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...disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. ...Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of...
...disables the Bluetooth function. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. ...Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN communication function. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Indicates the status of...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use.
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... I/O interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack* • 3.26 kg (7.19 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter...
... I/O interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack* • 3.26 kg (7.19 lbs.) with 8-cell battery pack* • ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
...Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Windows Mobility Center 16 Using the System Utilities 17 Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models 17 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
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... given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The left and right) buttons. 9...right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left ...
... given time. Note: Push to remove/install the card. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Closed Front View 1 # Icon Item 1 Multi-in AC mode. 8 Click buttons The left and right) buttons. 9...right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer into your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left ...
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.... Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Charging...: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light ...
.... Indicators The computer has several easy-to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Charging...: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Fully charged: The light ...
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... White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item...
... White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch Item...
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... finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. After POST, release Fn + ESC key.
... finish BIOS flash, you use the Flash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Flash utility: 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. After POST, release Fn + ESC key.
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... Chapter 3 Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly •...
... Chapter 3 Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the hardware components. Remove the battery pack. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following stages: • External module disassembly •...
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.... EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
.... EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 45 Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Chapter 3 45 Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3.
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Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Removing the Back Cover 1. Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3.
Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Removing the Back Cover 1. Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3.
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Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5.
Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5.
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 45. 3.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on the WLAN card. 6. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on page 46. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on page 45. 3.
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Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 48. 5. 7. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2.
Remove the DIMM module(s). See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the DIMM Module 1. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. Push out the latches on page 48. 5. 7. Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 44. 2.
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.... 6. Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
.... 6. Disconnect the fan cable connector from its connector on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3.
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... Cover" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
... Cover" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 46. 4. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing...
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... the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to the system. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the...
... the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (1) Chapter 3 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 55 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. NOTE: When installing the CPU, make sure to the system. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the...
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... LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
... LAN Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
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..." on page 48. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Turn it over on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 11.
..." on page 48. 5. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Turn it over on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 58. 11.