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... Drive Check 96 External Optical Disk Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power System Check 97 Touchpad Check 98 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 98 Index of Error Messages 99 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 103 Index...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 7535/7535G/7235 Series 198 Test Compatible ...
... Drive Check 96 External Optical Disk Drive Check 96 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 96 Memory Check 97 Power System Check 97 Touchpad Check 98 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 98 Index of Error Messages 99 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 103 Index...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 7535/7535G/7235 Series 198 Test Compatible ...
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..., let us show you around your new computer. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive...
..., let us show you around your new computer. Front View # Icon Item Description 1 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for sound recording. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive...
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...left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. 7 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. ...button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery 10 Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. *Only for certain models. # Icon Item Description 6 Wireless...
...left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. 7 Keyboard For entering data into power-saving mode. Note: Push to remove/install the card. ...button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Battery 10 Click buttons (left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. 9 Power Indicates the computer's power status. Only one card can operate at any given time. *Only for certain models. # Icon Item Description 6 Wireless...
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... charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: 1. 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...
... charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 10 Chapter 1 Icon Function Description Power Indicates the computer's power status. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. NOTE: 1. 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...
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.... The Euro symbol 1. Either press < > on and off to the language settings. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to save power. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Please refer to return. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up...
.... The Euro symbol 1. Either press < > on and off to the language settings. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies according to save power. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Please refer to return. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up...
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...sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the... key mobile-related system settings in the system tray and select Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in one easy-to-find place...
...sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. q Launch Windows Mobility Center by right-clicking Center. To launch Windows Mobility Center: q Use the... key mobile-related system settings in the system tray and select Windows Mobility 16 Chapter 1 Settings include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. in one easy-to-find place...
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media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Seagate 2.5" ST9250315AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk2555GSX HGST 2.5" HTS545025B9A3 00 WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT22ZCT0 250000 512 2 2 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host ...: Shirley Peak 1*2MABG MM#897004/ Shirley Peak 1*2MMW MM#895361/Shirley Peak 1*2MMW MM#899541/Shirley Peak 3*3MMW MM#899545 Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series: QMI-AR5B91/ Foxconn Wireless XB63 Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN/QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN 11~54 Mbps...
media 540 transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Seagate 2.5" ST9250315AS Toshiba 2.5" Mk2555GSX HGST 2.5" HTS545025B9A3 00 WD 2.5" WD2500BEVT22ZCT0 250000 512 2 2 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 875 (Max. 3.0 Gbit/s Buffer-host ...: Shirley Peak 1*2MABG MM#897004/ Shirley Peak 1*2MMW MM#895361/Shirley Peak 1*2MMW MM#899541/Shirley Peak 3*3MMW MM#899545 Aspire 7735/7735G/7735Z/7735ZG Series: QMI-AR5B91/ Foxconn Wireless XB63 Aspire 7535/7535G/7235 Series: Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN/QMI Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN 11~54 Mbps...
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... 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PANASONIC BD COMBO 4X UJ-130A LF PLDS BD COMBO 4X DS-4E1S LF SONY BD COMBO 4X BC-5500S LF...
... 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - Optical Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification PANASONIC BD COMBO 4X UJ-130A LF PLDS BD COMBO 4X DS-4E1S LF SONY BD COMBO 4X BC-5500S LF...
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... Specification Chapter 1 23 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF With CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu-ray Disc Sustained: Max...
... Specification Chapter 1 23 Blu-Ray Disc Drive Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification HLDS BD COMBO DRIVE TRAY DL 4X CT10 LF With CD Disc With DVD Disc With Blu-ray Disc Sustained: Max...
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...Mode. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing ... in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to Disk ...
...Mode. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Viewing ... in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off completely. Vertical Stripe Normally White 220 Specification 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to Disk ...
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... key. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB... boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you ...
... key. Chapter 2 39 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk" on the system from the USB... boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key. 7. Follow the steps below to the system. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to run the Flash utility. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD" 2. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you ...
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General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do ... Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do ... Chapter 3 Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2.
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... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Bx1 ODD MODULE Cx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx1 HDD 1 MODULE Captive Screwx6 BACK COVER...
... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES REMOVE BATTERY PACK SD DUMMY CARD OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Bx1 ODD MODULE Cx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET Cx1 HDD 1 MODULE Captive Screwx6 BACK COVER...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT B x 15 F x 1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER F x 2 POWER BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ex4 LCD MODULE F x 2 POWER SAVING BOARD I x 2 F x 3 UPPER CASE F x 4 F x 2 MODEM CARD C x 2 LAUNCH BOARD F x 1 USB MODULE FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 4 H E AT S I N K MODULE CPU F x 2 VGA CARD T O U C H PA D MODULE Screw List ...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT B x 15 F x 1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER F x 2 POWER BUTTON BOARD KEYBOARD Ex4 LCD MODULE F x 2 POWER SAVING BOARD I x 2 F x 3 UPPER CASE F x 4 F x 2 MODEM CARD C x 2 LAUNCH BOARD F x 1 USB MODULE FINGERPRINT MODULE Fx1 MAIN BOARD SCREW X 4 H E AT S I N K MODULE CPU F x 2 VGA CARD T O U C H PA D MODULE Screw List ...
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Carefully lift the middle cover and turn it over on the middle cover. 14. 12. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the white media FFC cable (b) from the power saving board on the middle cover. 58 Chapter 3 Release the latch (a) and disconnect the black power saving FFC cable (b) from the powersaving board on the keyboard area. 13.
Carefully lift the middle cover and turn it over on the middle cover. 14. 12. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the white media FFC cable (b) from the power saving board on the middle cover. 58 Chapter 3 Release the latch (a) and disconnect the black power saving FFC cable (b) from the powersaving board on the keyboard area. 13.
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Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No. M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 17. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power saving board to the middle cover. 15. Chapter 3 59 Release the latch (a) and disconnect the the power button FFC cable (b) from the power button board on the middle cover. 16. Detach the power saving board.
Size (Quantity) Color Torque Part No. M2 x L4 (2) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 17. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power saving board to the middle cover. 15. Chapter 3 59 Release the latch (a) and disconnect the the power button FFC cable (b) from the power button board on the middle cover. 16. Detach the power saving board.
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.... 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module" on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Silver Color 19. Detach the power button board. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power button board to the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 6. 18. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86...
.... 10. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1 (HDD1) Module" on page 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (2) Silver Color 19. Detach the power button board. Remove the two screws (F) securing the power button board to the middle cover. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 6. 18. Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86...
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Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Button FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main board. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Saving FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main board. 15. 14. Chapter 3 65
Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Button FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main board. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the Power Saving FFC cable (b) from its connector on the main board. 15. 14. Chapter 3 65
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...(POST) Error Message" on page 98 "Undetermined Problems" on page 112 "Error Message List" on page 100 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 97. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error ...indicated. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 98 "...
...(POST) Error Message" on page 98 "Undetermined Problems" on page 112 "Error Message List" on page 100 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 97. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. POST detects an error ...indicated. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 98 "...
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...connector and repeat the failing operation. Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 98. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to main board. 2. If any of these ... the range, do not work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Memory Check Memory errors might...
...connector and repeat the failing operation. Boot from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on page 98. See the following figure Pin 1: +19 to main board. 2. If any of these ... the range, do not work , see "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. Go to the next step. NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Memory Check Memory errors might...