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... Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Touchpad Speaker Microphone 2-in AC mode. 5 English # Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
... Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right) Touchpad Speaker Microphone 2-in AC mode. 5 English # Icon 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Display screen HDD indicator Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
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Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + + + Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media ...
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. + + + + Play/Pause Stop Previous Next Play or pause a selected media ...
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... Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Headphone/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack...
... Accepts inputs from external microphones. based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to an Ethernet 10/100/1000- Headphone/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack...
Service Guide
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... System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 UMA 6 Discrete (nVidia 7 Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators ...Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS... Process 66 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 66 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Speaker Module 72 VII
... System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 UMA 6 Discrete (nVidia 7 Discrete (ATI 8 Your Acer Notebook tour 9 Top View 9 Rear view 10 Left View 11 Right View 12 Base view 13 Indicators ...Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 37 Exit 38 BIOS Flash Utilities 39 DOS... Process 66 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 66 Removing the Upper Cover 67 Removing the Speaker Module 72 VII
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... Replacing the USB Board 135 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only 137 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 139 Replacing the Power Board 140 Replacing the Speaker Module 141 Replacing the Upper Cover 142 Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only 146 Replacing the HDD Module 147 Replacing the WLAN Module 149 Replacing...
... Replacing the USB Board 135 Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only 137 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 139 Replacing the Power Board 140 Replacing the Speaker Module 141 Replacing the Upper Cover 142 Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only 146 Replacing the HDD Module 147 Replacing the WLAN Module 149 Replacing...
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...No Display Issue 161 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 162 LCD Failure 163 Internal Keyboard Failure 163 Touch Pad Failure 164 Internal Speaker Failure 164 Microphone Record Failure 166 USB Failure (Right side 167 HDD Not Operating Correctly 168 ODD Failure 169 Wireless Function... 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible Components 273 Online...
...No Display Issue 161 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 162 LCD Failure 163 Internal Keyboard Failure 163 Touch Pad Failure 164 Internal Speaker Failure 164 Microphone Record Failure 166 USB Failure (Right side 167 HDD Not Operating Correctly 168 ODD Failure 169 Wireless Function... 197 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 199 Aspire Exploded Diagrams 200 Main Assembly 200 Lower Cover 202 LCD Assembly 203 LED Assembly 204 Aspire FRU List 205 Screw List 229 Model Definition and Configuration 231 Aspire 5742/5742G 231 Aspire 5742Z/5742ZG 257 Test Compatible Components 273 Online...
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...modules Display • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio Built-in mono speaker High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows...® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2 • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, ...
...modules Display • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Audio Built-in mono speaker High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine Windows...® 7 Home Premium 64-bit2 • Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit2 CPU and chipset • Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset 5742, ...
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...0.98/1.33 inches) Weight: • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Input and control Keyboard: • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad: • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media ...™, MMC) • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Optional items • ...
...0.98/1.33 inches) Weight: • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Input and control Keyboard: • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad: • Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media ...™, MMC) • Three USB 2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Optional items • ...
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... right) left for UMA models and on the front left and right mouse buttons. 8 Touch pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Speaker Delivers audio output. 10 Microphone Internal microphone for discrete models. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Rear view No. 1 Item Battery...
... right) left for UMA models and on the front left and right mouse buttons. 8 Touch pad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Speaker Delivers audio output. 10 Microphone Internal microphone for discrete models. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Rear view No. 1 Item Battery...
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Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 11 Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts inputs from external microphones. USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Headphone/ speaker/ line-out jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Icon 2 34 56 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter.
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). Chapter 1 11 Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000based network. Accepts inputs from external microphones. USB 2.0 port Microphone jack Headphone/ speaker/ line-out jack Connect to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port HDMI port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Supports high-definition digital video connections. Left View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Icon 2 34 56 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter.
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...on and off. Play or pause a selected media file. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to the previous media file. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in ... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and ...
...on and off. Play or pause a selected media file. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Turns the speakers on and off to the previous media file. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in ... key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and ...
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...ETB/SM08B-SURS-TF Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR Built-in Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (...Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/1 (2W speakers) LED 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Pixel Arrangement Display...
...ETB/SM08B-SURS-TF Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker/quantity Specification Realtek ALC272X-GR Built-in Mono Support 16/24bit PCM HD audio Interface Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (...Variable Sampling Rate) Yes Yes/1 (2W speakers) LED 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch (mm) Pixel Arrangement Display...
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...(DIS) I/O Ports Item I/O support Specification • 1 x 2 in1 card reader (SD/MMC) • 3 x USB 2.0 port • 1 x HDMI™ port supporting HDCP • 1 x external CRT • 1 x Headphone/speaker/lineout • 1 x MIC/Line in • 1 x RJ-45 • 1 x DC-in jack AC Adapter (UMA) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency...
...(DIS) I/O Ports Item I/O support Specification • 1 x 2 in1 card reader (SD/MMC) • 3 x USB 2.0 port • 1 x HDMI™ port supporting HDCP • 1 x external CRT • 1 x Headphone/speaker/lineout • 1 x MIC/Line in • 1 x RJ-45 • 1 x DC-in jack AC Adapter (UMA) Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency...
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B C A D 4. 3. To release the microphone cable, pull out the cable from the connector. 5. To release the power board FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector. 68 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and disconnect the power board FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D) from the mainboard.
B C A D 4. 3. To release the microphone cable, pull out the cable from the connector. 5. To release the power board FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector. 68 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and disconnect the power board FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D) from the mainboard.
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NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on cables directly to prevent damage to prevent damage. To release the speaker cable, pull out the cable from the connector. Chapter 3 69 NOTE: Avoid pulling on FFCs where available to the connectors. 6. To release the touch pad FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector. 7.
NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on cables directly to prevent damage to prevent damage. To release the speaker cable, pull out the cable from the connector. Chapter 3 69 NOTE: Avoid pulling on FFCs where available to the connectors. 6. To release the touch pad FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector. 7.
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To remove the speaker, pull back on the upper cover as shown. 3. Locate the speaker module on the rubber casing with a plastic tool (1) and lift the speaker module out using the thumb and forefinger (2). 2 1 NOTE: Do not grasp the underside of the speaker too tightly as shown. 4. Release the speaker cable from the guides as the speaker cover may get damaged. 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 67. 2.
To remove the speaker, pull back on the upper cover as shown. 3. Locate the speaker module on the rubber casing with a plastic tool (1) and lift the speaker module out using the thumb and forefinger (2). 2 1 NOTE: Do not grasp the underside of the speaker too tightly as shown. 4. Release the speaker cable from the guides as the speaker cover may get damaged. 72 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 67. 2.
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Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2. Chapter 3 141 Replacing the Speaker Module 1.
Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2. Chapter 3 141 Replacing the Speaker Module 1.
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B C A D 3. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3 143 Connect the power board FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D) to the mainboard connector. To connect and lock the power board FFC (A) to the mainboard connector. 4. 2.
B C A D 3. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3 143 Connect the power board FFC (A), microphone cable (B), speaker cable (C), and touch pad FFC (D) to the mainboard connector. To connect and lock the power board FFC (A) to the mainboard connector. 4. 2.
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Connect and lock the touch pad FFC to the mainboard connector. 6. 5. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard connector. 144 Chapter 3
Connect and lock the touch pad FFC to the mainboard connector. 6. 5. Connect the speaker cable to the mainboard connector. 144 Chapter 3