Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Front View 1 2 13 3 12 4 11 5 10 6 9 7 8 # Icon 1 2 3 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen Power button Description Web camera for video communication. (only for certain models) Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... Lock is charging. 2. 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 hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup...
... Lock is charging. 2. 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 hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. 11 Microphone Internal microphone for three-step data backup...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 5 Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay ...
indicator 3 Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . 5 Modem Connects to a phone line. (RJ-11) port 6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 Kensington lock slot Connects to stay ...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...most of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open ... hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display ...
...most of the keyboard. The Euro symbol 1. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Open ... hot keys, press and hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of the keyboard. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display ...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM...
Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 26 Chapter 1 All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... because the BIOS is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system. 6. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Turn off state (i.e. The system should create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options...
... because the BIOS is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system. 6. Follow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Turn off state (i.e. The system should create a Crisis Disk (See "Steps for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: •...
... Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. Unplug the AC adapter and all peripherals. 2. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. Turn off the power to any of the hardware components. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you do the following stages: •...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... 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 SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK...
... 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 SD DUMMY CARD Cx1 ODD MODULE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Hx1 OPTICAL LOCKER BRACKET REMOVE BATTERY PACK Cx4 BACK...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Chapter 3 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Chapter 3 45 Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
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... for all the models. 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Wireless...
... for all the models. 1. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Wireless...
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Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 12. Open the LCD panel. 14.
Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 12. Open the LCD panel. 14.
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... Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU...
... Middle Cover" on page 50. 6. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 48. 5. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the CPU...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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...Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System ... board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 See "Power System Check" on page 87.. System...
...Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. But you can see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. See "Power System ... board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on an external CRT. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Chapter 4 91 See "Power System Check" on page 87.. System...
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Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. No beep during POST. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST but system runs correctly. No beep during POST. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
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.... Press the F2 key to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC... condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to turn on the hardware gap. Gap name in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps...
.... Press the F2 key to short the two points of the computer and look for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in Aspire 7540 Series is cleared. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in the AC... condition on the computer until the BIOS POST routine is necessary to bypass the password check, the user needs to short the hardware gap to turn on the hardware gap. Gap name in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the power button to clear the password by following these steps...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is... for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4...
...up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is... for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. 5 English # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models). 3 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 4...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the sound volume. + < > ...
... screen backlight off . Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Increases the screen brightness. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the sound volume. + < > ...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Kensington...
... indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port Description Internal optical drive; Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Kensington...