Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Series Quick Guide
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... new computer. Please understand that due to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your notebook. Follow these steps to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio...
... new computer. Please understand that due to the basic features and functions of guides: First off, the Just for meeting your notebook. Follow these steps to all models in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on the screen to complete the installation. It covers basic topics such as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. For instructions on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Series Quick Guide
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... fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status...
... fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 6 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Series Quick Guide
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... key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + Icon + + Function System property Description Starts System Property for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Volume up Increases the sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
... key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. Hotkey + Icon + + Function System property Description Starts System Property for certain models) Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Volume up Increases the sound volume. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Service Guide
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...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 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 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module 46 Removing the Back Cover...
...18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 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 41 Disassembly Requirements 41 General Information 42 Pre-disassembly Instructions 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the Battery Pack 44 Removing the SD Dummy Card 45 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 2 (HDD2) Module 46 Removing the Back Cover...
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... Codes 103 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 107 Intermittent Problems 111 Undetermined Problems 112 Connector Locations 113 Main Board 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 7738/7738G Series, Aspire7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 183 Aspire 7738/7738G Series 184 Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series 193 Aspire 7535...
... Codes 103 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 107 Intermittent Problems 111 Undetermined Problems 112 Connector Locations 113 Main Board 113 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 115 Clearing Password Check 115 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 117 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 Aspire 7738/7738G Series, Aspire7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series and Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series Exploded Diagram 122 Model Definition and Configuration 183 Aspire 7738/7738G Series 184 Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series 193 Aspire 7535...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Service Guide
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... battery is charging. 2. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the status of communication wireless LAN communication. Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models. Puts your hands when you use the computer. Fully charged: The light...
... battery is charging. 2. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Indicates the status of communication wireless LAN communication. Comfortable support area for your computer into your computer. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models. Puts your hands when you use the computer. Fully charged: The light...
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... Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 7 2 3 6 4 5 Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable...
... Power Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 7 2 3 6 4 5 Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable...
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... upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Please refer to the language settings. NOTE: This function varies according to...
... upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the screen brightness. Please refer to the language settings. NOTE: This function varies according to...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Service Guide
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... have to return your notebook computer to your password. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If desired, you have right to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The user can opt to change the value of parameters. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to enter a password, you can enter Setup menu only and does not...
... have to return your notebook computer to your password. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. If desired, you have right to enable the Password on the screen. 3. The user can opt to change the value of parameters. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are done, press F10 to enter a password, you can enter Setup menu only and does not...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following. Changing a Password 1. The password setting is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If desired, you the Setup Warning. Type...
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... Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 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 The Exit screen...
... Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 38 Chapter 2 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 The Exit screen...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Service Guide
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... the keyboard cable (b) from the latches and turn it over on the touchpad area. 12. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 7. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module" on page 53. 9. Chapter 3 61 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card...
... the keyboard cable (b) from the latches and turn it over on the touchpad area. 12. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 50. 7. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (for certain models only)" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 48. 6. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module" on page 53. 9. Chapter 3 61 Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card...
Acer Aspire 7535 Notebook Service Guide
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... Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
... Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Monitor type does not match CMOS - see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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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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...Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 97. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . 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 Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error...
...Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 97. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connector LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on . 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 Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error...
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... the Battery Pack" on page 97. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. LCD cover switch System board 108 Chapter 4 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and...
... the Battery Pack" on page 97. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. LCD cover switch System board 108 Chapter 4 Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't power-off. Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and...
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... the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display...
... the keyboard cable. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 26. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 109 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. System hangs intermittently. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work correctly. Touchpad does not work . Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display...
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... when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key 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. Press the power button to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in...
... when the system enters into the BIOS Setup menu. Press the F2 key 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. Press the power button to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in...
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...Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 116 Clearing Password 115 CPU removing 82 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 117 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 53 E Environment Test 206 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 68 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD activity indicator 6 HDD1 module removing 48 HDD2 module removing 46 Hot Keys...
...Series 4 button/indicator Bluetooth 7, 11 Wireless LAN 7, 11 buttons easy-launch 11 C caps lock on indicator 6 Clearing BIOS Password steps 116 Clearing Password 115 CPU removing 82 CPU Fan True Value Table 19 Crisis Disk creating 117 Crisis Recovery Disk 39 D DIMM module removing 53 E Environment Test 206 Euro 15 External CD-ROM Drive Check 96 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Fingerprint/button and touchpad boards removing 68 Flash Utility 39 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 121 H Hard disk 21 HDD 21 HDD activity indicator 6 HDD1 module removing 48 HDD2 module removing 46 Hot Keys...
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... removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing 85 LCD Brackets removing 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD with the brackets removing 88 Locations connectors 113 M Main Screw List 42 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Memory Check 97 menu Boot 37 Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 middle cover removing 57 Model Definition 183 N notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 209 P Palmrest 7 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power Adapter...
... removing 60 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 L Launch board removing 70 LCD bezel removing 85 LCD Brackets removing 90 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 84 LCD with the brackets removing 88 Locations connectors 113 M Main Screw List 42 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 56 Memory Check 97 menu Boot 37 Exit 38 Information 29 Security 33 middle cover removing 57 Model Definition 183 N notebook tour 6 num lock on indicator 6 O Online Support Information 209 P Palmrest 7 password changing 35 removing 35 setting 34 Power Adapter...
