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for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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...CPU 81 LCD Module Disassembly Process 83 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 83 Removing the LCD Bezel 84 Removing the Inverter Board (Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series only 86 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 89 Removing the FPC Cable...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test ...
...CPU 81 LCD Module Disassembly Process 83 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 83 Removing the LCD Bezel 84 Removing the Inverter Board (Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series only 86 Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets 88 Removing the LCD Brackets 89 Removing the FPC Cable...Unit) List 121 Exploded Diagram 122 FRU List 123 Model Definition and Configuration 214 Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series 215 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series 235 Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series 249 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series 263 Test Compatible Components 291 Microsoft® Windows® Environment Test ...
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... processor* • 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 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor...
... processor* • 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 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series AMD Better By Design program, featuring: • AMD Turion™ X2 dual-core processor...
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...® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution ...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/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) ...
...® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* For Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G: • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • AATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* • Screen resolution ...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/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series only) ...
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...; Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T4200 (2.0 GHz) Aspire 5738: Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T6400 (2.0 GHz) Aspire 5338: Intel CMT1600 Aspire 5542G: AMD Turion M620 2.5G 2M and AMD Turion M600 2.4G 2M Aspire 5542: AMD Turion II M520 2.3G Aspire 5242: Mobile AMD Sempron M100 2.0G Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: AMD Athlon™ 64...
...; Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T4200 (2.0 GHz) Aspire 5738: Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T6400 (2.0 GHz) Aspire 5338: Intel CMT1600 Aspire 5542G: AMD Turion M620 2.5G 2M and AMD Turion M600 2.4G 2M Aspire 5542: AMD Turion II M520 2.3G Aspire 5242: Mobile AMD Sempron M100 2.0G Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: AMD Athlon™ 64...
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... up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak MM#895362 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN; USB 1.1 USB... Specification Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series and Aspire 5738G/ 5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Unex HB95; QMI Wireless LAN Atheros...
... up to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Foxconn Atheros XB63 minicard b/g Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB95 1x1 BG (HM); Lan Intel WLAN 533AN_MMWG Shirley Peak MM#895362 Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN; USB 1.1 USB... Specification Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG Series and Aspire 5738G/ 5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series: Unex HB95; QMI Wireless LAN Atheros...
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.../5738ZG: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G : • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* 1 GB DDR3 USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number ...
.../5738ZG: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset* • NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M* Aspire 5738DG/5738DZG, Aspire 5542G and Aspire 5536G : • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570* 1 GB DDR3 USB Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number ...
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... request, the BIOS Password is G106. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared.
... request, the BIOS Password is G106. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared.
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... chapter gives you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing... in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5738DG/ 5738DZG Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series.
... chapter gives you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing... in the FRU list of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5738DG/ 5738DZG Series, Aspire 5738G/5738ZG/5738Z/5738/5338 Series, Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series and Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series.
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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 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 AP.0650A.012 LED LF YELLOW 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A ... BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 56.ATR01.001 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD ALPS KGDFF0038A 56.PAW01.001 Chapter 6 1 TOUCH PAD BUTTON BOARD 55.PAW01.003 123 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 3PIN HIPRO HP-A0652R3B 1LF LV5 AP.0650A.012 LED LF YELLOW 1 ADAPTER 65W 19V 3PIN DELTA ADP-65JH DB A ... BOARD SYNAPTICS TM00540-005 56.ATR01.001 1 TOUCHPAD BOARD ALPS KGDFF0038A 56.PAW01.001 Chapter 6 1 TOUCH PAD BUTTON BOARD 55.PAW01.003 123 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.
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263 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), LCD (NLED15.6WXGAG), NB Chipset (AMDRS880M), SB (AMDSB710), Battery (6CELL2.2) Model AS5242102G25Mn AS5242102G25Mn ... AAP AAP AAP Country GCTWN GCTWN GCTWN India India India Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Singapore Singapore Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU S2.PHT0C.001 S2.PHS0C.001 S2.PHR0C.001 LX.PHQ0C.009 LX.PHQ02.005 LX.PHQ02.011 LX.PHQ02.010...
263 Aspire 5542G/5542/5242 Series NOTE: All models have following common specifications: Card reader (5-in-1), LCD (NLED15.6WXGAG), NB Chipset (AMDRS880M), SB (AMDSB710), Battery (6CELL2.2) Model AS5242102G25Mn AS5242102G25Mn ... AAP AAP AAP Country GCTWN GCTWN GCTWN India India India Australia/ New Zealand Australia/ New Zealand Singapore Singapore Singapore Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Acer Part No Description CPU S2.PHT0C.001 S2.PHS0C.001 S2.PHR0C.001 LX.PHQ0C.009 LX.PHQ02.005 LX.PHQ02.011 LX.PHQ02.010...