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... Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive ...like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging....
... Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models). 9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive ...like center* and right) the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging....
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... toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.
... toggle Brightness up Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. (only for displaying system information. Increases the screen brightness. Hotkey Icon + + + Function System property Bluetooth Sleep Description Starts System Property for certain models) Puts the computer in the hotkey combination.
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...174; mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...
...174; mobile processor* Mobile Intel® PM45/GM45/GL40 Express Chipset* Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* Dual-Channel SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to...Super Multi double-layer drive* Multi-in-1 card reader Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam* WLAN: • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300* • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/Draft-N* • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g* WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet;...
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Table of Contents Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77... Clearing Password Check 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 Test...
Table of Contents Removing the USB Board Module 69 Removing the Modem Board 71 Removing the Bluetooth Board 72 Removing the Microphone Module 74 Removing the Main Board 75 LCD Module Disassembly Process 77 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 77... Clearing Password Check 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 Test...
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...-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/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit...
...-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/g* • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)* • LAN: Gigabit...
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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...can operate at any given time. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The...
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...can operate at any given time. # Icon 4 Item Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Bluetooth communication button/indicator Backup key Description Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is charging. 2. Fully charged: The...
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...Click once. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down...Tapping on the touchpad to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1)...
...Click once. Click and hold, then use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader. • Move your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) to scroll up or down...Tapping on the touchpad to use finger on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. • Use Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader (3) supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for three-step data backup. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu Left button (1)...
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...volume. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > on and off to the ...You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the ...
...volume. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. The US dollar sign 1. Hotkey + + Icon Function System property Bluetooth Description Starts System Property for more information. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. Either press < > on and off to the ...You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center of your keyboard. Chapter 1 15 Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. + Sleep Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Increases the sound volume. + < > Volume down Volume up Decreases the ...
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... include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your...
... include display brightness, volume, power plan, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, synchronization status and presentation settings. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your...
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... table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory...
... table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 2.1 USB USB 20 Chapter 1 System Memory Item Memory module combinations Specification You can install memory...
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...1x1 BG (HM); Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1 Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG... ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45...
...1x1 BG (HM); Realtek RTS5159 Chapter 1 Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3v AUS T60M951 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7540 Series: Foxconn BCM2046 V2.1 (T60H928.33) Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG... ports Location Serial port function control System Board Major Chips Item Core logic USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Multi-in-1 Card Reader 24 Specification Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series: • Mobile Intel® GL40 Express Chipset* • Mobile Intel® GM45...
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... 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 52. 8. 18. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from...
... 61. 13. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Fingerprint/Button and Touchpad Boards" on page 52. 8. 18. Removing the Bluetooth Board 1. See "Removing the Heatsink Module" on page 66. 15. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 63. 14. See "Separating the Upper Case from...
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17. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Chapter 3 73 Detach the bluetooth card.
17. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from its connector on the main board. 18. Chapter 3 73 Detach the bluetooth card.
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... Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 71. 17. Disconnect the microphone cable from the Lower Case" on the main board. 19. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on...
... Module" on page 58. 11. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 8. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 72. 18. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on page 71. 17. Disconnect the microphone cable from the Lower Case" on the main board. 19. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on...
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..." on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 71. 17. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on the main board. Disconnect the right speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page...
..." on page 46. 4. See "Removing the Optical Drive Module" on page 71. 17. See "Removing the Modem Board" on page 55. 10. See "Removing the Bluetooth Board" on the main board. Disconnect the right speaker cable from the Lower Case" on page 51. 7. See "Removing the SD Dummy Card" on page...
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Connector Locations Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Top View Chapter 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Code LCD1 SPKR_L1 MIC1 SPKR_R1 USBCN1 CN1 TP1CN1 FPCN1 MDC1 BT1 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Microphone cable connector Right speaker cable connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Fingerprint or button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 103
Connector Locations Main Board Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 and 7540 Top View Chapter 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Code LCD1 SPKR_L1 MIC1 SPKR_R1 USBCN1 CN1 TP1CN1 FPCN1 MDC1 BT1 RTC1 Connector LCD cable connector Left speaker cable connector Microphone cable connector Right speaker cable connector USB cable connector Keyboard cable connector Touchpad cable connector Fingerprint or button connector Modem board connector Bluetooth cable connector RTC battery socket Chapter 5 103
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....5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 1 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 1 SCREW M2-3 1 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 1 SCREW MACH WAFER M3*L4 NI 1 SCRW M2.5L3.5 Acer Part No. 86.00E12.536 86.00F84.73A 86.TK501.001 86.00H59.734 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.9A563...-2007B LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS 1 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2007B LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2F 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 Acer Part No. Category SCREWS No. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No.
