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Unex HB95; Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95... 1x1 BG (HM); Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput ...
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... Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 6 in parallel/ Chapter 1 25 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Unex HB95;Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros...
... Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 6 in parallel/ Chapter 1 25 Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG/5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/ 5338 Series: Unex HB95;Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak/Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN Aspire 5536/5536G/5236: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER F x 1 VOLUME BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ax2 Gx2 LCD MODULE A x 10 F x 3 UPPER CASE Ex1 RIGHT SPEAKER MODULE BLUETOOTH MODULE Fx1 MODEM CARD FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Ex2 LEFT SPEAKER MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 6 HEATSINK MODULE CPU Screw List Item A E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L10 Color Black Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 Chapter 3 55
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT MIDDLE COVER F x 1 VOLUME BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ax2 Gx2 LCD MODULE A x 10 F x 3 UPPER CASE Ex1 RIGHT SPEAKER MODULE BLUETOOTH MODULE Fx1 MODEM CARD FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 USB MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Ex2 LEFT SPEAKER MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 6 HEATSINK MODULE CPU Screw List Item A E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L10 Color Black Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 Chapter 3 55
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... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58. 10. Chapter 3 73 Remove the one screws (F) securing the modem board module to the lower case. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf...
... "Removing the LCD Module" on page 58. 10. Chapter 3 73 Remove the one screws (F) securing the modem board module to the lower case. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 59. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf...
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11. See "Removing the Left Speaker Module" on page 72. 15. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 69. 13. Remove the Bluetooth module. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the Lower Case" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on the main board. 16. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 70. 14. NOTE: Be careful when removing the Bluetooth module as it is glued in place. 74 Chapter 3
11. See "Removing the Left Speaker Module" on page 72. 15. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 69. 13. Remove the Bluetooth module. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the Lower Case" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on the main board. 16. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on page 70. 14. NOTE: Be careful when removing the Bluetooth module as it is glued in place. 74 Chapter 3
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... Lower Case" on page 72. 15. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 62. 12. Chapter 3 75 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 6.
... Lower Case" on page 72. 15. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 62. 12. Chapter 3 75 Removing the Right Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 48. 6.
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... "Removing the Right Speaker Module" on page 59. 11. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 72. 15. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 14. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 44...
... "Removing the Right Speaker Module" on page 59. 11. Removing the Main Board 1. See "Removing the Modem Module" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 72. 15. Chapter 3 77 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 14. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 44...
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... 3 79 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 59. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
... 3 79 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 70. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 62. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 59. 11. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
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... Module" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 14. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 62. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page...
... Module" on page 56. 9. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 70. 14. See "Removing the USB Board Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 62. 12. See "Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case" on page 73. 16. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page...
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Code 1 BT1 2 LOUT1 3 MICIN1 4 LIN1 5 USB1 & USB3 6 CRT1 7 FAN1 8 HDMI1 9 RJ45 10 DCIN1 11 CPU1 Connector Bluetooth board cable connector Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Heatsink fan cable connector HDMI port Ethernet port DC-in port CPU socket 114 Chapter 5 Bottom View No.
Code 1 BT1 2 LOUT1 3 MICIN1 4 LIN1 5 USB1 & USB3 6 CRT1 7 FAN1 8 HDMI1 9 RJ45 10 DCIN1 11 CPU1 Connector Bluetooth board cable connector Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Line-in port USB 2.0 ports VGA port Heatsink fan cable connector HDMI port Ethernet port DC-in port CPU socket 114 Chapter 5 Bottom View No.
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FRU List Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 5738DG M92XT512CBB 2V3_JV50_MV (NO: LX.PKD02.002) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V ...SIMPLO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 BT.00607.034 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2MAH F TYPE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 T60H928.11 BT.21100.005 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 BH.21100.004 2 INVERTER BOARD YEC YNV-W15 2 INVERTER BOARD...
FRU List Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series FRU List 1. ACER_ASPIRE 5738DG M92XT512CBB 2V3_JV50_MV (NO: LX.PKD02.002) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No Part Name and Description Acer Part No. 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V ...SIMPLO AS-2007A LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 BT.00607.034 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2MAH F TYPE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BCM2045 V2 T60H928.11 BT.21100.005 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 BH.21100.004 2 INVERTER BOARD YEC YNV-W15 2 INVERTER BOARD...
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Category BOARDS No Part Name and Description 1 USB BOARD Acer Part No. 55.PAT01.002 CABLES 124 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK KI.SPM01.003 5100 MM#895361 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK KI.SPM01.005 5100 MM#897004 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA...
Category BOARDS No Part Name and Description 1 USB BOARD Acer Part No. 55.PAT01.002 CABLES 124 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK KI.SPM01.003 5100 MM#895361 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK KI.SPM01.005 5100 MM#897004 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA...
