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Acer Aspire V5 Can't Type Password
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Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
... the updates made to this guide is subject to change without notice. There are available on the ACER/CSD website. Revision History
Refer to the table below for any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, .... For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.The information in this Aspire MS2361 Service Guide.
Copyright
© 2012 by any particular purpose. All rights reserved.
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 3
... in bold italics.
Variables contained within user input are shown in constant width. The following conventions are shown in angle brackets (< >). Example: At the prompt, type run -m Keyboard keys are used in this manual:
! Example: After entering data, press Enter. CAUTION:
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 4
... local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the basic configuration for Acer's global product offering.
In such cases, contact your ... technical details. These localized features are not covered in this printed service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may not be noted in this service guide. iv If, for repair and...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 6
Removing the HDD Password 2-15 Removing the BIOS Passwords 2-16 Clearing the BIOS Passwords 2-17 LAN EEPROM Utility 2-18
Machine Maintenance 5
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6
Disassembly Process 3-7
External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External ...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 8
Intermittent Problems 4-18 Undetermined Problems 4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25
Jumper and Connector Locations 3
Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7
Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3
Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6
Test Compatible Components 3
Microsoft Windows...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 14
... Resolution D-Sub: 2560x1600
Storage Subsystem 0
Hard disk drive
0
2.5-inch, 7.0 mm, 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD)
Optical disc drive
0
Slim-type SATA optical disc drive (ODD)
Detailed read/write specifications on page 1-29. Card reader
0
Multi-in-1 card reader slot
...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 15
...networking
0
WLAN:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Supports Acer SignalUp technology
LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable):
...;Realtek RTL8411 EN controller
Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords Kensington lock slot
Power Adapter and Battery 0
19 V 3-pin ...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 16
... combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot
Software and Tools 0
Productivity
0
Acer Backup Manager
Acer ePower Management
Acer eRecovery Management
Adobe® Flash® Player 11.x
Adobe® Reader® 10.x
AUPEO! (United...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 17
...;Microsoft® Silverlight™
Skype™
Web links and utilities
0
Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only)
Acer Identity Card
Acer Registration
Acer Updater
eBay® shortcut (Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, India...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 25
Keyboard Lock Keys
Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Lock Key Caps Lock Num Lock
Description
When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric keypad.
Figure 1-8.
Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. If an ...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 29
... to access the BIOS Setup screen. 3. During POST, press Alt+F10 to factory condition. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer.
1. D2D Recovery 0
The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to troubleshoot your computer to enter the system recovery partition.
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 67
... BIOS Setup Utility.
Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field and press Enter.
+ IMPORTANT:
Use care when typing a password. System Utilities
2-9 The Set _______ Password dialog box appears. Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password [
]
Enter New Password [
]
Confirm New Password [
]
Figure 2-5. The Set _______ Password dialog box appears.
Removing...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 68
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password [
]
Enter New Password [
]
Confirm New Password [
]
Figure 2-6.
Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. Setup Notice
Changes have been saved. [Continue]
Figure 2-7. Set Supervisor Password 2.
Setup Notice 5.
Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Press Enter. ...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 73
.... 2. Press Enter to remove the HDD and BIOS passwords. Password Encoding System Utilities
2-15 Removing the HDD Password 0
NOTE: NOTE:
If the incorrect HDD password is generated. (Figure 2-11)
Password Error Status
HDD password error code
Figure 2-11. Password Error Status To reset the HDD password: 1. Unlock Key Code 3. Type the following command:
A\> unlock6 XXXXX 00
Figure 2-12...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 74
In the HDD password prompt, type the master password generated in step 5, then press
Enter. Figure 2-14. G2201 Hardware Gap
2-16
System Utilities
Removing the BIOS Passwords 0 To clear a lost BIOS password (user or supervisor password), you need to short the clear password hardware gap (G2201) located on the mainboard. Select option 2 (upper case ASCII code) and press...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 200
Aspire MS2361 Exploded Diagrams 6-4
Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6 FRU List 6-7
6-2
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 201
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
6-3 Refer to this printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, the Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations for the Aspire MS2361.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the FRU list...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 221
Refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. LAN/VGA combo LAN/VGA combo port...
60001921 SANYO
Camera
10001023 LITE-ON
10001044 CHICONY
PLM00012 Suyin
Type
Description
Part No. Test Compatible Components
This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Regarding configuration, combination and test ...
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 223
...60001994 WD
60002005 HGST SG 60002036 SEAGATE
60002005 HGST SG
60001994 WD
Keyboard 10001044 CHICONY LAN 10004786 REALTEK
Type N320GB5.4KS_ 4K
N320GB5.4KS_ 4K
N320GB5.4KS_ 4K
N320GB5.4KS_ 4K
N320GB5.4KS_ 4K
N500GB5.4KS
...
Keyboard CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend
NK.I1713.001
RTL8411
Realtek RTL8411 EN
NI.22400.059
Test Compatible Components
7-5
Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 229
... problem-free downloading of our technical material. These can download information on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) Returned material authorization procedures ... services we have included an Acrobat File to a local Acer branch office. and password.
Online Support Information
8-3 Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website....
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