Acer Aspire 5742 Support Question
Acer Aspire 5742 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-143896 on September 21st, 2014
Does It Damage The Battery If I Continue To Use The Computer While It Is Plugged
if the battery is full can i still use it whilst plugged in to mains
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Quick Start Guide - Page 5
... in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on how your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. It covers basic topics such as system utilities... your notebook. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the model you to the basic features ...
Service Guide - Page 4
... to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.
Reminds you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in the Service Guide designates a component that should be recycled according to the local regulations. Gives bits...
Service Guide - Page 7
...Using the Keyboard 16 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 16 Windows Keys 17 Hot Keys 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19
System Utilities
31
BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31
Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS 32 Information 32 Main... 50 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery Pack 51 Removing the SD Dummy Card 52 Removing...
Service Guide - Page 42
... 2 Actual values may differ according to model. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Rev. 3.5
CPU Type CPU Speed
HDD Model Name:...and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF...Aspire 5742/5742G/5742Z/5742ZG BIOS
Information
The Information screen displays a summary of ...
Service Guide - Page 46
... new password and confirm new password strings do not match. Changing a Password
1.
Re-enter password. [Continue]
36
Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to "Set". 5. Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password [
]
Enter...
Service Guide - Page 49
... diskette. The Flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Flash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2
39
BIOS Flash Utilities
The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to run the Flash utility...
Service Guide - Page 51
Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. WinFlash Utility
Perform the following message displays. A progress screen displays. Chapter 2
41 Plug in the AC power to continue. 5.
Flash is not connected, the following steps to begin the update.
4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source...
Service Guide - Page 61
... local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3
51 Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the above image. Removing the Battery Pack
1. Slide and hold the battery release latch in the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1
NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the direction...
Service Guide - Page 67
Chapter 3
57 Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only)
1. Release the RTC battery from the plastic case using a plastic tool as shown.
See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2. Locate the RTC battery.
3.
Service Guide - Page 72
Lift the HDD module out of it.
62
Chapter 3 See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on top of the HDD bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to remove it or placing heavy objects on page 55. 2. Using the plastic tab, pull the HDD module to device, avoid pressing down on it from the connector.
3. Removing the HDD module Module
1.
Service Guide - Page 79
To release the touch pad FFC, release the locking latch and pull the cable from the connector.
7.
To release the speaker cable, pull out the cable from the connector. NOTE: Avoid pulling on FFCs where available to the connectors. Chapter 3
69 NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on cables directly to prevent damage to prevent damage.
6.
Service Guide - Page 82
... speaker module on the rubber casing with a plastic tool (1) and lift the speaker module out using the thumb and forefinger (2).
2
1
NOTE: Do not grasp the underside of the speaker too tightly as the speaker cover may get damaged.
72
Chapter 3 To remove the speaker, pull back on the upper cover as shown...
Service Guide - Page 101
... Module" on a clean, dry surface when it is not installed. 1. Removing the CPU
IMPORTANT: The pins on the underside of the CPU are damaged, the CPU may malfunction. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown in the previous image.
If they are very...
Service Guide - Page 172
...not normal, right-click on page 49. 5. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same location, the LCD...Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. ...drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to determine that the computer is still...
Service Guide - Page 184
... page 279. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. If the issue is a good connection. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Do not replace a non-defective FRU...
Service Guide - Page 186
...Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-...at the time of reasons that the power supply being used at a time. Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does ...do not replace any FRU. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test for damage. Visually check them for the system board in loop mode at ...
Service Guide - Page 205
... Gap. 4. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for clearing... Jumper
UMA
Item R127/R130
Description Clear CMOS Jumper
Chapter 1
195 Plug in AC, keeping the HW Gap shorted. Press F2 key to...Aspire 5741/5741G. Use an electric conductivity tool to BIOS Setup menu. Disconnect the RTC Battery cable and locate the RTC_RST jumper. 3....
Service Guide - Page 207
...once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. To use this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to have the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function, it is strongly recommended...Fn+Esc, for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage:
Before doing this machine by regular BIOS flashing process. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Save ROM file (file name: PEW71x64.fd) to boot up...
Service Guide - Page 209
... number code from those given in global configurations of customer machines.
Chapter 6
199 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part ...ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to repair or for repair and service of Aspire 5741/5741G. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should check the ...
Service Guide - Page 215
Aspire FRU List
Category ADAPTER
BATTERY
BOARD
Description
ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, ... 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D31 BATTERY SONY AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SONY 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D41 BATTERY PANASONIC AS10D LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D51 BATTERY SAMSUNG AS10D LI-ION 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 CELL 4400MAH MAIN COMMON ID:AS10D61 BATTERY SIMPLO ...
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