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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...buttons The left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for 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. Chapter 1 7 Only one card can ...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. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (...
...buttons The left and right) buttons. 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for 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. Chapter 1 7 Only one card can ...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. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left and right mouse (...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer 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...
... a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. hole Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer 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...
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Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Special Key (only for displaying system information. Open a ..., volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. Special Key (only for displaying system information. Open a ..., volume output and the BIOS utility. The US dollar sign 1. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the keyboard. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold and then press the key at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. 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 OS initiated shutdown. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power ...
... saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) 19V, 65W/90W Specification Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. 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 OS initiated shutdown. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power ...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... Flash utility. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash. Power on page 107) before you run the Flash utility: 1. Turn off state (i.e. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the system power...
... Flash utility. NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you use the Flash. Power on page 107) before you run the Flash utility: 1. Turn off state (i.e. After POST, release Fn + ESC key. Use the Flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the system power...
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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..., make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process...
..., make sure that you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Turn off the power to any of the sequence to avoid damage to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process...
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For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. 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 ...
For example, if you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. 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 ...
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Chapter 3 45 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Chapter 3 45 Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to pop out the battery pack, then remove the battery pack from the main unit (b). Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.
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...the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 45. 3. 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 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM... Module" on page 51. 7. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU....
...the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 45. 3. 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 52. 8. See "Removing the DIMM... Module" on page 51. 7. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU....
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Open the LCD panel. 14. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 12. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59
Open the LCD panel. 14. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case. Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. 12. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59
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... Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. Turn it over on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3
... Optical Drive Module" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the CPU" on page 50. 6. Removing the Keyboard 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 54. 9. Turn it over on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is blank. Diskette drive Hard disk drive...
... battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Ensure every connector is blank. Diskette drive Hard disk drive...
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No beep during POST. 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. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
No beep during POST. 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. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
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... Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 106 Chapter 5 Press the power button to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps... the BIOS POST routine is G106. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is finished. .
... Password) for a security reason, the BIOS will ask for clearing the BIOS password (Supervisor Password and User Password). 106 Chapter 5 Press the power button to turn on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above and try again. Press the F2 key to clear the password by following these steps... the BIOS POST routine is G106. Finally, remove the tool from the computer. • Open the back cover of the hardware gap. • Plug in Aspire 7540 Series is finished. .
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- 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 Wireless LAN... 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. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable...
...right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- 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 Wireless LAN... 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. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models...
Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off . Increases the screen brightness. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to ...
accepts CDs or DVDs. Lights up when the optical drive is off . Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . Kensington lock slot Connects to a phone line. Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to ...