Acer Aspire 5538 Support Question
Acer Aspire 5538 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-84871 on November 19th, 2012
How Do You Remove And Replace Fan? I Have An Acer Aspire 5538-1395
My computer has been occaisionally overheating. During past week, it shuts down after 15 minutes of being turned on. I also noticed the fan is not running, at least I can't hear it.
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 19th, 2012 6:45 PM
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Your best bet is to go to youtube and watch some of the instructional videos there. There are some for models close to yours.
These eplain in detail how to disassemble, clean, and replace the CPU, fan, mainboard, etc.
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Related Acer Aspire 5538 Manual Pages
Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 2
... all reasonable attempts for identification purposes only and belong to any inadvertent errors or misprints. Aspire 5538 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to notify any means, electronically, mechanically, by photocopy, recording or otherwise,without obligation...
Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 3
... thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your .... The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to access it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for meeting... instructions on such subjects as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. If Adobe Reader is available in...
Acer Aspire 5538 Notebook Series Start Guide - Page 10
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the
opening of the fan.
6
Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 10
Base view
English
# Icon Item
1
Battery bay
Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
2
Battery lock
Locks the battery in position.
3
Memory compartment Houses the ...
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 7
...Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Keys 14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15
System Utilities
23
BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 ...Flash Utility 35 WinFlash Utility 36
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 37 Removing BIOS Passwords 38 Miscellaneous Utilities 39
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
42
Disassembly Requirements 42 Related Information...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 8
... Removing the Fan 87 Removing the Thermal Module 89 Removing the CPU 90 LCD Module Disassembly Process 91 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 91 Removing the LCD Bezel 92 Removing the Camera Board 94 Removing the LCD Panel 95 Removing the FPC Cable 96 Removing the LCD Brackets 98 Removing the Microphone 99 Removing the Antennas 101 LCD Module Reassembly Procedure 103 Replacing...
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 16
...any given time. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to eject the optical disk from the drive. ... Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active.
Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. No. 1
2
Icon
...Left View
No. 1
6
Icon
Item
Kensington Lock Slot
Description
Connects to remove/install the card. No. 10
7 8
Icon
Item Communication key Backup ...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 21
... manner. Type the letters in uppercase. Chapter 1
11
Use this mode when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard
Your Acer Aspire Series notebook has a close-to connect an external keypad.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle...
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
... External Modules before
proceeding
Remove Keyboard
Remove Upper Cover
Upper Cover
Remove Function Board
Lower Cover
Remove Right 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 List Step
Upper Cover...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 97
Remove the single screw securing the fan to the Mainboard. Disconnect the fan cable from the Mainboard.
3. Removing the Fan
1.
See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 82. 2. Step Fan
Size M2.5*6
Quantity 3
Screw Type
87
Chapter 3
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 99
Grasp the Thermal Module by the CPU heat sink and lift clear of the Mainboard as shown.
89
Chapter 3 See "Removing the Fan" on page 87. 2. Removing the Thermal Module
1. Remove the four screws securing 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
3.
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 163
...fan airways are not necessary to
boot the computer to the computer that are free of
obstructions. 5. Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove...
If the system doesn't power on page 191.
153
Chapter 4 Remove any recently installed software. 7. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
Computer Shutsdown Intermittently
If the system powers off...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 164
...the external display is by one of the following occurs:
• Fans start up • Status LEDs light up If there is still ... until the failure point is selected. Chapter 4
154 Do not replace a non-defective FRUs:
No POST or Video
If the POST ...the problem. Make sure the computer has power by pressing Fn+F5. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 153. 3. On...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 179
...at the time of the following FRU one at a time. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not ...NOTE: Verify that all of the failure is inoperative. 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
...input the password. Replace the battery pack ...remove the memory modules. 6.
After power-on main board for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when systems enter to startup. 4. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery
This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Aspire 5538...
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 218
..., please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Appendix B
208 Refer to the Aspire 5538 series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. Test Compatible...
Acer Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide - Page 223
... 177 brightness hotkeys 13 Button Board Removing 66 Replacing 132
C
Camera Board Removing 94 Replacing 109
caps lock on indicator 9
CPU Removing 90 Replacing 115
CPU Fan Replacing 117
Index
D
DC-In Cable Removing 81
DIMM Module Removing 52 Replacing 141
Display 4 display
hotkeys 13
E
Euro Key 14 External Module Disassembly
Flowchart 44
F
Fan Removing 87 Replacing 117
Features 1 FLASH Utility 34...
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