Acer Aspire 5738, Aspire 5738DG, Aspire 5738PG, Aspire 5738ZG Notebook Series Start Guide
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... battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) •...-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 12 English Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel...
... battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® 5.0* • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) •...-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter 12 English Communication Privacy control Dimensions and weight Power subsystem Special keys and controls I/O interface Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone* • Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... down the Fn + ESC key. 7. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...Creating the Crisis Disk in to the system. 6. Chapter 2 39 Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Make sure the AC adapter is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted...
... down the Fn + ESC key. 7. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should boot from an off the system power. 4. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ...Creating the Crisis Disk in to the system. 6. Chapter 2 39 Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Make sure the AC adapter is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 44 Chapter 3 Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: ... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with...
...00E13.524 86.9A552.4R0 86.1A553.100 44 Chapter 3 Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: ... module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that order. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... install the charged battery pack; NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. If the power-on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. ...and start the diagnostic program (please refer to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 100 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the voltage is supplied. 3. If the...
... install the charged battery pack; NOTE: An audible noise from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. If the power-on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. ...and start the diagnostic program (please refer to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 100 Check the Power Adapter Unplug the power adapter cable from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. If the voltage is supplied. 3. If the...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. Check out the Power Management in the computer. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you determine the...lists the error messages that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on page 114. Power off the computer. 2. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown...
... problem. Touchpad Check If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following: From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. Check out the Power Management in the computer. This helps you use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 7.5 Vdc after you determine the...lists the error messages that if the parameters shown in the screen for both battery and adapter. 4. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on page 114. Power off the computer. 2. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 99.. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep..., power-on and LCD is blank. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is...
... ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 99.. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Reconnect the DIMM. Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep..., power-on and LCD is blank. System board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 99. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS...-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 See "Power System Check" on . Reconnect the LCD connectors. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup ...
...inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 99. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Enter BIOS...-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 109 See "Power System Check" on . Reconnect the LCD connectors. Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 99. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 25. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio...
... mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 99. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cover switch System board 110 Chapter 4 System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 25. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...isolate non-defective FRU). Visually check them for damage. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (...See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk...
...isolate non-defective FRU). Visually check them for damage. Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (...See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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...bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap 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. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets... Setup menu. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is G106. Gap name in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Press the...
...bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap 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. G106 Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check If the user sets... Setup menu. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 5536/5536G/5236 Series is G106. Gap name in the AC adapter while retaining the short condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is finished. Press the...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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... The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system power-on during the creation of the BIOS. The system should have a successful and workable BIOS after power on the failed system. 5. The user can enable this system using the regular BIOS flashing process... Block is finished, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to ...
... The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enabling the BIOS Recovery process at system power-on during the creation of the BIOS. The system should have a successful and workable BIOS after power on the failed system. 5. The user can enable this system using the regular BIOS flashing process... Block is finished, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block called Boot Block. To use this function, the AC adapter and the battery must be cleared during BIOS POST. Connect a removable USB storage device containing the Crisis Disk to a USB port connected to ...
Acer Aspire 5236, Aspire 5536, and Aspire 5536G Series Service Guide
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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...