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... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 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 ...
... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Right View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 11 Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Touchpad basics (with two-click buttons 12 Using the Keyboard 13 Lock Keys and numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 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 ...
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... Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST... 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment ...
... Removing the Antennas 84 Troubleshooting 85 System Check Procedures 86 External Diskette Drive Check 86 External Optical Disk Drive Check 86 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 86 Memory Check 87 Power System Check 87 Touchpad Check 88 Power-On Self-Test (POST... 105 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 107 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 111 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series and Aspire 7540 Series Exploded Diagram . . . . .112 Model Definition and Configuration 143 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series 144 Test Compatible Components 171 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment ...
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...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Acer... InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b...
...keyboard • Touchpad pointing device Audio • Dolby®-optimized surround sound system with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in microphone Communication • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* • WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (For Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series) • Acer... InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b...
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... to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the ... 1. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Enables/disables the...
... to remove/install the card. Chapter 1 7 Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. 12 Acer PowerSmart Puts your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Power1 Indicates the ... 1. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer into power-saving mode. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Enables/disables the...
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...Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Right button...once. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left of the keyboard are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. They are the application buttons. Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you ...
...Icon Function Description Wireless LAN communication button/ indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your finger on the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Right button...once. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1) Quickly click twice. Easy-Launch Buttons Located on the left of the keyboard are : WLAN, Bluetooth and Backup. They are the application buttons. Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you ...
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A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function ... Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the numeric keypad is in a normal manner. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down...
A better solution would be to do a lot of numeric data entry. Type the letters in numeric mode. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. The keys function ... Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock + Description When Caps Lock is on , the numeric keypad is in a normal manner. Lock Keys and numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. When Num Lock is on , the screen moves one line up or down...
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... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
... < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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.... Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep...text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. NOTE: This function varies according ...
.... Special Key (only for certain models) You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep...text editor or word processor. 2. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the keyboard. Either press < > on and off to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for displaying system information. NOTE: This function varies according ...
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...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Realtek ALC888s Controller Specification Winbond WPCE773 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Yes Plug USB keyboard to +60 AC Adaptor Item Input Specification 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Chapter... 1 25 System Board Major Chips Item Audio Codec Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of battery cell Package configuration Specification SONY/SANYO/PANASONIC/SIMPLO Li-ion 4400/4800mAh 6/8 3/4 cells in ...
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... name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard...
... name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard...
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... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information...
... the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. General Information...
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... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES...
... Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. EXTERNAL MODULE DISASSEMBLY TURN OFF POWER AND PERIPHERALS UNPLUG POWER CABLES...
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Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Cx12, Ax5, Gx1 LOWER CASE MIDDLE COVER MICROPHONE MODULE KEYBOARD Dx4 LCD MODULE Bx2, Cx4 UPPER CASE Fx1 MODEM CARD Ax1 USB MODULE Bx2 FINGERPRINT MODULE TOUCHPAD MODULE Screw List Item A B C G H Screw M2.5 x L4 M2 x L4 M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L3.5 M2 x L3 Hx1 MAIN BOARD Color Black Silver Black Silver Silver Part No. 86.00H59.734 86.9A552.4R0 86.00E12.536 86.9A536.3R5 86.9A552.3R0 Chapter 3 57
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... DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. Turn it...
... DIMM Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 45. 3. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the CPU" on page 48. 5. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 54. 9. Turn it...
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13. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 5. Release ... 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board and detach the...
13. Removing the LCD Module 1. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 4. Chapter 3 61 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 48. 5. Release ... 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the keyboard cable (b) from the hole.. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on the main board and detach the...
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... Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4.
... Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4.
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... Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the lower case. 18. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60...
... Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Release the latch (a) and disconnect the fingerprint/ button cable (b) from the lower case. 18. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60...
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... Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from the latches. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 63. 14.
... Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 8. See "Separating the Upper Case from the latches. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 63. 14.
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.... 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on the main board...
.... 15. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 60. 12. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 51. 7. Chapter 3 71 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. See "Separating the Upper Case from its connector on the main board...
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.... 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 71. 72 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 12. 18. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 11. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on...
.... 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 71. 72 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 60. 12. 18. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58. 11. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on...
