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...Fn + ESC key. 7. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Turn off state (i.e. ...Make sure the AC adapter is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you may not boot the system because the BIOS...
...Fn + ESC key. 7. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Follow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the system power. 4. Use the Flash utility to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk. 3. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Turn off state (i.e. ...Make sure the AC adapter is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you may not boot the system because the BIOS...
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... any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2.5 x L6 ....00E34.738 86.00E12.536 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 44 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages...
... any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Main Screw List Item A B C D E F G Screw M2.5 x L8 M2.5 x L6 ....00E34.738 86.00E12.536 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 44 Chapter 3 Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages...
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... list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 99 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 100 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. See the following power sources: 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;...Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Chapter 4 99 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (...
... list: • "Check the Power Adapter" on page 99 • "Check the Battery Pack" on page 100 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. See the following power sources: 1. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack;...Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 4. Chapter 4 99 Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostic program (...
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.... 3. This symptom is listed first. No service actions are correct. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Check out the Power Management in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can also help you identify first the problem is applied to be replaced when servicing... terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the...
.... 3. This symptom is listed first. No service actions are correct. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Check out the Power Management in the computer. This self-acting pointer movement can also help you identify first the problem is applied to be replaced when servicing... terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are necessary if the pointer movement stops in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the...
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...is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard ...disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank...
...is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LED board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the LCD connector Hard ...disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank...
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... Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 See "Power System Check" on page 99. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board...
... Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 See "Power System Check" on page 99. Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board...
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...Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page ...100. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The ...
...Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page ...100. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The ...
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Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter... or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Visually check them for damage. Power-on page 99.): 1. If any problems are incorrect,...
Power-off the computer. 2. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter... or device failed, which installed devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Visually check them for damage. Power-on page 99.): 1. If any problems are incorrect,...
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... Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the ... the hardware gap to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the main board as shown in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the ...
... Otherwise, repeat the steps above . • Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the ... the hardware gap to short the two points of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the main board as shown in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is cleared. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets the ...
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... the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to BIOS ROM on the failed system. 5. Chapter 5 119 To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on during the creation of the BIOS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is... keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. Under power-off the system. 2. Note that all data on . BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis Disk to the BIOS flash...
... the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to BIOS ROM on the failed system. 5. Chapter 5 119 To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be powered on during the creation of the BIOS. Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is... keep it ready in Windows XP/Vista Follow these steps for this , prepare a Crisis Disk (refer to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. Under power-off the system. 2. Note that all data on . BIOS Boot Block starts to restore the BIOS code from the Crisis Disk to the BIOS flash...
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... hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw List 44 speakers hotkey 14 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 98 System Memory 18 System Utilities 27...
... hotkey 14 notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 7 O Online Support Information 221 P Panel Bottom 10 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power System Check 99 Battery Pack 100 Power Adapter 99 Processor 18 S Screw List 44 speakers hotkey 14 System 4 Block Diagram 4 System Check Procedures 98 System Memory 18 System Utilities 27...
Acer Aspire 5738 Series OOBE
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... slot(s) ___4GB___ Are there any hidden memory slots are present? __No___ Location of hidden memory slots N/A Amount of memory in the Box Description Location AC Adapter Power Cord Starter Guide 3D Guide/ User's Manual Warranty Booklet 3D Clip on Lens w/Cloth case 3D Glasses w/Cloth case 125 Degree Angle Stand Notebook Computer...
... slot(s) ___4GB___ Are there any hidden memory slots are present? __No___ Location of hidden memory slots N/A Amount of memory in the Box Description Location AC Adapter Power Cord Starter Guide 3D Guide/ User's Manual Warranty Booklet 3D Clip on Lens w/Cloth case 3D Glasses w/Cloth case 125 Degree Angle Stand Notebook Computer...
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...Version 6.1.7600.16385 Computer: ACPI x64-based PC Version 6.1.7600.16385 Disk Drives: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Display Adapters: ATI Mobility Radeon HD Version 8.632.0.0 4570 DVD/CD-ROM drives: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM Version 6.1.7600.16385 GT30N ... RAID Event Monitor MyWinLocker Realtek HD Audio Manager Synaptics Pointing Device Driver DefaultSettingEXE Application Power Management Global Registration Adobe Acrobat Norton Online Backup Acer Backup Manager EgisTec In-Product Service McAfee Security Center Catalyst Control Center Launch Manager CyberLink ...
...Version 6.1.7600.16385 Computer: ACPI x64-based PC Version 6.1.7600.16385 Disk Drives: WDC WD3200BEVT-22ZCT0 Version 6.1.7600.16385 Display Adapters: ATI Mobility Radeon HD Version 8.632.0.0 4570 DVD/CD-ROM drives: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM Version 6.1.7600.16385 GT30N ... RAID Event Monitor MyWinLocker Realtek HD Audio Manager Synaptics Pointing Device Driver DefaultSettingEXE Application Power Management Global Registration Adobe Acrobat Norton Online Backup Acer Backup Manager EgisTec In-Product Service McAfee Security Center Catalyst Control Center Launch Manager CyberLink ...