Quick Start Guide
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...), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Internal microphone for sound recording. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. For entering data into your computer. 5 English #... The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the computer on and off. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Note: Push to remove...
...), MultiMediaCard (MMC). Only one card can operate at any given time. Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Internal microphone for sound recording. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. For entering data into your computer. 5 English #... The light shows blue when in -1 card reader Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. The left and right buttons function like a computer mouse. Turns the computer on and off. Battery indicator Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons. Note: Push to remove...
Quick Start Guide
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... Left view 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 1 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack 2 34 56 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD ...
... Left view 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 1 # Icon 1 Item DC-in jack 2 34 56 Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display Connects to a display device (e.g., (VGA) port external monitor, LCD ...
Quick Start Guide
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compartment Hard disk bay - Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% English 9 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
compartment Hard disk bay - Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 4 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% English 9 Base view 1 2 4 3 # Icon 1 Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Memory Houses the computer's main memory.
Service Guide
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Closed Rear View 7 ...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Aspire 5336 BIOS 28 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35...44 Disassembly Process 45 External Module Disassembly Process 46 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the SD Dummy Card 48 Removing the Keyboard 49 Removing the ODD Module...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 5 Your Acer Notebook tour 6 Front View 6 Closed Front View 7 Closed Rear View 7 ...Specifications and Configurations 14 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Aspire 5336 BIOS 28 Information 28 Main 29 Security 30 Boot 33 Exit 34 BIOS Flash Utilities 35...44 Disassembly Process 45 External Module Disassembly Process 46 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 47 Removing the SD Dummy Card 48 Removing the Keyboard 49 Removing the ODD Module...
Service Guide
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...119 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 121 Replacing the Power Board 122 Replacing the Speaker Module 123 Replacing the Upper Cover 124 Replacing the RTC Battery 128 Replacing the HDD Module 129 Replacing the WLAN Module 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules 132 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 133 Replacing the... ODD Module 134 Replacing the Keyboard 136 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 137 Replacing the Battery 138 Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 142 LCD Failure 143 ...
...119 Replacing the Touchpad FFC 121 Replacing the Power Board 122 Replacing the Speaker Module 123 Replacing the Upper Cover 124 Replacing the RTC Battery 128 Replacing the HDD Module 129 Replacing the WLAN Module 131 Replacing the DIMM Modules 132 Replacing the Lower Logic Door 133 Replacing the... ODD Module 134 Replacing the Keyboard 136 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 137 Replacing the Battery 138 Troubleshooting 139 Common Problems 139 Power On Issue 140 No Display Issue 141 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 142 LCD Failure 143 ...
Service Guide
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...-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting... Dimensions and Weight • Dimensions • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (14.99 x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches) • Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack 2 Chapter 1
...-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM Communication • Acer Video Conference, featuring: • Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution • WLAN: • Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ • Supporting... Dimensions and Weight • Dimensions • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm (14.99 x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches) • Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack 2 Chapter 1
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...6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 41.4 Wh 2800 mAh 4-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3 hours • ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls • Keyboard • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent ...Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Software • Productivity • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 • Adobe® Reader® 9.1 • eSobi™...
...6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3.5 hours • 41.4 Wh 2800 mAh 4-cell Li-ion standard battery pack • Battery life: 3 hours • ENERGY STAR® Special Keys and Controls • Keyboard • 103-/104-/107-key Acer FineTip keyboard with independent ...Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Software • Productivity • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 • Adobe® Reader® 9.1 • eSobi™...
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..., Movie Maker, Writer) • Web links and utilities • Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) • Acer Identity Card • Acer Registration • Acer Updater • eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy..., Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) • Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items • 1 / 2 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery...
..., Movie Maker, Writer) • Web links and utilities • Acer Accessory Store (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, UK only) • Acer Identity Card • Acer Registration • Acer Updater • eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy..., Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) • Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items • 1 / 2 GB DDR3 soDIMM module • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • 6-cell Li-ion battery...
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... indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Chapter 1 Turns the computer on and off. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 10 2 3 4 9 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 6 Icon Item Integrated Webcam Display screen HDD 7 Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Fully...
... indicator Power button Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Chapter 1 Turns the computer on and off. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Your Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 10 2 3 4 9 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 6 Icon Item Integrated Webcam Display screen HDD 7 Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Fully...
Service Guide
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NOTE: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 7 Only one card can operate at any given time. Internal microphone for recording sound. No. 7 8 9 10 Icon Item Click buttons...
NOTE: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Note: Push to remove/install the card. No. 1 Icon Item Battery bay 1 Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 7 Only one card can operate at any given time. Internal microphone for recording sound. No. 7 8 9 10 Icon Item Click buttons...