....5*L5 BLACK ZN+NYLOK 1 SCRW M2.5XL4 D4.5 T0.8 GL 1 SCREW M2-3 1 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 1 SCREW MACH WAFER M3*L4 NI 1 SCRW M2.5L3.5 Acer Part No. 86.00E12.536 86.00F84.73A 86.TK501.001 86.00H59.734 86.9A522.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A554.4R0 86.9A563...-2007B LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON PSS 1 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2007B LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON SDI 2.2F 1 BLUETOOTH BOARD FOXCONN BRM 2046 BT2.1 T60H928.33 F/W:861 Acer Part No. Category SCREWS No. ACER_ASPIRE 7736G N10MGS512CFBK V3_JV71_MV (NO: 91.4FX01.001G ) Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARDS No.
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USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK ...5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 CORD 7A 125V JAPAN 2PIN BK 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. Category CABLES No. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27.01518.0U1...03218.051 27.03518.161 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 126 Chapter 6 USB JV71(HT) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Part Name 1 C.A.
USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. LCD JV71(WANSH) 1 CABLE USB JV71 1 CORD USA/W CNS 2.5A 125V 8121- 1 CODE SWISS 2.5A 250V 3P BK ...5A 250V 3P AUSTRALIA BK 1 CORD 7A 125V JAPAN 2PIN BK 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 2 CABLE RJ11 JV71 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No. Category CABLES No. BLUETOOTH JV71(HT) 2 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27.01518.0U1...03218.051 27.03518.161 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 126 Chapter 6 USB JV71(HT) 1 C.A. LCD JV71(MEC) 2 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. Part Name 1 C.A.
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...(HT) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27.01518.0U1 27.T30V1.001 ... BK 1 CORD 250V 10~16A 3P ISRAEL 1 POWER CORD BRAZIL,BLK,1.8M 1 POWER CODE ACA / ACNZ ANNIE 1 POWER CORD TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No.
...(HT) 2 C.A. USB JV71(WANSH) 1 C.A. BLUETOOTH JV71 1 C.A. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 27.01518.781 27.01518.581 27.01518.691 27.01518.0U1 27.T30V1.001 ... BK 1 CORD 250V 10~16A 3P ISRAEL 1 POWER CORD BRAZIL,BLK,1.8M 1 POWER CODE ACA / ACNZ ANNIE 1 POWER CORD TAIWANESE BLACK,1.8 1 JV71_FP_FFC 1 JV71_TP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_FP_FFC 1 TR_JV71_TP_FFC Acer Part No.
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144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn ...France Turkey Switzerland Germany UK Ukraine Ukraine Spain Switzerland Germany Middle East Middle East UK UK WW Acer Part No LX.PHU02.092 LX.PHU02.099 LX.PHU02.091 LX.PHU02.104 LX.PHU02.103...in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2HMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth /Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1/N BT 2.1/N N N N N BT 2.1/N NB Chipset PM45 PM45 PM45...
144 Aspire 7736/7736Z/7336 Series Model AS7736G744G32Mn AS7736G664G50Bn AS7736G664G50Mn ...France Turkey Switzerland Germany UK Ukraine Ukraine Spain Switzerland Germany Middle East Middle East UK UK WW Acer Part No LX.PHU02.092 LX.PHU02.099 LX.PHU02.091 LX.PHU02.104 LX.PHU02.103...in 1Build in 5 in 1Build in Wireless LAN1 SP1x2HMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MAB G SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW Bluetooth /Finger Print N N N N N N N N N N BT 2.1/N BT 2.1/N N N N N BT 2.1/N NB Chipset PM45 PM45 PM45...