Acer Aspire 4540 Notebook Series Start Guide
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... Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Fully ...13 P Programmable key User-programmable. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into ...
... Bluetooth communication. (only for certain models) Bluetooth communication button/indicator Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Backup key Launches Acer Backup Management for three-step data backup. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Fully ...13 P Programmable key User-programmable. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 5 English # Icon Item Description 4 Power button Turns the computer on and off . 5 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. 6 Keyboard For entering data into ...
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... blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume up . Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume (only...
... blank Speaker toggle Brightness up Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the display screen backlight off . Volume up . Increases the screen brightness. + < > + < > + < > Brightness down Decreases the sound volume (only...
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Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Kensington lock slot ...
Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . accepts CDs or DVDs. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Kensington lock slot ...
Acer Aspire 4540 Series Service Guide
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...). Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Internal microphone for certain models). Your Acer Notebook tour Following is active. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5
...). Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Internal microphone for certain models). Your Acer Notebook tour Following is active. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (only for sound recording. Turns the computer on and off. Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5
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...™(MMCplus™), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Enables/disables ... +/- 13 P 14 Closed Front View Battery Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Charging: The light ...
...™(MMCplus™), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Turns the internal touchpad on and off. User-Programmable Launches Acer Backup Management for your hands when you use the computer. Enables/disables the Bluetooth function. Enables/disables ... +/- 13 P 14 Closed Front View Battery Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtection fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4-way control function (only for certain models) Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Charging: The light ...
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... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical...
... to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Kensington lock slot Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 8 Chapter 1 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off . indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Note: Insert a paper clip into the emergency eject hole to eject the optical...
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...; Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 21 86.PAA02.001 M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 11 86.PAA02.002 M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK... ZK NL CR3 12 86.PAA02.004 M3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 4 86.PAA02.006 M2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI 4 86.PAA02.007 42 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to any of the hardware...
...; Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire disassembly sequence. Main Screw List Description Quantity Acer P/N M1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK 21 86.PAA02.001 M2.46D 3.0L K 5.5D 0.8T ZK 11 86.PAA02.002 M2.5D 5L K 5.5D ZK... ZK NL CR3 12 86.PAA02.004 M3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI 4 86.PAA02.006 M2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI 4 86.PAA02.007 42 Chapter 3 Turn off the power to the system and all power and signal cables from the system. 3. For example, if you want to any of the hardware...
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Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove ...
Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Rem ove Battery Rem ove Lower Covers Rem ove SD Dummy Rem ove ...
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Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
Turn computer over. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 44 Chapter 3 Removing the Battery Pack 1.
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.... Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to extend the LCD module beyond the manufacturer's design. 5. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. It is recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to...
.... Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using metal tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to extend the LCD module beyond the manufacturer's design. 5. Turn the computer over and open the LCD module to remove the Switch Cover. 1. It is recommended that only fingers or a plastic pry are used to...
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Screw Type 62 Chapter 3 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 4. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables to expose the Antenna cable as shown. See "Removing the Speaker Module" on page 60. 2. Remove the two securing screws as shown. Lift the securing tape to the Upper Cover. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. Turn the computer over.
Screw Type 62 Chapter 3 Step LCD Module Size M2.5*5 Quantity 2 4. Remove the adhesive tapes securing the Antenna cables to expose the Antenna cable as shown. See "Removing the Speaker Module" on page 60. 2. Remove the two securing screws as shown. Lift the securing tape to the Upper Cover. 3. Removing the LCD Module 1. Turn the computer over.
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Turn the computer over . Step Upper Cover (red callout) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*5 M2.5*3 Quantity 1 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 67 Remove the fifteen screws on page 62. 2. Step Upper Cover (red call out) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*10 M2.5*5 Quantity 10 5 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over . See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the two securing screws on the top panel.
Turn the computer over . Step Upper Cover (red callout) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*5 M2.5*3 Quantity 1 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 67 Remove the fifteen screws on page 62. 2. Step Upper Cover (red call out) Upper Cover (green callout) Size M2.5*10 M2.5*5 Quantity 10 5 Screw Type 3. Turn the computer over . See "Removing the LCD Module" on the bottom panel. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the two securing screws on the top panel.
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C Unlock the connector and disconnect B as shown. 68 Chapter 3 Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. 4. A B Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Turn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard.
C Unlock the connector and disconnect B as shown. 68 Chapter 3 Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. 4. A B Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Turn the computer over and disconnect the four FFC cables from the mainboard.
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Remove the Modem cable from the Lower Cover. 6. 5. Turn the module over and disconnect the Modem cable. Remove the module from the Mainboard cutout as shown. Chapter 3 79
Remove the Modem cable from the Lower Cover. 6. 5. Turn the module over and disconnect the Modem cable. Remove the module from the Mainboard cutout as shown. Chapter 3 79
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Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel. 4. Turn the computer over and pull the Modem cable through the casing as shown. 3. Turn the Lower Cover over . Chapter 3 81 Pull the Modem cable completely through the casing as shown. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 80. 2. Removing the RJ-11 Port 1.
Completely remove the Modem cable from the cable channel. 4. Turn the computer over and pull the Modem cable through the casing as shown. 3. Turn the Lower Cover over . Chapter 3 81 Pull the Modem cable completely through the casing as shown. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 80. 2. Removing the RJ-11 Port 1.
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See "Removing the Mainboard" on a clean surface. 3. Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module numerically, from the mainboard. 4. Turn the Mainboard over and place on page 80. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 1. Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from 4 to 1. 4 2 1 3 Step Thermal Module Size M 2.5*3.2 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 83
See "Removing the Mainboard" on a clean surface. 3. Remove the four screws from the Thermal Module numerically, from the mainboard. 4. Turn the Mainboard over and place on page 80. 2. Removing the Thermal Module 1. Hold the fan cable connector and lift to disconnect from 4 to 1. 4 2 1 3 Step Thermal Module Size M 2.5*3.2 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 83
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Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 85 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 83. 2. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3.
Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 85 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 83. 2. Lift the CPU clear of the Mainboard. Using a flat screwdriver, turn the CPU socket latch counter-clockwise 180° to release the CPU. 3.
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... Size M2*3 1 1 Quantity 6 3 2 Screw Type 6. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from 3 to detach the adhesive. 3. Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Turn the LCD Panel over on page 90. 2.
... Size M2*3 1 1 Quantity 6 3 2 Screw Type 6. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from 3 to detach the adhesive. 3. Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Turn the LCD Panel over on page 90. 2.
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Turn the panel over. Run the LCD cable as shown and press down into the casing back edge first 6. Secure the cable along the length of ...
Turn the panel over. Run the LCD cable as shown and press down into the casing back edge first 6. Secure the cable along the length of ...
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Replace the RJ-11 Port in place. 3. Turn the computer over and run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 4. Run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. Chapter 3 105 Pull the cable through the casing as shown. 2. Replace the adhesive tape and insert the cable through the casing completely. 6. Replacing the RJ-11 Port 1. Place the cable bundle in the casing and apply pressure to secure the adhesive in the casing as shown. 5.
Replace the RJ-11 Port in place. 3. Turn the computer over and run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. 4. Run the cable along the cable channel using all available cable clips. Chapter 3 105 Pull the cable through the casing as shown. 2. Replace the adhesive tape and insert the cable through the casing completely. 6. Replacing the RJ-11 Port 1. Place the cable bundle in the casing and apply pressure to secure the adhesive in the casing as shown. 5.