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... toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power button...
... toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Power button...
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... (e.g., speakers, headphones). Left view # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., port external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in...
... (e.g., speakers, headphones). Left view # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., port external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 4 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in...
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... Flowchart 36 Removing the Middle Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 37 Removing the LCD Module 38 Removing the Upper Case 41 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
... Flowchart 36 Removing the Middle Cover 37 Removing the Keyboard 37 Removing the LCD Module 38 Removing the Upper Case 41 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Power Board 44 Removing the Touchpad Board 45 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Heat Sink Fan (HSF) Assembly 47 vii Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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... of Contents Removing the Processor 48 LCD Module Disassembly 50 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the LCD Bezel 51 Removing the Lid Magnet 52 Removing the LCD Panel 53 Removing the LCD-CCD Coaxial Cable 54 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 55 Removing the CCD ... the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 71 Performing a BIOS Recovery 72 Chapter 6 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 73 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU List 78 Appendix A Model Definition and Configurations 86 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 87 Appendix C Online Support ...
... of Contents Removing the Processor 48 LCD Module Disassembly 50 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 50 Removing the LCD Bezel 51 Removing the Lid Magnet 52 Removing the LCD Panel 53 Removing the LCD-CCD Coaxial Cable 54 Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 55 Removing the CCD ... the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 71 Performing a BIOS Recovery 72 Chapter 6 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 73 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Exploded Diagram 74 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 FRU List 78 Appendix A Model Definition and Configurations 86 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 87 Appendix C Online Support ...
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... Component Display type Webcam Description • 14" WXGA LCD panel • Supported resolutions: 1366×768, 1360×768, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1024×768, and 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of... (blue/orange) Software Aspect Operating system support Antivirus software Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Norton Internet Security ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard 2 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
... Component Display type Webcam Description • 14" WXGA LCD panel • Supported resolutions: 1366×768, 1360×768, 1280×768, 1280×720, 1024×768, and 800×600 • 16:9 aspect ratio • Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista • Function control keys for manual adjustment of... (blue/orange) Software Aspect Operating system support Antivirus software Power management Description Microsoft Genuine Windows Vista Norton Internet Security ACPI 3.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard 2 Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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...Web camera for video communication. (only for your computer. For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Turns the computer on and off . Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which... functions like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for certain models) Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
...Web camera for video communication. (only for your computer. For entering data into your hands when you use the computer. Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Turns the computer on and off . Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which... functions like the left and right mouse buttons. Comfortable support area for certain models) Also called Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output...
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... 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Function Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Headphone/speaker/ Line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones...
... 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Function Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Headphone/speaker/ Line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices such as speakers, or headphones...
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....7 128 × 127 128 × 129 168 175 SATA PLDS DS-8A3S Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7580S 128 × 126.1 170 128 × 129 160 LCD Panel Item Specification Brand AUO CMO LG Display Model B140XW01 N140B6 LP140WH1 Screen size (diagonal, inch) 14 Display area 309.399mm(H) X 173.952mm(V) (14.0" diagonal... Webcam Item Brand Model Resolution Lens DV capability Specification Chicony Calla 0.3M 2G Yes Suyin Camellia AC Adapter Item Brand Specification Delta Hipro Lite-On Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 13
....7 128 × 127 128 × 129 168 175 SATA PLDS DS-8A3S Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7580S 128 × 126.1 170 128 × 129 160 LCD Panel Item Specification Brand AUO CMO LG Display Model B140XW01 N140B6 LP140WH1 Screen size (diagonal, inch) 14 Display area 309.399mm(H) X 173.952mm(V) (14.0" diagonal... Webcam Item Brand Model Resolution Lens DV capability Specification Chicony Calla 0.3M 2G Yes Suyin Camellia AC Adapter Item Brand Specification Delta Hipro Lite-On Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 13
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...upward. NOTE: Some images in chapter show eMachines logo, but this chapter. 26 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide For eMachines D725/D525 and Aspire 4732Z/4332 use the same housing (only middle cover, LCD cover, LCD bezel and upper case are the screw types used in this system, plus their... cord from the computer. 4. Turn the unit over with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below are different in appearance), Aspire 4732Z/4332 disassembling steps will be the same as working sample for the different components vary in size. System Screw List Listed below : 1. ...
...upward. NOTE: Some images in chapter show eMachines logo, but this chapter. 26 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide For eMachines D725/D525 and Aspire 4732Z/4332 use the same housing (only middle cover, LCD cover, LCD bezel and upper case are the screw types used in this system, plus their... cord from the computer. 4. Turn the unit over with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below are different in appearance), Aspire 4732Z/4332 disassembling steps will be the same as working sample for the different components vary in size. System Screw List Listed below : 1. ...
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Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Code A F G Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 Type M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 Color Black Black Black CAUTION: To avoid scratching or damaging the LCD panel, cover it with a protective film before disassembling the main unit. 36 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Code A F G Part Number 86.00E33.736 86.00E34.738 86.00E13.524 Type M2.5 x L6 M2.5 x L8 M2 x L4 Color Black Black Black CAUTION: To avoid scratching or damaging the LCD panel, cover it with a protective film before disassembling the main unit. 36 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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... center side, move towards the left side, then finally on the hinge sides until the middle cover is released from the upper case. Open the LCD panel completely to push the latches on page 29. 2. Perform the "Removing the Middle Cover" procedure on page 32. 3. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to facilitate... Keyboard 1. Start on the right side, continue to pry loose the middle cover. Remove the middle cover from the upper case. 4. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 37
... center side, move towards the left side, then finally on the hinge sides until the middle cover is released from the upper case. Open the LCD panel completely to push the latches on page 29. 2. Perform the "Removing the Middle Cover" procedure on page 32. 3. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to facilitate... Keyboard 1. Start on the right side, continue to pry loose the middle cover. Remove the middle cover from the upper case. 4. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 37
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Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the LCD cable from its mainboard connector. 38 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Disconnect the keyboard cable from its mainboard connector. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure on page 37. 2. 3. Slide the keyboard towards the LCD module, then once it's detached from the upper case, turn it over the palmrest to gain access to the keyboard cable. 4.
Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the LCD cable from its mainboard connector. 38 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Disconnect the keyboard cable from its mainboard connector. Perform the "Removing the Keyboard" procedure on page 37. 2. 3. Slide the keyboard towards the LCD module, then once it's detached from the upper case, turn it over the palmrest to gain access to the keyboard cable. 4.
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Detach the WLAN antennas from underneath the computer. Pull out the WLAN antennas from their upper case latches. 5. 3. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 39 Detach the LCD cable from its upper case latch. 4.
Detach the WLAN antennas from underneath the computer. Pull out the WLAN antennas from their upper case latches. 5. 3. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 39 Detach the LCD cable from its upper case latch. 4.
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Detach the LCD module from the main unit. Type M2.5 x L6 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 8. Turn the unit over to remove the top LCD hinge screws. 9. Remove the top hinge screws securing the LCD module. Turn the unit over again to the base side. 7. Proceed to page 50 for instructions on how to disassemble the LCD module. 40 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 6. Remove the bottom hinge screws securing the LCD module. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Type M2.5 x L8 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E34.738 10.
Detach the LCD module from the main unit. Type M2.5 x L6 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 8. Turn the unit over to remove the top LCD hinge screws. 9. Remove the top hinge screws securing the LCD module. Turn the unit over again to the base side. 7. Proceed to page 50 for instructions on how to disassemble the LCD module. 40 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 6. Remove the bottom hinge screws securing the LCD module. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Type M2.5 x L8 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00E34.738 10.
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Disconnect the following system cables from their board connectors. • Speaker cable • Power FFC • Touchpad board cable (TPAD1) Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 41 Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" procedure on page 38. 2. Removing the Upper Case 1.
Disconnect the following system cables from their board connectors. • Speaker cable • Power FFC • Touchpad board cable (TPAD1) Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 41 Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" procedure on page 38. 2. Removing the Upper Case 1.
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Carefully pry loose the bezel from the LCD case. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 51 Type M2.5 x L6 Quantity 4 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" procedure on page 38. 2. Remove the screws securing the LCD bezel. Remove the rubber pads covering the LCD bezel screws. 3.
Carefully pry loose the bezel from the LCD case. Part Number 86.00E33.736 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 51 Type M2.5 x L6 Quantity 4 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm 4. Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Module" procedure on page 38. 2. Remove the screws securing the LCD bezel. Remove the rubber pads covering the LCD bezel screws. 3.
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Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure on page 51. 2. Removing the Lid Magnet 1. Remove the tape covering the lid magnet. 3. 5. Remove the lid magnet from the LCD case. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD bezel. 52 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure on page 51. 2. Removing the Lid Magnet 1. Remove the tape covering the lid magnet. 3. 5. Remove the lid magnet from the LCD case. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD bezel. 52 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide
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Detach the LCD cable and WLAN antennas from their LCD case latches. 3. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 53 Disconnect the CCD board cable. 4. Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the screws securing the LCD hinges to the LCD case. Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure on page 51. 2.
Detach the LCD cable and WLAN antennas from their LCD case latches. 3. Type M2.5 x L5 Quantity 2 Color Black Torque 3.0 kgf-cm Part Number 86.00F87.735 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 53 Disconnect the CCD board cable. 4. Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the screws securing the LCD hinges to the LCD case. Perform the "Removing the LCD Bezel" procedure on page 51. 2.
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Removing the LCD-CCD Coaxial Cable 1. Detach the CCD end of the LCD-CCD coaxial cable from the LCD panel PCB. 54 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Detach the clear adhesive tape protecting the LCD FPC cable connector, then disconnect the cable from the LCD panel. 3. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD case. 5.
Removing the LCD-CCD Coaxial Cable 1. Detach the CCD end of the LCD-CCD coaxial cable from the LCD panel PCB. 54 Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide Detach the clear adhesive tape protecting the LCD FPC cable connector, then disconnect the cable from the LCD panel. 3. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD case. 5.
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Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Part Number 86.00C07.220 3. Type M2 x L3 Quantity 8 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the WLAN Antennas 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Remove the screws securing the LCD panel brackets. Detach the aluminum foil tabs securing the WLAN antennas. Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 1. Detach the WLAN antennas from the LCD case. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 55
Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Part Number 86.00C07.220 3. Type M2 x L3 Quantity 8 Color Silver Torque 1.6 kgf-cm Removing the WLAN Antennas 1. Perform the "Removing the LCD Panel" procedure on page 53. 2. Remove the screws securing the LCD panel brackets. Detach the aluminum foil tabs securing the WLAN antennas. Removing the LCD Panel Brackets 1. Detach the WLAN antennas from the LCD case. Acer Aspire 4732Z/4332 Service Guide 55