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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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... Error Messages 101 Phoenix 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...
... Error Messages 101 Phoenix 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...
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... Web camera for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for video communication. 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. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Your Acer Notebook...
... Web camera for certain models) Enables/disables the 3G WWAN function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for video communication. 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. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Your Acer Notebook...
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... support area for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer into power-saving mode...
... support area for certain models). 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse center* and right) buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for your computer into power-saving mode...
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... programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are called easy-launch buttons. To set to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is closed. 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. Indicates the status of...
... programs, but can access the Launch Manager by users. These buttons are : WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. They are called easy-launch buttons. To set to perform selection and execution functions. Tapping on the touchpad is closed. 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. Indicates the status of...
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... disabled under Mouse settings in uppercase. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad 12 Num Lock on your PC depends on the upper right corner of the key caps. Click once. NOTE: Illustrations are in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is sensitive to connect an external keypad. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is on, all alphabetic characters typed are for certain models. Lock key...
... disabled under Mouse settings in uppercase. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad 12 Num Lock on your PC depends on the upper right corner of the key caps. Click once. NOTE: Illustrations are in Windows Control Panel. The touchpad is sensitive to connect an external keypad. NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is on, all alphabetic characters typed are for certain models. Lock key...
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... Chapter 2 27 In this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer...
... Chapter 2 27 In this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enter Setup" message is set the parameter to "disabled". The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is prompted on the bottom of screen). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer...
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... boldface are done, press the F10 key to set the supervisor password. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three...
... boldface are done, press the F10 key to set the supervisor password. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Shows the setting of the hard disk password. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to set the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you may have three...
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... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 1. The Set Password...
... the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. Press e. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 1. The Set Password...
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... this screen. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. 38...
... this screen. F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. 38...
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... "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 55. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 7. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 58. 10. Release the cables from the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover...
... "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 2. See "Removing the WLAN Modules" on page 55. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 53. 7. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 49. 5. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 6. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 58. 10. Release the cables from the main board and detach the keyboard. See "Removing the Middle Cover...
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.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard...
.... Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 98. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard...
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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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... 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 long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
... 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 long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM...
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... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . 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...
... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on . 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...
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... computer. LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 See "Power System Check" on page 100. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4...
... computer. LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 See "Power System Check" on page 100. Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4...
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... Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. USB does not work . System hangs intermittently. LCD cover...
... Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 25. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. USB does not work . System hangs intermittently. LCD cover...
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... BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 118 Chapter 5 Press the F2 key to turn on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is cleared. Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is finished. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series...
... BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 118 Chapter 5 Press the F2 key to turn on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is cleared. Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. • If there is no password request, the BIOS Password is finished. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series...
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Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 218 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test CRT Port Test CRT Monitor LCD Monitor Item Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 218 Specification Acer 211c 21", ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500...
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.../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 123 H Hard disk 20 Hard Disk Drive Module 50 HDD 20 Hibernation mode hotkey...
.../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 123 H Hard disk 20 Hard Disk Drive Module 50 HDD 20 Hibernation mode hotkey...