Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. 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).
Turns the computer on and off. 6 Chapter 1 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. 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).
Acer Aspire 7540 Service Guide
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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button 4 Emergency eject Ejects 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 a Kensington-...
button 4 Emergency eject Ejects 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 a Kensington-...
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The Euro symbol 1. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle ...language settings. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The US dollar sign 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Special Key (only for displaying system information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE...
The Euro symbol 1. Turns the speakers on the keyboard, or hold the key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. + + + Display toggle Screen blank Speaker toggle ...language settings. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. The US dollar sign 1. Turns the display screen backlight off . + < > Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Special Key (only for displaying system information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE...
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All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. CPU set power down VGA ... Specification Power Management All devices in this state. 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 AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech.
All devices in the system are turned off completely. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Save to power off completely. CPU set power down VGA ... Specification Power Management All devices in this state. 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 AC Adaptor Item Output System Power Management ACPI mode Mech.
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... NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Turn off state (i.e. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the...
... NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Turn off state (i.e. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS flash, you should boot from an off the...
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.... Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. 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 The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that order. 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.
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... keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want 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...
... keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you want 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...
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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). Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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). Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. 3. Chapter 3 45 Slide the battery release latch to the release position (a) to the unlock position. Removing the Battery Pack 1. 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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... SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. But the process in removing... Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor.
... SD Dummy Card" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the DIMM Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 46. 4. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove the CPU. 54 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 52. 8. But the process in removing... Wireless LAN Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel® processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor.
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Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel. 14. 12. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case.
Part No. 86.9A536.3R5 Chapter 3 59 Carefully pry and lift the middle cover. Turn the notebook over so the top is facing up. Open the LCD panel. 14. 12. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L3.5 (1) Color Silver Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 13. Remove the one screw (G) from the lower case.
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... Dummy Card" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See...
... Dummy Card" on page 50. 6. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on the touchpad area. 60 Chapter 3 Turn it over on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See...
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... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and ...BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. Ensure every connector...
... Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 87.. FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and ...BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). No beep, power-on indicator turns on indicator turns off and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. RTC battery System board Enter Setup and see POST on page 87.. Ensure every connector...
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FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 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.
FRU/Action in Sequence Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. System board Speaker System board 92 Chapter 4 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.
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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 Aspire 7540 Series is finished. Gap name in the picture(s) above and try again.
... 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 Aspire 7540 Series is finished. Gap name in the picture(s) above and try again.
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 three-step data backup. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the... The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and...
... 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 three-step data backup. Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the... The light shows amber when the battery is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for sound recording. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Click buttons (left, The left and...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in ...
... display screen backlight off . Press any key to save power. Turns the speakers on and off to return. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in ...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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... eject hole to a phone line. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port...
... eject hole to a phone line. Kensington lock slot Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off . 9 Right view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 234 56 7 Item Optical drive Optical disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Modem (RJ-11) port...