Service Guide
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... Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Chapter 1 9 Base View 1 2 4 No. 1 2 3 4 3 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Charging: The light shows amber when the...
... Description Indicates the computer's power status. NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Chapter 1 9 Base View 1 2 4 No. 1 2 3 4 3 Icon Item Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Locks the battery in AC mode. Fully charged: The light shows green when in position. Charging: The light shows amber when the...
Service Guide
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Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK keys Yes Yes • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay ... x HDMI™ port • 1 x external CRT • 1 x Headphone • 1 x MIC • 1 x RJ-45 • 1 x DC-in jack Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cells Package configuration SANYO AS2010D31 SIMPLO AS10D71/75 SONY AS2010D41 SAMSUNG AS2010D6 PANASONIC AS10D51 Li-ion 2200 mAh 6 3S2P Specification PANASONIC...
Keyboard Item Type Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Features Specification New Acer AC7T flat keyboard 103-US/104-UK keys Yes Yes • Phantom key auto detect • Overlay ... x HDMI™ port • 1 x external CRT • 1 x Headphone • 1 x MIC • 1 x RJ-45 • 1 x DC-in jack Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cells Package configuration SANYO AS2010D31 SIMPLO AS10D71/75 SONY AS2010D41 SAMSUNG AS2010D6 PANASONIC AS10D51 Li-ion 2200 mAh 6 3S2P Specification PANASONIC...
Service Guide
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...Off Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State On S4 Sleeping State Specification Realtek RTS5137-GR 24 Pin QFN 2-in this state. Battery charging with High Speed (HS) mode Specification • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color and amber color off: System off ...if a wireless device is active • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off Charging • Amber solid on - Battery full • Amber blinking - CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio power down Hard Disk power down CD-ROM power down Super I/O low...
...Off Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) S3 Sleeping State On S4 Sleeping State Specification Realtek RTS5137-GR 24 Pin QFN 2-in this state. Battery charging with High Speed (HS) mode Specification • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color and amber color off: System off ...if a wireless device is active • Blue color solid on: System on • Blue color off: System off Charging • Amber solid on - Battery full • Amber blinking - CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio power down Hard Disk power down CD-ROM power down Super I/O low...
Service Guide
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... utility has auto-execution function. Follow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 35 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the...
... utility has auto-execution function. Follow the steps below to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Chapter 2 35 If the battery pack does not contain enough power to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the...
Service Guide
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... sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove SD Dummy Card Remove Lower Logic Door Remove ODD Remove Keyboard Screw List Step ODD Module ODD Bracket Lower Logic Door WLAN Module HDD... Carrier 46 Remove DIMMs Screw M 2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*8 M2*3 M3*3 Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove RTC Battery Quantity 1 2 2 1 4 Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.005 Chapter 3
... sequence and instructs you must first remove the switch board. External Module Disassembly Process IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from system Remove Battery Remove SD Dummy Card Remove Lower Logic Door Remove ODD Remove Keyboard Screw List Step ODD Module ODD Bracket Lower Logic Door WLAN Module HDD... Carrier 46 Remove DIMMs Screw M 2.5*8 M2*3 M2.5*8 M2*3 M3*3 Remove WLAN Remove HDD Remove RTC Battery Quantity 1 2 2 1 4 Part No. 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.005 Chapter 3
Service Guide
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Slide the battery lock in the above image. Slide and hold the battery release latch to 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 shown. 2. Turn computer over. Chapter 3 47
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Slide the battery lock in the above image. Slide and hold the battery release latch to 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 shown. 2. Turn computer over. Chapter 3 47
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Removing the ODD Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 51 Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 2. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis.
Removing the ODD Module 1. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Screw Type Chapter 3 51 Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 47. 2. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis.
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Using plastic tweezers, lift the RTC battery from mainboard connector. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 55. 2. Chapter 3 59 Removing the RTC Battery 1.
Using plastic tweezers, lift the RTC battery from mainboard connector. See "Removing the WLAN Module" on page 55. 2. Chapter 3 59 Removing the RTC Battery 1.
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Turn the computer over. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the ten (10) screws on page 46. 2. See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) M2*3 (green callout) Quantity 10 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 61
Turn the computer over. Removing the Upper Cover 1. Remove the ten (10) screws on page 46. 2. See "External Module Disassembly Process" on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) M2*3 (green callout) Quantity 10 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 61
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Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 8 Screw Type 7. 6. Turn the computer over. Replace the eight (8) screws to secure the upper cover as shown. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) M2*3 (green callout) Quantity 10 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 127 Replace the ten (10) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws in the battery bay.
Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 8 Screw Type 7. 6. Turn the computer over. Replace the eight (8) screws to secure the upper cover as shown. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) M2*3 (green callout) Quantity 10 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 127 Replace the ten (10) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws in the battery bay.