Acer Aspire 5538 Support Question
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Question posted by matynto on July 15th, 2014
How To Replace Fan Acer Aspire 5538
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Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 2
... or trademarks are recorded on the label affixed to be incorporated in an accurate manner, Acer takes no responsibility for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. Although Acer makes all reasonable attempts for accuracy. Aspire 5538 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 06/2009
Changes may be made periodically to the information...
Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 3
... Guide.
This guide contains detailed information on your notebook. It is not installed on your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters...
...menu. If Adobe Reader is available in certain models of your mobile computing needs.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to the AcerSystem User Guide. It covers ...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 8
... Unit Reassembly Process 113 Replacing the LCD Module 113 Replacing the CPU 115 Replacing the Thermal Module 115 Replacing the Fan 117 Replacing the Mainboard 119 Replacing the I/O Board 122 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 124 Replacing the Media Board 125 Replacing the Speaker Modules 127 Replacing the Power Board 129 Replacing the Touchpad Bracket 130 Replacing the Button Board 132...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 9
... Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 179
Clearing Password Check 179 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 180
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
181
Aspire 5538 Exploded Diagrams 182 Main Assembly 182 LCD Assembly 183
Aspire 5538 FRU List 184 Screw List 191
Model Definition and Configuration
192
Test Compatible Components
208
Windows XP Environment Test...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 21
... uppercase.
Use this mode when you can toggle on , the embedded keypad is on and off
Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. Using the Keyboard
Your Acer Aspire Series notebook has a close-to connect an external keypad.
Chapter 1
11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 25
... nm
Cache Size 512 kB
1 MB
512 kB
Package
MicroPGA MicroPGA MicroPGA
Core Voltage Variable
Variable
Variable
Acer P/N KC.AL002.110 KC.AL002.310 KC.ATF02.200
CPU Fan True Value Table
CPU Temperature (Celsius)
Fan Speed (RPM)
45
3100
50
3500
55
3900
63
4400
75
4700
SPL Spec (dBA)
28 31...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 34
... L310 1200 MHz
WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WD-WXE409NM6664 TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633A
v0.14 ATI VGA VER01.022.002.002.033268
12345656780 Chassis Asset Tag Aspire 5538G Acer 65E9A02C-F302-62AB-07B1-00235A9C17AE
F1 Help ESC Exit
Select Item F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Default
Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 50
...to eeprom: 1. Example 1: Read DMI Information from Memory Input:
dmitools /r Output:
Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): Aspire 5538 xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acer Asstag
Example 2: Write Product Name to EEPROM Input:
dmitools /wp...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 68
...Speaker
Module
Remove Left Speaker
Module
Remove I/O Board
Remove Power Socket
Remove LCD Module
Remove CPU Fan
Remove Power Board
Remove Mainboard
Remove Thermal Module
Remove Touchpad Board
Remove Touchpad
Bracket
Remove CPU
Screw... in the same position.
During the removal and replacement of components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and that the cables are...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 127
Insert the four screws to secure the Thermal Module to the Mainboard in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4.
2
3
4
1
Step Thermal Module
Size M2.5*6
Quantity 4
Screw Type
Replacing the Fan
1. Place the fan onto the Mainboard.
117
Chapter 3 4.
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 163
...outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are not necessary to
boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove all ...outlet. 3. If the Issue is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following ...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 164
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
No POST or Video
If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is done by checking at least one of the following occurs:
• Fans start up • Status LEDs light...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 177
Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
Start
OK
Check Fan power cable
NG
OK
Reconnect the cable to correct the problem.
NG
Seat it well
OK
Check CPU
NG
Swap CPU
Swap Mainboard
167
Chapter 4 Thermal Unit Failure
If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to the Mainboard
Check Fan
NG
Swap the Thermal Module
OK
CPU Heatink well seated?
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 179
...the time of the following FRU one at a time. Power-off the computer. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: • System board • LCD assembly
169
Chapter 4 If any ...correctly. (See "Power On
Issue" on the computer. 5. If the problem remains, replace the following devices:
• Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 189
...BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to input the password. Aspire 5538 provides one Hardware Open Gap on the system. 10. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery... version), and enter BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the battery pack and power on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for Aspire 5538. Press F2 at the prompt to startup. 4.
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 191
... number change is made, it . Chapter 6
181 Refer to this printed Service Guide.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Chapter 6
This chapter gives you should check the most up-to repair or for RMA ...local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office on the printed Service Guide. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list ...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 194
Aspire 5538 FRU List
CATEGORY ADAPTER
Acer PN AP.06501.027
AP.06503.026
AP.0650A.013
BATTERY
BT.00603.082
BT.00603.090 BT.00604.039
BT.00604.043...
BT.00605.048 BT.00607.078
BT.00607.079
BT.00607.080
BOARD
BT.00607.096 BT.00607.097 BT.00607.098
55.PEA02.001
Acer Description
Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (ADP-65MH B A) LV5, LF LF Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow (PA-...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 198
...KH.32007.007 KH.32008.013 KH.50001.011 KH.50004.001 KH.50007.009 KH.50008.013
Acer Description
HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB HTS545025B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F
HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 250GB WD2500BEVT...LF F/W:C60F
HDD WD 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB WD5000BEVT-22ZAT0 ML250 SATA LF F/W:01.01A01
23.PEA02.001 FAN
60.PE902.001 60.PEA02.005
THERMAL MOUDLE-UMA THERMAL MOUDLE-DIS
KEYBOARD 188
KB.I170A.032 KB...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 218
... which have passed these tests.
All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components
Appendix B
This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the...
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