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Acer Aspire 7740, Aspire 7740G Notebook Series Service Guide

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... 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 24 Information 25 Main 26 Security 28 Boot 32 Exit 33 BIOS Flash Utility 34 Remove HDD Password 35 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 37 Disassembly Requirements 37 General Information 38 Pre-disassembly Instructions 38 Disassembly Process 38 External Module Disassembly Process 39 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 39 Removing the Battery Pack 40 Removing the Optical Drive Module 41 Removing the Back Cover 42 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...

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... Index of Error Messages 93 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 97 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 101 Intermittent Problems 104 Undetermined Problems 104 Connector Locations 105 Main Board 105 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 107 Clearing Password Check 107 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 108 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 Exploded Diagram 114 Model Definition and Configuration 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series 126 Test Compatible Components 147 Hardware Device Tests 148 Online Support Information 151...

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...HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your new computer. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models) 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 communication Enables/disables the wireless LAN...

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... a computer mouse. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Press any key to save power. Brightness down Decreases the sound volume. 6 Chapter 1 Volume up Increases the screen brightness. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 8 Click buttons (left, center* and The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The right) center button serves as Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models...

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... the battery is active. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Tapping on the touchpad is charging. 2. NOTE: 1. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Indicators The computer has several easy-to perform selection and execution functions. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. They are called easy-launch buttons. Chapter 1 9 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the keyboard...

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...: When using cursorcontrol keys. dry and clean. When Num Lock is enabled on the touchpad to do a lot of your touchpad. When Scroll Lock is in Windows Control Panel. The keyboard has a numeric keypad with some applications. Num Lock off . Right button (3) Click once. Function Execute Select Drag Access context menu NOTE: Illustrations are in uppercase. A better solution would be disabled under Mouse settings in numeric mode. Scroll Lock does not work with cursor-control keys...

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... Model Name System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Variation Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the Optical device installed in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of the system. Information The Information screen displays a summary of the system. NOTE: The system information is an identifier standard used...

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... are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Use the up /down keys to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Type the current password in the "Enter New Password" field. Removing a Password Follow these steps as you can not exceeds...

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4. Size (Quantity) M2.5 x L6 (3) Black Color Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00E12.536 Chapter 3 55 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 5. Remove the two screws (A) the LCD hinges from its connector on page 44. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 53. 6. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 40. 2. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 42. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. Release the latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the bottom panel. See "Removing the Wireless LAN Card" on the main board and detach the keyboard.

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... Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Diskette drive A error Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Error Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - Replace and run SETUP System cache error - Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 90. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility...

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... vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...

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... I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts...

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... Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on . Battery...

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... the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board 102 Chapter 4 The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the LCD Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 21. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Action in Sequence See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...

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.../Both display switching System board System board Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. System hangs intermittently. LCD cover switch System board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad board System board Chapter 4 103 Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot...

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...). Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of reasons that the power supply being used at a time. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should...

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... in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is finished. There is one Hotkey for the hardware gap on the main board as shown in the picture(s) above. • Use an electric conductivity tool to clear the password by following these steps: • Power off the system, and remove the HDD, AC adapter and battery from the hardware gap. • Restart the system. Press the power button to enter BIOS Setup menu. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery...

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... Clearing Password 107 computer on indicator 5, 6 CPU removing 51 CPU Fan True Value Table 15 Crisis Disk creating 108 Crisis Recovery Disk 34 D DIMM module removing 46 Index display hotkeys 6 E Euro 11 External CD-ROM Drive Check 90 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 39 F Flash Utility 34 front view 7 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 113 H Hard disk 17 HDD 17 HDD1 module removing 43 Hibernation mode hotkey 6 Hot Keys 10 hotkeys 6 HW Gap position 107 I Indicator HDD 9 indicator battery 9 power-on 9 Indicator/button power 9 Indicators 9 Intermittent Problems 104 K Key Special 11 key Backup...

Acer Aspire 7740, Aspire 7740G Notebook Series Start Guide

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... to be more on such subjects as using the keyboard and audio, etc. poster helps you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow the instructions on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the...

Acer Aspire 7740, Aspire 7740G Notebook Series Start Guide

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... 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 touchpad on and off . 11 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for certain models). Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (only for three-step data backup. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function...

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