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... / ACNZ 1 POWER CORD 7.5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 1 TOUCHPAD CABLE 1 USB BOARD CABLE 2 CAMERA 0.3M SUYIN CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 Acer Part No. 27.01518.781 27.01518.A11 27.01518.A41 27.03218.021 27.03218.051 27.03518.161 50.PAW01.001 50.PAW01... IMR 15.6" BLUE W/ANTENNA*2 & LOGO NONE 3G FOR MMW 1 LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&SPEAKER 60.4CG60.001 60.4CG68.001 60.PAW01.001 1 MIDDLE COVER W/BLUETOOTH BUTTON WITH BLUE 42.PAW01.001 LIGHT NONE 3G BUTTON 2 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.PAW01.002 Chapter 6 125
... / ACNZ 1 POWER CORD 7.5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 POWER CORD 7A 125V 2PIN JAPAN 1 TOUCHPAD CABLE 1 USB BOARD CABLE 2 CAMERA 0.3M SUYIN CN0314-SN30-OV03-5 Acer Part No. 27.01518.781 27.01518.A11 27.01518.A41 27.03218.021 27.03218.051 27.03518.161 50.PAW01.001 50.PAW01... IMR 15.6" BLUE W/ANTENNA*2 & LOGO NONE 3G FOR MMW 1 LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&SPEAKER 60.4CG60.001 60.4CG68.001 60.PAW01.001 1 MIDDLE COVER W/BLUETOOTH BUTTON WITH BLUE 42.PAW01.001 LIGHT NONE 3G BUTTON 2 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.PAW01.002 Chapter 6 125
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...2 INVERTER BOARD YEC YNV-W15 2 INVERTER BOARD FOXCONN T62I240.03 V.00 2 INVERTER BOARD SUMIDA TWS-458-124 MS 2 INVERTER BOARD 17" DARFON VK.21189.408 Acer Part No. 19.AR501.001 19.AR501.002 19.AUA01.002 19.TQ901.002 1 LED BUTTON BOARD 55.PAT01.001 2 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI-AM5...1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895361 KI.SPM01.003 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897004 KI.SPM01.005 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 50.PAW01.004 50.ATR01.002 50.4CG13.002 50.4CG13.012 2 CCFL LCD...
...2 INVERTER BOARD YEC YNV-W15 2 INVERTER BOARD FOXCONN T62I240.03 V.00 2 INVERTER BOARD SUMIDA TWS-458-124 MS 2 INVERTER BOARD 17" DARFON VK.21189.408 Acer Part No. 19.AR501.001 19.AR501.002 19.AUA01.002 19.TQ901.002 1 LED BUTTON BOARD 55.PAT01.001 2 MODEM BOARD FOXCONN DELPHI-AM5...1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AN_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895361 KI.SPM01.003 1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 512AG_MMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897004 KI.SPM01.005 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 2 CCFL LCD/CAMERA CABLE 50.PAW01.004 50.ATR01.002 50.4CG13.002 50.4CG13.012 2 CCFL LCD...
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Part Name & Description 2 3D FILM LCD BRACKET W/HINGE RIGHT Acer Part No. 34.4CG34.001 2 3D FILM LCD BRACKET W/HINGE LEFT 34.4CG35.001 2 BLUE-RAY COMBO BEZEL 42.PAW01.005 2 DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI ... IMR 15.6" BLUE W/ANTENNA*2 & LOGO NONE 3G FOR MMW 60.4CG60.001 60.4CG68.001 1 LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&SPEAKER 60.PAW01.001 1 MIDDLE COVER W/BLUETOOTH BUTTON WITH BLUE LIGHT NONE 3G BUTTON 42.PAW01.001 2 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.PAW01.002 1 SD DUMMY CARD 42.TKJ01.001 1 TOUCHPAD BRACKET 33.PAW01...
Part Name & Description 2 3D FILM LCD BRACKET W/HINGE RIGHT Acer Part No. 34.4CG34.001 2 3D FILM LCD BRACKET W/HINGE LEFT 34.4CG35.001 2 BLUE-RAY COMBO BEZEL 42.PAW01.005 2 DVD-RW SUPER-MULTI ... IMR 15.6" BLUE W/ANTENNA*2 & LOGO NONE 3G FOR MMW 60.4CG60.001 60.4CG68.001 1 LOWER CASE W/MODEM CABLE&SPEAKER 60.PAW01.001 1 MIDDLE COVER W/BLUETOOTH BUTTON WITH BLUE LIGHT NONE 3G BUTTON 42.PAW01.001 2 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.PAW01.002 1 SD DUMMY CARD 42.TKJ01.001 1 TOUCHPAD BRACKET 33.PAW01...