Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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...when Num Lock is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal...right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue...
...when Num Lock is active. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. 10 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal...right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for three-step data backup. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows blue...
Acer Aspire 7736, Aspire 7736Z Notebook Series Start Guide
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English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
English 10 Base view 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, cooling fan even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad ...pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP ...
... interface Environment • 411 (W) x 274 (D) x 40/45.0 (H) mm (16.18 x 10.78 x 1.58/1.77 inches) • 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack • ACPI 3.0 • 48.8 W 4400 mAh • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • ENERGY STAR® • 103-/104-/107-key keyboard • Touchpad ...pointing device • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) • USB 2.0 port • HDMI™ port with HDCP ...
Service Guide
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...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 compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
...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 compatible 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating ... 42 Disassembly Process 42 External Module Disassembly Process 43 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 43 Removing the SD Dummy Card 44 Removing the Battery Pack 45 Removing the Back Cover 46 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 48 Removing the Wireless LAN Card 50 Removing the ...
Service Guide
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.../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 the left and right mouse (left...power-saving mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. ...
.../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 the left and right mouse (left...power-saving mode. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is active. ...
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... 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan... Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard ...
... 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to -read status indicators. Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan... Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Bottom View 1 6 2 3 5 4 # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Batter Lock 3 Battery release latch Locks the battery in position. Releases the battery for removal. 4 Memory compartment 5 Hard ...
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... 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery 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-/... 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 series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch...
... 1.25 max. 400 typical 8 +3.3V 45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -40 to the USB port directly: Yes Battery 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-/... 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 series, 2 series in parallel LCD 17.3" inch...
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... run the Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system. 6. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS...
... run the Flash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system. 6. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to any USB port. 5. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to finish BIOS...
Service Guide
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... power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to any of the sequence...
... power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. Disassembly Process The disassembly process is divided into the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. Observe the order of the hardware components. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 4. For example, if you want to any of the sequence...
Service Guide
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.... 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 COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
.... 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 COVER Ax1 HDD MODULE DIMM MODULES Fx2 HARD DISK BRACKET HARD DISK DRIVE Screwx6 THERMAL MODULE Bx1 WLAN BOARD CPU Screw List...
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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). Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. 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. Chapter 3 45 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). Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Removing the Battery Pack 1. Note: Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. 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. Chapter 3 45 See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3. Removing the Back Cover 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2.
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back cover. Part No. 86.00E12.536 46 Chapter 3 Remove the four captive screws on page 45. 3. Removing the Back Cover 1. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (4) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on the back cover. Remove the four screws (C) on page 44. 2.
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Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
Pull the plastic tab in the direction indicated by the arrow to the system. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 46. 4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L4 (1) Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00H59.734 5. Remove the one screw (A) securing the hard disk drive module to disengage the HDD module from the connector. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1.
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on the WLAN card. 6.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 48. 5. Size (Quantity) M2 x L4 (1) Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Part No. 86.9A552.4R0 50 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 45. 3. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. For 2-antenna WLAN card, detach the black cable from connector 1 and the white cable from connector 2 on the WLAN card and detach the card. Remove the one screw (B) on the WLAN card. 6.
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Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Push out the latches on page 50. 6. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Remove the DIMM module(s). 7.
Release the wireless LAN card from its connector and detach the card. Push out the latches on page 50. 6. Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on both sides of the DIMM sockets to release the DIMMs. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 48. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 44. 2. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. Remove the DIMM module(s). 7.
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect ...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the main board. 52 Chapter 3 Disconnect ...
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... page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel...174; processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove...
... page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 48. 5. Lift up carefully to release the CPU. 9. Removing the CPU NOTE: Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series uses the Intel...174; processor, while Aspire 7540 Series uses the AMD® processor. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise to remove...
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See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. Remove the one screw (C) securing the optical drive module to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. Size (...
See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 54. 9. Remove the one screw (C) securing the optical drive module to install the CPU with Pin 1 at the corner as shown. Size (...
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... 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (11) Color Black 11. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 52. 8. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case.
... 44. 2. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (11) Color Black 11. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 52. 8. Removing the Middle Cover 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 45. 3. Remove the twelve (C) from the lower case.
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..." on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.
..." on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module" on page 45. 3. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 48. 5. Release the keyboard from the latches. 12. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page 44. 2.